Books for Children & Youth Ministry
Growing God
From the bestselling author of Drawing God, Karen Kiefer, Growing God shares more of her character, Emma’s, story. This time after returning home from her Nana’s farm, where Emma learns …
I Am All of Those People
I am All of those People is the latest book by North Carolina author and Native American Dr. Diane Sharp (former colleague of Fr. Skip Walker). Based partially on a …
Old Turtle (Lessons of Old Turtle)
A beautiful book by Douglas Wood that shares the importance of the interconnectedness of all things. Old Turtle tells us God is all things and present in all things. Often …
I Am God’s Dream
I Am God’s Dream by Matthew Paul Turner is a book for 3-7 year olds that beautifully encourages them to explore the unique strengths, curiosities, and desires they have. Through …
Sing, Wrestle, Spin: Prayers for Active Kids
This book by well known author Jennifer Grant invites us to pray with kids who often need movement and creativity. Sing, Wrestle, Spin: Prayers for Active Kids is helpful for …
The Day When God Made the Church
The Day When God Made the Church by Rebekah McLeod Hutto is beautiful book for children sharing the story of the Holy Spirit. Using descriptive Hutto engages the reader by …
Bad Things, Good People, and God: A Guide for Teens
Author Bryan Bliss tackles the perennial question young people so often ask,why do bad things happen? This book is timely given that young people are in the midst of unprecedented …
Once Upon a Time Not So Long Ago
We have all endured during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been different for each of us as we have traveled this road. Navigating this time for children has been tricky …
Your Name is a Song
All of us have encountered a name that we could not pronounce. It is often harder for children who follow adults lead. As Episcopalians and Christians we are baptized with …