"Whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me."

Matthew 18:4-5

Little theologians

Spirituality is, in the first place, a mystery. It’s hard to understand and define. However, finding language to give voice to our spiritual experiences is really important. Learn from children's ministry legend, Paul Dadd, about how the very nature of a child is a great starting point when thinking about how we connect and relate to God.
Childrens Ministry expert Paul Dadd reads a kids book in a colourful room

Theory and practice

How do we place the insights of developmental theory alongside how God, in his wisdom, has created humans to be? How do we create an environment that nurtures spiritual growth? Build a framework to understand and talk about spirituality and learn practical ministry tools to help children connect with God.
A graph showing how spirituality develops in a cyclical pattern over time

Better together

You're more than welcome to enjoy this class by yourself – but it's even better with a team. We've even included class notes with discussion questions to spark conversation after each module.
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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Warthogs & Dragons: Phases of a Child's Life

    • About Class Notes

    • Warthogs & Dragons: Phases of a Child's Life

    • Class Notes
  • 2

    The Only Way is Up!... Or is it: Stage Theory

    • The Only Way is Up!... Or is it: Stage Theory

    • Class Notes
  • 3

    Spirituality & the Child

    • Spirituality and the Child

    • Class Notes
  • 4

    Defining Spirituality

    • Defining Spirituality

    • Class Notes
  • 5

    Guiding & Nurturing Children's Spirituality: The Big Picture

    • Guiding & Nurturing Children's Spirituality: The Big Picture

    • Class Notes
  • 6

    Spirituality & Play

    • Spirituality & Play

    • Class Notes
  • 7

    Spirituality & Scripture

    • Spirituality & Scripture

    • Class Notes
  • 8

    Spirituality & Safety

    • Spirituality & Safety

    • Class Notes
  • 9

    Nurturing & Guiding: Some Final Reflections

    • Note

    • Nurturing & Guiding: Some Final Reflections

    • Class Notes
  • 10

    Congratulations

    • Congratulations
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