Guidelines Christian Education: Plan for Lifelong Faith Formation

Christian education and formation is a crucial building block for our growth as healthy mature Christians. There are a number of different small group settings in which Christian formation occurs. Through Christian education we invite people and communities of faith to be transformed as they are inspired and challenged. As a leader in the ministry of Christian education you have a vital role to play in the faith development of other members of your congregation. This Guideline is designed to help equip you in leading this ministry group in your congregation.This is one of the twenty-six Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2017-2020 that cover church leadership areas including Church Council and Small Membership Church; the administrative areas of Finance and Trustees; and ministry areas focused on nurture outreach and witness including Worship Evangelism Stewardship Christian Education age-level ministries Communications and more.