Growing Spiritually With Our Children - An Ecumenical Guide for Parents and Ministers
Growing Spiritually With Our ChiIdren addresses several areas of development that impact how children learn and grow spiritually. In equipping our children as disciples of Jesus Christ it is important that we provide opportunities for them to connect with other, resources that are interesting and age-appropriate, and experiences that will help them to make choices that align with who they are called to be as children of God.
You will find this guide useful in multiple contexts to help children grow spiritually individually, with their families, and in their community of faith. Children’s Ministers and Church Leaders may use Growing Spiritually with Our Children for developing curriculum that is developmentally appropriate, providing Sunday School teachers with a resource for understanding the spiritual development of children, and creating an environment that is inclusive of children of many identities. Parents and Guardians will find the guide a helpful for helping their children grow spiritually at different stages of development.
Growing Spiritually With Our ChiIdren addresses several areas of development that impact how children learn and grow spiritually. In equipping our children as disciples of Jesus Christ it is important that we provide opportunities for them to connect with other, resources that are interesting and age-appropriate, and experiences that will help them to make choices that align with who they are called to be as children of God.
You will find this guide useful in multiple contexts to help children grow spiritually individually, with their families, and in their community of faith. Children’s Ministers and Church Leaders may use Growing Spiritually with Our Children for developing curriculum that is developmentally appropriate, providing Sunday School teachers with a resource for understanding the spiritual development of children, and creating an environment that is inclusive of children of many identities. Parents and Guardians will find the guide a helpful for helping their children grow spiritually at different stages of development.
Growing Spiritually With Our ChiIdren addresses several areas of development that impact how children learn and grow spiritually. In equipping our children as disciples of Jesus Christ it is important that we provide opportunities for them to connect with other, resources that are interesting and age-appropriate, and experiences that will help them to make choices that align with who they are called to be as children of God.
You will find this guide useful in multiple contexts to help children grow spiritually individually, with their families, and in their community of faith. Children’s Ministers and Church Leaders may use Growing Spiritually with Our Children for developing curriculum that is developmentally appropriate, providing Sunday School teachers with a resource for understanding the spiritual development of children, and creating an environment that is inclusive of children of many identities. Parents and Guardians will find the guide a helpful for helping their children grow spiritually at different stages of development.
Growing spiritually is just that...growth. Children are born with an innate sense of wonder and spiritual connection that is authentic and pure. Growing spiritually is not linear, but occurs through experiences, nurture, and love. Each child deserves a space to grow at their own pace, in their own context, with nurturing adults as their guides. I decided to write this guide based on my earlier writings because we live in a time of uncertainty, and our children deserve opportunities, resources, and experiences that will help ground them as we move through the uncertainty together. In equipping our children as disciples of Jesus Christ it is important that we provide opportunities for them to connect with others, resources that are interesting and age-appropriate, and experiences that will help them to make choices that align with who God created them to be. This guide is by no means a "how-to" or "must-do", but rather recommendations based on experience and research. Children are not monolithic, so they will be ready to engage scripture and grow spiritually at their own pace. Be Flexible. Be intentional. Be Open.
You will find this guide useful in multiple contexts to help children grow spiritually individually, with their families, and in their community of faith. Children’s Ministers and Church Leaders may use Growing Spiritually with Our Children for developing curriculum that is developmentally appropriate, providing Sunday School teachers with a resource for understanding the spiritual development of children, and creating an environment that is inclusive of children of many identities. Parents and Guardians will find the guide a helpful for helping their children grow spiritually at different stages of development.
The Section on Spiritual Growth follows children from birth to eleven years old, and includes what children need for parents and ministers to provide, what children may be experiencing, and terms and images to refer to as they grow…no vocabulary quizzes, please!
The Section on Experiencing Scripture lists scripture that parents and pastors should share with children from birth to eleven years old. It is by no means a complete list, but allows for a comprehensive experience of scripture through the childhood years.
The guide includes a list of meaningful terms and inspirational images for parents and children’s ministers to keep in mind as they serve in ministry with children.
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Age range: Birth to Eleven Years
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