Rock-Solid Kids: Giving Children a Biblical Foundation for Life

by Fowler, Larry

• ISBN13: 9780830737130
• ISBN10: 0830737138
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-01-03
• Publisher: Baker Publishing

Summary

Children's ministry is being pushed and pulled by education models, statistical analysis, growth techniques, cultural change and technological advancements. But with the weight of all these influences, little attention is given to what ought to be the most important influence in molding the shape of children's ministry - the Word of God. Whether your children's ministry is in your home or in your church, the purpose of this book is to enable you to build a children's ministry that is rock-solid - modeled up scriptural teachings: Each chapter of this book starts with a Scripture passage- a "rock" for your foundation. The Scripture passage specifically refers to children or ministering to them. Each chapter contains a thorough discussion of implications and applications.

Author Biography

LARRY FOWLER is the executive director of program and training for Awana Clubs International. Larry has served as a youth pastor and an Awana missionary. He has authored the Awana Junior Varsity (Jr. High) program, training materials for missionaries and materials for a marriage seminar entitled \u0022The Song of Solomon.\u0022 Larry has overseen the Awana ministry in more than 115 countries. He and his wife, Diane, have two children, Ryan and Andrea.

Table of Contents

Foreword	7	(2)
Introduction	9	(4)
Chapter 1 Not a Pretty Picture	13	(10)
The Importance of Children's Ministry
Mark 10:14
Chapter 2 Give It Back!	23	(16)
The Responsibility for Children's Ministry
Ephesians 6:4
Chapter 3 The Battle for Balance	39	(16)
The Content of Children's Ministry
Deuteronomy 32:46-47
Chapter 4 It's a Matter of Time	55	(16)
The Pattern for Children's Ministry
Deuteronomy 6:6-9
Chapter 5 Avoiding the Millstone	71	(16)
The Warning About Ministering to Children
Matthew 18:6
Chapter 6 Five Loaves and Two Fish	87	(14)
Children Serving in Ministry
John 6:9
Chapter 7 A Clear Focus	101	(16)
The Message for Children's Ministry
2 Timothy 3:15
Chapter 8 The Golden Hour	117	(14)
The Opportunity of Children's Ministry
Mark 10:14-16
Appendix A Building a Rock-Solid Model	131	(10)
Appendix B Rock-Solid Standards for Children's Ministry	141	(2)
Scripture Index	143