Faith in Children

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Pub Date 17 Apr 2020 | Archive Date 8 Jul 2020
Lion Hudson Ltd | Monarch Books

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Description

A book about children in the church, and how to reach and nurture them.


In most churches, Christian education for children is run by enthusiastic volunteers from the worshipping community. But how much support and training do they receive? Do they get the opportunity to explore and apply principles of child development or current theories of faith development? And to what extent are they supported by their ministers and congregations with a clear focus on children's work?


Including empirical research and drawing on the author's extensive experience of working with children, Faith in Children offers a window into the process going on inside our children and enables those who work with them to understand what makes a particular child 'tick'. With insights into a range of teaching methods, learning styles and the unique spirituality of children, this book suggests how adults can truly learn from children as they learn from us.


There are tips for ministers and educators on how this precious teaching and nurturing resource can be sustained and used to work with children in a more effective manner. Through this increasing knowledge and understanding, adults can come closer to understanding children understanding God.

A book about children in the church, and how to reach and nurture them.


In most churches, Christian education for children is run by enthusiastic volunteers from the worshipping community. But how...


Advance Praise

"This book takes the faith of children seriously, making vital current research accessible to those who minister alongside them." Judith Sadler, previously Team Leader, Children and Youth, Newcastle Diocese


"[Ronni Lamont] weaves together the strands of theology, spirituality, research and practice to provide a solid foundation for anyone involved or interested in ministry with and among children." Mary Hawes, National Children & Youth Adviser for the Church of England

"This book takes the faith of children seriously, making vital current research accessible to those who minister alongside them." Judith Sadler, previously Team Leader, Children and Youth...


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An exploration into modern insights regarding the spiritual development of children.

The author works with children in a British Anglican context which informs the conversation. She describes different psychological theories, forms of personality development, spiritual styles, and social development. She talks about how faith grows and develops. She advocates for the godly play model and describes how she puts it into place. She considers how to connect the home, the school, and the church to work together to help children grow and mature in a holistic and healthy way.

The godly play construct and insights from psychology prove very helpful in stimulating wonder and interest. A lot of good things to consider here.

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