Christian education, Religious education, Theology -- Practical, Spiritual formation, Theology -- Study and teaching 

Table of content: Historical foundations of Christian education / Kevin E. Lawson -- Philosophical foundations of Christian education / Warren S. Benson -- Theological foundations of Christian education / Klaus Issler -- Cross-cultural perspectives on Christian education / Lillian Breckenridge -- Evangelism and discipleship / Jerry Root -- Life span development / Ellery Pullman -- Moral development through Christian education / James Riley Estep Jr. and Alvin W. Kuest -- Faith development / Dennis Dirks -- Spiritual formation : nurturing spiritual vitality / Nick Taylor -- Learning theory for Christian teachers / William "Rick" Yount -- Jesus : the master teacher / Robert W. Pazmiño -- The teaching-learning process / Ted Ward -- The Holy Spirit in the educational person / Gary Newton -- Learning styles / Marlene LeFever -- Creative teaching methods / Shelly Cunningham -- Organizational models of Christian education / Mark W. Cannister -- Christian education in the small church / Mark Edward Simpson -- Recruiting, training, and motivating volunteers / Dennis Williams -- Small groups in the local church / Julie Gorman -- Legal and ethical issues in ministry / Ken Garland -- Family life education / Judy Ten Elshof -- Childhood education / Michelle Anthony -- Ministry to youth / Dave Rahn -- Adult ministries / James A. Davies -- Generational perspectives : ministering to builders, boomers, busters, and bridgers / Wesley Black -- Counseling ministry in the church / Donald W. Welch -- Single adult ministries / Michael J. Anthony -- The ministry of Christian camping / Richard Leyda -- Recovery ministries / James E. Gaffney -- Public education, Christian schools, and homeschooling / Mary Letterman -- Parachurch perspectives / Jonathan N. Thigpen.