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Christian Education Team
"So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the teachings we passed on to you." --2 Thessalonians 2:15
Through Christian education we invite
people and communities of faith to
be transformed as they are inspired
and challenged to know and experience God through
Jesus Christ! Come learn to claim and live God's
promises, and grow and serve as a Christian disciple!
This team is open to all who would like to work
in a Christian education setting. For more information
on specific programs offered by Yorkville
United Methodist Church, take a look at our Education section.
What we learn through Christian education
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Knowledge of the Bible (Old Testament, New Testament, major biblical persons, events, themes).
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Skills related learning (methods, resources).
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Knowledge of the Church (Christian worship, Christian sacraments, United Methodist heritage).
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Spiritual formation (methods for prayer, Bible study skills, fasting, participation in worship, ability to share faith stories).
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Connecting faith and daily life (building healthy families and communities, incorporating ethics in the workplace, knowing issues affecting our community, participating in mission and outreach, working for peace and justice).
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Skills for connecting faith and daily life (recognizing assumptions, identifying and evaluating options, reflecting on personal experiences in light of Scripture and tradition, making decisions consistent with values and beliefs).
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Forming values characteristic/consistent with the Gospel (compassion, love, kindness, hospitality, patience, peace, generosity, self-control, mercy, hope, joy).
You are invited to join an important team in today's church!
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