christian education ministry
life development process
The Life Development Process is illustrated by using baseball diamond. Each base represents a different class that helps people in the church grow in their relationship with Christ. First base is the membership class. Second base is the maturity class. Third base is the ministry class. And home base is the missions class. (Based on Rick Warren's Purpose Driven Church
Class 101 Discovering Our Church Family
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Everyone wants to find a place where they belong. Whether you're new to church or have been attending HOPGOM for a while, we want you to find your place – a place where you can feel supported, encouraged, and loved.
Class 101 is designed to help you understand the foundation of HOPGOM and to help you get connected to our church family. If you decide that this church is the right fit for you, then you can learn about what next steps to take to get more involved in the mission and purpose of HOPGOM.
Here's what you can look forward to in 101:
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Learn about why you're here and why you matter.
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Connect with others and start intentionally building your community.
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Get a glimpse into the history and vision of Saddleback Church, and the amazing events that led to where we are today.
Class 201 Discovering My Spiritual Maturity
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Life wasn't meant to be lived standing still. We should always be moving, learning, and growing as people and as followers of Jesus. It's not that you're unwilling to grow – maybe you just aren't sure where to start or what to do next. But it could be as simple as establishing a few key habits in your life to get you on the right track.
Class 201 is designed to teach you about these simple habits, and show you the different steps you can take to mature and grow as a Christian.
Here's what you can look forward to in 201:
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Slow down the busyness of your schedule by learning how to develop a daily time with God.
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Stop feeling like you're alone in your problems by finding the right small group.
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Let go of materialism by learning how to give to God first.
Class 301 Discovering My Ministry
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Everyone wants to find a place where they belong. Whether you're new to church or have been attending HOPGOM for a while, we want you to find your a place where you can feel supported, encouraged, and loved.
Class 301 is designed to help you understand the foundation of HOPGOM and to help you get connected to our church family. If you decide that this church is the right fit for you, then you can learn about what next steps to take to get more involved in the mission and purpose of HOPGOM.
Here's what you can look forward to in 101:
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Learn about why you're here and why you matter.
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Connect with others and start intentionally building your community.
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Get a glimpse into the history and vision of Saddleback Church, and the amazing events that led to where we are today.
Class 401 Discovering My Mission
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It's easy to feel helpless when all you're hearing about is the tragedy happening in our neighborhoods and around the world: racism, natural disasters, corrupt politics, homelessness… the list goes on. But have you ever stopped to realize that you have something to offer a hurting world? Because God has designed you to live life on mission, every day could be an opportunity to make the world a better place. You have a role to play!
Class 401 is designed to equip you to start making an impact on a personal, local, and global scale.
Here's what you can look forward to in 401:
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Learn how to tell your story and share your faith with the people around you.
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Explore how Saddleback is reaching out and meeting the needs of our community.
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Get a renewed perspective on how God is working all around the world, and how you can be a part of his global plan!
christian education
The mission of the Christian Education Department is to foster the Spiritual growth and development of individuals using the holistic approach, through worship, education, outreach, and fellowship, for the advancement of the kingdom of God. We believe that Christian Education is that ministry that undergirds all other ministries of the Church, for it provides the foundational basis, (God’s Holy Word), for all other ministries to operate. The Christian Education Department has the responsibility of equipping the learner to become like Christ. The foundation scripture is Matthew 28:19-20, and for its guiding principles, Ephesians the 4th chapter.
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The Christian Education Department consist of the following ministries:
Sunday School
Life’s Perspectives
Vacation Bible School
Seminar (Key Issues of Life
Goal Setting
Study on Coe Books of the Bible
Evangelism Ministry
Discipleship
Prophetic Ministry
Discovering Your Shape
Campaigns (2 Yearly)
Five measure of spiritual Growth
by Rick Warren
The five measurements of spiritual growth: knowledge, perspective, conviction, skills, and character.
These five levels of learning are the building blocks of spiritual maturity. Any strategy designed to help people reach spiritual maturity must incorporate all five to be effective.
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Knowledge of the Word
To begin building a spiritual growth curriculum you need to ask two questions:
1. What do people already know?
2. What do they need to know?
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Perspective
Perspective is understanding something because you see things from a larger frame of reference. It is the ability to perceive how things are interrelated and then judge their comparative importance.
In a spiritual sense, it means seeing life from God's point of view. In the Bible, the words "understanding," "wisdom," and "discernment" all have to do with perspective.
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Conviction
Your convictions include your values, commitments, and motivations. Howard Hendricks states conviction is something you will die for!" Our convictions determine our conduct. They motivate us to act in certain ways. Conviction helps us be diligent in continuing to grow spiritually.
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Skills
A skill is an ability to do something with ease and accuracy. You develop a skill—not by listening to a lecture—but by practice and experience. In the Christian life, there are certain skills you must develop in order to mature: Bible study skills, ministry skills, witnessing skills, relational skills, time management skills, and many others.
Skills are the "how-tos" of spiritual growth. Knowledge and perspective are concerned with knowing. Conviction and character are concerned with being. Skills are related to doing.
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Character
Christ-like character is the ultimate goal of all Christian education. To settle for anything less is to miss the point of spiritual growth. We are to "… become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." (Eph. 4:13)