Christian Education

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God - what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Romans 12:2

MISSION: “Know it, Grow it, Show it”

v     Discipleship: by planning and implementing settings in which children, youth and adults know and experience God as Creator, Christ and Holy Spirit; by nurturing them in growing a personal relationship with God; and by teaching and providing opportunities for sharing God’s love with others.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

v     Oversight of educational ministries for all ages.

v     Listen to God through worship, prayer, Bible study, and conversations with Christian friends to discern God’s call for our congregation.

v     Listen to People in order to determine needs and to develop opportunities that help them strengthen their relationships with God and respond through Christian discipleship.

v     Work with Council on Ministries to build and interpret a congregational vision for Christian education and formation.

v     Assess needs, identify gaps, and set priorities for our congregation’s ministries as Christian formation.

v     Plan and evaluate settings for teaching, learning and practicing spiritual disciplines for persons of all ages.

v     Identify and equip effective leaders for each class.

v     Identify needed resources for each group.

v     Develop and administer the annual education budget.

v     Develop a calendar of events and activities for which Christian Education Committee is responsible.

v     Maintain Safe Sanctuary Policies

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