Christine V. Hides

I lead ministries of faith formation that nurture imagination and participation in God’s vision of peace and justice. I am a United Methodist Deacon who shares resources for ministry leaders at ChristineVHides.com. 

How to Try: Design Thinking and Church Innovation Godly Play in Middle and Late Childhood Bad Things, Good People, and God: A Guide for Teens
Christine V. Hides

Books for Ministry Leaders

All God's Critters Sing Allelu
Faithful Families for Lent, Easter, and Resurrection: Simple Ways to Create Meaning for the Season
The World Jesus Knew: A Curious Kid's Guide to Life in the First Century
'Twas the Morning of Easter
The Hopeful Family: Raising Resilient Children in Uncertain Times
Spiritual Conversations with Children: Listening to God Together
This is the Mystery of Easter
Common Prayer for Children and Families
Ash and Starlight: Prayers for the Chaos and Grace of Daily Life
The Very Best Day: The Way of Love for Children
Silence (NY)
Wild Hope: Stories for Lent from the Vanishing
The Complete Guide to Godly Play: Volume 4, Revised and Expanded (Revised and Expanded)
Make Room: A Child's Guide to Lent and Easter
Stars Beneath Your Bed: The Surprising Story of Dust
Little Prayers for Everyday Life
Once Upon a Time Not So Long Ago
Whoever You Are
Maybe God Is Like That Too
Prayers for Faithful Families: Everyday Prayers for Everyday Life
I Can Make a Difference: A Treasury to Inspire Our Children
Little Mole Finds Hope
The World Is Awake: A Celebration of Everyday Blessings
The Big Umbrella
When God Made You
Good People Everywhere
The Gift Inside the Box
The Worried Wiseman
'Twas the Evening of Christmas
The Nativity: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids
All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings
All the Colors of Christmas
Faithful Families for Advent and Christmas: 100 Ways to Make the Season Sacred
Look!: A Child's Guide to Advent and Christmas
A Rhythm of Prayer: A Collection of Meditations for Renewal
Ash and Starlight: Prayers for the Chaos and Grace of Daily Life
We Pray with Her: Encouragement for All Women Who Lead
Delivered into Covenant
Delivered out of Empire
Circle of Grace: A Book of Blessings for the Seasons
Daily Prayer with the Corrymeela Community
How to Heal Our Divides: A Practical Guide
Why We're Polarized
You Don't Have to Be Wrong for Me to Be Right: Finding Faith Without Fanaticism
Maybe I Can Love My Neighbor Too
Maybe God Is Like That Too
Picturing God
May God Bless You and Keep You
Mother God
God Made All Your Feelings