Two ministry paradigms collided within me yesterday, but I couldn't tell you what the wreckage looked like, because I'm not sure I really understand what happened. Yesterday I attended a seminar on preaching stewardship where we heard from a Lutheran pastor who, from what I can tell, seems to swim in somewhat different church watersContinue reading “When Ministry Paradigms Collide”
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Using Curriculum in Youth Ministry: Evaluating Curriculum
Adapted from a presentation given on Sat, Sept 11, 2010 at a Metro DC Synod youth ministry workshop. Four points guided the discussion. This blogpost focuses on the third point. To use, or not to use, curriculum? Are you ready to teach? How do you evaluate and select a curriculum? Some recommendations Third Question: WhatContinue reading “Using Curriculum in Youth Ministry: Evaluating Curriculum”
Using Curriculum in Youth Ministry: Are You Ready to Teach?
Adapted from a presentation given on Sat, Sept 11, 2010 at a Metro DC Synod youth ministry workshop. Four points guided the discussion. This blogpost focuses on the second point. I'll get to curriculum itself in the next two posts. To use, or not to use, curriculum? Are you ready to teach? How do youContinue reading “Using Curriculum in Youth Ministry: Are You Ready to Teach?”
Using Curriculum in Youth Ministry: Is Curriculum Even Necessary?
Adapted from a presentation given on Sat, Sept 11, 2010 at a Metro DC Synod youth ministry workshop. Four points guided the discussion. This blogpost focuses on the first point. To use, or not to use, curriculum? Are you ready to teach? How do you evaluate and select a curriculum? Some recommendations First question: ToContinue reading “Using Curriculum in Youth Ministry: Is Curriculum Even Necessary?”
Teaching the Bible in Confirmation Class
My congregation uses the wonderful Here We Stand confirmation ministry curriculum from Augsburg Fortress Publishers. Though no curriculum is perfect, I like Here We Stand (HWS) because it is intelligent, engaging, and flexible. I've used it with a large group of kids in a church that made great use of technology and enjoyed the sillinessContinue reading “Teaching the Bible in Confirmation Class”
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