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Basic Skills for Church Teachers

Type: BOOK
Author: Griggs, Donald L.
( Christian Education , General , Teacher Training , Teaching Aids )

Ideas and experience-tested advice to those who have limited time for preparation and training. Also contains helpful checklists and suggestion lists for additional ideas and support. Helps you: Build relationships, stimulate creativity, develop Bible skills, utilize audio visual material, and nurture students' faith.

By What Authority: A Conversation on Teaching Among United Methodists

Type: BOOK
Author: Price and Foster1991
( Church History , General , Teacher Training , Theology , United Methodist )

This important book provides a comprehensive background and overview of the underlying questions and issues regarding the teaching authority of The United Methodist Church. After establishing the historical context for the discussion of teaching authority, including Protestant Reformation and Methodist thought and traditions, the book examines he contemporary challenges to these historical perspectives.

Caring Evangelism: A Visitation Program for Congregations

Type: BOOK
Author: Braden and Clement
( Caring , Christian Education , Evangelism , General , Outreach , Teacher Training , Visioning )

In 7 practical sessions, training for a visitation program that combines evangelism with in-depth training in the skills of caregiving. Leader's Guide and Participant's Workbook.

Children Belong in Worship: a Guide to the Children's Sermon

Type: BOOK
Author: Smith, W. Alan
( Children's Ministry , Children's Sermons , General , Lectionary , Psycology , Teacher Training , Worship )

Covers developmental stages of children, and shows how children's sermons may be done effectively, making use of lectionary readings so they are integrated into the total service.

Companions in Christ - Leader's Guide

Type: BOOK
Author: Bryant, Grana and Thompson
( General , Leadership , Small Group Ministry , Small Groups , Spiritual Growth , Teacher Training )

Small-Group Experience in Spiritual Formation. Leader's guide provides detailed guidance for leading a small group through 28 weekly sessions.

Courage to Teach, The: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life

Type: BOOK
Author: Palmer, Parker J.
( General , Inspiration , Personal Growth , Teacher Appreciation , Teacher Training , Teaching Aids )

A moving, profound and exhilarating journey toward discovering the true spirit of teaching. Helps teachers reconnect with their vocation and their students - and recovering their passion for one of the most difficult and important of human endeavors. Good teaching cannot be reduced to technique - good teaching comes from the identity and integrity of the teacher.

Creative Procedures for Adult Groups Improving Teaching in the Church

Type: BOOK
Author: Minor Harold D.
( General , Laity , Leadership , Sunday School , Teacher Training )

The demands of exciting new approaches to adult Christian education pinpoint a need for guidance in the specific procedures by leaders of adults in church schools. This book is a response to that need. Here experienced teachers describe some of the procedures that can stimulate thought and draw on the experience of the entire group.

Developing Christian Education in the Smaller Church

Type: BOOK
Author: Brown, Carolyn C.
( General , Small Church , Teacher Training )

Presents a multitude of original ideas for teachers in small churches. This workbook is meant to be used as the need arises.

Do You Care? Compassion in the Sunday School

Type: BOOK
Author: Ewers, Duane A.
( Caring , Christian Education , General , Teacher Training )

Care-full ideas for Christian teachers and educators. Shows how the Sunday school, from volunteer teachers to professional educators can care for hurting people. Explains how you can listen to people, include people, accept all people as God does, create a physical environment in your class which shows your sensitivity and love.

En Peligro: Tu Hijo en un Mundo Hostil

Type: BOOK
Author: Arnold, Johann Christoph
( Caring , Children at Risk , Family , Family/Parenting , General , Parenting , Spanish Language , Teacher Training )

**in Spanish** Endangered: Your Child in a Hostile World. Book for mothers, fathers, teachers and those who want to be more effective. Shows you how by transforming the way you view children and empowering you to act on the innate wisdom you already posses.

Everlasting Covenant, The: Content and Value of the Old Testament

Type: BOOK
Author: Weaver, Horace R.
( Bible , Bible Study , Bible/Old Testament , General , Teacher Training )

This leadership education text will help persons acquire a general knowledge of the Old Testament, an understanding of the historical basis for the writing and meaning of the books, and an appreciation of the religious heritage Christians have received from the Hebrews. It is written for workers in the church, and introduces them to 3 basic approaches to bible study.

Everyday Creativity

Type: VHS
Author: Jones, Dewitt
( Attitude , Church Admin/Leadership , Church Council , Church Staff , General , Group Study , Inspiration , Leadership , Teacher Training , Teaching Aids , Team-Building , Training Volunteers )

About looking at the ordinary and seeing the extraordinary. Hosted by internationally known photo-journalist Dewitt Jones, it teaches us that we all have the ability to be more creative. Using inspirational stories and memorable locations this video will inspire you to be more creative in your everyday life. With leader's guide and workbook. One copy has Powerpoint CD Rom.

Getting Things Done When You Are Not in Charge

Type: BOOK
Author: Bellman, Geoffrey M.
( General , Inspiration , Leadership , Lifestyle , Mental Health , Mission , Personal Growth , Teacher Training , Training Volunteers )

You know how difficult and frustrating it can be to get things done. But the truth is that you are bot as powerless as you may feel. With a wealth of practical approaches that you can use in your daily work, this is an invaluable guide to empowering yourself.

Group Talk!: a Complete Plan for Leading Adult Bible Discussion Groups

Type: BOOK
Author: Stewart and Fishwick
( Bible , Bible Study , General , Leadership , Teacher Training )

This is a handbook for preparing and leading successful Bible discussions wherever adults gather to study the Bible. Includes principles for leading effective and meaningful discussions, specific discussion leading skills which everyone can uses, 3 levels of Bible study questions and how to use them in forming a profitable discussion, and helps for handling the common problems discussion leaders face.

Guidelines: Adult Ministries

Type: BOOK
Author: Crenshaw and Gentzler, Jr.
( Church Growth , General , Spiritual Growth , Teacher Training , Training Volunteers )

Ministries that help adults love God and neighbor.

Help! I'm a Sunday School Teacher

Type: BOOK
Author: Duckert, Mary
( Children's Ministry , Christian Education , General , Sunday School , Teacher Training , Teaching Aids )

Practical how-to guide written in easy, colloquial style. Discusses in detail the teachers and children, tools to work with, the room, and helpers.

Helping Children Feel At Home in Church

Type: BOOK
Author: Morris, Margie
( Children , Children's Ministry , Christian Education , Family Devotions , Family/Parenting , General , Parent/Child Relationship , Sunday School , Teacher Training )

Spiritual advice for parents, Sunday school teachers and clergy. Loaded with light humor and friendly conversation, along with concrete suggestions about your family's spiritual needs, which begin at home. Suggests games for parents and children for the home.

In the Beginning:The Sunday School Teacher's Primer - Youngsters Through Adults

Type: BOOK
Author: Felkner, Myrtle E.
( General , Sunday School , Teacher Training , Teaching Aids )

For the new or renewed teacher. An ideal primer for the new teacher, helping you assess your strengths. Offers insights into the learning abilities of students and dozens of simple teaching techniques, which any beginning Sunday school teacher can understand.
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