Book Review: Children's Ministry Leadership

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 462-464
Author(s):  
Rachel South
Keyword(s):  
Children's Ministry ◽  
Ministry Leadership

The Child in Our Midst: The Shifting Trends in Ministry with Children and Families over the Past Forty Years

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 434-448
Author(s):  
Mimi L. Larson
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Developmental Theory ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Children And Families ◽  
Children's Spirituality ◽  
Children's Ministry ◽  
The Past ◽  
Ministry Leadership ◽  
Learning Practices ◽  
Teaching Learning

For the past 40 years, the field of children and family ministries has emerged, developed, and been strengthened through the intentional engagement of various teaching/learning approaches, the influence of developmental theory, and the rise of a children’s ministry leadership vocation. The significant growth and development with children and family ministries have contributed to the movement away from a narrow and simplistic view of children to a deeper understanding of how children’s spirituality and faith develops. Yet, more diverse research and improved ministry practices are needed. Integrating children as full participants in the faith community, along with continued evaluation of and improvements in teaching and learning practices, integral partnerships between home and family, and additional voices and diverse perspectives will all aid in better understandings and practices in ministry with children and families.

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