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Liberating Christian Learning: A handbook for leaders & facilitators
The idea of leading a group of Christians in learning more about their faith can be pretty daunting. In fact, if you do not feel even a little bit nervous then you probably haven’t thought about it properly! However, it is also a great privilege, and with a bit of guidance, encouragement and a few checklists, great fun. This book offers a basic introduction to this great calling. It brings together theory and practice, with an emphasis on the practical. It offers checklists and top tips together with examples of what might go wrong and how not only to survive these inevitable events, but turn them into learning opportunities. The aim is to present a whistle-stop tour of adult Christian learning. Each topic is introduced in an accessible way, with various resources for those wanting to follow up different themes in more detail.
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“This isn’t so much a book to read as a handbook to guide your thinking from that initial thought through to running / hosting a course or Bible study. Brimming with wisdom and the experience that comes with years of practice, I heartily recommend this book for all trainers, teachers and those with a passion for learning.” Ali Campbell, Youth and Children's Ministry Consultant
“This book sets out exactly how to take any material and turn it into lively, engaging and effective training. It is ideal for who have to deliver training in their roles, but also has plenty of new ideas for people who have been training for years. A ‘must-have’ book for all trainers, both new and experienced.” Jennie Fytche, Trainer, mentor and coach
“A remarkably compact and accessible resource for all those engaged in Christian education, discipleship and mission. Theories, questions for self-reflection and case studies have been skilfully interwoven to take the reader through different stages of planning and preparing to teach in a Christian context. Well worth a read!” Dr Alison Gray, Director of Studies and Tutor in Old Testament Language, Literature & Theology, Westminster College Cambridge
“A substantial yet accessible resource for all leaders and facilitators of Christian education in all contexts. It would especially appeal to anyone who values the distinctiveness of designing programmes, delivering courses, or learning, as Christians. Thank you Knight, Myers, and Nash for this well-researched guide, packed with practical, inspiring, and useful illustrations.” Revd Canon Eileen Harrop, Honorary Canon of Pilgrimage and of Durham Cathedral and Vice-Chair, Anglican Minority Ethnic Network (AMEN)
“This is a great resource for those called upon to help others learn. It won’t tell you exactly what to do – it’s not that kind of book. Instead, it will ask you lots of questions, point you to lots of resources, and help you imagine Christian learning in lots of exciting new ways.” Mike Higton, Professor of Theology and Ministry, Durham University
“ Liberating Christian Learning is an excellent resource that initiates a process of unshackling through sharing of experience and enabling the reader to find their own models and methods of learning and teaching.” Revd Shemil Mathew, Vice Dean of Emmanuel Theological College
“The contemporary crisis in lay discipleship has been one related to the paucity of adult Christian learning within the church. Liberating Christian Learning is an excellent resource that seeks to respond to this crisis by offering a range of resources and opportunities for facilitating reflection on experience that can break this historic log jam. Liberating Christian Learning does exactly what it says on the tin. Its excellence speaks for itself.” Professor Anthony G. Reddie, Director of the Oxford Centre for Religion and Culture, Regent's Park College, University of Oxford and Extraordinary Professor of Theological Ethics with the University of South Africa
Some reviews of the
“This isn’t so much a book to read as a handbook to guide your thinking from that initial thought through to running / hosting a course or Bible study. Brimming with wisdom and the experience that comes with years of practice, I heartily recommend this book for all trainers, teachers and those with a passion for learning.” Ali Campbell, Youth and Children's Ministry Consultant
“This book sets out exactly how to take any material and turn it into lively, engaging and effective training. It is ideal for who have to deliver training in their roles, but also has plenty of new ideas for people who have been training for years. A ‘must-have’ book for all trainers, both new and experienced.” Jennie Fytche, Trainer, mentor and coach
“A remarkably compact and accessible resource for all those engaged in Christian education, discipleship and mission. Theories, questions for self-reflection and case studies have been skilfully interwoven to take the reader through different stages of planning and preparing to teach in a Christian context. Well worth a read!” Dr Alison Gray, Director of Studies and Tutor in Old Testament Language, Literature & Theology, Westminster College Cambridge
“A substantial yet accessible resource for all leaders and facilitators of Christian education in all contexts. It would especially appeal to anyone who values the distinctiveness of designing programmes, delivering courses, or learning, as Christians. Thank you Knight, Myers, and Nash for this well-researched guide, packed with practical, inspiring, and useful illustrations.” Revd Canon Eileen Harrop, Honorary Canon of Pilgrimage and of Durham Cathedral and Vice-Chair, Anglican Minority Ethnic Network (AMEN)
“This is a great resource for those called upon to help others learn. It won’t tell you exactly what to do – it’s not that kind of book. Instead, it will ask you lots of questions, point you to lots of resources, and help you imagine Christian learning in lots of exciting new ways.” Mike Higton, Professor of Theology and Ministry, Durham University
“ Liberating Christian Learning is an excellent resource that initiates a process of unshackling through sharing of experience and enabling the reader to find their own models and methods of learning and teaching.” Revd Shemil Mathew, Vice Dean of Emmanuel Theological College
“The contemporary crisis in lay discipleship has been one related to the paucity of adult Christian learning within the church. Liberating Christian Learning is an excellent resource that seeks to respond to this crisis by offering a range of resources and opportunities for facilitating reflection on experience that can break this historic log jam. Liberating Christian Learning does exactly what it says on the tin. Its excellence speaks for itself.” Professor Anthony G. Reddie, Director of the Oxford Centre for Religion and Culture, Regent's Park College, University of Oxford and Extraordinary Professor of Theological Ethics with the University of South Africa
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March 28, 2024
A very useful book if you want some guidance on running sessions for a variety of different people and group settings, especially if you want to engage them in the sessions. I liked the chapters covering several theories behind how we learn differently and why you may often need to use a number of techniques to engage people. I had covered these theories in more detail during my nursing career, which included a lot of teaching, but this pulled out the main elements of several different styles of learning in a very easy to understand way. This book is definitely aimed at the lay person but not in a condescending way at all, it makes it very accessible to all. Some of the examples appear to be based on Church of England style and systems but a lot of the teaching is transferable.
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