Practicing Christian Education: An Introduction for Ministry

This accessible introduction to the broad scope of Christian education focuses on its practice in the local church. Two leading experts argue that Christian education encompasses all of the intentional practices of the local church, including worship, mission, sacraments, and teaching. They explore Christian education not only as a field of study but as a vital congregational ministry, showing how congregations can engage in discipleship and formation for spiritual growth. The book features exercises and other pedagogical devices and includes reflection questions and suggestions for further reading.
Contents
1. The Value of Christian Education
2. Biblical Principles for Practicing Christian Education
3. Theology for Practicing Christian Education
4. The History of Practicing Christian Education
5. Education as Christian
6. Christian Education as Ministry
7. Learning to Be a Christian
8. Scripture as Formation
9. Congregational Education and Formation
10. Christian Formation
11. Developmental Theory
12. Life Span Development
13. Christian Education and Church Health
14. Teaching for Discipleship
15. Leading and Administrating Christian Education
16. A Path toward Spiritual Maturity: Curriculum
17. Equipping for Service
Indexes