How To Develop Christian Character in Adults

Young Professional Adult: Age 25-35

Biblical References

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said,

“and I will make you fishers of men.” (Matthew 4:19)

Again Jesus said …”The kingdom of God is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest seed you plant in the ground.

　 Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with

such big branches that the birds of the air can perch in its shade.”

　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (Mark 4:31~32)

Christian Character 　 Formation as the result of Spiritual Growth 　

Stages of Development By Erik Erikson

Stage

Age Crisis Virtues to be attained

1 0-1 years Trust VS Mistrust

HOPE

2 2-3 yrs Autonomy VS Shame & Doubt

WILL

3 4-6 yrs Initiation VS Guilt PURPOSE

4 7-12 yrs Industry VS Inferiority

COMPETENCE

5 13-19 yrs Identity VS Role Confusion

FIDELITY

6 20-34 yrs(Young Professional Age)

Intimacy VS Isolation

LOVE

7 35-65 yrs Generativity VS Stagnation

CARE

8 65 + Integrity VS Despair

WISDOM

Biblical References

“LOVE” John 13:34~351 Corinthians 13:13Galatians 5:22~251 Corinthians 3:6~9

Adults learning is more effective when…….

１） new learning builds on the learner’s background of experience.

２） learning activities are in keeping with the maturity level of the learner.

３） learning activities involve more than one of the senses.

４） the learner takes part in a variety of activities.

５） learning is reinforced shortly after the initial learning experience.

Adults learning is more effective when…….

6)learning is accompanied by a satisfying state of affairs.

7)the learner responds in an active way.8)the learner helps determine the purpose.9)the learner repeats in some way what is

learned.10)the learner relates to life situations what

has been learned.

Adults learning is more effective when…….

11)the learner is allowed to progress at a personal rate.

12)the learner begins with the simple aspect of a problem and progresses gradually toward aspects

or problems that are more complex.13)the learner receives immediate knowledge of

results.14)the learner shares in the leadership of the group.15)the learner feels accepted and free to take part in

an atmosphere of security and belonging.

Adults learning is more effective when…….

16)the issue at hand is urgent.17)the learner’s readiness to learn is met by

the teacher’s readiness to teach.18)both teacher and learner recognize the

need for divine assistance in learning.19)the learning materials are characterized by

good arrangement.20)the learner feels that what is learned is

worthwhile.

Adults learning is more effective when…….

21)the learning task and activities fall within the learner’s “range of challenge.”

22)concepts are presented in numerous and varied specific situations.

23)tests and the goals and objectives are compatible.

24)the group is the right size.25)group members work toward a common

goal.

Adults learning is more effective when…….

26)the learner sees an advance organizer.27)the learner has pleasant emotional

experiences in the learning experience.28)the learner participates in group

experiences.29)the learner gains information about a

subject.30)the learner uses his or her own approach to

problem solving.

Biblical References

“FORMATION & BUILDING”

Galatians 4:19Colossians 3:16~17Ephesians 4:11~17

What should we do, as the church, to help them grow and mature?

Christian Training

Worship　&　Praise

Bible　Study

Prayer　&　Devotions

ChristianStewardship　Of　Giving　

Maturity of Faith

Christian　Fellowship

Christian　Living&　Testimony

Christian　Attitudes　&　Service

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Charles A. Tidwell, The Educational Ministry of A Church: A Comprehensive Model for Students and Ministers, Revised & Expanded, 1996.Bruce P. Powers, ed., Christian Education Handbook: A Revised & Completely Updated Edition, 1996.Daryl Eldridge, ed., The Teaching Ministry of the

Church:Integrating Biblical Truth with Contemporary Application, 1995.

*Above 3 books are all from Broadman & Holman Publishers, USA.