{"id":26720,"date":"2021-05-12T08:00:51","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T12:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/?p=26720"},"modified":"2021-05-26T12:15:48","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T16:15:48","slug":"make-adult-ministry-instructional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/make-adult-ministry-instructional.htm","title":{"rendered":"Make Adult Ministry Instructional"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nIn setting goals for adult ministries<\/a>, think about the phrase “teach us to number our days” from Psalm 90:12 as a starting point. We need to make adult ministry instructional to ensure adults build their lives on a good foundation of truth so when the storms of life hit, they’ll be able to stand firm (Matt. 7:24-27).<\/span><\/p>\n

It doesn’t matter if you serve adults new to faith in Jesus or long-time believers. We never stop learning. Remember the words of the Apostle Paul:<\/p>\n

Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. (Phil. 3:12)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The psalmist spoke the words \u201cteach us\u201d as a prayer to the Lord so it\u2019s God’s instruction we need which comes from His Word. \u2014 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness \u2026 (2 Tim. 3:16-17)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s not assume that just because we\u2019re teaching or serving adults that we can ease up on the instructional aspect of ministry. It may be surprising just how many adults are Bible illiterate.<\/p>\n

The Type of Instruction Adults Need<\/h2>\n

Adults need to know about the God we’re encouraging them to love and serve (Matt. 22:37-40).<\/span> Always remember, however, that it must never end with merely knowing about God but rather knowing Him in a personal and intimate way.<\/p>\n

For Help: Theology Resources<\/a><\/p>\n

They need to learn about spiritual disciplines that lead to spiritual growth (2 Pet. 3:18). Structure nurturing opportunities into your ministries but also encourage them to make personal time with the Lord a priority. The busier we become with life\u2019s responsibilities, the easier it can become to spend less and less time sitting at the Lord\u2019s feet listening to what He has to say. Help adults understand that it\u2019s a choice to make time with the Lord a priority. Read Luke 10:38-42.<\/span><\/p>\n

For Help: Spiritual Growth Resources<\/a><\/p>\n

And, adults need to be prepared to answer those who ask them to give the reason for their hope (1 Pet. 3:15).<\/span> How will they be secure in their faith when confronted with other worldviews or religions? How will they help others come to faith in Jesus if they don’t know why they believe what they believe?<\/p>\n

For Help: Apologetics Resources<\/a><\/p>\n

Yet, Psalm 90:12<\/span> takes us beyond head knowledge to gaining “a heart of wisdom”. Basically, wisdom is knowledge applied to life. For our adult ministries to truly meet this goal, we need to help adults understand the difference these truths will make in navigating life as a single or married person, in child-rearing or grandparenting, in the workplace, or with friends, neighbors, and family.<\/p>\n

How to Make Adult Ministry Instructional<\/h2>\n

Whet their appetite for more by the way you approach the instructional aspect of adult ministries. Make it interesting by employing creative methodology but most of all, make it relevant. Mere dissemination of facts will have minimal effect.<\/p>\n

Show them how God\u2019s Word thoroughly equips them (2 Tim. 3:16-17)<\/span> to navigate life, no matter how difficult it becomes. Do that through personal testimonies, illustrations, video clips, and other means.<\/p>\n

Help them process the truths they’re learning, by incorporating plenty of discussion time and by being available for one-on-one as needed. Get beyond one-way communication.<\/p>\n

Foster discipleship and mentoring relationships. Be concerned about the individual, not just the masses, like Jesus. A “one-size-fits-all” approach in the instructional aspect of adult ministry will not reach all.<\/p>\n

For More: Teacher Training for Teachers of Adults Bible Classes<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

n setting goals for adult ministries, think about the phrase \u201cteach us to number our days\u201d from Psalm 90:12 as a starting point. We need to make adult ministry instructional to ensure adults build their lives on a good foundation of truth so when the storms of life hit, they\u2019ll be able to stand firm (Matt. 7:24-27). . . . Continue reading Make Adult Ministry Instructional<\/span>→<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26720","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-adult-ministries"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\t\t