Follow Me As I Follow Christ A Guide for Teaching Children in a Church Setting

by Dunlop, Cheryl

• ISBN13: 9780802410948
• ISBN10: 0802410944
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-08-01
• Publisher: Moody Publishers

Summary

Many children's teaching programs resemble carnivals instead of productive environments where a child can learn about Jesus Christ. This is often the result of having untrained teachers teaching Sunday school. Experienced Sunday school teacher Cheryl Dunlop fills this void by providing a practical teaching manual designed to ensure all those teaching Sunday school are equipped and motivated to do their best for the Lord. Follow Me as I Follow Christ explores issues like how to tell a story, methods of effective discipline, and interacting with individual needs of children. Divided into 52 weekly entries it is designed to be read along with and help in teachers' class preparation.

Author Biography

CHERYL J. DUNLOP has taught Sunday school and related programs since 1980. A former general editor at Moody Press, she received her B.A. in Communications from Moody Bible Institute and graduated from Child Evangelism Fellowship's Leadership Training Institute. Cheryl lives on the West Side of Chicago. c.2000 ("former" note re: general editor inserted 3/06)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	9	(2)
Introduction	11	(4)
PART 1. Understanding God and Scripture
Is That God Under That Microscope?	15	(3)
Who is This God We Teach? Part One: God's Holiness	18	(3)
Who is This God We Teach? Part Two: God's Love	21	(2)
Teaching What the Bible Teaches	23	(3)
Children and Majesty	26	(3)
What Scripture Says About Children	29	(6)
PART 2. Understanding Children and Their World
The Soul of a Child	35	(2)
Children Without Childhood	37	(3)
Not a Sentimental Affair	40	(3)
Developing a Broken Heart	43	(3)
The Wonder of Childhood	46	(2)
The Faith of a Child	48	(2)
Knowing the Characteristics of Age Groups	50	(3)
Is It Sin or Immaturity?	53	(3)
The Problem with Self-Esteem	56	(3)
When They are Weak	59	(6)
PART 3. Relating to Children
Piggyback Rides and Other Acts of Love	65	(3)
Learning Humility and Patience	68	(2)
Respecting Children	70	(3)
Teaching Children Respect	73	(3)
Being the Adult in the Classroom	76	(3)
Wanted: Christian Men in the Classroom	79	(3)
Moving into Your Students' World	82	(2)
Understanding Across Cultural Lines	84	(3)
Encouraging the Irregular Attendee	87	(3)
Dealing with Disinterested Kids	90	(3)
Interacting with the Child Who Really Needs You	93	(6)
PART 4. The Purpose of Teaching
Sugarcoating Scripture	99	(3)
The Purpose of Christian Education	102	(3)
Why Do You Teach?	105	(2)
Your Coffee Break: A Word of Encouragement	107	(4)
PART 5. Understanding and Preparing the Lesson
Fifteen Minutes to Prepare	111	(3)
Lesson Planning, Part One: Teaching What the Bible Teaches	114	(5)
Lesson Planning, Part Two: Two Important Questions	119	(4)
When is Application of Scripture Dangerous?	123	(3)
Application That Fits	126	(3)
Teaching by Asking Questions	129	(6)
PART 6. Teaching the Lesson
Communicating on a Child's Level	135	(2)
Telling a Bible Story, Part One: Some Guidelines	137	(2)
Telling a Bible Story, Part Two: A Story's Power	139	(3)
Effective Use of Visual Aids	142	(3)
Teaching Children to Study the Bible	145	(3)
Working with Kids Who Blow the Curve	148	(2)
Teaching Children to Pray	150	(3)
Teaching Memorization	153	(3)
Explaining the Gospel, Part One: The Importance of the Right Words	156	(3)
Explaining the Gospel, Part Two: The Process	159	(6)
PART 7. Applying the Lesson: Beyond the Classroom
Leading a Child to Christ	165	(3)
Praying for Your Students	168	(2)
``Follow Me As I Follow Christ''	170	(2)
Working with Your Students' Parents	172	(3)
Connecting Children to the Church	175	(3)
Afterword: Our Great Hope	178	(3)
Appendix A: Sample Bible Studies for Children	181	(3)
Appendix B: Starting a Teacher Training Program at Your Church	184	(6)
Appendix C: For Further Reading	190