Discovering discipleship : dynamics of Christian education / by Dean G. Blevins, Mark A. Maddix.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blevins, Dean Gray.

Contributor:

Maddix, Mark A., 1965-

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Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Holiness churches--Education.

Holiness churches.

Discipling (Christianity).

Christian education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (380 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Kansas City, Mo. : Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Practicing faithful discipleship means focusing on the daily aspects of Christian education in the local church, within its structures, and through faithful ministry. Through Bible-based truths and helpful insights, Discovering Discipleship identifies principles that provide the Christian educator with an overview of the significant aspects of faithful discipleship. Effectively organized into four areas--definitions, dynamics, design, and practice--authors Dean Blevins and Mark Maddix offer readers an approach to discipleship that seeks to honor God, understand our role in the contemporary world, and guide persons and communities according to Kingdom principles. In this honest exploration, readers will find a new perspective on discipleship that will help them dig deeper and develop a long-lasting and effective practice of community formation and faithful discipleship.

Contents:

""Cover Page ""; ""Title Page ""; ""Copyright Page ""; ""Table of Contents ""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Introduction""; ""Part 1: Defining Faithful Discipleship""; ""1. Why Discipleship from a Wesleyan Perspective?""; ""2. The Story of God""; ""3. Discipleship Through the Centuries""; ""4. Wesleyan Theological Foundations""; ""5. Wesley the Educator""; ""6. The Means of Grace""; ""Part 2: The Dynamics of Faithful Discipleship""; ""7. Paying Attention to People and Culture""; ""8. Developmental Theory""; ""9. Faith Development""; ""10. Learning Theories""

""11. Teaching That Makes a Difference: Curriculum Design and Delivery""""Part 3: Designing Faithful Discipleship in the Congregation""; ""12. Congregational Formation""; ""13. Personal and Congregational Discernment""; ""14. Congregational Transformation""; ""Part 4: Practicing Faithful Discipleship Environments of""; ""Faithful Discipleship""; ""15. Learning Environments""; ""16. Congregational Context and Small Groups""; ""Developmental Faithful Discipleship""; ""17. Children�s Ministry""; ""18. Youth Ministry""; ""19. Christian Discipleship with Adults""; ""20. Family Ministry""

""Shepherding Faithful Discipleship""""21. Administering Faithful Discipleship""; ""22. Legal Considerations for Christian Discipleship""; ""23. Educational Leadership in Community""; ""Conclusion: Faithful Discipleship: Practice and Becoming a Means of Grace""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0-8341-3062-9