The Biblical Role of Children

This sermon explores the changing views of childhood throughout history and emphasizes the biblical responsibilities of children in a modern context. It highlights the significant shift in societal influences on children, including media, schooling, and technology, which often overshadow parental guidance. The biblical perspective underscores the importance of teaching children to honor, listen to, and obey their parents. The sermon emphasizes that this process starts from a very young age and requires consistent effort and modeling by parents.

Brian Shaw has been a member of the Church of God since 1982. He was ordained an elder in the United Church of God in September, 2003 and was hired into the full-time ministry in September, 2009. Completing UCG Pastoral Training in March 2010, Mr. Shaw presently serves as the pastor of the UCG congregations in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Little Falls, and Duluth, Minnesota, as well as Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Mr. Shaw also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Sciences from the State University of New York at Oswego, and an MBA from Northern Illinois University. He also received the Vachel Pennebaker Award in Direct Marketing from DePaul University.