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Christian education doesn’t just happen: it needs to be carefully planned and nourished. But where to start? In addition to providing a quick overview of the whole Gather ’Round plan, the Gather ’Round Handbook contains easy-access articles and tips on everything from stages of faith formation in children, to connecting with the life of the church, setting up weekly sessions. Useful for each teacher. Also recommended for pastors and parents.
Below is a list of information found in the Gather ’Round Handbook. Click to order one today!
Chapter 1: The foundation
Mission statement
Goals
Theological convictions
Chapter 2: How the Bible is used
Key Bible texts
Centrality of story
Teaching from the prophetic perspective
Four-year Bible outline and unit themes
Bible outlines for each quarter
Index of Gather ’Round scriptures
Chapter 3: Faith formation
Faith formation and growth
Faith formation concepts
Nurturing faith in children
Partners in faith formation: Families and congregations
Chapter 4: Education
Educational principles
Educational theories and the curriculum
The ways we learn
Chapter 5: Gather ’Round a session
A look inside the weekly teacher’s guide
A look inside the weekly parent/caregiver book
Chapter 6: Connections
A congregation teachers all its members
Ideas for using the Talkabout
Ideas for Christian education and/or faith formation teams
Ideas for Sunday school superintendents and/or Christian education ministers
Ideas for calling and caring for volunteers
Ideas for pastors
Ideas for teachers
Chapter 7: Awareness in Gather ’Round
Fostering respect for differences
Making the church a safe place for children
Celebrating racial and cultural diversity
Making room for everyone
Discipline: A way of discipling children
Chapter 8: Teaching made easy
Flexibility designed into the curriculum
Arranging a hospitable classroom
Setting apart worship space in the classroom and at home
Learning the Bible story
Telling the Bible story
Learning through drama
Making Bible memory fun and effective
Chapter 9: Teaching tips for each age group
Working with preschool children
Working with primary children
Working with middlers
Working with junior youth
Working with youth
Working with parents and caregivers
