Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Section one: core concepts -- The contribution of teaching to discipleship / Allen Jackson -- Developing a theology of education / Jeff Keuss -- A scriptural basis for teaching / Ron Belsterling -- The essence of the life of a teacher / Bob MacRae -- Recognizing the importance of educational philosophy / Mark Cannister -- The shape of human knowledge and Christian ministry / Andrew Root -- Section two: influences that shape learning -- How people develop their thinking / Barrett McRay -- Multiple intelligences and learning styles / Karen Jones -- Faith formation with others / Sharon Galgay Ketcham -- Motivation and ministry / David Rahn -- Why culture and diversity matter / Ginny Olson -- Section three: curricular implications for teaching -- Curriculum and teaching / Terry Linhart -- Teaching children / Scottie May -- Teaching adults / Amanda Drury -- How families shape the faith of younger generations / Brenda A. Snailum -- God's equipping pattern for youth and young adult ministry / Ken Castor -- Section four: methods for Christian teaching -- Teaching the Bible so young people will learn / Duffy Robbins -- The value of discussion / Troy W. Temple -- Teaching large groups / Jason Lanker -- Using narrative to invite others into the story of God / James K. Hampton -- Learning through simulations / Karen McKinney -- Teaching to change lives, outdoors / Doug Gilmer -- Section five: managing teaching for maximum impact -- The importance of evaluation / Kerry Loescher -- Equipping others to teach / Robert Brandt -- Technological tools for dynamic Christian teaching / Freddy Cardoza -- Contributors -- Scripture index -- Subject index.