SHIFT: Thats exactly what it takes in order to make changes to something you are already doing and in this case SHIFT from what we are doing in order to effectively minister to the children and families of our church and community. Brian Haynes has put in the work and has seen the fruit from his efforts. He admits to early failures in the book to when things were not working out at church and worse when things were not working out at home. Then Brian took a SHIFT at home that later lead to a SHIFT in ministry. To Pastors and Parents alike this book is a must read and even more importantly it is a must DO. There are 7 milestones, moments in every childs life where we must take a chance to teach, to learn, and to celebrate whats happening in their lives.
This book has brought focus to an area that is far to often overlooked and that area is the home. We outsource everything in our lives and we must no longer outsource the spiritual growth of our children. Recently becoming a father I have realized through this book that there is a heavy weight of importance on being a parent and there are these milestones that will happen throughout my child’s life that I must take advantage of and to teach, learn, and celebrate. More importantly to everyone in a line of ministry whether it be full-time or volunteer this SHIFT must start in our own home first. We must be the example that we wish others to be. This is a MUST read, but after reading do not neglect the action start this process in your home and then introduce it to your church.
PJ's Perspective 
I’ve realized how important it is to constantly be prepared to SHIFT. Our family has had to make that SHIFT quite frequently and it has always been to make us stronger. My kids are grown and we are still SHIFTing as a family as we grow.
Great review. Thanks for participating in the book blog tour.