Parenting in the Pew - Robbie Castleman (Book)

Robbie Castleman

Overview / About the Book

"Daddy, I'd like you to meet my children."

That's Robbie Castleman's attitude about taking her children to church. She believes that Sunday morning isn't a success if she has only managed to keep the kids quiet. And she knows there's more to church for kids than trying out their new coloring books. Children are at church for the same reason as their parents: for the privilege of worshiping God.

Worship, Castleman writes, is "the most important thing you can ever train your child to do." So with infectious passion, nitty-gritty advice and a touch of humor, she shows you how to help your children (from toddlers to teenagers) enter into worship.

In this expanded edition Castleman includes two new appendixes on the important issues of hyperactive children in worship and children's church for seekers. She also provides a study guide for personal reflection or group discussion. More than ever, Parenting in the Pew is essential reading for parents and worship leaders who want to help children make joyful noises unto the Lord.

• shows why it is important for children to enter into worship
• helps parents teach children about worship
• includes suggestions for working with children of all ages
• contains a new appendix on hyperactive children
• contains a new appendix on children's church for seekers
• includes a foreword by Ruth Bell Graham
• nearly 50,000 copies already sold
• also includes a study guide for small group or Sunday school use

Foreword by Ruth Bell Graham
Preface to the Expanded Edition
Thank You
1. Daddy, I'd Like You to Meet My Children
2. Worship B.C. and A.D.
3. Praise and Puppies
4. Sunday Morning Starts Saturday Night
5. Counting Bricks or Encountering God
6. Make a Joyful Noise
7. Prayer, Confession and Canned Goods
8. Just How Long Was That Sermon?
9. Saving Up for Something Special
10. The Holy Hug
Discussion Questions and Reflections
Appendix A
Appendix B

Length:	139 pages
Size:	5 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches
Binding:	paper
Publish Date:	February 2002
Published By:	InterVarsity Press
ISBN:	0-8308-2340-9