Infants and Children in the Church: Five Views on Theology and Ministry

by Adam Harwood (Editor), Kevin E Lawson (Editor)

A congregation rejoices when a new child is added to its midst, yet the church often wrestles—in both theology and practice—with how to best receive and minister to infants and children entrusted to her care.

Frequent questions arise > How are infants and children impacted by sin? > How does God treat people who die in their infancy or childhood? > When and how are children considered members of the church? > When and how are children instructed in Christian doctrine?
  Infants and Children in the Church  addresses these critical and sensitive questions from a variety of rich traditions, including Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Reformed, and Baptist, so that Christians can make the most of every opportunity as they minister to children.

Genres: Theology

218 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 30, 2017

Reviews

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fascinating summary of five views regarding the spiritual and ecclesiological understanding of children: orthodox, Roman Catholic, Lutheran, reformed and Baptist. My main interest was in the difference between reformed and Baptist but the other chapters were well written and engaging. This is a helpful addition to the discussion.

[Maddy Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read for two different classes, and I’m glad I had to read it twice. My second read helped me to better understand and question some of the different views.

I really like that this book doesn’t shy away from those hard questions about children’s faith and salvation. Good tool to have as a children’s minister!

[Stafford Thompson · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my seminary professors is the Lutheran contributor so I'm biased in favor of his chapter but the other chapters were informative and eye opening as well.