Helping Messy Church leaders use science to explore aspects of the Christian faith In popular culture there is a perceived conflict between science and faith, yet in many ways scientific understanding can enhance faith. This resource offers Messy Churches the tools to use science to explore aspects of the Christian faith; demonstrate that science and faith are complementary; and enable children and adults alike to appreciate the wonder of creation. 100 sizzling ideas from a range of contributors provide inspiration for the Bible-based activities element of Messy Church.

Contents Introduction - David Gregory

1 Water - Kate Toogood

Perspective - Alister McGrath

2 Earth, stars and space - Mavis Crispin

Perspective - Tim Middleton

3 Air - Chris Hudson

Perspective - Naomi Brehm

4 Light and colour - Neil Hunt

Perspective - Anna Pearson

5 Human body - Alex Bunn

Perspective - Amy Johnson

6 Plants - Graham Hartland

Perspective - Jennifer Brown

7 Animals - Andy Gosler

Perspective - Lesley Gray

8 Power and energy - Paul Osborne

Perspective - Hannah Earnshaw

9 Transformations and reactions - Marie Beale

Perspective - Nick Higgs

10 Time and measurement - David Gregory

Perspective - Joanna Collicutt

Details

• Product code: 9780857465795
• Published: 23 June 2017
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 272
• Dimensions: 148mm wide and 210mm high

Author Revd Dr David Gregory

Revd Dr David Gregory is Senior Minister of Croxley Green Baptist Church and as 'Dr Dave' leads a Messy Church Science Lab as part of a monthly Messy Church. He has a background in physics, astronomy, meteorology and climate, and continues to take an interest in science, offering talks on connections between science and faith, as well as weather and climate change, to schools, churches and community groups. He is the 2017-18 Vice-President of the Baptist Union