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Christian Education
Conference Associate Director of Christian Education: Karen Granderson • 817/877-5222 • 800/460-8622 • karen@ctcumc.org
Christian Education, Board of Discipleship
For links to information about Cokesbury curriculum for all ages and stages, click here.
ACADEMY OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION – The Central Texas Conference will offer training for person in the local church who responsibility for leading in ministries for Christian education. This includes professional staff, teachers of all age levels, chairs and members of Education committees, etc. For more information, contact Karen Granderson at 817/877/5222, 800/460-8622 or karen@ctcumc.org.
CERTIFICATIONS FOR SPECIALIZED MINISTRY IN THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – Interested in a career in the church, but not sure how to get started or what course of study to pursue in college? Interested in a second career, but need some information about options to prepare you through more education? The General board of Higher Education and Ministry has some information that might help you make decisions about your next steps in your journey. Look at the link and pages (on the left-hand column) about certification on Christian Education and a variety of other area that can lead to a new chapter in your life. Formore information, click here.
eChristianEd - eChristianEd offers online courses leading to para-professional certification in Christian Education from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church. Contact Dawn Compton, dcompton@columbiasc.edu, 803-394-2357. Beginning in the fall of 2011, they will also offer certification in Youth Ministry. Columbia College is a United Methodist-sponsored school in Columbia, South Carolina. Check out the eChristianEd website at www.eChristianEd.com.
EFFECTIVE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION – The Search Institute conducted a study, with results reported in 1990, to determine what makes Christian education effective. Through interviews with hundreds of churches and members from a variety of denominations, the Institute was able to identify key concepts for effective Christian education. Faith Maturity – The results found that churches will effective Christian education were those with a high percentage of “faith maturity.” The Search Institute says that “faith maturity” is nurtured by the faith community through a climate of learning. This climate is cultivated by a warm climate, a thinking climate, uplifted worship, receiving care, and service to others. Christian Formation – Christian formation is a process that should begin at infancy and continue throughput our lives. We hope and pray that congregations will begin dialoguing with one another about their faith and sharing that faith with children and youth in the church and their communities. Opportunities for Christian Formation – The Central Texas Annual Conference offers opportunities throughout the year for Christian formation. Please check back here regularly for future opportunities.