Essentials of Christian Education - Lesson 3
Overview
You will gain knowledge and insight on the essentials of Christian education in this lesson. The introduction provides a definition of education and sets the goals and purpose of Christian education. The Biblical basis for Christian education is explained in terms of Old and New Testament teachings. The characteristics of Christian education include being Christ-centered, Bible-based, Spirit-empowered, world-engaging, kingdom-building, and life-transforming. Challenges to Christian education are also discussed, including secularization, cultural pluralism, Christian fragmentation, and parental involvement. The conclusion emphasizes the importance and benefits of Christian education.

Overview
Essentials of Christian Education: Overview
I. Introduction
A. Definition of Education
B. Goals of Education
C. Purpose of Christian Education
II. Biblical Basis of Christian Education
A. Old Testament Roots of Education
B. New Testament Teaching on Education
III. Characteristics of Christian Education
A. Christ-centered
B. Bible-Based
C. Spirit-Empowered
D. World-Engaging
E. Kingdom-Building
F. Life-Transforming
IV. Challenges to Christian Education
A. Secularization of Education
B. Cultural Pluralism
C. Christian Fragmentation
D. Parental Involvement
V. Conclusion
A. Importance of Christian Education
B. Benefits of Christian Education
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How do you communicate the gospel within the setting of a church? Who are you teaching? What are you teaching? Why? These questions and more are answered in a way that will help you train up people in your local congregation, and especially train up the next generation.
These lectures are a summary of the full course, Educational Ministry of the Church. It is an introductory level course to the ministry of education within the church. These lectures were recorded by Biblical Training during the summer of 2003.