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Gospel Telling
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491_9780788019494
When was the last time you took a moment to consider the purpose and effectiveness of your childrens sermons? After all, nothing is more important than sowing the seeds of faith early in life. In this comprehensive look at all aspects of preaching the gospel to young people, Richard Coleman challenges you to examine your approach with a critical eye and gives you plenty of practical guidance for developing simple, direct messages that help children form a relationship with Jesus Christ.In the first section of Gospel-Telling, Coleman discusses what constitutes meaningful childrens sermons, offering a thoughtful rationale for the idea that we must proclaim the gospel so youngsters experience Gods love. Youll learn how you can mine your own experience for inspiration and proclaim gospel stories that flow from your specific circumstances. Then in the second portion of the book youll see this process at work, with over thirty examples illustrating several different types of childrens sermons.Whether youre a pastor, Christian educator, or engaged in the teaching ministry, youre sure to profit from the practical advice and in-depth reflection in these pages. With Gospel-Telling, youll be equipped to share with young people the good news -- with creativity and theological integrity.Gospel-Telling is an enriching book that treats children with the spiritual respect they deserve. Richard Coleman understands the transformative language of children -- play and metaphor -- and shows how our weekly childrens sermons can reach the heart of the child and not simply the mind of the adult. This is a must-have resource for educators and pastors alike.Mickie ODonnellExecutive Director, Childrens Ministries of AmericaRichard Coleman understands the core of the biblical message as well as the learning processes of children and puts them together in theory and practice. This is a valuable treatment of a too long neglected topic.Rev. Ray KostuliasPastor, First Congr
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