The DNA of D6: Building Blocks of Generational Discipleship

by Ron Hunter Jr.

This book provides any church an opportunity to plan, strategize, evaluate, and refine their discipleship, and more specifically, their family ministry plan. Ron Hunter begins the book sharing vital philosophy necessary to understand before a leader can move on to strategy built on the foundation of Deuteronomy 6. He also shares important principles such as the one-eared Mickey Mouse, the senior pastor complex, and the unseen staff member that will lead to implementation. This book is the ideal resource whether a ministry leader is just beginning in family ministry or has an established program needing refinement. Readers will be able to build on the foundation of a timeless philosophy to disciple the next generation.

Genres: Church, Christian

163 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 8, 2015

Reviews

[Jeff Glenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good simple book on generational ministry applying the Deuteronomy Chapter Six principles. It gives great thought-out reasons for the model, and causes the reader to think about the whys in philosophy of ministry. The questions and resources at the end of each chapter are very helpful. The best two chapters in the book are the one on parenting conversations and the one on leadership.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written book with some good ideas. We did read this as a team as the book suggests and then had a "book club" each week to discuss. We will now be moving on to trying to implement ideas from the book in our church.

[Wy_R · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you work in vocational ministry, I would recommend giving this book a read. Hunter has a way of reframing certain aspects of ministry we have learned in the past into a new and engaging way. There were many things in the book that I felt were important reminders and challenges!

[Anugrah Lindawati · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really want to read this book. I hope I can get the copy or pdf so I can know more about this book for my ministries. Thank you :)

[Jacob Reed · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were some really helpful parts of this book but then at times it felt like an ad for their curriculum. Worth visiting and taking the good stuff.

[Aaron Wong · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hunter Jr., R. (2015). The DNA of D6: Building blocks of generational discipleship. Singapore: Sower Publishing.

"Never confuse program implementation with the principles to implement - the first can be almost anything, and the second never changes." - p. 3

What are the most important tools we can give parents?
Which kids need to be 'spiritually adopted' because their parents are absent?
How can we connect empty-nest parents to other ones? - p. 7

Church discipleship is pretty much 1/168 of the week, yet it's where we spend most of our efforts, budget, and time. - p. 17

A Connect circuit receives regular mentoring from the one above, and gives it to the one below (inter-group); simultaneously, more mature members mentor the younger ones always. - p. 39

Separate classes but one theme - p. 74

Three levels of groups - interest e.g. tennis, classes e.g. women's, Connect - p. 89

Conversation levels
1. knowledge (experience of the day)
2. understanding (feelings, opinions)
3. influence (desires, needs, beliefs, morals, values, disagreement, conflict)
- p. 102

As we took time to process, analyze, and refine an idea, members deserve the same privilege. - p. 107

How do leaders change culture?
•help people see the need for change
•communicate the value and advantages
•inspire them toward moral right even if advantages are not immediately obvious
•enlist influential people to establish a plan, and empower them to influence others
•celebrate wins
•be patient
- p. 109

Focus group discussions
•seek opinions, not share yours
•debate from opposite positions
- p. 112

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book for ministry