https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/contributors/delia-halversonDelia Halverson is a nationally recognized Christian education specialist who has written more than 50 books and countless units of curriculum. Delia is a consultant, workshop teacher, and retreat leader.https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/let-the-children-give<p><em>Let the Children Give</em> provides adults the resources to demonstrate and teach a stewardship lifestyle to kids.</p> <p>Stewardship is more than a church committee assigned to raise money for the budget. Christians are expected to act as responsible caretakers of everything we've been given by God. All have abilities to accomplish this work, and the apostle Paul reminds us that everyone, including children, must work together. Each of us holds an important role in Christ's mission.</p> <p>"With our abilities and talents, we can manage the earth," writes Halverson. "We can also manage our health, property, time and relationships. …We do not grow spiritually without giving, not just monetary giving but giving of all of our gifts. We were made in the image of God and entrusted with the care of the earth and all that's in it, from the ozone to the starving child."</p> <p>Packed with creative, educational activities designed for multiple settings and for children of all ages, Halverson teaches the concept of being good stewards through:</p> <div style="margin: 5px 20px;"> <ul> <li>Arts and crafts</li> <li>Drama and storytelling</li> <li>Writing and research</li> <li>Games and puzzles</li> <li>Music, reading activities, and more</li> </ul> </div> <p>As a special bonus feature, Halverson created a mini-retreat designed for parents and children together to learn about stewardship. She discusses congregational stewardship plans from a biblical and historical understanding, and offers ways to include children in those plans.</p> <p>Children, their families and your whole congregation will be better equipped to accept the call and challenge to a more holistic stewardship through a study of this book. This is a great book for Christian education committees <em>and</em> stewardship committees!</p>Thu, 05 May 2022 20:33:04 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/let-the-children-givehttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/charting-a-course-of-discipleship<p>Is your congregation living up to its mission? After all, making disciples is what churches are supposed to do.</p> <p>So how do churches go about making disciples? What is a disciple, anyway? And how do congregations know whether they are actually helping people to grow in their faith?</p> <p><em>Charting a Course for Discipleship</em> provides a step-by-step plan that will help any congregation design a disciple formation process that is effective for its particular context. It will help your church to:</p> <div style="margin: 5px 20px;"> <ul> <li>identify characteristics of a disciple</li> <li>come to see growing in faith as a lifelong journey</li> <li>evaluate the current level of disciple making in your congregation</li> <li>listen to God's calling for your church and develop a vision for the future</li> <li>learn how to involve your congregation in the discipleship formation process</li> <li>plan ways to continue and renew your church's system for making disciples</li> </ul> </div> <p>This book replaces <em>Charting the Course,</em> DR507. The revised, retitled edition guides congregations to understand the mission of the church, assess where they are in making disciples, dream what might be possible, and then either build or improve the way they help persons come to and grow in the Christian faith. Bible studies and discovery activities have been added.</p>Thu, 05 May 2022 20:25:20 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/charting-a-course-of-discipleship