Church Education

Question 1

What are the three distinctive functions of church Education?

Answer 1

Evangelization: to win souls for God.

Worship: to promote communion with God

Instruction/Christian education: to furnish knowledge of divine truth; centering on the Bible

Question 2

According to Scripture, what is Education?

Answer 2

To Train: understand the truth of the Bible
To Instruct: Educated in the will of God
To make a disciple: train them to be disciples

Question 3

Three reasons why Churches support Christian schools:

Answer 3

The church needs educated leaders

The church needs to educate its members to be more effective witnesses to the world

The church disciples the nations through Christian Schools

Question 4

Three major benefits of Christian Education

Answer 4

to encourage a consciousness of God,and promote a personal relationship with him.

to develop an understanding and appreciation of the personality, life and teachings of Jesus for a better personal experience with him.

to develop a progressive and continuous development of Christian character.

Question 5

Metaphor of the three legged stool:

Answer 5

Leg 1: Church-responsibility is to spiritually teach
Leg 2: Home-First teachers of a child
Leg 3: School-educate

Question 6

What is the main purpose of Sunday School

Answer 6

To grow in the ways of the Lord.

A tool for the church: if your Sunday School grows your church will grow

Question 7

The goal of a Pastor

Answer 7

Educated your members

Increase their knowledge on the Word of God

Spiritual Growth

Train pupils how to live a Godly life through the knowledge of the Word of God

Question 8

Five reasons why children/teenagers will attend your Sunday school

Answer 8

Good teaching: learn about God

Find Mentors: positive role models

Make Christian Friends

Form Good Habits

Have Fun