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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TEACHER CERTIFICATION

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TEACHER CERTIFICATION. YOU AND THE WORD. Session 1. THE PURPOSE OF BIBLE STUDY. You and the Word. THE PURPOSE OF BIBLE STUDY. Constructive Discipleship Life Application. THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTEXT. You and the Word. THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTEXT. Cultural Context

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TEACHER CERTIFICATION

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  1. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TEACHER CERTIFICATION

  2. YOU AND THE WORD Session 1

  3. THE PURPOSE OF BIBLE STUDY You and the Word

  4. THE PURPOSE OF BIBLE STUDY • Constructive Discipleship • Life Application

  5. THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTEXT You and the Word

  6. THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTEXT • Cultural Context • Geographical Context • Historical Context • Literary Context

  7. THE IMPORTANCE OF GENRE You and the Word

  8. OLD TESTAMENT GENRES • Law • Historical narrative • Wisdom and poetry • Prophesy

  9. NEW TESTAMENT GENRES • Gospels • Historical narrative • Epistles • Apocalypse

  10. PITFALLS TO AVOID IN FINDING BIBLE TRUTHS • The “Bits and Pieces” Pitfall • The “Everything Represents Something Else Pitfall”

  11. THREE ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS • What did the message mean to the original readers? • What does the passage have to do with my students’ lives today? • What should our response be to this passage?

  12. A STRATEGY FOR TEACHING BIBLE TRUTH • Insist on biblicalinteraction • Focus on principles rather than cultural expressions • Move from philosophy to faith • Let the Scripture determine your content • Acknowledge your limits

  13. WHO GOD IS • He is the one true God • Jesus is divine

  14. GOD’S WORD • The Bible is God’s special way of revealing Himself to us

  15. MAN’S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD • The fall of man • Salvation • The ordinances of the Church

  16. THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT • Timing and purpose • The initial physical evidence

  17. THE CHURCH • Win the lost for Christ • Worship God together • Build each other up

  18. END TIMES • The rapture • The millennial reign of Christ • The final judgment • New heaven and a new earth

  19. YOU AND YOUR MISSION Session 2

  20. THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH • Evangelism • Discipleship • Fellowship • Ministry • Worship

  21. LEARNING TO LIVE THE LIFE • Learning together • Including all who come • Finding others who need to know • Emerging for ministry

  22. THE NEED FOR DISCIPLESHIP • The State of Affairs • The Biblical Mandate

  23. THE BENEFITS OF DISCIPLESHIP • Growth • Training • Assimilation

  24. THE FIVE HABITS OF A DISCIPLE • Bible Reading • Prayer • Attendance • Tithing • Evangelism

  25. RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE CHURCH AND PASTOR • Accountability • Loyalty • Credibility • Compatibility

  26. RELATIONSHIPS WITH FELLOW WORKERS • Handling Conflict • Prayer • Respect

  27. DAILY QUIET TIME • The Purpose of a Daily Quiet Time • The Practice of a Daily Quiet Time

  28. THE TEACHER’S DEVOTIONAL LIFE • Bible Study • Prayer • Devotional Reading • Church Attendance

  29. THE TEACHER AND SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES You and Your Mission

  30. COMMON SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES • Prayer • Fasting • Meditation • Bible Reading • Study • Worship • Etc.

  31. LESSER KNOWN SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES • Sacred/Spiritual Reading • Listening to Music • Submission • Confession • Hospitality • Etc.

  32. THREE ESSENTIAL SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR THE TEACHER • Listening • Time • Practicing the Presence of God

  33. THE BENEFITS OF TEACHER TRAINING • Skill Development • Spiritual Development • Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution • Communication, Feedback and Affirmation • Planning • Accountability

  34. OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUED TRAINING • Church workshops • Teacher Enrichment Clinics • District seminars • Online training • Books and magazines

  35. YOU AND YOUR STUDENTS Session 3

  36. THE PURPOSE OF DISCIPLINE • Making disciples • Building relationships • Creating an environment for learning

  37. PREVENTATIVE DISCIPLINE • Appropriate lesson planning • Communicating the rules • Effective Routines • Arrive on time to class • Build loving relationships

  38. PREVENTATIVE DISCIPLINE • Give one-on-one attention • Plan movement activities • Give fair warning before transitions • Pray for wisdom

  39. RESPONSIVE DISCIPLINE • Remind students of the rules • Explain why • Be personal • Redirect behavior • Remain calm

  40. RESPONSIVE DISCIPLINE • Be consistent • Don’t handle severe problems alone • Think through the consequences • Never use corporal punishment • Pray for wisdom

  41. THE ROLE OF A MENTOR Mentors… • help their learners focus • challenge and encourage • demonstrate in their lives • establish close ongoing relationships

  42. CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD MENTOR • Shows potential • Show tolerance • Flexible • Patient • Encourages growth

  43. STEPS TOWARD BETTER RELATIONAL TEACHING • Teach students, not lessons • Use a participatory teaching style • Build systems that demonstrate you care

  44. STEPS TOWARD BETTER RELATIONAL TEACHING • Develop a relationship outside the classroom • Let students get to know you

  45. ELEMENTS OF A GOOD RELATIONSHIP • Common interests • Mutual Respect • Openness and Selflessness

  46. MAKING THE RELATIONSHIP CONNECTION • Good relationships develop over time • Outside events are important • Relationships must go beyond the surface

  47. STEPS TOWARD MAKING YOUR CLASS EVANGELISTIC • Pursue God • Pursue people • Practice hospitality • Meet practical needs

  48. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TEACHER IN EVANGELISM • Personal contact • Planning the invitation • Keeping track • Planning events for nonbelievers • Remind class of their responsibility • Create a personal prayer list

  49. PRESENTING THE GOSPEL IN CLASS • Be yourself • Be prepared • Be sensitive • Be a discipler

  50. YOU AND THE GROUPS YOU TEACH Session 4

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