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Leading Your Classroom out of Casual Culture
I was intrigued by a recent Ask Pastor John episode entitled “Leading a Church out of Casual Culture.” Although Pastor John was specifically addressing corporate worship, as a longtime Sunday...
Leading Your Classroom out of Casual Culture
I was intrigued by a recent Ask Pastor John episode entitled “Leading a Church out of Casual Culture.” Although Pastor John was specifically addressing corporate worship, as a longtime Sunday...

More Than a Story Is for More Than Children
It wasn’t until I was in my 20s that I realized I had huge gaps in my theological education. At that point, I had minimal exposure to the entire content...
More Than a Story Is for More Than Children
It wasn’t until I was in my 20s that I realized I had huge gaps in my theological education. At that point, I had minimal exposure to the entire content...

Nine Foundations for a Distinctly Christian Edu...
What comes to mind when you think of “Christian education”? What are its contours—its foundational convictions, breadth and depth of instruction, teaching methods, and ultimate goal? Does your thinking resonate...
Nine Foundations for a Distinctly Christian Edu...
What comes to mind when you think of “Christian education”? What are its contours—its foundational convictions, breadth and depth of instruction, teaching methods, and ultimate goal? Does your thinking resonate...

Pursuing the Greater Joy of the Next Generation
Amidst all the joys I've experienced with my grandchildren as they reach various milestones in life, there is one verse that comes to mind that reorients my joy and makes me...
Pursuing the Greater Joy of the Next Generation
Amidst all the joys I've experienced with my grandchildren as they reach various milestones in life, there is one verse that comes to mind that reorients my joy and makes me...

Why They Need a Robust Training of the Mind
When looking at the Truth78 scope and sequence and the accompanying lessons, some people question whether or not it’s necessary or wise to provide children and young people with such...
Why They Need a Robust Training of the Mind
When looking at the Truth78 scope and sequence and the accompanying lessons, some people question whether or not it’s necessary or wise to provide children and young people with such...

Be Encouraged that God is at Work in Your Class...
One of the most discouraging things for a teacher or small group leader during a lesson is the perception that your students are not personally engaged with what is being...
Be Encouraged that God is at Work in Your Class...
One of the most discouraging things for a teacher or small group leader during a lesson is the perception that your students are not personally engaged with what is being...