Synopses & Reviews
As children’s pastors and teachers, it’s vital that we hold fast to the purpose of our work: training children’s hearts. Larry Fowler, executive director of global networking for Awana and KidzMatter, reminds us that serving kids is not about activity but about spiritual training that will impact lives for eternity. The only solid foundation of any ministry is the Word of God. Fowler brings out 7 principles to help leaders build their children’s work squarely on the gospel. Among them are targeting the heart, discipline that reflects God’s character and spiritually empowering your ministry. Rock-Solid Children’s Ministry will help you grow a thriving ministry to the children in your church. Larry Fowler is the executive director of global networking for Awana Clubs International and KidzMatter, and has served as a youth pastor and an Awana missionary. He is the author of Rock-Solid Kids, Rock-Solid Volunteers and Raising a Modern-Day Joseph, and speaks to audiences worldwide. He is a recognized expert in issues facing families and churches today and the 2012 recipient of the International Network of Children’s Ministry’s Legacy Award. Larry and his wife, Diane, have two children, Ryan and Andrea.
Review
Larry Fowler’s heart for children’s ministry jumps off the pages of this book. Whether you have been in ministry a short time or are a children’s ministry veteran, Rock-Solid Children’s Ministry will provide you with principles that will keep your ministry grounded in Christ and focused on what matters most.
Steve Adams
Children’s Pastor at Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, California
Larry Fowler’s latest book is one that I hope will literally “rock” your ministry. “The B.I.B.L.E.” may be a song children’s ministry leaders grew up singing—who wouldn’t claim to “stand alone on the Word of God?”—but Larry challenges today’s kid-min leaders to consider whether their ministries are truly BUILT upon a biblical model for success. He offers a biblical blueprint for ministry that will challenge, inspire and stimulate new thinking in many ministries.
Karl Bastian (The Kidologist)
President and Founder, Kidology.org
Those who have been called to lead in children’s ministry need to read this book! Larry’s command of topics at the center of our charge are second to none. Rock-Solid Children’s Ministry is filled with years of diverse experience and focused on God’s Word. It’s a must-read for the newbie and veteran alike.
Michael Chanley
Executive Director of International Network of Children’s Ministry (INCM), Creator of CMConnect.org
Review
In Rock-Solid Children’s Ministry, Larry Fowler expands on his book Rock-Solid Kids to offer unique yet profound insights into God’s design for ministry to children. I am grateful to benefit, once again, from Larry’s gift of teaching and his communication of biblical truths in a way that is personal, wise and actionable. After reading this book, you will be moved, challenged and perhaps convicted—but definitely inspired—to be sure your ministry rests on the solid rock of God’s Word.
Cindy Craig
Director of U. S. Training, Awana Clubs International
Many years ago, I read Larry Fowler’s Rock-Solid Kids, and my ministry was forever changed. Now Larry has done it again. The concepts and topics in Rock-Solid Children’s Ministry are thought provoking and sure to turn many children’s ministries on their ear. If you are interested in sitting back and resting with a “safe” approach to children’s ministry, don’t read this book. Larry will spur you to action.
Brian Dollar
Founder of High Voltage Kids Ministry Resources, Author of I Blew It!
Larry Fowler is a leader’s leader—he is rock solid. This book is chock-full of practical help and wisdom for children’s ministry leaders. Everyone needs to read it!
Ryan Frank
Executive Director of KidzMatter, Vice President of Innovation at Awana
Review
Rock-Solid Children’s Ministry will challenge both rookies and veterans to rethink and focus on their children’s ministry through a solid biblical worldview. If you have a desire to grow your children’s ministry with true purpose, excellence and Kingdom-focused results, this book is for you. Each chapter is packed with practical and thought-provoking topics and tools to transform the way you think, do and feel about this critical ministry. Be prepared to watch God ignite a fresh, Spirit-led passion in you and your ministry team as you read and apply the principles in this book.
Kris Smoll
Director of Discovery Land (Children’s Ministries), Appleton Alliance Church, Appleton, Wisconsin
Larry Fowler has hit the target once again with a compelling book that will make you reconsider how you minster to children. Rock-Solid Children’s Ministry will inspire you and convict your heart to become more effective in your ministry.
Donna Lucas
Publishing Director, Gospel Light Children’s Resources
Rock-Solid Children’s Ministry is quite possibly Larry Fowler’s best work yet and will jump to the top of the list of best books for every kidmin leader. In this complete and practical blueprint for designing an effective ministry to children, Larry clearly helps us see children’s ministry from a biblical viewpoint. This is the new standard for children’s ministry.
John Tietsort
National Director, eChurchDepot
Synopsis
Children's ministry is being pushed and pulled by education models, statistical analysis, growth techniques, cultural change and technological advancements. But with the weight of all these influences, little attention is given to what ought to be the most important influence in molding the shape of children's ministry - the Word of God. Whether your children's ministry is in your home or in your church, the purpose of this book is to enable you to build a children's ministry that is rock-solid - modeled up scriptural teachings: Each chapter of this book starts with a Scripture passage- a "rock" for your foundation. The Scripture passage specifically refers to children or ministering to them. Each chapter contains a thorough discussion of implications and applications.
Synopsis
Children’s pastors and ministry leaders consistently point to recruiting and retaining dedicated volunteers as their number-one challenge. How can they keep volunteer workers engaged in ministry that will change peoples’ lives?
Larry Fowler, Director of Program and Training for Awana Clubs International, believes that there are seven biblical principles, drawn from the book of Nehemiah, that will help pastors and leaders more effectively motivate and manage volunteers. Rock-Solid Volunteers looks at the obstacles Nehemiah and his volunteer workers faced fatigue, weakness, loss of vision, peer pressure and opposition, just for starters! He examines the seven steps Nehemiah took to lead his volunteers to success. Pastors and ministry leaders will be equipped to attract, inspire and keep talented, committed volunteers, no matter the challenge!
About the Author
Larry Fowler is the executive director of global training for Awana Clubs International and has served as a youth pastor and an Awana missionary. He is the author of
Rock-Solid Kids,
Rock-Solid Volunteers and
Raising a ModernDay Joseph, and speaks to audiences worldwide. He is a recognized expert in issues facing familie and churches today and the 2012 recipient of the International Network of Children’s Ministry’s Legacy Award. Larry and his wife, Diane, have two children, Ryan and Andrea.