A Philosophy of Christian Education for the Young People Class

The young people have the most active and dynamic learning capability. They must be approached with utmost respect in regards with their individual abilities. Their inquisitive behavior is the foundation of their present and future approach in life. They are not so much interested in the acquisition of facts but on the applicability of acquired knowledge. So, to a Christian educator, the young people should not be treated as students but disciples of the Lord, the young people are not mere listeners but partners in the growth of faith, the Young People Class is not just a Sunday School Class but a leadership program in progress.

Teaching Approach

We are going to use the word VIBES to make everyone conceptualize on the approach of teaching to be undertaken. VIBES means a particular kind of feeling, atmosphere or ambiance.

The purpose of this group is to create an environment where people are connected to one another for the purpose of knowing God, experience new birth, developing a heart for the lost and developing true community.

V- Verbalize faith with conviction

The young people will learn to develop the ability to verbalize their faith with conviction.

I – Imitators of Christ

The young people will learn to think like Christ, act like Christ and have a heart like Christ.

B- Bible Learner and Teacher

The young people will learn to read and understand the Bible with humility and faith.

E- Enjoying the Fellowship of Believers

The young people will learn the value of fellowship and church.

S- Spiritual Growth and Maturity

The young people will develop to become a follower of Christ and a leader in the church.

Method of Teaching

1. Among friends – develop the concept of Fellowship.

2. Among disciples- develop the concept of servant hood-leadership.

3. Among believers – develop the concept of church.

4. Among leaders- grow in faith in the knowledge of God the Father, the saving grace of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the Filling Holy Spirit.

Conduct of the Class

1. Fit – Lets the group get to know each other in the class and to prepare the group for the Bible Study.

2. Flow – Let the members of the group understand the message of the story of the Bible that will lead them to action.

3. Mirror – Let the members of the group apply the message of the story in the Bible and to share with the group what a person is going to do about the lesson learned.

Beginning Lessons

First Lesson: Christian Discipleship: A Four Part Lesson

Aim of the Study: The Young People will learn how God can change a person’s life into a very useful disciple. So that by accepting God’s plan of salvation and experiencing the power of the Holy Spirit, every member of the Sunday School class can become what God intended them to be

Study No. 1 “At the Potter’s House”

This study details God’s plan of salvation and how all young people can have eternal life through accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Study No. 2 “Mending broken pieces”

This Bible lesson helps young people understands sin and temptation and offers biblical remedies to successfully resisting them.

Study No. 3 “Tested in a fire”

The Bible Study gives youth the assurance that God will use the difficulties of life to make them more like Christ.

Study No. 4 “Sandals never worn out”

This bible lesson helps the young people understands the importance of Bible Study, prayer and fellowship.

Sola Scriptura    :)