The light of Christ is passed from one generation to the next, keeping the faith alive. Christian Nurture in the Twenty-First Century imagines a new vision for sharing the Christian faith with young people. Based on scripture and a fresh look at how Christian education was done in the past, this book presents new ideas and models of nurturing the Christian faith of young people. Cynthia Coe asks church leaders to give the ministry of Christian education a "fresh think" and explore new but more effective means of passing the Christian faith to young people. Coe also gives churches a...

Earth Our Garden Home offers a collection of Creation Care lesson plans for children, reflections on the parables of Jesus, and tips for Living the Lessons in the child's home, school, or parish. Wondering questions are included for Montessori based Christian formation programs. Resources and lesson plans are based on best practices of environmental education. Author Cynthia Coe is a 2014-2016 Environmental Stewardship Fellow of The Episcopal Church and wrote these resources for use by children in The Episcopal Church. Lessons may be used by Episcopal parishes, VBS programs, camps, and...

What's it like to be a fifteen year old teen, struggling with school, parents distracted by their own struggles, and constantly feeling like a failure? Kitty Fields grew up in a typical middle-class "Knox Box" suburban home. Her mom hoped she would become a gymnastics star - until she busted both her ankles. Her dad used to make lots of money selling real estate - until the real estate market crashed. Now, the family has lost their home to foreclosure, and Kitty decides to go it alone and run away from home. What she finds is a gritty reality that shatters her illusions of a life of...