Parents can encourage the spiritual growth and experiences of their children through activities both in and outside the home. Parents, in turn, can benefit in the process because their own spiritual growth is in many ways similar to that of their child. Children can minister to parents and other adults because they also hear from God and be used by God. This book provides the foundation for parental nurture of children’s spirituality as well as children influencing their parents spiritually. A wide variety of methods are explored that can encourage the mutual spiritual growth of parents and children, including Bible stories, celebrating biblical holidays, church activities, family field trips, and many others. Part of the book considers age-specific activities as well.

Outline of the book

ChildFaith:
Experiencing God and Spiritual Growth with Your Children
By Donald and Brenda Ratcliff

To be published by Cascade Books in 2009