Book Study: The Spiritual Child

Preparing for Our November Conference Keynote with Dr. Lisa Miller

Join ELCA school leaders, staff, and rostered leaders for a five-week book study of Dr. Lisa Miller's The Spiritual Child: The New Science on Parenting for Health and Lifelong Thriving.

Dr. Miller's groundbreaking research shows that spirituality is one of the most powerful resources we can offer the children and families in our care — supporting mental health, resilience, and a lasting sense of purpose. This book study will equip us with practical tools for nurturing the young people in our care — and, for those joining us at our conference this November, will offer a rich foundation for engaging with Dr. Miller when she joins us as our keynote speaker.

Whether you lead a classroom, a congregation, or a school community, this study will give you practical, research-based language for talking about spiritual development — and a shared foundation for the conversations we'll have at the conference.

Details

• Format: Five weekly sessions via Zoom
• Dates: Thursdays, September 3 – October 1
• Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM Eastern / 9:00 - 10:00 AM Pacific
• Cost: $15 for members / $30 for non-members (includes a copy of the book, while supplies last).  **If you've already registered for the conference and received a copy of the book, please e-mail cory@elcaschools.org for a discount code. 
• Registration: Required 

What to Expect Each Week

Each session will include guided discussion of that week's reading, reflection questions connected to our work in schools and ministry settings, and space to explore how Dr. Miller's research applies to our own communities.

Facilitator

Sara Kantorik will lead this book study.  Sara serves on the ELEA board and is the director of Adventure Place, a ministry of Advent Lutheran Church in Uniontown, OH.  

Questions?

Contact info@elcaschools.org with any questions about registration or the book study.