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Transforming Children Into Spiritual Champions: Why Children Should Be Your Church's #1 Priority [Hardcover]

George Barna
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November 21, 2003
No one can deny that our culture is opposed to Christian values, and the influences bombarding our children’s moral development can be deadly. But few parents and church leaders realize how critical it is to start developing a child’s biblical worldview from the very earliest years of life. The problem is complex: parents who themselves did not receive early spiritual training leave their children’s training to the church. Yet the church often focuses on older children—not realizing that a child’s moral development is set by the age of nine. The answer is for churches to recognize the need to come alongside parents to provide them biblical worldview training, parenting information, counseling, etc., that will equip them to help their children become the spiritually matuare Church of tomorrow. Profiles presented of churches who are effectively ministering to children and winning the war our enemy is waging against them\.   Research orientated books on childhood spiritual development. Raising Heaven Bound Kids in a Hell Bent World by Eastman Curtis / What Your Kids Need to Know About God and When by John Trent / Introducing the Spiritual Side of Parenting by Ron Clarkson / Bringing Up Boys by James Dobson.

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From the Back Cover

In the simplest terms, cultivating a biblical worldview means learning to think and act like Jesus. But how can the Church— and parents—teach children something their own parents didn’t know to teach them? Many parents have never had early spiritual training, so they look to the church to provide it for their children. The problem is, churches usually focus on teens and adults—failing to realize that a child’s moral development is set by the age of nine. The answer? George Barna says that churches must begin now to come alongside parents and equip them to provide their children—at the earliest age possible— with biblical precepts that will protect them from a barrage of worldly ideas and teaching that is hostile to the biblical worldview. Churches must also think in terms of providing parents with information and counseling that will help them rear their children to be followers of God. It’s time to wage a spiritual war—time to equip parents to help their children become the spiritually mature Church of tomorrow, literally transforming them into spiritual champions!

About the Author

George Barna is the award-winning author of more than 45 books, including bestsellers such as Revolution, The Power of Vision, The Frog in the Kettle and The Seven Faith Tribes. He is also founder of The Barna Group, a leading research firm that specializes in faith-related surveys. In 2009, George initiated Metaformation, a new organization designed to help people maximize their potential. George has led several churches and lives with his family in Southern California.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Regal; Presumed to be 1st as edition is unstated edition (November 21, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0830732934
  • ISBN-13: 978-0830732937
  • Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 6.2 x 9.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #314,994 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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George Barna was raised and educated on the East Coast before moving to California in the early 1980s. He held executive positions in advertising, public policy, political campaigns, and media/marketing research before beginning his own company, the Barna Research Group (now The Barna Group), in 1984. The firm analyzes American culture and creates resources and experiences designed to facilitate moral and spiritual transformation. Located in Ventura, California, The Barna Group provides primary research as well as developmental resources and analytic diagnostics. The company has served several hundred parachurch ministries and thousands of Christian churches throughout the country. It has also supplied research to for-profit corporations such as Ford Motor Company, The Walt Disney Company, Visa USA, and Prudential, and has assisted the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army as well.



To date, George Barna has written more than 40 books, predominantly in the areas of leadership, trends, spiritual development, and church health. Included among them are bestsellers such as Revolution, Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions, The Frog in the Kettle, The Power of Vision, and Pagan Christianity? Several of his books have received national awards. He has also written for numerous periodicals and has published various syndicated reports on topics related to faith and lifestyle. He also writes a bimonthly research report, The Barna Update, which is accessed by hundreds of thousands of people through his firm's Web site (www.barna.org). His work is frequently cited as an authoritative source by the media. He has been hailed as "the most quoted person in the Christian church today" and is counted among its most influential leaders. In 2009, George initiated Metaformation, a new organization designed to help people maximize their potential. More information about his current projects is available from www.georgebarna.com.



Barna is a popular speaker at ministry conferences around the world and has taught at several universities and seminaries. He has served as a pastor of a large multiethnic church, has been involved in several church plants, and currently leads an organic church. He has served on the board of directors of various organizations. After graduating summa cum laude from Boston College, Barna earned two master's degrees from Rutgers University. At Rutgers, he was awarded the Eagleton Fellowship. He also received a doctorate from Dallas Baptist University. He lives with his wife and their three daughters in Southern California. He enjoys spending time with his family, writing, reading novels, playing and listening to guitar, relaxing on the beach, visiting bookstores, and eating pizza.



Customer Reviews

Barna's book was a great resource for me when I was a Children's Ministry Director. H. M. Hudson  |  16 reviewers made a similar statement
I will recommend this book to every parent, caretaker, Pastor, and church worker to read. Trish  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
The book is an easy read, fast read. Dana K. Ray  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
27 of 30 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Works Well October 28, 2004
Format:Hardcover
This is a good solid book. Too many churches treat children's ministry like a babysitting service and an afterthought. I work at a school that provides MA in Children's and Family ministries and the many many students we have in the program are getting a graduate education in Children's & Family ministries. They are taking this seriuosly, their churches are taking it seriously, and so is George Barna in this book.

There are many stats to back up what he is saying and it is done in plain english. I appreciate the way Barna shares his research and does not seem so profit driven as other Christian writers from big publishing companies.

This, is a good book. Every elder in any church that cares should pick this up and give it a look before the church budgets are set for the following year. I highly recommend it. Joseph Dworak
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27 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful, well-reasoned challenge May 26, 2004
Format:Hardcover
Barna is known for writing books based on superb research - and this one is no exception. Drawing from several national studies conducted among children, as well as others among families and church pastors, this book really challenged me to re-think my own assumptions and behavior regarding the importance of ministry to children. The book was helpful to me personally, not only by giving useful insights into why focusing on substantive ministry to children is so critical - he offers some very eye-opening information in that regard - but also providing specifics on how to reach kids more effectively. The last few chapters outline what churches can do to facilitate parents being more effective and how churches can assist parents rather than replace them. A disturbing book in some ways - the spiritual state of children, as described, is frightening - but a hugely helpful, practical and needed book. Every parent and every pastor should read this one!!!
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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for parents and children's workers! March 8, 2004
Format:Hardcover
An excellent book that challenges, encourges parents and churches to partner together to mentor children from the earliest years of their lives. Barna admits that for years his focus, and the churches, has been focused on adults when 80% of decisions for Christ are made before the age of 13. A strong case for churches to rethink where their priorities should be in ministry.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars a must read for all christian parents, church leaders and bible class...
this book confirms what i have believed for years. this book can help parents and church leaders see the need to make an investment in our children.
Published 7 days ago by sap
5.0 out of 5 stars Good insight!
Every parent should read this book! Then they should put to use the advice it gives parents. I am glad I was referred this book.
Published 1 month ago by Ashley Cosgray
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Anyone who desires to see their church grow understands the need for children. This book tells the importance of children in ministry.
Published 1 month ago by Radar
4.0 out of 5 stars Help and Inspiration for Children's Ministry
George Barna does a masterful job of balancing data with meaning in this relatively short and easy reading book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lee M. Fields
5.0 out of 5 stars Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions
I enjoyed this book. It's very relevant if you are in a church or belief that the children's ministry is an afterthought or that all they do is babysit kids while parents go to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Dana K. Ray
4.0 out of 5 stars Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions by George Barna
An amazing read and I fear that I may not be able to do justice to the work of Barna in this book. It is quite impossible to find a spiritual loophole that I would like to... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Trish
1.0 out of 5 stars CORRUPTING CHILDREN'S MINDS
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The book "Transforming Children Into Spiritual Champions" Demonstrates how "Religions" continue to use adiamorphic innocent children to proselytize, infect, corrupt minds,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Trenchant
5.0 out of 5 stars Importance of Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions
Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions is a provocative book. It takes on an issue that many people are ignorant of, and points out its importance. Read more
Published 7 months ago by chris danielson
4.0 out of 5 stars my review
Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions by George Barna is an excellent book to have for everyone even if you are not going into Children Ministry. Read more
Published 7 months ago by nrm
4.0 out of 5 stars Children's Ministry Class Book Review
As someone who is genuinely in love with children and considering a potential position in children's ministry, I found this book to be a helpful resource and guide to Children's... Read more
Published 7 months ago by ValW
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