Teaching Kids Authentic Worship
- Christian Living
- Church Leadership & Ministry
- Publisher: Baker Books (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2003
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Publisher's Description
Many children, as adoring fans, can rattle off all the stats and facts and details about their favorite singer or sports star. Wouldn't it be great if they knew that much about God and were as excited about him? In Teaching Kids Authentic Worship, Kathleen Chapman gives an eye-opening lesson on how worship can spark that kind of enthusiasm. She begins with what it means to truly worship-to focus on God alone. At its core, she says, worship is our recognition of the greatness of God. It is a kind of glue that will effectively lead children into a greater, more permanent love relationship with Jesus. With a contagious enthusiasm of her own, Chapman moves from the "what" of worship to the "how." She includes fifty-two worship moments that help children-and adults-focus exclusively on God and learn about him. These creative moments take the form of singing, hand movements, dance, crafts, games, writing, drama, and more. Teaching Kids Authentic Worship is a necessary resource for every Sunday school teacher, children's church leader, and parent who wants to guide children in making God their greatest hero and lifelong friend.
Endorsements (10)
“Kathleen Chapman, writing in a very conversational, practical, and often humorous style, had me in her introduction! She delightfully points out that worship for children is not singing ‘God Is So Good’ fourteen times . . . but rather helping children discover a million fascinating things about an awesome God. And she is convincing that this discovery will glue a child to God . . . forever. If you’re a parent . . . you’ll be encouraged. If you’re a grandparent, your heart will be awakened to a whole new purpose in life! If you’re a children’s pastor . . . you’ll recognize this familiar topic but discover some fresh new dimensions. If you’re staff on the children’s ministry team in your church . . . help is on its way! If you’re a seminary professor, you might be disappointed. If you’re a seminary professor who has young children, you will love it. If you’re a typical worship leader . . . beware!”
“Teaching Kids Authentic Worship is a valuable and timeless book. Children who are taught real worship at an early age have learned to profess the truth about God. That’s powerful since so many misunderstandings about both ourselves and about God originate in childhood. Buy this book to teach the children you love, and its truths will affect your own worship as well.”
“Kathleen Chapman is the most creative person I know. She literally has helped thousands of children (and adults too!) enjoy and experience a more vibrant faith in God through creative worship worship experiences. This book is practical, hands on, experiential, and life-changing.”
“Kathleen Chapman has written the definitive book on teaching kids the purpose, meaning, and way of worship. Period. Kathleen’s passion for God and for kids explodes out of her writing. Crack open page one and your view of worship will never be the same. Not only is the book required reading for parents, Sunday school teachers, and worship leaders, this book takes the reader past mere information to the heart of spiritual transformation. A lifelong practitioner of worship, Kathleen writes with depth, humor, insight, knowledge, and experience for what it takes to glue a kid to God. Filled with practical ideas, this book will challenge you and inspire you personally and professionally. It’s so sticky you won’t be able to put it down.”
“In business, rule #1 is ‘Keep the main thing the main thing.’ Kathleen sets forth a guide for parents and all those who work with children to help them not only understand what worshipping God is, but how to do it. As parents and teachers, our God-given responsibility is to train and prepare our children for a life that honors God. In the life of a child this is the main thing.”
“I don’t know anyone on the planet more enthusiastic about children or more passionate about creatively teaching them to love and worship God with all their heart, mind, soul, and strength than Kathleen Chapman. Her new book aims not only to shape a whole generation of authentic young worshippers, but also the church they inhabit and the world they in turn will seek to impact and influence for Jesus Christ.”
“There’s no doubt that Kathleen Chapman has a unique ability to connect with children and lead them to God. Now she shares her unique, compelling, and colorful methods with parents, teachers, and church leaders. Let God use these pages to guide you in pointing children to a lifelong relationship with God through worship. This book represents an investment in eternity!”
“Kathleen has captured the essence of teaching children to worship.”
“Once again I find myself learning from Kathleen! This book will not only help you to teach kids more about worship—it will teach you how to develop and deepen your own worship of God too.”
“Well, here it is. The search is over for the ultimate guide to teaching kids authentic worship. God has blessed Kathleen Chapman with gifts in challenging and motivating children that I have yet to see matched. Her experiences are documented brilliantly to make this book a treasure for children’s ministry programs and families around the world. Now, this is worship!”
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