MODULE FOUR - Holistic Mission to Children

At the end of this module the student should be able to understand some of God's heart for children, critically look at the churches response to God's call, and look at how this challenges current beliefs of fatalism and suffering.

This module starts with a look at the history of the role of church and missions in caring for children. Practical and spiritual lessons are noted and issues facing Christian childcare workers today are outlined.

The design of child development programmes is presented, covering the key aspects of child development, approaches to measuring child development and ideas for child centred and community centred invterventions

The role of caring for children is looked at as part of true Christian discipleship and the module discusses how to place children at the heart of a church or organisation's mission

The final session looks at what the bible says about why children suffer and considers the characteristics needed in childcare workers for them to be effective at helping children at risk.

 

 

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Module Four - English (2.02MB)

Module Four - Indonesian (2.04MB)

Related Links

In 2000 an international conference of Christians involved with children at risk considered over 200 heartfelt theological questions. The reflection on these questions eventually led to what is now called Child Theology. www.childtheology.org

Other Resources

Mobilising the Church