Creative Storytelling Guide for Children's Ministry: When All Your Brain Wants to Do Is Fly!

by Steven James

Book Overview

Want to become a better storyteller? Add zing to your lessons by skillfully telling creative stories that capture your students' attentionl Master storyteller Steven James gives 101 practical ideas... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 078471374X
• ISBN13: 9780784713747
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Standard Publishing Company
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.4" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

AWESOME

I already was considered the maverick teacher--never using the curriculum always doing my own thing .....THIS inspires people like me who are "drama queens" and people who think "I COULD NEVER DO THAT" to realize YES, YOU CAN !!!! It is fun, exciting teaching of the most important subject in so many ways that will teach the kids so they will NEVER FORGET !! EVERY church teacher should read this..it is a bastion of GREAT ideas to get and keep the kids coming and learning and REMEMBERING !!!!! It is this kind of teaching that keeps the kids begging to NOT go up to the next class because they love your class so much !!

Storytelling Made Easier

I have greatly enjoyed the Creative Storytelling Guide. It is clear and easy to follow, even for a novice. I especially liked the hand-outs in the back. They were very helpful in teaching others some of the major points of the book. Read the book all the way through, or just the chapter that interests you. Either way, you'll find many suggestions that can improve your style and methods. This is a keeper for any Children's Ministry library.

possibly the best storytelling book on Bible--not just for kids

My storytelling prof recommended that I read Steven James book, but I was a bit put off by the cover--it looked a bit cheesy for me. However, I decided to trust her advice and once I opened the book--I found that she was right. James breaks down fears, story structure, delivering the story, creating the right environment, telling stories to different age groups. In fact, at the end of the book you're provided with handouts if you want to teach on the chapters. It was so refreshing to be able to look at the bible the way God intended, to see that he gave us this wonderful story, full of intrigue and mystery and redemption that we are apart of. I think this book is not limited to Children's Ministry, but can be applied to adults as well. If you want to know more about how to tell a story well--you should definitely get this book.