“I’m going to be a brilliant children’s leader. God is lucky to have me!”
Is this you? If so, this isn’t the book for you. But maybe you’re the opposite? You’re a bit nervous about getting involved with children, you've had no formal training and you’re not sure that God can use you to do anything much.
If so, this book will encourage you, give you some essential (and simple) ...skills, and thrill you with the joy and privilege of sharing the good news about Jesus with the next generation, whether you've been doing it for a long time or are just starting out.
If you are a children's worker, why not suggest this book to your team of volunteers, many of whom may not have had any formal training?
Alison Mitchell is convinced that teaching young people about Jesus is the best job in the world. She has trained literally thousands of children's workers over the past 30 years and is passionate about helping others to get as excited about children's ministry as she is.
(Review written for 'Starting out in Children's Ministry')
This is the book I put into the hands of - or better still read with - our new Sunday school teachers. As well as lots of practical instructions - focus the fun, never just a helper, and how to POP - it works through fundamental issues like the purpose of children's ministry and the role of parents just as new team members are getting going. I wrote a review in 2016 and I see I"m still appreciating this book 9 years later!
(Review written for 'Starting out in Children's Ministry')
I have been working in children's ministry for 6 years now. A friend lent me this book and it was so good that I've now bought my own copy. I wish I'd read it sooner.
It is a quick, simple and very clear book to read. It won't take much time to read it, but it was a very thorough, practical and helpful reminder of how to do things better. I would love all our church volunteers who help with children to read this.
This book addresses the essential things everyone involved in ministry to children need to know. Practical and structured in a way that helps teams to go through the book together or an individual work through it on their own.
