44 Ways to Expand the Teaching Ministry of Your Church [Paperback]

Lyle E. Schaller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1992

As he shows how to identify the priorities for the Christian education program in any church, Schaller takes an approach often considered contrary to what is offered by educators. Helpful tips explain how teaching is the best way (after preaching) to attract new members; teaching reinforces preaching and liturgy; teaching activates a passive congregation, and more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 159 pages
• Publisher: Abingdon Press (January 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0687132894
• ISBN-13: 978-0687132898
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,143,386 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Solid experience-based advice on Christian Education, September 20, 2000

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Thomas J. Cook (Gahanna, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 44 Ways to Expand the Teaching Ministry of Your Church (Paperback)

I much appreciate the writings of Schaller. He is master of the illustration, making his points with stories and anecdotes. This book points out that the Sunday School program has fallen into disuse and ill regard today simply because people don't work at it. Schaller tells how to help your Sunday School program recover from this neglect and become the major growth, fellowship, and ministry arm of your church, in addition to its teaching function.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guidance for churches seeking to develop a strong biblical teaching ministry, June 26, 2010

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S. Sturch (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 44 Ways to Expand the Teaching Ministry of Your Church (Paperback)

As a lay teacher all my adult years, serving as a director/leader of adult education in a large church, I am alarmed at the increasing neglect of sound biblical teaching in most churches today. Biblical education is seen as just one of many options out there, competing with the cultural demands of work, schools, sports, and entertainment, and no longer seen as foundational and relevant for the stability of the family and the future of our children. Therefore, few lives are being transformed by the power of Jesus Christ, with little understanding and commitment to serious discipleship. Lyle Schaller's insights are valuable, timeless, and practical for churches that are serious about making biblical education the core of the church's program. Though written almost two decades ago, I found this book to be still relevant for today's challenges, covering the waterfront on every aspect of teaching in the church, offering a valuable tool for evaluation of existing programs and ideas for change. I recommend this book for pastors, teachers, directors of Christian education, and Christian education committee members. An update of this book would be helpful, although inasmuch as the author is now retired, this might not be a realistic expectation. His more recent books may be equally helpful.