Overview

How Ministers Can Be Excellent and Effective Teachers Effective teaching is important not only to the Christian faith but to the success and impact of Christian ministry. This book champions the role of teaching as a necessary skill for ministers to develop, equipping them to work effectively for the spiritual growth of young people. Terry Linhart, who has more than twenty-five years of experience training youth workers, brings together expert Christian educators representing a broad array of evangelical institutions and traditions to show how teaching connects to discipleship and the church in current contexts. Designed for the classroom, the book covers a wide range of topics and includes helpful illustrative diagrams, tables, line drawings, and charts.

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Author:   Terry Linhart
Publisher:   Baker Publishing Group
Imprint:   Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.602kg
ISBN:  

9780801097614

ISBN 10:   0801097614
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   18 October 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Section 1: Core Concepts 1. The Contribution of Teaching to Discipleship Allen Jackson 2. Developing a Theology of Education Jeff Keuss 3. A Scriptural Basis for Teaching Ron Belsterling 4. The Essence of the Life of the Teacher Bob MacRae 5. Recognizing the Importance of Educational Philosophy Mark Cannister 6. The Shape of Human Knowledge and Christian Ministry Andrew Root Section 2: Influences That Shape Learning 7. How People Develop Their Thinking Barrett McRay 8. Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles Karen Jones 9. Faith Formation with Others Sharon Galgay Ketcham 10. Motivation and Ministry David Rahn 11. Why Culture and Diversity Matter Ginny Olson Section 3: Curricular Implications for Teaching 12. Curriculum and Teaching Terry Linhart 13. Teaching Children Scottie May 14. Teaching Young Adults Amanda Drury 15. How Families Shape the Faith of Younger Generations Brenda A. Snailum 16. God's Equipping Pattern for Youth and Young Adult Ministry Ken Castor 17. Toward a Curriculum Theory of Educational Technology Mark Hayse Section 4: Methods for Christian Teaching 18. Teaching the Bible So Young People Will Learn Duffy Robbins 19. The Value of Discussion Troy W. Temple 20. Teaching Large Groups Jason Lanker 21. Using Narrative to Invite Others into the Story of God James K. Hampton 22. Learning through Simulations Karen McKinney 23. Teaching to Change Lives, Outdoors Doug Gilmer Section 5: Managing Teaching for Maximum Impact 24. The Importance of Evaluation Kerry Loescher 25. Equipping Others to Teach Robert Brandt 26. Technological Tools for Dynamic Christian Teaching Freddy Cardoza Indexes

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Terry Linhart (PhD, Purdue University) is director of the youth ministry and adolescent studies program, professor of youth ministry, and chair of the department of religion and philosophy at Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana. He previously served in full-time youth ministry for fifteen years with Youth for Christ and as a youth pastor. Linhart directs the Youth Specialties Academic Support Network and is the author of six books.

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