Basics Of Christian Education

Congregations are always struggling with what quality Christian education is and how to build and maintain it. In this concise and easy-to-use guide, Karen Tye offers practical help, addressing the vital areas that need attention when planning for and building a Christian education program. Questions and exercises at the end of each chapter help pastors, Christian educators, seminary students, and laity apply the information to their own unique setting, building on the basics to renew and transform Christian education.

Whether in the home or in the church or in a Christian school, the challenge of contemporary Christian educators is to meet the academic needs of students while remaining unswerving in adherence to biblical principles. Christian Education: Foundations for the Future introduces you to the basics of a healthy Christian education program, then takes you beyond, showing you how to develop a fresh, innovative Christian education program that will revitalize your church, home, or school.

Noted Christian education professor and theorist Robert W. Pazmino shares the theological essentials to guide faithful educational thought and practices in the third millennium. He explores a prepositional theology that deepens the relationships between God and us through our teaching and learning together with spiritual wisdom.

This introductory textbook solidly situates Christian education in the church and ministry context of the 21st century. With over 20 years of ministry, teaching, and leadership experience, Freddy Cardoza is uniquely qualified to bring together a wide range of Christian educators. This volume features the expertise of 25 evangelical scholars of Christian education, including diverse, next-generation voices in the field. It provides balanced biblical-theological and practical perspectives for church and parachurch leaders, equipping them to meet the ever-changing needs of our world. Additional resources for professors and students are available through Textbook eSources.

Have you ever thought about a Bible study that will clearly equip you with a working knowledge and understanding of the Christian faith? Maybe you are someone seeking spiritual truth and in your pursuit you desire to learn the basics of Christianity. Perhaps you are hosting Bible studies in your home or with co-workers during the lunch break. Are you a Pastor or Bible teacher at your church considering a new Believers curriculum? The Christian Foundations Course is a unique Bible study resource that addresses the fundamentals of Christianity in a clear and attainable manner. Its unique format allows it to be used by an individual for personal study, in small group settings, and as a church curriculum. Features such as lesson exams and quizzes, wide margins for note taking, and a teaching itinerary and outline, makes the Christian Foundations Course a very viable Christian education resource for virtually any Bible study program.