DESCRIPTION

This accessible introduction to the broad scope of Christian education focuses on its practice in the local church. Two leading experts argue that Christian education encompasses all of the intentional practices of the local church, including worship, mission, sacraments, and teaching. They explore Christian education not only as a field of study but as a vital congregational ministry, showing how congregations can engage in discipleship and formation for spiritual growth. The book features exercises and other pedagogical devices and includes reflection questions and suggestions for further reading.

About the authors:
Mark A. Maddix (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is dean of the School of Theology and Christian Ministry and professor of practical theology at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, California. He previously taught at Northwest Nazarene University. Maddix is the coauthor or coeditor of numerous books, is active in local church ministry, and makes frequent presentations to professional ministry and education groups across the nation.

James Riley Estep Jr. (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of Christian education at Lincoln Christian University in Lincoln, Illinois. He is the author or coauthor of several books, regularly contributes to Christian education journals, and presents to a broad array of denominational and professional groups.