A veteran youth ministry expert provides a substantial history of American Protestant youth ministry, helping readers understand trends and changes.

Rost takes us into the delightful dimension of creative catechetics, with its powerful impact on childrenAIs faith-learning. She first leads us in an exploration of our own creativity, our sense of prayer, and our own sense of discipleship. She then suggests ways to enliven the gathering space, using the childrenAIs five senses to help open them to these rich faith experiences. She offers approaches to the critical factors in preparation, presentation and procedure that make for successful empowerment of the childAIs faith learning. She also includes scores of practical ideas for involving primary and middle-grade children in making prayer, O helping them express their unity with God through prayer. Finally, she discusses the many resources essential to our own spiritual formation, which must go hand-in-hand with that of unfolding a vibrant faith life in children. An excellent resource to inspire, encourage and sensibly guide catechetical ministry as it is meant to be: joy-filled, revitalizingand life-impacting.

More great lessons following up on our best-selling series Intant Bible lessons! From puzzles and games to crafts and snacks, each interactive lesson provides teachers with flexibility as they shape the Bible message for kids ages 5-10. 96 pages.

Keep your preschoolers involved in creative, active learning with Instant Bible Lessons for Preschoolers. Patterned after Rainbows best selling Instant Bible Lessons series for ages 5-10, these reproducible books offer everything you need to teach preschoolers in eight extended sessions. From puzzles, to games to crafts and snacks, each themed lesson provides flexibility as you shape the message to you preschool class.