Foundations of Ministry

Description

Develop an excellent Christian education ministry with this introductory guide from the faculty of Biola University's Talbot School of Theology.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie
• Christianity

Informations

• Publié par: Baker Publishing Group
• Date de parution: 01 février 1998
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781441206572
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

Extrait

© 1992 by Michael J. Anthony Published by Baker Academic a division of Baker Publishing Group P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287 www.bakeracademic.com
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Dedication
Each generation has had its leaders and trailblazers. In the field of Christian Education we have had those who have shaped our thinking and provided us with godly role models both in and outside the classroom. Our history is rich with professors and practitioners who have led the way for those of us currently in the field.
This book is dedicated to Dr. E. Stanley Leonard, teacher and mentor who served as a master in the field of Christian Education to the generation represented by the authors of this book. Most of us had Dr. Leonard as a teacher and can attest to his close walk with God. Many of his class sessions continued in his home with his wife Donna. Together they served Biola University and the local churches in Southern California for over twenty years of faithful service.
It is our hope that this text will serve a new generation of Christian educators by standing on the shoulders of those who have gone before us in the field.
Contents
Cover
Title
Copyright Page
Dedication
Introduction

Part One. Foundations of Christian Education Ministry

1. Putting Ministry in Perspective Michael J. Anthony
2. The Theology of Christian Education Daniel C . Stevens
3. The History of Christian Education Daniel C . Stevens
4. Philosophical Foundations of Ministry Rex E. Johnson
5. Foundations of Human Development Dennis H. Dirks
6. Psychological Foundations of Teaching in the Local Church Shelly M. Cunningham
7. Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Christian Education Reuben H. Brooks
8. Moral and Faith Development in Christian Education Dennis H. Dirks

Part Two. Christian Education Ministries Across the Lifespan

9. The Christian Education of Children Shelly M. Cunningham
10. The Christian Education of Youth Kenneth R. Garland
11. The Christian Education of Adults Rex E. Johnson
12. Ministry to Families in the Local Church Judy K. TenElshof
13. Ministry to Single Adults Michael J. Anthony

Part Three. Organization and Administration of Christian Education

14. Organizational Structures for Christian Education Ministry Michael A. Bechtle
15. The Roles and Responsibilities of Christian Education Personnel Michael A . Bechtle
16. Organizing Christian Education Ministry in the Small Church Kenneth R. Garland
17. Leadership Recruitment and Training Kenneth R. Garland
18. The Role of Women in Leadership Michael J. Anthony
19. Legal and Ethical Issues in Christian Education Ministry Kenneth R . Garland

Part Four. Specialized Educational Ministries

20. The Ministry of Christian Camping Richard J. Leyda
21. Parachurch Ministries Richard J. Leyda
22. Counseling Ministry in the Church Judy K. TenElshof
23. Mission Education in the Local Church Reuben H. Brooks
24. Special Education Ministries Michael J. Anthony
25. Public Education, Christian Schools, and Home Schooling Michael J. Anthony

Author Biographies
Notes
Back Cover
Introduction
Anytime an editor attempts to compile a comprehensive “Introduction” text in a given field, he does so knowing his job can never be complete. There is simply too much in the field of Christian Education to include within one manuscript. Decisions must be made on the basis of priority, readability, and cost effectiveness which will ultimately limit the size and scope of the book. In addition, each contributor has a personal theology and philosophy which has shaped his or her own perspective of ministry. To be honest to the authors, these views must also be interwoven into each chapter without disrupting the flow of the overall text.
It is my desire to present an overview of the discipline to the student who is new to the field of Christian Education. This book is not intended to be the final word. An introductory text should provide the reader with a concise look at the subject and then point him or her to additional sources for further reading and investigation.
The most significant challenge in compiling a book of this nature is finding a balance between theoretical foundations and current practice in the field of ministry. If the gap between these two entities is too large, then the value of the book is diminished. Each of the authors who contributed to this book currently serves as a practitioner in the C.E. field. In addition to our appointments at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University we are also pastors, Christian educators, consultants to mission boards, and conference speakers. The benefit to the student is that the content of our curriculum is more “user friendly.” The student should not have to search the pages of a text to find the applicability of the content—especially in ministry.
Each chapter begins with an overview of both the biblical and theoretical foundations of the subject. Building upon this base is a set of practical guidelines and principles for ministry application. This text is designed to meet the needs of both the undergraduate and the graduate student. We also want it to be a valuable ministry resource for those serving in the local church who need to see Christian Education ministry from a broader perspective. It is more than just Sunday School! Because of this diverse audience, we wanted to keep each chapter brief and to the point. Documentation is not intended to impress the reader with our breadth of reading, but rather to honestly reflect the contributions which others have made to our thinking. Students are encouraged to explore the “for further reading” section at the end of each chapter to expand upon the issues presented therein. The student who majors in Christian Education will no doubt have the opportunity to take entire classes in many of the areas covered in these chapters (e.g., C.E. of Children, History & Philosophy of C.E., Ministry to Single Adults). The sources at the end of each chapter will serve students in years to come as a guide for further bibliographical investigation.
Christian Education ministry is one of the most exciting forms of service in the kingdom of God. Whether it be serving in a local church, a parachurch organization, at home, or on the mission field abroad, people need to hear the message of salvation in Christ and, for those who respond to God’s calling, be built up and strengthened in their faith. Discipleship is at the heart of Christian Education, and the process of becoming a discipler of men and women is deeply entrenched in the contents of this book. It is my hope that the message contained in these pages will strengthen the reader to be a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
Michael J. Anthony, Ed.D., Ph.D .
PART ONE Foundations of Christian Education Ministry
One
Putting Ministry in Perspective
Ministry: How would you define it? It means different things to different people and thus there are as many definitions as there are varied ministries. If you became a Christian at an early age and began attending a small rural church your concept of ministry will be strongly shaped by that experience. But perhaps you came to Christ in your adolescent years as a result of a parachurch organization’s outreach effort. Your first ministry experience probably took place in the context of a home Bible study taught by a parachurch leader. These two examples illustrate some of the many differences that exist in ministry. It isn’t that one is right and the other is wrong. They simply represent different elements of a very broad spectrum of ministry experience that believers share.
Many people come to faith through the efforts of the local church and for this reason have a church perspective on how ministry is conducted. However, even in this there are vast differences in ministry due to the differences that exist in church size, denominational affiliation, church traditions, and pastoral leadership styles. Each of these elements will influence how things are done in the name of ministry. Traditions, old and new, greatly influence ministry perspectives.
There are other believers who came to Christ through the efforts of a missionary sharing Christ on the foreign field. These believers view the way ministry is done in their homeland as an indication of how ministry should be done around the world as well. When these believers travel to others parts of the world and see the differences in ministry perspectives they ask the simple question: What is ministry? The answer, however, is not as sim