Faith in Children
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Roberta R. Owens—Faith in Children: Stories from Faith-Based Children’s Centers • ISBN: 978-1-57736-385-9 • $34.95 • 264 pages • softcover • 8.5 x 11 • Imprint: PHP Faith in Children provides a beautiful and inspiring collection of stories and wisdom from families, teachers, and directors in faith-based preschools and child care centers. With chapters written by more than twenty educators and parents, the collection honors those who provide children with nurturing and enriching learning environments, and encourages others to do the same. Divided into sections on different themes such as peace, service, and celebration, each chapter includes stories and is followed by challenging ideas for discussion and action. Filled with insight from experienced leaders and teachers, Faith in Children demonstrates how to actively incorporate the principles of faith in preschool settings. ROBERTA R. OWENS earned a bachelor’s degree from Westmar College in Iowa and a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from National Louis University in Illinois. Owens has worked with children and for the improvement of child care programs for more than thirty-five years. Among other awards, Owens received the A. Heath Onthank Award, the highest honor presented to county and school system employees for outstanding contributions to the advancement and improvement of public services in Fairfax County, Virginia. Owens is the founder of Legacy of Caring, a nonprofit organization that advances quality education and care for young children and their families, as well as providing resources and support for teachers and administrators of educational programs. She resides in Valdosta, Georgia. “. . .Roberta Owens has captured the substance and spirit of a substantial portion of preschool child care in America . . . Every congregation that opens its doors to young children in weekday settings should have this book in hand. This is not only an excellent 'how to' book for church-housed child care, but an inspirational record of the thousands of churches that minister to the most vulnerable in our society.” Rev. Eileen W. Lindner, Ph. D. Deputy General Secretary National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA “Roberta Owens has produced a truly wondrous book. If we learn best from stories, and I think we do, then Faith in Children is a wonderful place to start learning.These are touching stories from faith-based centers all over the country. You will be moved by them and you will learn from them. I highly recommend this book.” Larry Rood Gryphon House “Faith in Children is a must read for every person who cares about children. Thank you, Roberta Owens, for writing this transformational book.” Mary Alice Gran Director of Children’s Ministries General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church “Faith in Children is an invitation to churches, synagogues, and other religious institutions . . . This book is a resource for many who value faith foundations for our children. It resonates with stories from the real world of early childhood practice.The stories, along with the discussion ideas and the annotated bibliography of relevant picture books, are sure to engage the hearts of adults who care for children.” Barbara Kimes Myers, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus DePaul University “What a great resource! . . . A must read for any faith-based center administrator.” Roger Neugebauer Publisher, Exchange