Spiritual Family Trees

For years genealogists, genetic counselors, and family therapists have used genograms-family tree diagrams-as a important tool in their work. Now Barbara Wendland and Larry Easterling show you how to use genograms in your congregation to promote spiritual growth, build community, and enhance communication.

Based in both their own small group experiences and in years of workshop leadership, the authors demonstrate a broad understanding of how knowing and sharing our spiritual roots can contribute to a more dynamic congregational life. Employing a lively variety of personal stories, they provide clues and immediately useful tools to uncover your faith heritage, and gift churches with a powerful instrument for building more intimate communities.