James R. Estep Jr.
James R. Estep Jr. (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is director of Doctor of Educational Ministries studies and professor of educational ministries and leadership at Dallas Theological Seminary.
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Overview
The Human Element: A Christian Perspective on Life, Learning, and Ministry offers essential practical insights for faithful ministry to individuals at every stage of life—from before birth to old age. Embracing a holistic approach that combines practical wisdom with theological depth, the authors address faithful ministry for:
- Infancy
- Early childhood
- School years
- Young adulthood
- Middle adulthood
- Senior adulthood
Each chapter follows a basic framework presenting key research and developmental theories for the age group, theological and ministry insights, and practical steps that readers can take to serve individuals in that age group more comprehensively. Pastors, seminarians, and ministry practitioners of all kinds will find in this book a practical and edifying resource for faithful ministry to every age group.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1 Ministering to People (James Riley Estep Jr.)
Chapter 2 From Conception to Creation: Embracing God’s Active Presence in Prenatal Development (Mimi L. Larson)
Chapter 3 The Beginning Years: Caring Well for Newborns, Infants, and Toddlers (Elizabeth Smith with Stacey J. Davis)
Chapter 4 The Wonder Years: Early Childhood (Years Four to Five) and Early Elementary (Years Six to Eight) (Stacey J. Davis)
Chapter 5 Belonging: A Key to the Preteen Scene (Stacey J. Davis)
Chapter 6 The Awkward Years: Middle School and Caluescence (W. Ryan Steenburg)
Chapter 7 Journey Before Destination: High School and Emerging Adulthood (W. Ryan Steenburg)
Chapter 8 Welcome to the Real World: Young Adults (Michael J. Anthony with James Riley Estep Jr. and W. Ryan Steenburg)
Chapter 9 The Half-Time Show: Development in Middle Adulthood (Chris Shirley)
Chapter 10 Seniors and Super Seniors: Wisdom, Ministry, and the Art of Aging (Randy Stone)
Chapter 11 Ministry Across the Lifespan (James Riley Estep Jr.)
General Index
Scripture Index
Overview
The Human Element: A Christian Perspective on Life, Learning, and Ministry offers essential practical insights for faithful ministry to individuals at every stage of life—from before birth to old age. Embracing a holistic approach that combines practical wisdom with theological depth, the authors address faithful ministry for:
- Infancy
- Early childhood
- School years
- Young adulthood
- Middle adulthood
- Senior adulthood
Each chapter follows a basic framework presenting key research and developmental theories for the age group, theological and ministry insights, and practical steps that readers can take to serve individuals in that age group more comprehensively. Pastors, seminarians, and ministry practitioners of all kinds will find in this book a practical and edifying resource for faithful ministry to every age group.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1 Ministering to People (James Riley Estep Jr.)
Chapter 2 From Conception to Creation: Embracing God’s Active Presence in Prenatal Development (Mimi L. Larson)
Chapter 3 The Beginning Years: Caring Well for Newborns, Infants, and Toddlers (Elizabeth Smith with Stacey J. Davis)
Chapter 4 The Wonder Years: Early Childhood (Years Four to Five) and Early Elementary (Years Six to Eight) (Stacey J. Davis)
Chapter 5 Belonging: A Key to the Preteen Scene (Stacey J. Davis)
Chapter 6 The Awkward Years: Middle School and Caluescence (W. Ryan Steenburg)
Chapter 7 Journey Before Destination: High School and Emerging Adulthood (W. Ryan Steenburg)
Chapter 8 Welcome to the Real World: Young Adults (Michael J. Anthony with James Riley Estep Jr. and W. Ryan Steenburg)
Chapter 9 The Half-Time Show: Development in Middle Adulthood (Chris Shirley)
Chapter 10 Seniors and Super Seniors: Wisdom, Ministry, and the Art of Aging (Randy Stone)
Chapter 11 Ministry Across the Lifespan (James Riley Estep Jr.)
General Index
Scripture Index
Product Details
- ISBN:9798384523451
- Status:Not Yet Published
- Release Date:02/15/2027
- Page Count:288
- Carton Qty:36
- Weight:0.62
- Trim Size:6 x 9 x 0.56
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Product Details
- ISBN:9798384523468
- Status:Not Yet Published
- Release Date:02/15/2027
- Page Count:288
- Trim Size:0.56
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