A list of some great books that I have appreciated. Hopefully we will get some actual reviews on here soon, but for now, here’s a list of books you might want to have a look at. You may have read them all so feel free to email me any reviews and I will post it, or let me know of others I can add to this list.
Childrens Ministry in the ways of Jesus (2013) Beckwith, Csinos
and The spiritual guidance of children: Montessori, Godly Play, and the future (2013) Jerome Berryman are my latest reads!
My bookshelf includes…
Understanding Childrens Spirituality: Theology, research and practice (2009) Lawson
Nurturing Childrens Spirituality: christian perspectives and best practice (2008) Holly Allen
Children spirituality: christian perspectives, research and application (2004) Ratcliff
Ivy Beckwith
Post modern childrens ministy (2004) Ivy Beckwith
Formational childrens ministry: Shaping children using story ritual and relationship (2010) Ivy Beckwith
Catherine Stonehouse
Joining children on the spiritual Journey (1998)
Listening to Children on the Spiritual Journey (2010)
Children and SpiritualitySearching for meaning and connectedness (2008) Brendan Hyde
Children and the Gospel (2001) Ron Buckland. Scripture Union
Children and spirituality (2005) Glen Cupit
Children finding faith (2000) Francis Bridger
Family Ministry Field Guide (2011) Timothy Paul Jones
Best practices for Childrens ministry (2013) Andrew Ervin
Children Matter (2005) Scottie May
The spirit of the Child (2006) David Hay
Childrens Spirituality: what it is and why it matters (2009) Rebecca Nye
Perspectives on childrens spiritual formation (2010) Anthony, May
Perspectives on family ministry (2009)Timothy Paul Jones
A theology for Family ministry (2011) Michael & Michelle Anthony
Too small to ignore (2007) Wes Stafford
Marcia Bunge
The child in Christian thought (2001)
The child in the Bible (2008)
For those women out there in leadership or considering full time ministry I hope you’ve read Gifted to lead: The art of leading as a woman in the Church (2008) Nancy Beech. Because it is different… And important… And she gives some great advice…
Wow this list makes me realise how many books I have read on Childrens ministry! i have read many more than this but some were an absolute waste of time and I don’t want to waste your time!!! I once did a childrens spirituality subject at theo collage and found i already owned every single book on the recommended reading list… didn’t learn much that subject!
These books are gold!
They are not how to books or quick fixes but deeper. Much more big picture and theological in feel but I trust you’ll love them. Though you wont find many in you local bookshop. Amazon, fishpond, book depository etc are my best friend!!!
On my to read list…
Dreaming of more for the next generation (2012) Michelle Anthony
Exploring and Engaging Spirituality for Todays children: a Holistic Approach (2014) La Verne Tolbert
Faith Forward (2013) David Csinos
Childrens Ministry that fits (2011) David Csinos
Little Theologians 