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OverviewChanging Lives covers everything you need to know about working with children and families – the why to, the how to, the when to, and the where to. Mark Griffiths looks at the history, theology, and practice of ministry with children and families. He shares his wisdom from many years’ experience of leading hundreds of groups, assemblies, and youth services. Packed full of sample resources, Mark teaches how to communicate with today’s children both in church and in school and the community. This shrewd and often funny book covers everything from the vision for ministry with children and families, to matters such as record keeping, home visits, timetables, child protection legislation and templates for lessons. It’s the must-have, can-do guide for children’s workers! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mark GriffithsPublisher: SPCK Publishing Imprint: Monarch Books Edition: New edition ISBN: 9780857218254ISBN 10: 0857218255 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 17 November 2017 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgments 10 Foreword by Bill Wilson 11 A Word from the Author 12 Introduction This is What it is All About 14 The Eighteenth Century was Drawing to a Close 18 A Brave New World 20 Ministering in a Postmodern Culture is Not as New as You May Think 21 We’re Called to Preach Awe, Wonder and Mystery. The age of Information is Passing! 26 SECTION 1 – Children’s Ministry in Four Dimensions 38 The First Dimension – Bah’ith 40 The Second Dimension – Mish-paw-khaw 50 The Challenge of Intergenerational Worship 53 Lost in Transition – Jo Foster 61 The Third Dimension – Child Evangelism 67 Robert Raikes Legacy 70 The Raikes Elements 73 A Case Study: Messy Church in Practice – Rachel Hill-Brown 118 A Three-Dimensional Conclusion 124 The Fourth Dimension – You’re It! 126 None Greater 127 Did I Mention You’re it! 130 What Do You See? 136 There’s Only One Real Key 146 SECTION 2 – Communication 152 Learning A New Language 153 The Best Way to Communicate – The Art of the Story 160 Telling Real Bible Stories – Samuel Returned to Ramah 171 Salvation and Gifts from God 177 SECTION 3 – A Few Misconceptions 186 Let’s Take a Break and Barbecue Some Sacred Cows 187 SECTION 4 – Practical Help 196 Safeguarding – Lisa Macbeth 197 The Beginner’s Guide 204 The Timetable for the First Two Years 205 Timetable for a Normal Year 211 Timetable for the Southern Hemisphere – by Alison Champness 212 Timetable for a Normal Year (Southern Hemisphere) 216 The Children’s Club 217 The People 217 The Programme 219 The Extra Stuff – Appendix 234 Sample Letter for Schools 235 Five-Year Planner 237 Sample Leaflet 238 Children’s Club Colouring Competition 239 Lesson Format Template 240 Sample Lesson from Impact – Mark Griffiths 241 Recommended Resources 248ReviewsAuthor InformationRevd Dr Mark Griffiths is a Practical Theologian. He is tutor in Missional Research and Practical Theology and also oversees Children, Young People and Family Ministry at St Padarn's Institute, the training arm of the Church in Wales. He has led and been involved in leading several growing churches, holding positions from Children's Pastor and Associate Minister, to Senior Leader and was New Wine's Head of Children and Family Ministry for 13 years. He has written 9 books primarily on family ministryand its links to church growth. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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