Enduring Connections: Creating a Preschool and Children’s Ministry will help churches of any size design their own unique ministry for preschool and grade-school children.
This book focuses on building a childhood ministry that intentionally connects children to God and to the community of faith through paths that are driven by relationship and effective teaching rather than programs.
What others say:
“Janice Haywood has done it. This book is the ultimate comprehensive guide for any church desiring to make its Children’s Ministry a priority and do it with excellence. Clear explanations and step-by-step procedures make this a must-have resource for even the most experienced pastor or Children’s Ministry Professional.”
Ivy Beckwith, children’s minister, speaker, and author of Postmodern Children’s Ministry
“This is a must-have resource for churches that want to provide quality Christian education for families and children. It covers every facet related to planning, organizing, and guiding a comprehensive ministry with children. Of particular interest are sections on how to guide children into a personal relationship with Christ, and on the role and duties of the minister to children. This book is not just for those who work with children, but also for pastors, staff members, and other church leaders who desire to develop a growing a nurturing community of faith.”
Bruce P. Powers, Professor of Christian Education, Campbell University Divinity School, Buies Creek, NC and author of Christian Education Handbook and Church Administration Handbook
“If you believe that effective children’s ministry isn’t measured by counting programs or heads but by how much of a spiritual difference it makes in the lives of real kids, then this book belongs on your resource shelf. Janice Haywood will help you strengthen your ministry vision and equip parents and church leaders as partners in the spiritual nurture of children. While her discussion of childhood conversion may not suit everyone, her vast number of practical suggestions will fit a variety of theological settings.”
Karen Marie Yust, associate professor of Christian education, Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education, author of Real Kids, Real Faith