We all fall somewhere on the spectrum of viewing the Word of God as …<\/p>\n
unimportant\u00a0 to\u00a0 central<\/p>\n
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Where you fall on that spectrum could depend on whether you view Scripture as truth that is relative or absolute, as having its origins in man or in God.<\/p>\n
You might find some of these articles helpful:<\/p>\n
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- If the Bible is Accurate, Then What?<\/a><\/li>\n
- If the Bible is from God, Then What?<\/a><\/li>\n
- If the Bible is God’s Word, Then What?<\/a><\/li>\n
- If the Bible is Sacred, Then What?<\/a><\/li>\n
- If the Bible is Unique, Then What?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What you believe about the Word will have the following effects in your Christian Education Ministry:<\/p>\n
1) It will affect your choice of curriculum.<\/p>\n
2) It will become your filter for making decisions.<\/p>\n
Certainly this will impact not only yourself but also those you serve.<\/p>\n
(Please Note: The Christian Education Ministry Manual<\/strong><\/a> looks at seven other core values that help form our ministry philosophy and the effects they have on Christian Education in the Church.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We all have key beliefs that come together and shape how we view ministry. We may not be able to verbalize our philosophy well, but deep down, what we believe about different factors in ministry does tend to affect what we do.<\/p>\n
Example of How our Ministry Philosophy Affects What We Do in Christian Education . . . Continue reading Our Ministry Philosophy Affects What We Do<\/span>
- If the Bible is from God, Then What?<\/a><\/li>\n