Introduction to Christian Education and Formation

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Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2008-11-01
Publisher(s): Zondervan
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Summary

"A hybrid among publications customized for professors in Christian Education or Spiritual Formation (and their students) as well as pastoral staff and other leaders. As an enterprising book, it blends the voices of a single author and ten contributing experts into a global conversation on Christian education, formation and nurture. It also effortlessly transcends all ages and all cultures, as it positions Christianity vibrantly alive from cradle to grave."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

Charts and Figuresp. 8
Additional Resourcesp. 9
Laying the Foundationp. 13
Foundations to Restoration Teleological Foundations
Maps, Signs, and Choicesp. 23
The Trinity Relay: The Way of Restorationp. 33
Theological and Social Science Foundations
The Total Person: Integrating Theology and Anthropologyp. 45
The Maturing Person: Analyzing How Jesus Grew Holisticallyp. 59
The Developing Person: Contemplating Theories of Major Sculptorsp. 73
Incarnation for Restoration
How to Emulate Christ's Example
The Role of Master Teacher: Following Jesus' Answer to Where?p. 87
The Role of Faithful Learner: Following Jesus' Answer to What?p. 101
The Role of Son of Man: Following Jesus' Answer to Who?p. 109
The Role of Great Physician: Following Jesus' Answer to Why?p. 123
The Role of Submissive Servant: Following Jesus' Answer to How?p. 133
Applications of Restoration
Applications of Ministry for Every Age
Restoring Children: Serving Boys and Girls for Christ Both Near and Farp. 151
Restoring Adolescents: Essentials of Worldwide Ministryp. 161
Restoring Adults: A Call for Multicultural Education-Formationp. 169
Applications of Global Tasks for Every Church
Our Global Task of Evangelism-Proclamation: Restoring People from the Inside Outp. 179
Our Global Task of Service: Ministering to "the Least of These"p. 185
Our Global Task of Fellowship-Community: Life in the Body of Christp. 191
Our Global Task of Kingdom-Advocacy: Understanding and Investing in the Kingdomp. 197
Our Global Task of Worship: Engaging Universal Praisep. 203
Applications in Daily Life for Every Believer
Conclusion: Experiencing Part of Heaven Nowp. 211
Select Bibliographyp. 223
Scripture Indexp. 235
Subject Indexp. 241
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