Educational Ministry Resources
Disclaimer: It is always a risk to commit to writing a list of resources or
services due to the volatility of accurate information and the possibility
of omission. Also the resources listed do not necessarily imply ELCA
endorsement nor do they necessarily come from the Lutheran theological
perspective. This list simply acknowledges that these resources are ones
that some ELCA congregations are using.
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Teaching Covenant
A covenant expressing the Education Committee's expectations of teachers
Letter of Call
An expression of call to teachers serving in educational ministries.
Catalogues and Web sites
Reformed Church in America Catalogue
Orders@rca.org or
1-800-968-7221
Synod Resource Center
www.synodresourcecenter.org
Group Publishing
www.grouppublishing.com
Childrens Ministry Source Book.2003
www.childrensministry.com
Augsburg Fortress
www.augsburgfortress.org
ELCA Christian Education Web site
www.elca.org/dcm/Christian_Education/
Children’s Ministries of America
www.childrensministries.org
Official Web Site of the Workshop Rotation Model
www.rotation.org
Sunday School Software
www.sundaysoftware.com
Multidimensional / Rotational Learning
Teaching With the Brain in Mind
– Eric Jensen
1998 – ISBN 0-87120-299-9
his book balances the research and theory of the brain with successful tips
and techniques for using that information in classrooms. It offers teachers
a better way to reach students through truly brain-compatible teaching and
learning.
7 Kinds of Smart: Identifying and
Developing Multiple Intelligences – Thomas
Armstrong
Plume Publishers – ISBN #0452281377
Games, Kids and Christian Education
– Susan Lennartson
Augsburg Fortress, 2001 ISBN 0-8066-6408-8
This book describes the powerful influence that games can have on Christian
Education and offers many examples of games and activities that can be used
with both children and adults which will help them discover deeper insights
into faith and scripture. This book is part of a wonderful series that has
books on Art, Storytelling, Puppets, Video, Computers, Storytelling,
Creative Music, and Science.
www.childrensministries.org
You can get information about a national conference being held in Littleton,
Colorado on April 25-26, 2003. These events offer all the info you need to
begin a rotational Christian Educational Ministry in your church. They also
have great workshops for teachers and staff on creative ways of teaching for
those who do not necessarily intend to change their whole program.
www.rotation.org
Official web site of The Workshop Rotation Model. Ideas, resource inks,
lesson exchanges, and more.
www.sundaysoftware.com
Bible software, idea sharing, suggestions, of particular interest to those
with a Christian education computer lab.
Firelight: A rotation style curriculum
organized into units– each containing materials to explore five bible
stories in two to four sessions. Augsburg Fortress Publishers.
www.augsburgfortress.org
Recruiting Volunteers
Invite! Ignite! Unite!
– Susan Lennartson
Thrivent(Lutheran Brotherhood) 1999
This book offers practical advice and step-by-step methods of assisting the
reader in helping others find their spiritual gifts and their place in
supporting their church.
Teacher Training
Basic Skills for Church Teachers
– Donald Griggs
Abingdon Press – 1985
An old book with some sound ideas about what is basic for teaching in the
church.
Teaching Teachers to Teach
– Donald Griggs
Abingdon Press – 1988
Another older book that would be great for new teachers to work through as
they begin their teaching careers or to help experienced teachers think of
new ways of doing things.
Resources available on line from the ELCA
www.elca.org/eteam/resources/Outreach-ChildrenFamMin.htm
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