Synopses & Reviews
"Children Matter" provides students, pastors, and lay leaders in the church with understanding of childrenbs spirituality, their place in the faith community, and how that community can effectively nurture its youngest members. Building on biblical and theological foundations, the book focuses on practices in the contemporary Christian church that provide a healthy environment for children; practices that lead the church to truly be the people of God with children as valued participants in its life.
Synopsis
Children today are no longer expected to be "seen and not heard," yet in many churches children are involved only in programs specifically designated for them.
Children Matter offers a full discussion of children's spirituality and shows how the faith community can better nurture its youngest members.
Speaking from their experience with children's ministry in a range of Protestant traditions, the authors draw on the Bible, history, and psychology to lay good foundations for such ministry. Discussing the specific content and contexts of faith formation, they also offer wise and practical advice on putting together effective ministries. Rather than focusing on innovative ways to use technology, Children Matter emphasizes relationships between people and encourages the church to welcome all children as valued participants in the people of God.