Rock-Solid Children's Ministry

Rock-Solid Children's Ministry
Author: Larry Fowler
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2013-01-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441266232

How Do We Measure Success in Our Ministry to Kids? In children's ministry, the essence of what we do is to impact the immeasurable--the heart of a child. While Bible knowledge is highly valuable in this endeavor, knowing Scripture does not automatically translate to changing the heart of a child. Practical application is also desirable, but changing behavior can be done without a heart change. Relating Scripture in such a way that it meets a child where he or she is at is critical, but as an approach, it may fail to build a solid enough foundation to equip children for the challenges that they will face later in life. All three approaches must be synergized to have a greater impact, and all three must be retargeted at the "bull's eye"--the heart of a child. Read this book to discover the seven standards of a rock-solid children's ministry!

Rock-Solid Kids

Rock-Solid Kids
Author: Larry Fowler
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2005-01-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441266240

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 on 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.

Rock-solid Kids

Rock-solid Kids
Author: Larry Fowler
Publisher: Regal Books
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Church work with children
ISBN: 9780830737321

Sometimes children are viewed in terms of their future value. But to Jesus, children were precious in the here and now, and He gave them His full attention and love. In Rock-Solid Kids, Larry Fowler explains that we must view children in the same way and make certain that the way in which we teach children is based on what ought to be the most important influence, the Word of God. Rock-Solid Kids will help parents, teachers and childrens ministry leaders build a strong ministry in the home or church, modeled on scriptural teaching. This examination of the biblical basis for childrens ministry includes eight core chapters. Each chapter is based on one or more Scripture passages and covers topics such as the importance, responsibility, content and golden opportunity of childrens ministry.

Rock Solid Faith

Rock Solid Faith
Author: Mary Jean Davis
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Total Pages: 101
Release: 2009-11
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 1584110740

Take kids to a deeper understanding of the Christian life!

Raising a Modern-Day Joseph

Raising a Modern-Day Joseph
Author: Larry Fowler
Publisher: David C Cook
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2011-04-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0781406811

Imagine this scenario for a typical teenager in your church: He's separated from his family and sent to live in a hedonistic, no-holds-barred culture. He's stripped of his spiritual support, left alone, and treated unfairly. Then, at his most vulnerable point, his ego is stoked with power and success. Throughout this rollercoaster ride, would he continue to serve God? This very test was given to the Old Testament Joseph, whose faith remained rock solid. Yet it seems that our youth are ill-equipped to face the moral vacuum in today's culture. Worse, research shows that when young people leave home, many also leave the church. So how can we forge sons and daughters of faith and fortitude? The vital answers are found in the story of Joseph. Drawing from this timeless narrative, author Larry Fowler offers a biblical plan for building teens who will love and serve Jesus Christ. Biblically based and up-to-the-minute relevant, Raising a Modern-Day Joseph is an essential guide to raising a generation that can pass life's tests with flying colors.

Children's Ministry in the Way of Jesus

Children's Ministry in the Way of Jesus
Author: David M. Csinos
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2013-10-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830864687

Attract kids to church, the logic often goes, and you get parents in the pews. All that's left is to get the kids out of the way. Here children's ministers David Csinos and Ivy Beckwith draw on research in human development and spiritual formation to show how children become disciples and churches become centers of lifelong discipleship.

Rock Solid Faith

Rock Solid Faith
Author: Barry Shafer
Publisher: HarperChristian Resources
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2009-08-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310863791

In Rock Solid Faith, a ten-session study on 2 Timothy will help students find strength in their faith, allowing them to overcome the endless challenges they encounter as they try to follow Jesus.

Kids Ministry that Nourishes

Kids Ministry that Nourishes
Author: Jana Magruder
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2016-10-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 143364939X

Kids Ministry that Nourishes will help guide preschool, children, and preteen leaders in churches of all shapes and sizes to champion a ministry philosophy based on three essential nutrients.

Rock-Solid Families

Rock-Solid Families
Author: Janell Rardon
Publisher: Living Ink Books
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2007-09-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780899570365

Rock-Solid Families is a spiritual training manual that summarizes twelve principles that spiritually strong families have in common

Raising Passionate Jesus Followers

Raising Passionate Jesus Followers
Author: Phil Comer
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2018-03-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310347785

Hope and practical help for parents whose greatest longing is to shepherd their children into a vibrant faith in God. For Christian parents, there is no greater joy than seeing their children learn to walk with the Lord. And there is no greater fear than that their children will walk away from God. After serving together in pastoral ministry and raising their now-grown children, Phil and Diane Comer know those hopes and fears well. Like all new parents, they were intimidated and unsure about how to take on the task of spiritually training their young children. But now, with all four of their children grown and establishing their own households of faith, Phil and Diane have embarked on a quest to help the next generation of parents raise passionate Jesus followers. Drawing on years of pastoral counseling, teaching, leading, and decades of watching families from the perspective of pastors and leaders in ministry, Phil and Diane instruct, guide, encourage, and offer hope and practical help to Christian parents. Raising Passionate Jesus Followers is a manual full of practical, biblically based, and time-tested guidelines that parents will be able to turn to again and again through every stage of their children's development, including . . . Formulating a plan Laying the foundation, ages 0-5 Doing the framing, ages 6-12 Installing the functional systems, ages 13-17 Completing the finish work, ages 18-22 And keeping the front door open for your grown children