Models for Christian Education Ministry

Within a church we may find a number of programs or strategies needed to accomplish its Christian Education ministry. Each of those programs have its own set of factors that determine the best approach to meeting its purpose. Consequently, the same model may not be best within each of these programs. You may even find that a combination of models is the solution for some programs.
 
Begin by gaining an understanding of possible models that can be used within Christian Education ministry

Possible Models for Use in Christian Education Ministry Programs

  1. Traditional Model:

People are divided by age groups and stay with the same teacher in the same classroom for the entire session.

  1. Large Group/Small Group Model:

All ages meet together in the beginning of the session for worship and a Bible lesson. People are then divided into small discipleship groups by age.

  1. Rotation Model:

The same lesson is presented over the course of 4-5 weeks with 4-5 different learning stations. Each week students go with a group of students their age to a different theme-based room to study the lesson from a different approach.

  1. Learning Centers:

Within a given session, students rotate around to different learning stations (i.e., arts/crafts, music, drama, games, computer, storytelling, prayer, etc.). A different lesson is presented each week. Get helpful tips for thinking through the logistics of using learning centers in this worksheet: Using Learning Centers

  1. Intergenerational Model:

Students are not broken down according to age at any point in the session but rather stay with their families in a group of 2-3 other families. Singles become part of a family unit.
 

Order the Christian Education Ministry Manual to better understand factors to be considered in using these models. You will also find a means of evaluating your own programs to assess if you are using the best model for your situation.
 
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Christian Education Ministry Resources

Need a big picture perspective and biblical principles for coordinating the Christian Education ministry in the church? Order the Christian Education Ministry Manual.
 
Want to work at getting your Christian Education leadership team on the same page? Order the Christian Education Leadership Team Training.
 
Looking for some guidelines and resources to administrate the Christian Education ministry of your church? Order the Christian Education Files.

Better yet, order the Christian Education Ministry Bundle which includes all three of these resources.