Resources for Christian Education Ministry
An effective Christian Education ministry helps believers grow into Christlikeness. You will find resources on this page to help you do that through various kinds of programs and strategies.
Click on a tab below to view a list of resources related to Christian Education in general or specific related ministry programs.
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General
General Information About Christian Education in the Church
Articles:
- Best Approach for Your Church's Christian Education Program?
- Best Structure for Ministry Programs?
- Christian Education Ministry Overview
- Christian Education: Building or Built?
- Christian Education: Building Programs or People?
- Christian Education Commission
- Christian Education Ministry at Various Levels
- Christian Education Philosophy
- • Our Ministry Philosophy Affects What We Do
- Christian Education Ministry Staffing - Positions Needed
- Christian Education Ministry Staffing - Building a Team
- Factor in Budget, Curriculum, Facilities, Master Calendar, Policies
- Groupings in Christian Education Ministry
- Models for Christian Education Ministry
- Programs/Strategies in Christian Education Ministry
- Questions to Evaluate Your Christian Education Ministry
Books:
- Christian Education Ministry Manual by Ministry Tools Resource Center
- Christian Education: A Guide to the Foundations of Ministry Freddy Cardoza
- Christian Education: Seeking to Become Like Jesus Christ by Lawrence O. Richards
- Education That Is Christian by Lois LeBar
- Introducing Christian Education: Foundations for the Twenty-first Century Ed. by Michael Anthony
- Invitation to Educational Ministry: Foundations of Transformative Christian Education George M. Hillman, Sue G. Edwards
- Practicing Christian Education: An Introduction for Ministry by Mark A. Maddix, James Riley Estep Jr.
- Teaching the Next Generations by Terry Linhart
- The Nuts and Bolts of Christian Education by Delia Halverson
Other Resources:
- Christian Education Files - resources include classroom & curriculum evaluation, a ministry description template, policy & safety guidelines, teacher support & evaluation, and teacher training helps
- Christian Education Leadership Team Training Session
Age
Childhood Education
Youth Ministry
Adult Ministry
- General Helps
- College & Career Young Adults (under collegiate ministry tab on that page)
- Young Adult Ministry
- Middle-Aged Adult Ministry
- Senior Adult Ministry - Elderly
- Men's Ministry
- Single Adult Ministry (under 'marital status' tab on that page)
- Women's Ministry
Curriculum
General Info about Curriculum
Articles:
- Blame Curriculum If Teaching Not Going Well?
- Choosing Curriculum
- Choosing and Using Bible Curriculum
- The Role of Curriculum in Teaching the Bible
Training Resources
Curriculum Resources
- Curriculum Published by Ministry Tools Resource Center
- Children's Church Curriculum
- DVD Video Curriculum Studies
- Homeschool Curriculum
- Parenting Curriculum
- Sunday School Curriculum
- Vacation Bible School - VBS Curriculum
- Video Bible Studies at StudyGateway (can be played on your Computer, TV, Mobile Device)
Ministries
Following are Ministries That Are Often a Part of the Strategy for Accomplishing Christian Education Ministry in the Church:
Bible Study Discussion Groups
- Article: Guiding Questions for Group Discussion
- Article: When Small Group Discussions Flop
- Book: Now That's a Good Question: How to Lead Quality Bible Discussions by Terry Powell
- Guides: Discussion Guides Published by Ministry Tools Resource Center
- Guides: Other Bible Study Guides
- Worksheet: In Facilitating a Discussion, Everyone's Contribution is Valuable Worksheet
Camping Program
Children's Church
Christian School or Day Care Program
Discipleship
- Article: Discipleship as a Shepherding Venue
- Article: Whose Responsibility is Discipleship?
- Books & More: General Discipleship Resources
- Training Resources: Teacher's Role in Discipling Students Series
Family Ministry
- General Helps
- Marriage
- Divorce (under marital status tab)
- Parenting
Library
- Article: Starting A Church Library
- Resources: Library Cards
- Resources: Library Date Due Slips
- Resources: Library Pockets
- Source for Books: Amazon.com - new or used books
- Source for Books: Christian Book - new books
- Source for Books: Church Source - new books
Mentoring
Mid-Week Program
- A Mid-Week Bible Club Teacher's Goals
- A Mid-Week Bible Club Teacher's Methods and Materials
- A Mid-Week Bible Club Teacher's Life
- Mid-Week Children's Program Teachers Training
- The Gospel in Your Midweek Ministry
- What To Do About a Mid-Week Children's Program
- Mid-Week Curriculum
Ministry Training
- Helping Ministry Training (includes benevolence and counseling ministry helps)
- Leadership Ministry Training
- Outreach Ministry Training
- Prayer Ministry Training
- Service-Oriented (Nuts & Bolts) Ministry Training
- Shepherding Ministry Training
- Teacher Training
- Worship Ministry Training
- Other Ministry Training
Missions Education
New Members Class
- 7 Basics of Belonging: The Meaning of Church Membership by Sam Rainer
- Church Membership: How the World Knows Who Represents Jesus by Jonathan Leeman
- Membership Matters: Insights from Effective Churches on New Member Classes and Assimilation by Charles E. Lawless Jr.
Scripture Memory
- Course with Cards: Navigators' Topical Memory System
- More: More Scripture Memory Helps
Small Groups
- Article: Small Groups as a Shepherding Venue
- Article: Small Group Bible Studies Teachers Training
- Book: The Power of Small Groups in Christian Education by Harley Atkinson
- More Books & Small Group Resources
Special Education Program
- Article: How Inclusive Are We?
- Article: Special Needs & Disability Ministry Takes More Than a Program
- Resource: Including Students with Special Challenges Download
- More: Special Needs Books & Resources
Sunday School
- Article: Measuring Effectiveness of Sunday School Ministry
- Article: So, what about Sunday School?
- Article: So, You Were Asked to be the Sunday School Superintendent!
- Article: Sunday School During Summer Months
- Article: Sunday School's Greatest Resource
- Resources: Sunday School Curriculum, Resources, & Supplies
- Resources: Bible Lessons on Books of the Bible, Key Doctrines, and for Holidays
Teacher Training
- In a Teacher Training Rut? - Various Means to Train Bible Teachers
- Online Teacher Training at MinTools.com
- Teacher Training Resources Published by Ministry Tools Resource Center
- Teacher Training Plan Builder at TrainBibleTeachers.com
- Teacher Training Tips
- Train Bible Teachers Blog
Vacation Bible School
- Curriculum: Vacation Bible School Curriculum & Theme Supplies
- Download: Vacation Bible School Ministry Manual
- Resources: VBS Resources (administrative helps, craft & game ideas, follow-up, music, & more)
Supplies
Miscellaneous Supplies Useful for Various Christian Education Ministries
- Appreciation & Recognition Certificates
- Attendance Charts
- Attendance Record Books
- Attendance Pads
- Bibles
- Bookmarks
- Bulletin Boards - Cork Boards
- Carpets:
- Stickers
- Classroom Decorations - borders, trimmers, accents
- Coloring Books & Supplies
- Crafts Books, Kits, & Ideas
- Easels
- Maps and Charts
- Music for Children
- Music for All Ages
- Novelty Awards & Gifts
- Postcards for Absentees, Follow-up, Etc.
- Posters for Classroom Walls
- Promotion Certificates
- Visual Boards
May God grant you wisdom as you strategize means of promoting spiritual growth. Use these Christian Education Ministry resources but always depend on God to bring the growth as you plant and water the seed (1 Cor. 3:6).