The Educational Ministry of the Church, 2nd Edition is a treasure-trove of resources for those involved in Christian education within the context of the local church. This second edition, edited by J. Jonathan Kim, updates Charles A. Tidwell’s milestone contribution to the field of Christian education, summarizing changes in the field since its last edit in 1996 and introducing the next generation of church leaders to various methods of educational administration.

J. Jonathan Kim is associate dean of the College of Christian Faith and professor of Christian education at Dallas Baptist University.
 

Preface to 2nd Edition J. Jonathan Kim 
Original Preface Charles A. Tidwell

Part One: Necessity
1. Biblical Precedent Charles A. Tidwell 
2. Historical Perspectives Doug Powell 
3. Needs of Persons Robert DeVargas 
4. Nature and Mission of the Church Rusty Wheelington 
5. World Conditions and Trends Eric Black 

Part Two: Basic Components
6. Ministry of Bible Teaching and Learning Josh Rose 
7. Ministry of Discipleship Training Duke Jones and J. Jonathan Kim 
8. Ministry of Missions Education and Action Duke Jones 
9. Ministry of Music Brent A. Thomason 
10. Ministry of Enrichment and Support Rusty Wheelington 

Part Three: Leadership Personnel
11. Pastoral Role in Education Steve Mullen 
12. Volunteer Leaders in Education Walter H. Norvell 
13. Organizational Leadership Teams in Education Shelly Melia and J. Jonathan Kim 

Part Four: How Leaders Lead
14. Planning and Organizing to Meet Needs Josh Rose 
15. Discovering, Recruiting, and Training Workers Cheri Wyman 
16. Providing Adequate Resources Don Ashley 
17. Implementing and Evaluating Walter H. Norvell 

Selected Bibliography 
Contributors 
Name/Subject Index 
Scripture Index