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An Examination of Basic Christian Practices in the Local Church
How do congregations define and practice their ministry of Christian education and formation? This study report summarizes the responses of 20 congregations to six general survey questions about their Christan Education ministry.
Children's Ministry Forum '10: "Fill My Cup, Lord" - Raleigh, NC, February 23-25, 2010
Get ready to go! Prepare for a life-changing experience in Raleigh, NC for the 2010 Children's Ministry Forum! Come ready to be re-energized, to refocus and refuel that we might transform the world – one child at a time.
Cokesbury Webinars
Cokesbury is offering free webinars related to various adult resources, including an introduction to Disciple Bible study, Three Simple Rules, and Faith in Hard Times. You can view these webinars as a streaming video or download them to your computer.
Development Through the Life Span
The Christian Education staff of the GBOD have reviewed the most current literature in spiritual, physical, social, and spiritual development and created "Development Through the Life Span."
2009 Christian Education Week: Making Disciples of Jesus Christ -- Christian Education and Formation Is Life-Long (pdf)
Christian Education Week is authorized by General Conference, but its observance is set by each annual conference. Please check with your conference office for your date.
2009 Semana de la educación Cristiana: Hacer discípulosy discípulasde Jesucristo -- La educación yformación cristiana duran toda la vida (Spanish -- pdf)
2009 Semana de Educação Cristã: Fazendo Discípulosde Jesus Cristo -- Educação e Formação Cristã é para toda a vida (Portuguese -- pdf)
2009 Christian Education Week -- Korean Language Edition (pdf)
De-Mystifying the Bible (at Least a Little Bit)*
To those who are unacquainted with the Scriptures, there may be a certain mystique about what the Bible is, what it says, and what it means. Here are a few pointers to help new Christians or biblically inexperienced Christians take the plunge into the Bible.
(The First) 80 Guiding Questions to Assess the Education Ministry of the Church
Use these questions, and others you identify, to assess your understanding and practice of the ministry of Christian education and formation in your church.
Wesley Study Bible Available
Abingdon Press has announced the publication of The Wesley Study Bible.
Consejos para maestros: Ideas sobre enseñanza y aprendizaje (Teacher Tips: Some Teaching/Learning Ideas) --pdf
What Every Teacher Needs to Know Series
These resources provide a primer of information on each topic and a self-guided continuing education component that you can use yourself (Dig Deeper: Personal Exercises) or with others (For Further Study and Reflection). Check out the inventory at the beginning to get a sense of your level of familiarity with each topic. Then dive in for the rest!
Cómo se desarrollan las personas (What Every Teacher Needs to Know About People, "How People Grow") -- pdf
A Comprehensive Plan for Teacher Development for United Methodist Congregations (pdf)
This eight-page leaflet in pdf format is designed to provide help in developing a congregational plan for teacher development.
Plan integral para la capacitación de maestros y maestras en las congregaciones de la Iglesia Metodista Unida (pdf)
Como as pessoas se desenvolvem (What Every Teacher Needs to Know About People, "How People Grow" -- Portuguese) -- pdf
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions that we receive.
Plano integral para o desenvolvimento de professores e professoras nas congregações da Igreja Metodista Unida
(A Comprehensive Plan for Teacher Development -- Portuguese version in pdf)
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