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 The Coffee House Nation is a group of people who desire to be part of a genuine Christian community. Members of CHN seek authenticity in their relationships with God and other people, make spiritual formation a daily goal, and value serving the needs of others more than meeting their own needs. |
| Church Education Ministries is committed to making disciples through a renewed focus on Sunday School. George Barna states, "A little more than 60 percent of born-again adults have set no goals for their spiritual development, failed to develop standards against which to measure their growth, or failed to establish procedures for being held accountable for themselves."
Sunday School/systematic studying of God's Word, will continue to be an essential strategy for intentionally making disciples. In recent quadrenniums, our involvement in Systematic Bible Study has consistently remained above that of other evangelical churches. According to George Barna, 58 percent of evangelicals participate in Sunday School and/or small groups. According to our 2006 IPHC Statistical Report, SBS attendance was at 88 percent. This is encouraging news as it reflects our collective emphasis and commitment to discipleship and spiritual formation. When used properly, Sunday School is the most effective discipleship tool in the American culture. |
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FIRST-PERSON: A shocking confession from Willow Creek Community Church leaders by Bob Burney
Willow Creek has released the results of a multi-year study on the effectiveness of their programs and philosophy of ministry |
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Externally Focused Small Groups by Krista Petty
Structuring your small group ministry around service can change lives in your church and community. Here’s why—and how to get started. |
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For all your Sunday School curriculum needs, One Accord Resources will help your church achieve its Christian spiritual formation goals at every age level through the use of their Bible-centered, Spirit-led, and culturally relevant lessons and resources.
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This Month's "Great Read"
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The Seven Laws of the Learner, Bruce Wilkinson Earlier this year, the North Carolina Conference Sunday School department had a series of articles in their monthly newsletter on Bruce Wilkinson's book The Seven Laws of the Learner. They have been extremely generous to share these with us. If you would like to have the book in its entirity, please select the following link, The Seven Laws of the Learner. We hope you enjoy these articles. |
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Law One: The Law of the Learner Law Two: The Law of Expectation Law Three: The Law of Application Law Four: The Law of Retention Law Five: The Law of Need Law Six: The Law of Equipping Law Seven: The Law of Revival |
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If you are looking for some great books on Sunday School, visit the SS Resources page. We have six great recommendations for you. . .
In addition, visit the SS Resources page where there are three PowerPoint presentations from a recent Day of Training where Kristi Cain spoke on Sunday School. |
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Sunday School Tips
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By Paul Evans, Get the Pastor Out of the Sunday School
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By Thom S. Rainer, The Pastor: Key to a Vibrant, Growing Sunday School
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| By Mark Driscoll, In the following interview, Mark Driscoll, pastor of Mars Hill Church, Seattle, WA, shares about church planting, as well as what it will take for the church to appeal to young men. Interview. . . | |
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