Invitation to Educational Ministry

Foundations of Transformative Christian Education

Author: George M. Hillman Jr. & Sue Edwards

Because teaching is at the heart of Christian ministry, the editors of Invitation to Educational Ministry have assembled a team of seasoned experts to present a comprehensive plan of Christian education. This volume will help church staff, parachurch leaders, and small-group teachers become more effective, influential, and creative.

After laying a biblical and practical foundation for Christian education, the contributors provide specific guidance on teaching a variety of individuals and groups, including children, adults, singles, seniors, and non-Christians.

The final section shares valuable insights on leading small groups, teaching innovatively, and overseeing a healthy educational ministry, among other topics. Each chapter is designed to equip educators with the most relevant information, and includes many useful features:

Real-life case studies
Scriptural support
Explanations of key terms and concepts
Practical suggestions
Resources for additional study
Sidebars illustrating best principles and practices

Author:

Dr. George Hillman is the Chairman and Associate Professor of the Educational Ministries and Leadership Department at Dallas Theological Seminary. Dr. Hillman has a passion for discipleship, spiritual formation, and contextual leadership development. Prior to joining the seminary faculty, he was in pastoral ministry focused on college ministry, small groups, and education. He is active nationally with the Association of Theological Field Education and is also engaged in several missions outreaches focused on pastoral training overseas.

Sue Edwards (MA, Dallas Theological Seminary; DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) is professor emeritus of educational ministry and leadership at Dallas Theological Seminary. With more than forty years of teaching, pastoring, and directing women’s ministry, she continues to speak at retreats, conferences, and seminars across the country. Visit discovertogetherseries.com for the rest of Sue’s Discover Together Bible series, bible study videos, and free leader’s guides.

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