Scottie May

This volume’s breadth, depth and authorship by four key voices for children in the academic world make it a standard work in the field. The authors do a discernible “bent” so not all with agree with everything they have to say. (JKC)

In recent years, the spiritual formation of children has received considerable attention from scholars in the field of theology, church history, and practical theology. In what ways, if any are those theories and insights being received by local churches? The intent of this project was to explore ways that the new forms of church that have appeared in North America in the past 20 years minster with children and their families. Visits and phone interviews were made to 25 new-form churches. show more This article reports the findings of that investigation, noting patterns of similarity and differences in the views of children and the types of ministries the children experience. show less

Memorization games and gimmicks do little to promote Scripture understanding and application