{"product_id":"discipleship-for-every-stage-of-life-understanding-christian-formation-in-light-of-human-development-paperback","title":"Discipleship for Every Stage of Life: Understanding Christian Formation in Light of Human Development - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChris A. Kiesling\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe field of life span development in psychology has much to offer those engaged in making disciples, and Chris Kiesling brings those insights to bear in this volume. He appropriates the most useful observations from this discipline in light of biblical teaching.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on more than twenty-five years of experience teaching faith development topics in academic and local church settings, Kiesling assembles a toolkit that will help those in ministry think comprehensively about discipleship at every stage of life. Taking into account physical, cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of human development from infancy through older adulthood, Kiesling guides readers in making practical use of these insights in churches and educational settings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePastors, ministry leaders, and educators will benefit from this treatment, which brings cutting-edge findings from the social sciences into dialogue with Scripture, theology, and practical ministry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A well-informed, thoughtful, and practical resource\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis introduction to Christian formation helps those in ministry think comprehensively about discipleship at every stage of human development and the many aspects of church life.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDiscipleship for Every Stage of Life\u003c\/i\u003e offers clear pathways for helping people of all ages encounter Jesus in all of life. This is my new go-to resource for connecting contemporary human development with the timeless wisdom of the Christian faith.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eDavid Setran\u003c\/b\u003e, Wheaton College\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An invaluable resource for those working in or preparing for Christian ministry. We strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants to know how churches can most effectively minister to the formational and developmental needs of their members.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJack and Judith Balswick\u003c\/b\u003e, School of Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary (retired)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A well-informed, thoughtful, and practical resource. Whether read by a parent or a pastor, this work will help inform and inspire the intentional faith formation of infants through senior adults.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eColleen Derr\u003c\/b\u003e, Eastern Nazarene College\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Here is the fruit of careful research and decades of faithful discipleship ministry. Readers seeking to be informed will benefit significantly. Readers willing to be spurred on will benefit abundantly.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJohn David Trentham\u003c\/b\u003e, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; editor in chief, \u003ci\u003eChristian Education Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Kiesling has spent decades integrating insights from secular life span development theory with biblical and theological principles. His careful work provides ministers and Christian educators with a nuanced, comprehensive book to aid us in our work.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eHolly Allen\u003c\/b\u003e, Lipscomb University (retired); coauthor of \u003ci\u003eIntergenerational Christian Formation\u003c\/i\u003e; author of \u003ci\u003eForming Resilient Children\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A comprehensive and engaging text that will be helpful to ministry leaders for years to come.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eChris Shirley\u003c\/b\u003e, School of Educational Ministries, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris A. Kiesling\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, Texas Tech University) is professor of human development and Christian discipleship at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. Ordained as an elder in the United Methodist Church, he has served as a pastor and a campus minister. Kiesling is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eSpiritual Formation in Emerging Adulthood: A Practical Theology for College and Young Adult Ministry\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 8.9 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 18, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42153059516551,"sku":"9781540965943","price":37.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/4ada155cb89ae35442d39556cbc265bc.webp?v=1733218635","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/discipleship-for-every-stage-of-life-understanding-christian-formation-in-light-of-human-development-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}