No longer condisered "church day care," children's ministry has emerged as a vital growth element for many congregations. Yet in the midst of such great success, ministry to children has lost its way.  Fun and games has become the aim on many programs while spiritual development has faltered.

Postmodern Children's Ministry offers a vision that meets children - preteens and younger - where they are and gives them the tools to sustain their faith into adulthood. Author Ivy Beckwith examines the cultural impact of postmodernism on the church and offers ideas that will keep children engaged today while preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow.  Within this book, you'll discover ways to:

• Develop family and intergenerational worship
• Use spiritual disciplines and ancient practices with children
• Worship effectively with preschoolers
• Create meaningful service projects for children and families
• Build positive peer communities
• Engage children as full participants in community

Plus, you'll travel to places and meet people who are changing children's minsitry. Hear stories about what' working, what isn't, what issue are peering over the horizon, and ways to prepare for the future.

Ivy Beckwith is a graduate of Gordon College, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and holds a Ph.D. in Eudcation from Trinity International University in Deerfield, Ill.  Born and raised in New England, Ivy has been children's minister of Colonial Church in Edina, MN, since July 2000. Her primary responsibility is preschool and children's education where here focus is the spiritual formation of Colonial's Children and families.

CMUO Course:
(CMU 493) Children's Ministries Conference

This book is recommended by Children's Ministries University Online. CMUO is an internet-based children's ministry training program sponsored by Valley Forge Christian College, an Assemblies of God institution. For more information visit www.cmuo.com.