Postmodern Children's Ministry: Ministry to Children in the 21st Century ChurchThis practical, thought-provoking book presents a new paradigm for children's ministry in the emerging 21ST century and explores how churches are currently putting that vision into practice. Advocating the need to regard children as full participants in their faith communities, the book provides strategies for building intergenerational community where children feel they belong and have the opportunity to serve. |
Contents
one The Millennial Child and Beyond | 15 |
twoThe Beginning of Faith | 41 |
fourThe Role of Community | 71 |
sevenThe Bible Is for Children Too | 123 |
nine Postmodern Faith Formation | 163 |
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Postmodern Children's Ministry: Ministry to Children in the 21st Century Church Ivy Beckwith No preview available - 2004 |
Common terms and phrases
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