Vital Adult Learning: Choices to Fit Your Church (Effective Church) - Softcover

Paschal, R.Wade

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0687007739 ISBN 13: 9780687007738

Publisher: Abingdon Press, 1994

Synopsis

Vital Adult Learning is a practical handbook for church leaders who want to revitalize and dramatically expand their adult education ministry.  Wade Paschal begins with a careful analysis of the characteristics and needs of adult learners.  He then helps the reader: identify distinct "personalities" of classes; recruit and train teachers; adapt or create curriculum resources; and provide appropriate space and equipment.

Special attention is given to the needs of single adults, the needs of smaller churches, and the role of small groups.  A final chapter on troubleshooting helps leaders anticipate and solve common problems in adult education programs.

About this title

About the Author

R. Wade Paschal is Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church, Ardmore, Oklahoma. He also serves as Adjunct Professor of Preaching at Asbury Theological Seminary and Adjunct Professor at Bethel College, Mishawaka, Indiana. A graduate of Princeton University and Asbury Theological Seminary, Dr. Paschal holds a Ph.D. from Cambridge University, Emmanuel College. He is a member of the Oklahoma Annual Conference and has written a wide variety of books and articles. He and his wife, Sandra Kay, have three children.

Herb Miller is recognized as an authority in church health and effectiveness. Author of 14 books, Herb has flown millions of miles conducting planning conferences with 700+ congregations. He has authored numerous columns for publications serving over one million people in twenty-five denominations. Herb's success with Abingdon Press is evidenced by increased financial giving and new member additions in countless congregations. He is an advisor for the U. S. Congregational Life Survey; he also serves as a consultant for the Northwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Herb Miller's broad experience includes pastoring congregations in Arkansas, Iowa, and New Mexico; being a college professor, a private-practice counselor, and the founding editor of Net Results magazine.

Edition details

• Publisher: Abingdon Press
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0687007739
• ISBN 13: 9780687007738
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 152
• Editor: Miller Herb