| Re-Thinking Children's Work in Churches: A Practical Guide Contributor(s): Nash, Sally (Editor), Edwards, Carolyn (Editor), Hancock, Sian (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1785921258 ISBN-13: 9781785921254 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - General - Religion | Christian Education - Children & Youth - Religion | Christian Ministry - Children |
| Dewey: 259.22 |
| LCCN: 2018029975 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.65 lbs) 200 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Drawing on current scholarship and research by authors with experience of a range of International contexts who are experts in their field, this accessible guide focuses on approaches that encourage spiritual, physical, mental and emotional development in children. By outlining a range of lenses through which readers can reflect on their ministry with children and their families. this book offers inspiration to help them improve their practice. Up-to-date research and thinking provides a fresh and flexible understanding of work with children and families. It also prepares readers to develop and support a team that can take responsibility for the key areas needed in an effective children's ministry. With each chapter featuring practice examples, relevant theory, theological reflections, opportunities for contemplation and suggestions for further reading, Re-Thinking Children's Work in Churches is an accessible and indispensable guide for those wishing to focus on the holistic development of the child. |