Planning Adult Christian Formation Programs
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1 Planning Adult Christian Formation Programs Key Content areas for Faith-Building Adult Christian Education 1. Biblical knowledge and understanding a. Bible Study b. Application to daily life 2. Moral decision making a. Interpreting new situations in light of our faith tradition b. Ethics c. Issues we face in our lives: illness, death, cultural pressures, etc. 3. Multi-cultural awareness a. Learn to appreciate the artistic contributions of others b. Study people from other cultures that have influenced our faith c. Arrange cross-cultural exchanges with congregations of other faith traditions or ethnic heritages (may be within your own congregation) d. Listen to the stories of people from other backgrounds e. Use resources from other faith traditions or cultural perspectives 4. Global Awareness a. Environmental issues b. Ecology c. World hunger d. Political oppression e. World debt Six Types of Adult Audiences Fellowship informal discussions with topics relevant to today relationships are valued Traditionalists Bible oriented; lecture-style; specific curriculum to follow Neo-traditionalists returnees in search; looking for a mentor; influenced by culture Study want faith & life application; see teacher as co-learner Social Action faith is private; view church as a launching place for action Multiple interest combination of several of the above Ten Top Interests of Adults* 77% The Bible 75% Developing a personal relationship with Jesus 74% Improving skills at showing love and concern 74% Learning how to be a good spouse, partner or parent 73% Applying my faith to daily living 69% Making more friends at church 62% Learning how Christians make moral decisions 62% Getting help with my spiritual journey 62% Having greater sense of community at church 59% Helping members who are experiencing hardship 2009 Sharon Ely Pearson. Church Publishing Incorporated. All rights reserved. 1
2 Five elements of an effective educational process for adults* 1. Create a sense of community in which people help one another develop faith and values 2. Use life experiences as occasions for spiritual insight 3. Apply faith to political and social issues 4. Respect the importance and uniqueness of each person s faith journey 5. Encourage independent thinking and questioning *from The Teaching Church: Moving Christian Education to Center Stage by Eugene C. Roehlkepartain Three Steps to Better Adult Education Step 1: Assessment What have we done in the past? Who are we trying to serve? Step 2: Vision What do you want adult education to accomplish in your congregation? Why do you want to do adult education? Keep in mind: Who is the intended audience? Who do you want to reach? What kinds of topics do the adults want to study? Where and when will you offer opportunities? What teaching / learning methods will you recommend that the various teachers / learners use? Who will lead and how will they be equipped to lead? Step 3: Plan Encourage long range and short range planning, as well as planning in the midst of the experience Allow multiple points of entry invitation and hospitality are essential Include fellowship, worship and food Make it relevant Evaluate, evaluate, evaluate Categories for Adult Education during Adult Forums Christian Life (can tend to exclude single adults) Spirituality Prayer Family Life issues Theology & Ethics (make sure it does not become to high hated and theological) Environment Medical Cultural Church History Book of Common Prayer 2009 Sharon Ely Pearson. Church Publishing Incorporated. All rights reserved. 2
3 Faith in the Workplace Church & State Faith in the Political Process Bible Lectionary study Specific theme or book Tracks offered simultaneously (for the larger church) St. Swithen s Church each week a meet the... rector, wardens, outreach ministers, pastoral care team, etc. Bible 101 (Old Testament) Bible 201 (New Testament) Book of Common Prayer 101 Theology 101 (each week: basic terms of faith, sacraments, creed, etc.) Episcopal Church History More Topics Aging Aging parents Baptism Bible study Bible background Correlate with children s study themes Covenants Crime / violence Death Evangelism Faith in the workplace Faith stages Holy Spirit Human rights Denominational comparisons Health & wholeness Life management Marriage Mission Nature creation and God Parenting Pluralism Prayer Servanthood Sexuality Sharing faith with children Singles Spiritual gifts Spiritual life Spiritual practices Stress Pop Theology (TV/movies) Environment Developing one s own theology Worship 2009 Sharon Ely Pearson. Church Publishing Incorporated. All rights reserved. 3
4 Yearly Study Planning Calendar Month / Day January New Year s Epiphany Martin Luther King, Jr. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Subject Goal setting / God s plan for my life Personal discipline / Stewardship of time Magi s visit / Gift giving Call to prayer and self-denial Status of minorities Christian heroes Jesus attitude toward Gentiles Other denominations and faiths February Theological Education Sunday Valentine s Day Human Relations Sunday Brotherhood Week Ash Wednesday Lent Friendships / Relationships Races & cultures Peace Repentance Reflection on Christ Self-denial; fasting; Jesus sacrifice March World Day of Prayer Holy Week Confirmation Prayer Events of Holy Week The Disciples Study of membership vows / Baptism Easter Heritage Sunday Spring Earth Day April Resurrection; personal renewal Past Christian heroes Hymnology God in creation Stewardship of the environment May National Family Week Mother s Day Rogation Days Ascension Day Memorial Day Pentecost Family relationships Parenthood Family financial planning Christ s Ascension God and nation Pentecost / Early Church / Peter Peace 2009 Sharon Ely Pearson. Church Publishing Incorporated. All rights reserved. 4
5 Month / Day June General Convention (every 3 years) Father s Day Graduations July Independence Day Subject Structure & Polity of the church Parenthood (see August) God and nation (see August) School begins August Re-creation Stewardship of time New beginnings; God s gift of intellect Sabbath September Labor Day Rally Day (Program year begins) Job vs. Vocation as a Christian Personal spiritual development History of Sunday School Family as teacher Aims of Christian education October World Communion Sunday Harvest time All Hallows Eve Stewardship Eucharist / Holy Communion Stewardship of time, talent, treasure Christian financial planning Funeral planning November All Saints Day Election Day Veteran s Day National Bible Week Thanksgiving Early Church saints Contemporary saints World peace How the Bible came to be / Bible study Giving thanks December Advent Christmas Watch Night (December 31 st ) Preparation / Waiting Christmas traditions & symbols Dedication of a new year 2009 Sharon Ely Pearson. Church Publishing Incorporated. All rights reserved. 5
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