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

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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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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!

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Product Details Hardcover: 144 pages Publisher: Regal (November 21, 2003) Language: English ISBN-10: 0830732934 ISBN-13: 978-0830732937 Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #11,208 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #9 in  Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Ministry & Church Leadership > Youth Ministry #24 in  Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Ministry & Church Leadership > Ministry

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• Turning Vision into Action by George Barna in Back Matter
• Research Alert Yearbook by Epm Communications in Back Matter
• The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalogue by James W. Sire in Back Matter
• Universe Next Door by James W. Sire in Back Matter
• Back to School (Read-It! Readers) by Christianne C. Jones in Back Matter

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• Faith Begins at Home by Mark Holmen on 5 pages
• Rock-Solid KIDS by Larry Fowler on 4 pages
• Premeditated Parenting - Foundational Christian Parenting [Toddlers-Preteens] by Steven L. Nelson on page 9, and page 65
• The Culture-Wise Family: Upholding Christian Values in a Mass Media World by Theodore Baehr; Pat Boone in Back Matter
• Rock Solid Teacher: Discover the Joy of Teaching Like Jesus by Gregory C. Carlson Ph.D in Back Matter

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 22 of 23 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Works Well, October 28, 2004 By  Joseph Valentine Dworak "JVD" (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    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 25 of 28 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful, well-reasoned challenge, May 26, 2004 By  Thomas J (Dallas) - See all my reviews 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!!! 22 of 26 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for parents and children's workers!, March 8, 2004 By  Timothy McCracken "tbbucs5528" (Pelham, AL United States) - See all my reviews 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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Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Regal (November 21, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830732934
• ISBN-13: 978-0830732937
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #11,208 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works Well, October 28, 2004

By	Joseph Valentine Dworak "JVD" (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful, well-reasoned challenge, May 26, 2004

By	Thomas J (Dallas) - See all my reviews

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!!!

22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for parents and children's workers!, March 8, 2004

By	Timothy McCracken "tbbucs5528" (Pelham, AL United States) - See all my reviews

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.