Re-thinking Children's Work in Churches

A Practical Guide

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

Av Sally Nash, Carolyn Edwards, Sian Hancock

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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.

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Utgivningsdatum2019-03-21
Mått152 x 228 x 12 mm
Vikt300 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor200
FörlagJessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN9781785921254

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Carolyn Edwards is the Programme Lead for the BA in Mission and Ministry at Cliff College, Derbyshire. Sian Hancock is Coordinator and Tutor of Children, Youth and Family Ministry at Bristol Baptist College and a Young Victims' Advocate within Avon and Somerset.Sally Nash is the Director or Midlands Centre for Children's and Youth Ministry and a Researcher at the Centre for Paediatric Spiritual Care at Birmingham Children's Hospital.

1. Introduction. 2. Train Driver - Growing through experience. 3. Teddy Bear - Holding the whispers shared in the dark. 4. Facebook Friend - Socialisation, socialising and social networking. 5. Gracious Grandparents - Working with families. 6. Clown and Fool - Fun and play. 7. Console Champion - Playing with technology. 8. Events Manager - Big dreams and nuts and bolts. 9. Hoody - Spiritual direction, silence and prayer. 10. Favourite Teacher - Learning the tenets of our faith. 11. Family Picnic - Intergenerational working. 12. Superhero - Advocate and Idol. 13. Hard-nosed Head Teacher - Love with boundaries. 14. Falling Leaf Catcher - Awe and Wonder.