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resources to nurture Christian faith, discipleship, spiritual development
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Don’t Just Read Your Bible—Study It! Kindergarten-LifelongThis is a 2012 NAD convention presentation on Bible study. We all believe that Bible study is a necessity for spiritual growth, but no one teaches us how to do it. In this breakout you’ll learn at least 10 different ways to make the Scriptures come alive... -
Spiritual Master Plan Guidebook for Higher Education TertiaryTitled Faith by Design: A Guide for Creating and Implementing a Spiritual Master Plan for Seventh-day Adventist Colleges and Universities, this guidebook can be used "in the endeavor to create and implement institution-wide spiritual programs that... -
A Call to Restore God's Justice Tertiary-LifelongThe importance of living what preach is shown through out the articular in personal and historical reflection. Touching on the issues of Eschatological Living as well as Prophetic Living and how the two should be combined to create a rounded example to others. -
A Comparative Study of the Distribution of Spiritual Gifts Among Students at Andrews University Tertiary"Problem: Recently, considerable interest in spiritual gifts has developed and many scholars have attempted to measure them. This study was to determine whether spiritual gifts distribution is related to a specific demographic profile, and discriminates... -
A New Approach to Understanding Behaviors - The Gifts of Essence Kindergarten-Grade 8Become aware of each student’s giftedness to understand their behavior. This 2012 NAD presentation handout is a revolutionary approach to help our students understand themselves and how we all fit in the body of Christ. Learn how to identify the Seven... -
ABIDE - A Spiritual Master Plan for Adventist Schools Grade 9-Grade 12"This Spiritual Master Plan Guide is not just about events or a Bible curriculum, but rather seeks to show how a wholistic approach to everything we do can make all the difference to the spiritual lives of those in our school community." The principal... -
An Airplane with One Wing Grade 3-TertiaryMany Adventist lose their faith and walk away from the church during their young adult years. The author suggests one way to help is to "teach our children why the Bible is to be trusted," rather than just fill them with knowledge. -
Angels Kindergarten-LifelongLink to books available through the Adventist Book Center on the topic of angels. Titles include: An Angel's Touch; Angels Among Us; Angels in the Bible: God's Friends Watching Over You; Battle of the Spirits: Supernatural Forces are Mustering for Earth's... -
Architectural Design and Spiritual Life - Illustration and Parallels Tertiary-Lifelong"Architectural design generally consists of 7 basic design elements and 7 basic design principles. These elements and principles are used to design beautiful and useful buildings if they are reasonably combined together by a master architect. -
Are You a True Disciple of Christ? Grade 9-LifelongA simple dictionary definition of a disciple is a student or a follower, a convinced adherent of a school or an individual. The questions raised in this paper are the who, the why, the where, and the how of discipleship. These define the qualification, motivation,... -
Are You an Eli or a Hannah? Kindergarten-Grade 12Maxi uses 1 Samuel 1 and 2 to illustrate how educators should teach students to recognize the voice of God, and not let them down, like Eli, since there are many parents, like Hannah, who place their trust in Adventist Education. -
Authentic Spirituality Tertiary-Lifelong"Being spiritually authentic means to be truly controlled by the Holy Spirit and willing to be used by God in faithful service to Him, with the Word of God as the sure foundation for everything we do." -
Belief and Practice - Spiritual Imperatives for the Adventist Teacher 0-2 years-LifelongAs Christian teachers, our responsibility to our students goes far beyond academics. In order to lead them to Christ, we must nurture our own relationship with Him. Imperative to this is both faithfully believing in God and practicing what we believe. -
Books on Prayer Kindergarten-Lifelong New!!The Adventist Book Center sells books and materials on the subject of prayer including the following titles: 40 Days: Prayers and Devotions to Prepare for the Second Coming; ABC's of Bible Prayer; The Answer is Prayer; God Says, But I Think; God Wants to Hear... -
Chosen - Living as a Disciple in a Strange Land Tertiary-Lifelong"Christian discipleship occurs in relationships. It begins with responding to Jesus’ call to connect with and abide in Him. When we commune with Him regularly and participate with other believers in worshiping Him, we begin to be transformed." -
Confessions of a Christian Teacher Kindergarten-Grade 12Trussell explains why she chooses to continue teaching at a Christian school. Prayer is one reason. -
Contemporary Popular Culture and Christian Responsibility - A Korean Adventist Perspective Tertiary-LifelongKim discusses contemporary popular culture and how Adventists (Christians) have a responsibility to hold the truths given from God without alienating themselves from society and also without giving up truth. This paper was presented at the 28th Institute... -
Creating the Best Classroom Theme Ever Preschool-Grade 8This 2012 NAD presentation handout inspires teachers to use spiritual themes in their classrooms. It offers easy ways to create a theme that will last throughout the year and throughout your students’ lifetimes. -
Current spiritual perceptions of randomly-selected Seventh-day Adventist-educated young adults and Adventist professionals Kindergarten-TertiaryThe purpose of this phenomenological study was to examine the current spiritual perceptions of Seventh-day Adventist-educated young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 through in-depth interviews, observations, and analyses of literature over a five year... -
Dialogue Editorial - Rules of Engagement Grade 11-Lifelong"As Christians, we are engaged in serious warfare – the cosmic conflict between God and Satan (Ephesians 6:12, NRSV). Do we have any rules of engagement so that our victory in this great controversy will be sure and certain?" The... -
Dialogue Editorial - Standing Strong, Standing Firm Tertiary-Lifelong"When I became a Seventh-day Adventist years ago, the strongest motivation to cross over from a traditional church to what was then considered a cult was the imminence of the second coming of Christ." -
Dialogue Editorial - The Question that Matters TertiaryWho am I? Where am I going? Am I alone, or do I have any assistance? -
Dialogue Editorial: In Season, Out of Season Tertiary-Lifelong"Living or spending time on college and university campuses provides fertile opportunities for witnessing 'in season and out of season.' Make the best of them." -
Dialogue Editorial: Keep Moving Tertiary-LifelongIn a troubled world, change can be a time of introspection, revival, and growth. -
Dimensions of Wisdom Grade 9-Lifelong"Ultimately, wisdom has to do with understanding God’s character and ways, and responding appropriately to His biddings." -
Disciples in Action Grade 9-TertiaryDownload this personal curriculum designed to help youth and young adults on their journey toward an authentic walk with Jesus. This is an excellent resource for use in higher education as well as high school. The curriculum consists of five guides with five... -
Discipleship - Going beyond Baptism Tertiary-Lifelong"When the risen Jesus commanded His disciples to ‘Go and make disciples of all nations’ (Matthew 28:19, NIV), He was issuing a global commission for a worldwide mission. Since then, evangelism, reaching the unreached, church planting, and... -
Discipleship - The Reinventing of Adventist Higher Education TertiaryAfter a student came seeking personal advice, the author was faced with questions about the purpose of Adventist higher education. Jesus' ministry emphasized [i] transformation [i] over [i] information [i]. According to Ellen White, the purpose of education... -
Dorm worship: the student's point of view Grade 10-TertiaryThis study was developed at the request of the DSE in order to learn about the characteristics of the students and those who tend to be absent from boarding school worship services. -
EH&S Issues - Spiritual Safety Kindergarten-Grade 12 New!!"Schools are diligent in identifying risky situations...However, identifying the risk is not enough. Schools must demonstrate that they have implemented measures to control the risk and minimise the possibility of harm to any student. Are we as diligent... -
Eternal Health and Safety Issues, Volume 3, Issue 2 Kindergarten-Grade 12When planning for a class excursion or outing, a teacher is ever aware of the safety factors to be considered while away from school, in addition to the usual school safety issues. This article suggests several spiritual risks to consider as students daily... -
Evangelism and Hate Speech - An Impossible Cohabitation Tertiary-Lifelong"Evangelism cannot be used to denigrate others, trampling their dignity, and insulting their conscience and choices to believe or not to believe." -
Faith for Today Ministry Grade 9-Lifelong"Faith For Today is a television ministry committed to sharing God's grace with the world through broadcast media. Today, Faith For Today produces a family of programs, including Lifestyle Magazine, The Evidence, Faith For Today, and McDougall, MD, and... -
Family Kindergarten-LifelongThe Adventist Book Center has a large selection of books on the topic of family including, but not limited to, the following titles: 10 Christian Values Every Kid Should Know; 52 Things to Do on the Sabbath; A Short Guide to Good Parenting; The Adventist Home;... -
Filling the God-Shaped Space - Spiritual Principles and Methods for the Christian Classroom Grade 9-Grade 12Using "biblical principles and practical methods based on adolescent development research," the presenters of this 2018 NAD convention breakout session taught attendees how to enrich the spiritual experiences of their students. See the copy of their... -
Get Real! Kindergarten-Grade 12Solomon discusses how being "real" with students speaks louder than the book knowledge we teach them. The best way a teacher can assure they are being real is by having a relationship with Jesus Christ. -
Growing Up Spiritually Preschool-TertiaryThis article on spiritual growth explores four main questions: What is spirituality and spiritual growth? How do students relate to the concepts of religion and spirituality? How is spiritual growth achieved in the school environment? How... -
Historical Development of the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit in the Adventist Church Grade 9-LifelongThere is no doubt that the Adventist Church was led by God to proclaim the present truth, the three angels' messages. But that new discovery of eternal truths was not instantaneous. It took decades for our church to establish its doctrinal scaffolding. The... -
How College Impacts Student Spirituality Tertiary-LifelongA review of the role of Adventist colleges in passing on the faith leads to a discussion of the value of assessing spiritual growth, and findings of college impact on student spirituality. Thayer concludes that an inventory is needed for assessing the discipling... -
How Religious Should We Be? And How Should We Be Religious? Tertiary-LifelongThis article explores how religious Adventist higher education should be, noting several models in Christian tertiary education today. The author suggests the ideal role neither seeks to indoctrinate students nor make religion an object of mere scholarly interest,... -
How to Fear God and Be Unafraid Grade 9-LifelongThomsen shares some perspectives that can help us understand the biblical injunctions to “fear God” and to “fear not”. -
I Am a Campus Missionary Tertiary"I didn't go to university expecting to be a campus missionary. I went determined to study well, stand firm in my faith, serve my local church, and perhaps have a good conversation here and there. But through the caring community of my local church and... -
Implementing Biblical Spirituality in the Setting of an Adventist College Tertiary-LifelongNae gives a biblical definition of spirituality, focusing more specifically on the concept of spirituality in Paul's letters. From there he tries to apply the theoretical conclusions to the setting of a Christian college. This paper was presented at... -
INFO Editorial: April 2006 Kindergarten-TertiaryThis issue is devoted to an exploration of spiritual issues, particularly as they relate to Education. The articles address various aspects of spirituality, which is inevitably multifaceted and complex. Articles in this issue include: The... -
Is Sincerity Enough? Tertiary-Lifelong"Sincerity must be attached to something in order for it to mean something. It is impossible to be sincere without being sincere about something, and that means sincerity and belief cannot be separated." -
JAE Editorial: Spirituality - Rituals and Relationships Kindergarten-LifelongThe author introduces the featured topic of education and spirituality. Beyond instilling biblical knowledge, educators should model spiritual living in order to help their students to desire and build a personal experience with God. Articles include: -
Jesus Gives Freedom Grade 9-Lifelong"He respects our 'yes,' but also our 'no.' He gives freedom. He invites us: 'Come and follow me. Be my beloved friend.'” -
Jesus in Our Community - Sharing the Christ Who cares Kindergarten-Grade 12"It has been proven that when a group of people have a goal in mind, and they work hard for that one goal, mighty things start to happen. This school year at Chinook Winds Adventist Academy (CWAA), we have seen wonderful things happen. For years now,... -
Joy - The Secret of Being Content Tertiary-LifelongWhat is joy and how can I get some? Find out the difference between joy and happiness and some pointers on how to have joy in your life. If you take a look at this article, you'll find you can have joy no matter what life throws at you. -
Keeping our Focus on Christ Kindergarten-LifelongWith regards to our schools' goals, are "we asking the important question: Will the kids coming through our doors come to know Jesus more because of us? Ten million years from now on the earth made new, we won’t be recounting all the bling-blings... -
Keeping the Faith Tertiary-LifelongThe journey of faith may have many hurdles, but when that journey is pursued with prayerful faithfulness, God never fails to reward that faith. Even if such reward does not come instantly, it comes in the reckoning of eternity. -
Leading From a Sanctified Heart Grade 1-LifelongMcKenzie focuses on the importance of the spiritual life for the school principal. He states that without leading from a sanctified heart, a principal’s work will not create desirable results. McKenzie supports his theories utilizing examples from the... -
Lessons from the Master Teacher... Kindergarten-Grade 12Williams gives four lessons that can be learned from the Master Teacher. -
Let God Take You to Places Unimagined Tertiary"There is no limit to what God can do in you, for you, and through you. But to seize this promise, you must rely on the power of God and trust all the way in His will for your life." -
Life, a Journey. God, the Guide. Tertiary-Lifelong"With God shaping your life into a magnificent journey, you can make that journey one of courage, beauty, dignity, and love." -
Like an Eagle Kindergarten-Grade 12Harford share a devotional that compares God's love for us to that of an eagle. -
Lingering in the Word - Author's Take on How Daily Bible Reading Can Change Lives Tertiary-LifelongIn addition to being the Adventist Identity Officer for Adventist Schools Australia, Nina Atcheson is an author. Here she answers questions about her new book, As Light Lingers, and how our lives can be changed by spending time with the Bible. -
Living Real - Lessons from Nicodemus Grade 11-Lifelong"Really living begins with a spiritual rebirth and continues with a constant total surrender to the divine Person and power of God’s Spirit." -
Love - Living Life with the Power of the Indwelling Presence of God Tertiary-Lifelong“The biblical concept of love is not merely a moral mandate, an interpersonal expression of the deepest emotion, or the highest virtue or fulfillment of all God’s commandments as a sign of belonging to a morally and doctrinally pristine community... -
Making Faith a Part of Your Daily Schedule Tertiary-LifelongThis article presents practical ways that faith can be made a part of the daily schedule. It shows how central prayer is to teaching faith in Jesus and preparing children for eternity. -
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Ministering to the Secular Student in a Christian College Tertiary-LifelongLogan suggests a method of identifying secular students in Christian colleges and discusses why they chose to attend and how the institution as a whole can minister to the needs of these students. This paper was presented at the first Institute of Christian... -
Nurturing Faith Through Online Learning, Part 1: Planning Faith Integration Kindergarten-Tertiary"How can we shape the online learning environment to nurture the faith of students? How can we provide online experiences that clearly reveal a Seventh-day Adventist identity and mission alignment?" -
Nurturing Faith Through Online Learning, Part 2: Implementing Faith Integration Kindergarten-Tertiary"Faced with escalating trends globally in the utilization of online modalities for teaching and learning, perhaps one of the greatest challenges for Adventist educators is this: How can we shape online modalities to nurture the faith of students? How... -
Our Lives, Our Work - What Kind of Influence Do We Exert? TertiaryDavid’s experience confronts us with two questions: what kind of people do we attract? What happens to those people because of their association with us? -
Pastoral Leadership and Adventist Church Growth in the Central Conference and South Mission in the Dominican Republic Grade 5-TertiaryAre the leadership styles practiced by pastors similar to a biblical model related to church growth in the Central Conference (CDA) and the Mission to the South (MDS) in the Dominican Republic? -
Prayer and the Meaning of Life Tertiary-Lifelong"What a tragedy it would be to walk through life without any indication of why we walk or where the path leads us! The journey of life is worthwhile in itself. But this journey has a meaning! The Holy Scriptures teach us about the existing relationship... -
Praying in the Name of Jesus Kindergarten-LifelongThis 2015 SDACC Teachers' Convention keynote address was written by the speaker "to encourage [his] hearers to pray in the name of Jesus, standing under His authority and surrendered to His will." -
Relational Bible Studies LifelongWith this presentation from a 2018 NAD convention workshop, learn how "'Relational Bible Studies' view Scripture from a perspective of our relationship with God." -
Science Finds God Tertiary-LifelongRead about why an influential atheist changed his mind. Look at the reasons given as to why God is showing up in science. Check out the explanations for seeing how everything falls into place in this fine-tuned universe, how life got started, and the paradox... -
Seeing Through the Eyes of Jesus Tertiary-LifelongSo, what does seeing through Jesus' eyes mean? This article observes these four points - Vision of compassion, Vision without obstruction, Vision based on Cod's revelation, and Vision of courage. -
Serve God, Serve Others, Serve Self? Kindergarten-Lifelong"As Christian Educators we serve God by serving children and families. But with many families on edge and with greater needs, the work load feels like overload!" With this presentation from a 2018 NAD convention breakout session, "learn to avoid... -
Spiritual Climate Survey - Pacific Union Conference Grade 9-Grade 12 New!!Developed in the Pacific Union Conference (NAD), this spiritual emphasis questionnaire is "designed to assist schools in assessing the impact of the school's program and personnel on students as perceived by the school's stakeholders." Different... -
Spiritual Growth Kindergarten-Lifelong New!!The Adventist Book Center sells books and other material about the topic of spiritual growth, including the follow titles: 5 Steps to Christlike Living; Ambassadors: Studies on the 13 Apostles; The Apocalyptic Vision and the Neutering of Adventism; The Battle... -
Spiritual Habits for the Heart Grade 9-LifelongA series of short practical lessons on spiritual disciplines that facilitate connecting with God to reflect the character of Jesus. Disciplines are organized in three sections: 1. Connecting to the mind of Christ by allowing his words to shape my life... -
Spiritual Intelligence and the Bible Tertiary-LifelongBeardsley explores spiritual intelligence as it relates to the Bible. She poses and answers the following questions: "What is spiritual intelligence? Is it another way to describe faith? What does it include? Faith, hope and love? How might it be measured?"... -
Step Out in Faith Grade 11-Lifelong New!!“Despite the unknown future, despite incredible suffering, the person of faith is able to affirm: ‘I know that my Redeemer lives!’ (Job 19: 25, NKJV).” -
Strategies for a Busy Teacher's Spiritual Life Kindergarten-LifelongThe presentation from this 2018 NAD convention breakout session "will help you discover where you are with God, where you need to go, and how to incorporate that journey with the big picture of your life." -
The Challenge of Spirituality Assessment Kindergarten-Tertiary"The spiritual life of the Adventist school is important to the church. It is of vital concern to the board, administrator, faculty and staff. Spirituality is rooted in the Adventist philosophy of education as an essential element of what schools should... -
The Common Rule - Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction Grade 9-LifelongTired of distractions in our technology saturated society? Useful in secondary and tertiary classrooms in addition to personal life, this resource offers a set of simple "daily and weekly practices designed to form us in the love of God and neighbor."... -
The concept of salvation held by students in Seventh-day Adventist high schools in Jamaica Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: The doctrine of salvation as taught by the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church is part of the curriculum of SDA schools in Jamaica. The purpose of this study was to describe the concept of salvation held by students in SDA high schools in Jamaica.... -
The Gospel, the Power of God Tertiary-LifelongPaul and Silas were stripped and beaten, then imprisoned in maximum security. But out of those events of “shame” and unwarranted cruelty, inspiration chronicles a series of almost unbelievable events that illustrate the power of God (Acts 16:22-34).... -
The Impact of Developmental Factors in the Formulation of Adventist Doctrine Tertiary-LifelongWinn considers how moral development influences preferred formulations of key Adventist doctrines. -
The Life I Now Live Tertiary-Lifelong"Christian life does not begin with birth. It begins with death. Until self dies, until self is crucified, there is no beginning at all." -
The Mind-Body Connection - Some Recent Findings Tertiary-Lifelong"Disaster struck us without warning. Tad, our youngest son, had brought much joy to all of us. As we watched him grow, we had great hopes for his future. Though we had been concerned about his increased tripping and falling, we never suspected his condition... -
The Missing Link - How to Connect Students, Parents, and Constituents to Your Leadership Style and Teaching Ministry Kindergarten-Grade 12In the handout from this 2018 NAD convention breakout session, "discover the missing link behind reaching the hearts of students, parents, and constituents so they will bond with the educator's vision. Recognizing, embedding values, and building self-worth... -
The Prayer Experiment Kindergarten-Grade 12The presenter of this 2018 NAD convention breakout session shared about a personal experiment in which he prayed that his students and their parents would receive the Holy Spirit and experience revival. His provided resources include a presentation full of... -
The Role of the Holy Spirit in Adventist Education Kindergarten-TertiaryThis 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation considers the work of the Holy Spirit in the school system ordained (set apart for a holy purpose) by God. The presentation focuses on the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Adventist educators and how they... -
To Be a Witness - The Call and the Challenge Grade 9-LifelongThis article includes six basic principles to shape the life of a witness, each with supporting biblical references. -
Together Growing Fruitful Disciples Framework Grade 5-LifelongTeachers may find this Christian spiritual growth framework a useful tool to hook various components of current curriculum and extra-curricular spiritual growth activities together to evaluate holistic spiritual growth opportunities available to their students... -
Transformed by the Word of God Kindergarten-LifelongThis 2015 SDACC Teachers' Convention Presentation suggests three strategies for a deeper involvement with the Bible: saturation, Scripture memory cards, and Scripture songs. -
Worship Matters - Declaring God's Worth Kindergarten-LifelongThis 2015 SDACC Teachers' Convention presentation looks at the divisive issue of worship. Purpose, history, survey results, and Biblical perspectives are included.