A child in their midst: strengthening the children's sermon

D Raye Jones

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A child in their midst: strengthening the children's sermon

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

D Raye Jones. A Child In Their Midst: Strengthening the Children's Sermon. Columbia Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/a7bdcf59-21aa-4e62-a1ac-ceb3c781ea42.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

D. R. Jones. A child in their midst: strengthening the children's sermon. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/a7bdcf59-21aa-4e62-a1ac-ceb3c781ea42

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D Raye Jones. A Child In Their Midst: Strengthening the Children's Sermon. Columbia Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/a7bdcf59-21aa-4e62-a1ac-ceb3c781ea42.

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D Raye Jones

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Abstract

In many churches today the practice of the children's sermon has become common. Yet there have been few established norms or standards for this practice. This study has been undertaken in an effort to identify and explore meaningful proclamation of the Word with children. Initial explorations include a theological and biblical rationale for the children's sermon, focusing on pertinent Old and New Testament texts. The study describes the meaning of Christian worship and includes a section on the importance of including children in worship and a discussion of what children bring to worship. This research supports a hermeneutic for children by presenting objections to children's sermons and defining the nature of a sermon. The hermeneutic centers on the theory of multiple intelligences developed by Howard Gardner. The study concludes that a children's sermon contributes to the unity of worship, is a form of catechesis, a conversation, and an agent of awe. Appropriate language and concepts for the sermon are suggested. A workshop model concludes the study. It presents the results of the research in a six hour format which is inductive and participatory. It is designed for all who have an interest in strengthening the children's sermon. Pitfalls in the children's sermon are highlighted. An annotated bibliography of resources for the children's sermon is featured.

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