Christian Education in the African American Church

by McKinney, Lora-Ellen

• ISBN13: 9780817014506
• ISBN10: 0817014500
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-05-01
• Publisher: Judson Pr

Summary

Lora-Ellen McKinney provides a comprehensive resource that brings an African American perspective to Christian education. Providing both a theological and a practical guide, the author's inclusive approach offers recommendations, tips, guide questions, and references for educators working with a wide range of learners, including those with special needs. The result is an accessible book that offers educators a framework for teaching truth, faith, discipleship, training, and all of the Christian principles necessary to help Christians of African origin lead Christ-like lives in and outside of their communities. The in-depth sections include The Importance of Christian Education, Basic Teaching Skills and Learning Strategies, Succeeding with a Variety of Christian Education Venues and Formats, and Building a Successful Christian Education Program. An extensive appendix provides tools that churches can use in their educational programs, including information on Africans in the Bible, prayers, and Christian education conferences.

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
Johnny Ray Youngblood
Introduction	xi
Section One: The Importance of Christian Education
Making Christ Live in Us: The Relevance of Christian Education in Today's Church	2	(11)
Equipping the Saints for Service: The Goals of Christian Education in the African American Church	13	(11)
Becoming in Christ: Traditions of Christian Teaching	24	(10)
Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey: Christian Education in the African American Context	34	(20)
Top Ten Tips	45	(1)
Preparation for the Journey	46	(1)
References	47	(7)
Section Two: Basic Teaching Skills and Learning Strategies
Seeing the Hand of God in Science: Brain Behavior, Learning Styles, and Teaching Strategies	54	(16)
Jesus Loves the Little Children: Effective Teaching and Learning for Preschool and Elementary School Students	70	(19)
Heart and Soul Theology: Effective Teaching and Learning for Preteens and Teens	89	(9)
Walking in the Word: Effective Teaching and Learning for Adults	98	(6)
Is There a Word from the Lord? Christian Education for Special Needs Populations	104	(18)
Top Ten Tips	113	(1)
Preparation for the Journey	114	(1)
References	115	(7)
Section Three: Succeeding in a Variety of Christian Education Venues and Formats
Here Am I, O Lord! Where Christian Education Happens	122	(17)
What Shall I Render? Choosing Christian Education Materials that Meet Congregational Needs	139	(17)
Top Ten Tips	150	(1)
Preparation for the Journey	151	(1)
References	152	(4)
Section Four: Building a Successful African-Centered Christian Education Program
On a Journey toward Jesus: Building Success into Christian Education Programs	156	(7)
He'll Understand and Say ``Well Done'': The Importance of Evaluation in Christian Education	163	(4)
Unashamedly Black and Unapologetically Christian: African-Centered Worship at Chicago's Trinity United Church of Christ	167	(15)
Saving Souls by Teaching Truth: Christian Education as the Means to an Essential End	182	(8)
Top Ten Tips	186	(1)
Preparation for the Journey	187	(1)
References	188	(2)
Appendix 1: Africans in the Bible	190	(6)
Appendix 2: Prayer for All Africans	196	(2)
Appendix 3: Christian Education Conferences	198	(2)
Appendix 4: Survey Letter	200	(2)
Appendix 5: Church Survey Respondents	202	(1)
Appendix 6: Christian Education Survey Participants	203	(3)
Glossary	206