Lesson 19 & 20 Flashcards
List two (2) mental characteristics of the median adult.
a) Achievement (leave a legacy)
b) Responsibility (the ‘sandwich’ generation)
List two (2) physical characteristics of the median adult.
a) Starting to lose physical strength and efficiency
b) Menopause and midlife crisis
Of which two (2) institutions does the middle adult bear the burden?
a) The church
b) The home
What happens if the needs of caregivers are not met?
They will find themselves on empty and unable to give any more.
List the three (3) broad categories of single adults.
a) Not married (new adults)
b) Formerly married (e.g. divorced, separated, widowed, single parents)
c) Never married
What should you not assume if a person is single or doesn’t have a family?
That they have more free time than those with families.
What is necessary for seniors to have a profound influence for the Lord?
They must be given the opportunity and the training.
According to one survey, what are the two (2) most important needs of seniors?
a) Love and appreciation
b) Acknowledgement of usefulness and significance
List the eleven (11) guidelines for setting up a Christian education program.
a) Be clear about your church’s mission, vision and values
b) Develop a mission and vision for the Christian education program
c) Select a director
d) Prepare a policy and procedure manual
e) Figure out your assets and build on them
f) Identify teachers to help you implement the plan
g) Keep the ministry organisationally simple
h) Feature relationally oriented ministry
i) Involve people in ministry
j) Build your ministry on proven growth principles
k) Depend on God’s power
What three (3) sections should a Policy and Procedure manual contain?
a) Church information
b) CE department information
c) CE program information
What is the best way to check how effective a program is?
By evaluating it.
List three (3) questions to ask when evaluating a Christian education program.
a) Has this program taken on a life of its own?
b) Does the program exist because ‘we’ve always done it this way’?
c) Does it line up with the overall purpose of the church?
