The Inner‐child as a Resource for Adult Faith Development

Abstract

This article refers to recent research into how childhood faith influences adult faith and is conceived as being a resource identified by the historic Christ, initially the term ‘the inner‐child’ is defined (it is understood both historically and culturally). The inner‐child is described as being a potential resource for faith development. The first part of the article offers four steps that clarify the process of reclaiming the inner‐child. The second part offers two ways in which the inner‐child can be stimulated as an educational tool.

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Howard Worsley

Howard Worsley is currently a lecturer in applied theology, education and theological reflection at St John's College in Nottingham. Until recently he was an inner city vicar in Nottingham where his focus on community and church was the centrality of children.