From The Ground Up

Kathryn Copsey

The insights in this book come out of the experience of working with children in the inner city. In other words, they have started in the world of the child and been developed 'from the ground up'. In a broader sense, however, it is about the spirituality of every child whatever the context.

The material begins with the child, looking first at what it means to be made in God's image, then stepping sideways to look at the innate developmental needs that must be met in order for the child to grow into a healthy individual.

Next the biblical perspective on children is explored - including the upside-down values that Jesus demonstrated - before the discussion is further earthed by setting it in an urban context and offering practical suggestions to implement the insights and help the church as a whole to become more child and family aware.

'A rare opportunity to explore the upside-down world of the kingdom of heaven, with urban children leading us by the hand'.
Dr Keith J. White, Director Mill Grove