Bishop Rueben Job has written a new book titled Three Simple Rules: A Wesleyan Way of Living. It doesn't take long to read, but it would take you a lifetime to live by the rules.

Covenant Discipleship teaches us that God created us not only for a relationship with God, but also to care for and about our neighbor. Finding the balance between "roots and fruits" is not easy. We each feel the pull of being and doing in a different way. Covenant Discipleship helps us find the balance we need.

After we have committed ourselves to being disciples of Jesus Christ, how do we live? How do we make specific decisions in our daily life?

Sprouts are children, and they will act like children. Regardless of how smart they are, how computer savvy, how well they can program your new cell phone, or how much they want to be like Jesus, they will still act like children.

In The United Methodist Church, children can participate in the Lord's Supper. Some Christian educators make the point that even though children may not understand the Lord's Supper, they can experience God's love and acceptance in the shared practice of the congregation.

Here are some of the ways that adults can nurture children in the Christian faith.

Order the Safe Sanctuaries for Children and Youth DVD and download the free study guide (in pdf format).