About CEP’s Regional
Trainers
Creating an
effective, life-changing, and biblically solid Christian education
ministry requires an intentional, coordinated strategy. Yet many
churches neglect to plan in this vital area. They do not realize their
full potential and do not see long-range growth in the lives of their
people.
Christian Education
& Publications can assist congregations with this important task. We
have selected qualified trainers across the country, and developed
seminars that address the challenges your workers face. This translates
into quality training close to you. Whether your Christian Education
ministry needs a major overhaul or just some fine-tuning, whether your
teachers are new recruits or seasoned veterans, paid staff or
volunteers, CEP Regional Trainers can help you maintain a quality CE
ministry year after year.
Regional Trainer Curriculum Sequence
Philosophy And Vision
Level 1 -
Telling God's Story The story line is the covenant. See
how God uses families and congregations to pass it on from generation to
generation. See where you fit
Level 2 -
Structuring And Organizing Your CE Program Designed to
introduce your leadership to our workbook. Begin an evaluation,
articulate your purpose, set goals, develop a strategy, and assess your
results. The process requires work over an extended period of time which
could include ongoing consultation with a trainer.
Level 3 -
Understanding And Reaching Every Generation Understanding the
generation growing up around us is the first step in a concerted effort
to reach them. Very few of them are predicted to profess faith in
Christ.
The Curriculum
Level 1 - Great
Commission Show Me Jesus Introduction And Training Show Me
Jesus - That’s what teaching is all about—and the "why" of what you do.
This new name for the Great Commission Publications curriculum reflects
its strong covenantal perspective and God-centered focus. Discover a
reliable, doctrinally-consistent way to disciple young lives. The
initial GCP presentation is free of charge.
Level 2 -
Overview Of Scripture Your Curriculum: The Bible - We tend to
look to the "expert" to "tell" us what the Bible says. But the message
is understandable. This workshop includes an overview of the Bible,
emphasizing its essential message. You will examine a text to understand
what it says and apply it to your life, and get excited about studying
your Bible.
Level 3 -
Preparing A Life-Changing Lesson Examine the steps necessary
to adequately prepare. Take a Bible passage and attempt to determine
what it says, what the Spirit might say to you, and how you might apply
it to your class. You will put together a life-changing lesson.
The Student
Level 1- Loving
Your Students Your class is unique. Every person has been
made in the image of God. Each one carries a legacy of sin and evil. You
will be shown how to love the group God has given you.
Level 2 - How
Students Learn Learning Styles - Everyone processes
information differently. Understanding these differences will help
students learn and minimize problems that come from boredom or
confusion.
Level 3 -
Motivating Students Everybody is motivated to do something.
Many teachers wish their students were motivated to learn. The
ingredients that go into motivation will be examined.
The Teacher
Level 1 - Caught
Not Taught Who you are is more important than what you say.
Thus, a big part of teaching is encouraging your students to follow you
as you follow Christ. That’s making disciples.
Level 2 -
Managing The Classroom The fallout from parents unable to
provide children adequate supervision, the effects of divorce, the
permissive atmosphere of society, and the general disrespect for
authority combine with the struggles of sinful people to create problems
for teachers. You will receive perspective and suggestions.
Level 3 - Making
Kingdom-Minded Disciples
Encouragement and Education for Teachers
Teachers are the
primary ingredients in your CE program. The annual refresher courses we
provide for our trainers plus their years of experience with students
qualify them to come alongside your teachers with ideas and inspiration
to enhance their ministry.
Minimal Cost
To be good stewards
of your resources and ours, we have selected trainers in different areas
of the country, reducing travel expenses and lowering the cost for you.
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One Workshop |
Two Workshops |
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$300.00 |
$400.00 |
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(2 ½ training hours) |
(4 training hours) |
A Great Commission
Publications curriculum presentation is free of charge.
Additional expenses covered by the church: Presbyterian
Church in America and Orthodox Presbyterian Church congregations provide
the trainer's lodging and meals on site and up to $100.00 in travel
expenses. Other congregations are responsible for the entire expense of
the seminar.
The church is responsible for half of the fee if the
workshop is cancelled 10 or less days before the scheduled event. The
initial Great Commission Publications’ curriculum presentation is free of
charge. Onsite consultation fees same as workshop cost.
Telephone consultation fee $30 per hour.
To
schedule a seminar:
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