Discipleship for Every Stage of Life: Understanding Christian Formation in Light of Human Development

by Chris A. Kiesling

Publisher:

Baker Academic

, 2023

Overview

The field of lifespan development in psychology has much to offer those engaged in making disciples, and Chris Kiesling brings those insights to bear in this volume. He appropriates the most useful observations from this discipline in light of biblical teaching.

Drawing on more than 25 years of experience teaching faith development topics in academic and local church settings, Kiesling assembles a toolkit for those in ministry that will help them think comprehensively about discipleship at every stage of life. Taking into account physical, cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of human development from infancy through older adulthood, Kiesling guides readers in making practical use of these insights in their churches and educational settings. In addition, dedicated text boxes in each chapter offer specific advice and suggestions.

Pastors, ministry leaders, and educators will benefit from this treatment, which brings cutting-edge findings from the social sciences into dialogue with Scripture, theology, and practical ministry.

Key Features

• Assembles a toolkit for those in ministry that will help them think comprehensively about discipleship at every stage of life
• Appeals to a broad and ecumenical audience
• Incorporates the latest developments in psychology and neuroscience

Product Details

• Title: Discipleship for Every Stage of Life: Understanding Christian Formation in Light of Human Development
• Author: Chris A. Kiesling
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Print Publication Date: 2023
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Pages: 224
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Christian life; Spiritual formation; Faith development
• ISBNs: 9781493442904, 9781493442881, 9781493442898, 9781540965943, 9781540966841, 1493442880, 1493442899, 1540965945, 1540966844, 1493442902
• Resource ID: LLS:DSCPLSHPDVLPMNT
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-12-16T18:03:20Z

About Chris A. Kiesling

Dr. Chris Kiesling is professor of Human Development and Christian Discipleship. Dr. Kiesling earned his B.A. in General Studies and Ph.D. from Texas Tech University and a M.Div. from Asbury Theological Seminary. Prior to teaching at Asbury Seminary, Dr. Kiesling was the pastor at Manchester United Methodist Church in Arkansas from 1989 to 1993, and associate pastor at First United Methodist Church in Lubbock Texas from 1993 to 1998. He also served as campus minister at Henderson State/Ouachita Baptist Universities from 1989 to 1993. Dr. Kiesling and his wife, Suzanne, have two sons.