Starting out in Children's Ministry

Ian Fry

Here is a great book for those working with children. It allows the Bible to shape its thinking while being wonderfully practical: this is distilled wisdom from a master-practitioner. There are so many strengths:
• it shows how a Bible passage can be broken down and taught, inspiring confidence to have a go
• the layout is in short, easy-to-read chapters
• the material could easily be used for Sunday School training - there is free team-training material on the Good Book website
• it could be used by any size of church.
I could go on. Suffice to say why not buy it and see for yourself.  I know of nothing better and cannot praise it too highly.

Nicholas T McDonald

If you're in children's ministry and you're tired, confused, or discouraged, pick this book up. I found myself highlighting every concise, wisdom-filled, Christ-centered chapter. For those starting out in children's ministry, it's my #1 recommendation.

Gave me fresh joy and heaps of help

The book is only eight chapters, each one short and sweet, but between them they cover a rich sweep of pretty much everything you’d want introduced. Ranging from the general (‘Why Children’s Ministry?’) to the specific (‘Digging into the Bible’ and ‘Staying safe’), they’re an engaging blend of input, questions & activities, personal examples and prayer points.... continue reading

“I wish I'd read this sooner”

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.

“Essential book for all in children's ministry”

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.

“Every children's worker should read this!”

I go back to this book again and again for training my teams. It is very clear and practical. It is a must to read for anyone anyone involved in children's ministry.

“Really practical”

This is a super helpful little book which covers all the most important aspects of children’s ministry. I read through it with our gap year students in the autumn term and it works really well as a springboard for the year.

“An excellent book for all involved in children's work”

This is an excellent book that I buy to give to volunteer children's workers and use it in training. It is suitable for those who are starting out as well as those with many years' experience.

“Excellent”

An excellent book, that presents information in a clear and concise way with points for us to think about, and take action on.

“Super training resource”

This book is simple and clear, and could be used by those just starting out in Children’s Ministry, or those who have been doing it a while and want to reflect on what they’re doing. I love that it starts by considering biblical principles which we can apply to children’s work before moving on to some more practical considerations. With loads of great tips and ideas, all written in a clear and accessible way, this is a super training resource.

“Simply-Comprehensive”

This book hits a great balance between being simple yet comprehensive.

Simple in that it's not a massive read (I read it with friends in a 3 hour block...which included lots of tea and laughter). It's simple in that it tackles the basics of Children's ministry.

And yet - though simple, it's comprehensive in what it covers, both biblically and practically.

This book is suitable for those new in children's ministry, apprentices and for those currently involved.

Worth reading alone, in a small group or in sections as part of your team planning meetings.

You'll not regret making time to read this book.

“Great book!”

I thought this book was great! It's well written, easy to read and so helpful. Brilliant as a reminder for people who've been working with children for years. Brilliant as a way of training beginners. I'm going to keep dipping in and out of it. I'm going to use it to encourage others. I'm going to use it to make sure I'm on track. Thanks!