Christian Education

The role of Christian Education Ministry (CEM) in the local church is undoubtedly to teach the scriptures, and to disciple believers in Godly spirituality. Scripture also gives precedent for the local church to educate children, men, and women, in spiritual and practical areas of life. It does not indicate that Christian education must be established, but there are many Biblical principles that can provide a reason for a local church to establish institutionalized Christian education.

CEM involves the administration and coordination of programs or strategies to facilitate the spiritual growth or discipleship of believers into Christlikeness.

The first time in the New Testament scripture that we see a command of education, is found in the Great Commission. Jesus commands His disciples to go and make disciples of all nations. This command involves recruiting disciples and teaching them all that Jesus had taught and spoken.

Matthew 28:19-20 states, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

It is clear to see that God in His manhood through Jesus, valued education. He Himself was educated.  Jesus’ example shows the church the importance of education for all individuals.  It is no doubt then that Biblical education was and is a key part of the church.

The local church is to equip parents to better disciple their own children. Too often parents leave discipleship solely with the local church and do not partner alongside it.  With that being said, the local church does have a responsibility to provide spiritual education for children.

Establishing Christian education is a helpful tool to spread the gospel, provide for needs within a community, and to raise children up in the way that they should go.

Please see our list of services for personal CEM growth.

For more information about CEM of our church please contact the church office at 910-285-0700.