Christian Education Department

Sunday School – We are proposing new and exciting applications to Sunday School, a ministry which continues to be the most popular forum for a systematic study"A Bible-based curriculum with a majority of time spent in the actual study and/or discussion of God’s Word." of God’s Word in the church. This approach will normally take place on Sunday mornings (in the church facilities), quite often before the morning service. It can, however, be held on other nights of the week.

Bible Study Groups – Bible study groups are usually held outside the church building, often in someone’s home and on a different day of the week than Sunday. These groups may vary in size and focus. Although discussion, fellowship, and prayer remain a part of the Bible Study Group, a majority of time will still be spent in the actual study and discussion of the biblical topic.

Discipleship Ideas – The Discipleship Ideas website for Sunday School and small group ministries is a tool for teachers, pastors, or anyone interested in discipleship! Find age-specific articles and training PowerPoints, as well as helpful teacher tips and tools and contemporary ideas to improve the quality of your discipleship ministries. Check out the latest Discipleship Ideas magazine or browse around the website for other help and resources.

Christian Education Articles

Sunday School: The Largest Discipleship Ministry
Sunday School Today Interview With Scott Davis, Daniel DeLeon, and Randal Ross
Three pastors discuss how Sunday school has positively impacted the overall ministry of their churches.
Turnaround Sunday School, The Story of Landon Altizer
In coal-mining country, the early 1990s were devastating. Thousands of people lost jobs in Raven, Virginia, as mines shut down. Sunday School at Landon Altizer’s church declined as people left to find new jobs. But, as the Sunday School director, what else could he expect? He was satisfied with an okay Sunday School until his Best Friend whispered a plan. The whispered advice was, “Just OBEY.” Landon can tell you this Friend does not disappoint. Landon Altizer chose to obey God’s leading to turn around an “Okay” Sunday School to a “Gotta-Be-There” Sunday School. In Raven, VA, even economic downturns and church troubles were no excuse to stay the same.
Sunday School: A Recipe for Discipleship by Wes Bartel
What should an effective discipleship ministry look like in the 21st century? There are at least four necessary ingredients needed to create an effective Sunday School or Christian education ministry.
A Tale of Two Churches: The Case for Rousing the Sleeping Giant by Rob Burkhart
All the qualities of a healthy, growing church and ministry are supported and enhanced by this giant.
Where They Want To Be by Michael H. Clarensau
Growing Sunday schools are meeting the felt needs of their students. Discover how you can make Sunday school a place where people want to be.
Connecting Learning and Life (PDF) by Carey Huffman
Our society is full of people who say they believe but fail to apply their "faith" to their lives. Sunday school must teach people to live what they learn.
The Pastor: Key To A Vibrant, Growing Sunday School by Thom S. Rainer
In a new century and a new millennium, pastors are once again affirming the importance of Sunday school.

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