"In this volume, a veritable feast of stories, Lyon, Smith and their col-leagues present congregational studies at their best. Their clear focus on families binds the collection tightly, while each story has a unique glow. Collectively, they yield faithful descriptions and evocative interpretations, drawing from a spectrum of congregations diverse in ethnicity, denomi-nation, theology, and styles of family."

-Mary Elizabeth Moore, Professor of Theology and Christian Education, Claremont School of Theology"