Bringing the Bible to Life is a collection of tried and tested ways to open up the stories of the Bible for children and families, drawing on the methodology of The Barnabas Children's Ministry Team from its work over the last ten years at special events, in schools and with churches across the UK. The material aims to make available to a wider audience the 'Barnabas approach' to working with children and the Bible. The Barnabas Team's distinctive contribution to the development of creative storytelling in relation to Bible stories is nationally recognised and appreciated by a wide range of Christians from different traditions.

About the Author
Martyn Payne is BRF's Messy Church researcher. His role is to visit Messy Churches up and down the UK, listening to the stories of how Messy Church is developing, networking good practice and bringing encouragement. He has a background in Bible storytelling and leading all-age worship and is passionate about the blessing that comes when generations explore faith together. Martyn, who is a qualified teacher, has worked with BRF for over twelve years contributing to training and resources and leading Barnabas RE days; prior to this he worked with the Church Mission Society as its national children's work coordinator. His books include A-cross the World (2004), Footsteps to the Feast (2007), Where in the World? (2012), The Big Story (2011), Creative Ways to tell a Bible Story (2013) and The Barnabas Family Bible (2014).


Book Information
ISBN 9780857461131
Author Martyn Payne
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Barnabas for Children
Publisher BRF (The Bible Reading Fellowship)