Children Matter: Celebrating Their Place in the Church, Family and Community
Celebrating: Children Matter explores children’s spirituality and how faith communities can nurture their youngest members. Its focus extends beyond children’s dedicated programmes to their place in church, family and community life.
At a glance
- Discusses children’s spirituality and ways faith communities can nurture children.
- Addresses children’s place in church, family and community life.
Reference price: $60.99
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The stated scope combines discussion of children’s spirituality with practical attention to nurturing young members of a faith community.
- At 390 pages, the book offers room for an extended discussion rather than a brief introduction.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | EERDMANS TRADE |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 31 August 2005 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 390 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0802822282 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0802822284 |
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 2.46 x 22.86 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 544 g |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Church leaders and educators considering children’s participation beyond programmes designed specifically for them.
- Readers seeking an extended Christian discussion of children’s spirituality and family or community faith life.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a short, activity-based guide or a book outside Christian faith and ministry contexts.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as informative and well-written, with a mention of both academic and practical insights and one reported change in a reader’s relationship with their children. Ratings are mostly five-star, though lower ratings are also present. The positive comments may appeal to readers seeking an in-depth resource, but they do not establish that its approach will suit every church or family context.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as informative and well-written.
- Feedback mentions a combination of academic and practical insights.
Frequently asked questions
What is Children Matter about?
The book discusses children’s spirituality and how faith communities can nurture their youngest members, including their place in church, family and community life.
Who may find this book useful?
Its subject may suit church leaders, educators and readers interested in Christian approaches to children’s spirituality and faith formation.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 390 pages.
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