Seven Things John Wesley Expected Us To Do for Kids

by Christopher Miles Ritter

An encouraging gift book that reinforces the Wesleyan DNA of being passionate and purposeful in ministry with children. It uses John Wesley's instructions to Methodist preachers found in the "Large Minutes" as an outline of what he expected Methodists to do for kids:

Teach Them Intentionally 
Know Them Personally 
Pray for Them Intentionally 
Mentor Families Meaningfully 
Challenge Ourselves Continually 
Shape Our Ministries Appropriately 
Care for Them Practically

82 pages, Hardcover

Published June 9, 2016

Reviews

[Chris Everson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a pleasant surprise. I heard about this book around the time Ritter wrote it and saw subsequent blogs on the subject but it wasn’t until I started to plan a sermon that I found it on Kindle.

This is a great book for leaders (clergy and lay) to read to remind us of the importance of all of our roles in sharing Jesus with children in our community.

While this book is an easy read, it does give a strong challenge.

[Caroline · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some wonderful quotes, instructions, and discussion starters on a much needed topic. I appreciate that this book has been written. I think this book is a great place for the church to take up this conversation anew, but I would want to pair with it a new and deep model of children's spirituality, which is neither the focus nor does one get a clear picture of in this book.

[Rev. Val Ohle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this book. It wasn't what I expected in how it was formatted, and everything I expected in what it taught. One of my favorite things about it was the diversity in experience examples - this is a "church of any size or lack thereof" resource. This should be a must-read for all pastors and all age-level ministry leaders/worker, and possibly by all ministry team and admin board members.