"How do adults learn? For nearly thirty years the general education field, influenced by the adult education model of Malcolm Knowles, has directed attention to this question. With this book, evangelicals get in on the discussion"
"Christian educators have begun to benefit from developmental psychology and to understand spiritual growth physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and morally. In this book, noted educators offer a clear Christian perspective on developmental theory."
"James Wilhoit explores how Christian education can go beyond mere activity to instill a solid perspective and make sense of a perplexing world. He envisions the ideal model of Christian education and integrates the discipline with the social sciences. In the final chapter Wilhoit presents an evangelical theory of biblical instruction."
"This fourth volume in The Christian Educator's Handbook series--now in paper--is not about family life directly. Rather, it shows churches and ministry organizations how they can carry out effective programs of family life education. Readers will discover that family life education is much broader than counseling and much more valuable than crisis intervention. This handbook will help Christian leaders evaluate their current programs an ..."
"Discovering Lectio Divina: Saints of the past can't seem to say enough about their ecstatic experiences with the words of Scripture. The writer of Psalm 19, for example, can hardly contain himself as he exclaims that God's words and ways have revived his soul, made him wise, brought joy to his heart, given him clarity and correct perspective on his life, and warned him of danger. Why should our experiences of the Bible today fall short ..."
"In this updated edition of a trusted classic, two Christian education specialists provide students with the knowledge and methods needed to effectively communicate the message of the Bible. Why does Bible study flourish in some churches and small groups and not in others? In this updated edition of a trusted classic, two Christian education specialists provide readers with the knowledge and methods needed to effectively communicate the ..."
"The yearning and restlessness of our souls drive us toward God. This hunger and homesickness is the beginning of spiritual formation, according to James C. Wilhoit. In "Spiritual Formation as if the Church Mattered," Wilhoit takes a unique approach to the topic. Whereas most books focus on the individual's spiritual transformation, this one intentionally concentrates on how the local church itself is the seedbed of spiritual growth and ..."
"Wilhoit and Ryken show you how to master a biblical text and discover its relevance to everyday living. They demonstrate how to detect and develop the "big idea" of each passage and to allow the text itself to suggest creative teaching methods. Teachers will learn to improve classroom skills, stimulate class discussion, motivate students, and use their imaginations."
"Maturity, Christian, 56-59, 91, 151 Quality learning, 86, 120-21. Abstractions to
children, teaching, 126 Accelerated Christian Education (ACE), 74 Action, God's
call to responsible, 21-23, 146. ... See Feelings, insufficiency of Application as the
Holy Spirit's role in education, 42 Attitude and learning, 119-21 Attributes of
effective teachers, 129-39 Ausubel, David, 115, 135 Authority of the Bible, 49,
145-47 Autonomy: spiritual ..."
"Lexio Divinab We invite you to the practice of Holy Reading developed by our ancestors of faith! b Many people read the Bible habitually or compulsively, but meet God in them can not do it. The Bible is a love letter from God to every one of us. We can only find life, truth, change, and joy through the Bible. There is only one book, the Bible, that leads to a rich life in the smartphone era. Have you ever felt the joy of reading the ..."
"Developmental Christian PerspectiveChristian education became one of the academic research fields and gradually recognized developmentalism as its theoretical basis. The higher the intellectual quality of Christian education research, the greater the importance of the theoretical basis of the study. If you know developmentalism, know it properly, and apply it to the right place, it says that teaching and ministry will be more energized. ..."