Four sections. 1. Knowing our theological roots: A theology of childhood and the biblical basis for working with children in the church today. 2. How Children Grow: Theories and aspects of child development and how to make critical use of the material. 3. Children and the worshipping community: How children develop in worship, including the place for all-age worship, spiritual gifts and sacraments. 4. How it works: Practical skills for working with children in the local church.

This handbook aims to help anyone starting children's ministry from scratch. It includes practical suggestions for running church-based groups and is designed to help the individual reader identify key issues.