Reformed Antithesis

Gene Veith points out some interesting facts on Amish church growth. I’ve always had an interest in the Amish. It’s hard not to be inspired by people who live such a radically different life due to their Christian faith. So in turn its also interesting to read about the growth of their church.

But God blesses the evangelism that takes place in vocation, and He is powerfully at work in the vocation of parents when they bring their children to Christ–via Baptism, going to church, the day to day teaching and example that goes on in ordinary families.

What a challenge for parents to evangelize their own children. Yet what a joy to know that God truly does bless such ventures.

Another point is the number of children that the Amish have. The notion of large families really is an antithesis to the prevailing notions of family in our society. I’m really begining to ask questions about how many children I should have.