Category: Adult Learning
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Lecture: Still a Great Tool!
In the past years, educators of adults have pushed hard for learning to become more active, more interactive, and more self-directed. And research would seem to indicate that the more active a learner is, the more likely the learner is to remember what they’ve learned. A bit of common sense would tell us that. In…
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How About Training Christian Leaders?
Raise up and train Christian leaders. In the call packet, that was one of the requests of the congregation I currently serve. I would guess almost all churches would like to have that as part of their program. Strong Christian leadership helps steer the direction of the congregation, provides stability, and models for others what…
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Having Conversations With Your Grandchildren
On Sunday, September 8, the United States celebrates Grandparents Day. Families across the country will take time to give thanks for their grandmothers and grandfathers and the years of guidance, kindness, and love they have shared together. But why let the conversation stop there? 10 Things to Tell Your Grandkids provides field-tested Christian wisdom to…
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How About a Multigenerational Vacation Bible School?
Age puts up barriers. Experiences—not just years—separate the 5-year-old and the 75-year-old. Intelligence levels, emotional development, and personal interests all vary. Because of these differences, it might seem crazy to bring all ages together for a Bible study. But if the younger generation is going to imitate the faith and way of life of those…
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What Does an Online Growth Group Look Like?
“With my work schedule, it’s tough to make it to an evening study at church during the week.” “Having four little ones at home keeps me running. I’m not sure when I’ll have a breather. Every day is different.” “A 10:30pm Bible study would be the best time for the hours I keep.” “Living over…
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Growth Groups in Large Congregations
Do you want to help your members grow in faith and get to know one another in a fun setting? Try Growth Groups (GG). At Trinity, Waukesha, GG is a social, small group Bible study ministry that meets in members’ homes weekly for five weeks during the winter, spring, and fall. Lay leaders facilitate the…
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Pray, Praise, and Give Thanks: A Letter From the Editor
Dear brothers in the ministry, Experts in adult education tell us that adults tend to be very pragmatic. They want to be able to see, for themselves, the value in what they are learning. Now, we know that all of God’s Word has value for everyone always. But we also know that our flesh is…
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One Good Idea for Teaching Adults
Ron and Nancy faithfully attend worship and serve at their church. As for attending the Sunday morning Bible study, well, they’ve tried it, but they just won’t come back. You see, they really don’t like it when their pastor has breakout groups. They don’t like to be “forced” to dialog with others at their table.…