New resources: mission shaped vision for church schools and explaining trinity to youth

2 new resources have crossed my path which would be worth looking into.

The first is from Grove booklets (possibly the first word, never the last).  I always find that they are a great way of opening up the theological dialogue.  As part of mission shaped ministry schools are a vital place where we can develop a missional understanding, but keeping in mind the partnership ethos of how we approach our schools’ ministry.  So the book then…

Church schools: a mission shaped vision. This booklet, which launches a new series, serves as an introduction to church schools and their place in God’s mission. It argues that church schools are part of what the church is and reflects on theological models of mission and relationship. It includes also a wealth of introductory information, a succinct historical account of the church’s role in fashioning our schools system and reference material for further reflection.” (from Grove booklets site)  Don’t forget, you can also get the digital version, so you can read it right now if you really want to! Price for both download and hard copy, £3.50  (I recomend it for anyone doing the paper on primary schools for the Mission Shaped Ministry course!) Scripture Union Publication: explaining the Trininty to young people

Scripture Union book on explaining the trinity to young people.  From the website:

“This unique book helps youth workers explore the Bible’s teaching on God, the Trinity and Christian understanding of this mystery. Packed with practical ideas of pictures and images to aid understanding, the reader discovers how belief in the Trinity affects worship, mission and community.Top Tips booklets are designed for all those working with children and young people. Big on practical advice, but small enough to digest over a cup of coffee with encouragement and inspiration from experienced practitioners! “

Not as deep as the grove booklet series, but ideal to put into the hands of your church teams.  This book I suggest is one of a useful Top Tips set including Developing Partnerships Between Church and School, and Explaining the Cross.  Each booklet is £2.99, and available from the SU site or your local Christian bookshop (which deserves your support in these financially hard times!  nuff said)

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