How to Be the Best Christian Study Group Leader Ever in the Whole History of the Universe

by Galindo, Israel

• ISBN13: 9780817015008
• ISBN10: 0817015000
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-10-30
• Publisher: Judson Pr

Summary

Christian educators are provided with the perspective and the tools they need to actually be effective as small study group leaders. Instead of just leading discussions, readers will be able to guide participants in learning from themselves and others, connecting with the perspectives and experiences of others in the group, and uncovering and challenging personal assumptions and prejudices.

Author Biography

Israel Galindo is professor of Christian Education at the Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA. He has written twelve books, including The Craft of Christian Teaching (Judson Press), and The Hidden Lives of Congregations, (Alban Institute) which was selected as one of the ô10 best books of 2005ö by the Academy of Parish Clergy. Galindo is Executive Director of Educational Consultants (www.galindoconsultants.com). A frequent seminar and workshop presenter, he also serves on the faculty of the Leadership in Ministry Workshops, a clergy training program.

Table of Contents

Introduction	ix
Part 1: Dialogical Learning
1. Why Christian Education Doesn't Matter	3	(12)
2. The Power of Dialogical Learning	15	(12)
3. Understanding and Using Group Dynamics	27	(16)
4. Developing Dialogical Questions	43	(12)
5. Developing Learning Objectives for Dialogical Learning	55	(10)
6. Effective Small Group Learning Methods	65	(20)
Part 2: Dialogical Studies Illustrated
7. A Dialogical Learning Book Study Illustrated	85	(8)
8. Leading a Dialogical Learning Bible Study	93	(12)
9. A Dialogical Learning Topical Study Illustrated	105	(8)
Appendices
A. Basic Bible Quiz	113	(5)
B. Sample Group Covenant	118	(2)
C. Group Math	120	(1)
D. How to Deal with Learners' Responses	121	(1)
E. A Dialogical Questions Taxonomy	122	(1)
F. How to Write a Case Study	123	(2)
G. A Sample Case Study	125	(2)
H. Role of the Group Facilitator	127	(2)
I. Experiential Questions Categories	129	(2)
J. Bible Study Planning Sheet	131	(2)
K. Characteristics of a Good Group Member	133	(2)
Notes	135	(4)
Bibliography	139