Justin Glenn gives us a great understanding of what Family-Integrated ministry is in the light of the Old Testament and then proceeds to show us how the "Family Equipping" model fulfills the New Testament. While this can help to give us a good understanding the differences of the two models, one can't take it too far in this analogue. 

The family equipping model is the newest of all the models and many churches do not adhere to this model because they haven't heard a lot about it. Dr. Jones believes this is the evolution of the "Family-based model." Time will tell if they model will take root in the churches. There are great ideas of focusing and filtering ministry with family but this model can have the tendency to be one sided or "uno" focused. It might serve churches to take some of the elements and apply them but not a complete change over. Please take the time to pray, converse with your community of faith and research what will fit best in your church and families. 

Below you will find great websites, articles and books to help further your study on the "Family-Equipping Model."

As we can see from Jim Burns that "Family-Based Ministry" is a process. A process that starts in the mindset of our churches and families. We need to begin to ask the questions and see what needs to be done to begin reaching our families. If your church is not currently reaching families or communicating effectively to parents then this is a great start. Below is a prezi presentation about how to implement the "Family-Based Model: 

Dr. Douglas Brown does a great job in showing us the benefits of "Family Integrated," but also shows us that the integrated model still has it's difficulties when it comes to the unity of the churches in general. Obviously, this model works for some communities of faith. When considering which model is best for you please take the time in prayer and consider which is God leading you into. Below you will find websites, articles and books to continue to help you in your journey. 

According to Barna research: “Close to nine out of ten parents of children under age 13 (85%) believe they have the primary responsibility for teaching their children about religious beliefs and spiritual matters. . . . Related research, however, revealed that a majority of parents do not spend any time during a typical week discussing religious matters or studying religious materials with their children. . . . About two out of three parents of children 12 or younger attend religious services at least once a month and generally take their children with them. . . . The survey data indicate that parents generally rely upon their church to do all of the religious training their children will receive. Parents are not so much unwilling to provide more substantive training to their children as they are ill-equipped to do such work. . . . Only one out of every five parents of children under 13 (19%) has ever been personally contacted or spoken to by a church leader to discuss the parents’ involvement in the spiritual life and development of their youngsters.” (Barna Research Group, “Parents Accept Responsibility.”)