Teaching the Way of Jesus

Christian religious education provides the content processes and settings to empower the churchs mission in the worlda mission that includes health care peace with justice and disciple-making ministries. Today the field Christian Education is clear about its tasks of helping form and nurture faith that is then embodied in faithful practices. Research studies on Christian faith practices show how participating in Christian community undergirds and complements thoughtful living through ones life. With an emphasis on practices and mission this book offers readers concrete ways to empower vital faith formation in congregations as it describes current trends which include richer diversity entrepreneurial spirit and interfaith dialog. This book will also help prepare students for leadership in the Church universal and in the field of Christian Education.