Preparing for the Ministry of Teaching



 







To continue the teaching ministry of Jesus Christ through redemption-oriented education, professional development for educators teaching at Adventist schools includes seven core elements or themes (A to G below).

Circle links to many articles and presentations available for self-study or seminars on each of the topics above. The following selection includes many free downloads on this CD. Contributions are welcome, submitted online or by email to Circle. You can also download the pdf version for all content below.

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Access sample resources on this CD or online, for each core element:
A. Philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist education
B. Teaching from a biblical worldview: Integrating faith and learning
C. Teacher spiritual formation & discipleship training
D. Seventh-day Adventist doctrines, including Spirit of Prophecy
E. Seventh-day Adventist perspectives on health and wellness
F. Seventh-day Adventist church and school history
G. Preparation for leadership of Seventh-day Adventist education


A. Philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist Education

On CD

Online

 

Articles

   
Philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist Education, 2003 official update English | Español |
Francais
| Deutsch |
Română | Português
English | Español |
Francais | Deutsch |
Română | Português
Philosophy of Adventist Education, 1998 statement, 30 pages English English
The School as a Community of Grace English | Español English | Español
Towards Wholeness: The Special Character of Adventist Education Article, Workshop Article, Workshop
Why Have Adventist Education? JAE article JAE article
Christian Schools: A World of Difference Teach article Teach article
What Knowledge is of Most Worth? JAE article JAE article
Adolf Hitler and Ellen White 'Agree' on the Purposes of Education JAE article JAE article
Adventist Education and the Apocalyptic Vision: 2 parts Part I | Part II Part I | Part II
Seven Reasons I Must Send My Child to an Adventist School JAE article JAE article


Books

   
White, Education book pdf | guide English | audio | guide
White, La Educación   Español | audio
White, Educação   Português | áudio
White, Counsels on Education | Conselhos Sobre Educação
  Eng/Português/Español
White, Counsels to Parents, Teachers & Students | Conselhos ...   Eng/Português/Español
White, Fundamentals of Christian Education book pdf English pdf | audio
Knight, Philosophy and Education:  An Intro in Christian Perspective   order book
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B. Teaching from a Biblical Worldview

 On CD Online 

 

Articles

   
Integrating Learning, Faith, and Practice in Christian Education Part I | Part II Part I | Part II
Integration of Faith and Learning: Theory and Practice Part I | Part II Part I | Part II
The Teacher as Agent in Integrating Faith and Learning ICT Paper ICT Paper
An Introduction to the Teaching Principles of Jesus Part I | Part II Part I | Part II
Administration: The Missing Link in the Integration of Faith & Learning JAE Article JAE Article
The Ministry of Teaching: 4 Steps Lie Beyond the Transmission of Information ICT Paper ICT Paper


Books

   
Van Dyk, The Craft of Christian Teaching: A Classroom Journey   order book


Other Adventist Resources Online

   
8 Faith Integration Modules   AVLN
The Integration of Faith & Learning: A Compilation of E White Quotes Quotes Quotes
SAD Spiritual Master Plan Guide   Eng | Português | Español
SPD Curriculum Frameworks for Adventist Secondary Schools   11 Subject Frameworks
SSD REBIRTH Christ-Centered Values Education & IFL Handbooks   REBIRTH & Handbooks
Spiritual Master Planning for Higher Education: A Short Guide GC SMP Guide GC SMP Guide


Other Excellent Christian IFL Resources

   
Transforming Teachings   transformingteachers.org
Close the Gap Now   closethegapnow.org
Biblical Integration   biblicalintegration.com
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C. Teacher Spiritual Formation & Discipleship

 On CD Online 

 

Online

   
BibleGateway: search & read the Bible online   biblegateway.com
BibleInfo: Adventist Bible studies and answers in many languages   For Adults | For Kids
Devotionals and tools for nurturing spiritual growth   CIRCLE | NAD Spiritual
GC Sabbath School & Personal Ministries: lessons, teaching tips ...   GC SSPM
Read the Adventist Review & Adventist World online   Review | World


Books

   
White, Steps to Christ book pdf Eng | Port & Español
Adventist Book Centers & other Christian book stores   ABC
NAD Professional Growth Book Lists    Annual Lists 2004-2011
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D. Seventh-day Adventist Beliefs

 On CD Online

 

Articles

   
Bible Doctrines: God & Humanity, Mission of the Adventist Church Part 1 | Part 2 Part 1 | Part 2
Light in the Shadows: the doctrines of the sanctuary and salvation Part 1 | Part 2 Part 1 | Part 2
Inspiration/Revelation: What it is and how it works Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
The Bible and Hermeneutics: Interpreting Scripture with Scriptures ICT Paper ICT Paper


Other Resources

   
Adventist Beliefs: Official Statements, Guidelines, Other Documents   GC Adventist Beliefs
Adventist Book Center: enter keyword 'beliefs'   AdventistBookCenter.com
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E. Seventh-day Adventist Perspective on Health

 On CD  Online

 

Articles

   
A Study of the Seventh-day Adventist Health Message JAE Article JAE Article
Choosing a Healthy Lifestyle JAE Article JAE Article
Science, Religion, and Healing: A Christion Phil. of Wholeness ICT Paper ICT Paper
The Fit Between Adventist Health Principles & Modern Biomedical Science ICT Paper ICT Paper
Physical Fitness: Whose Responsibility? JAE Article JAE Article


Books & Websites

   
White, Ministry of Healing    
CREATION Health: assessment online, excellent books, videos ...   creationhealth.tv
NEWSTART: introducation & resource links   newstart.com
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F. Seventh-day Adventist Church & School History

 On CD Online 

 

Articles

   
Denominational History: Tell it to the World Part I | Part II Part I | Part II
Timeline for Seventh-day Adventist Education JAE Article JAE Article
A System in Search of Identity JAE Article JAE Article
The Aims of Adventist Education: A Historical Perspective JAE Article JAE Article
Adventist Education History 1: Has the Leapard Changed its Spots? JAE Article JAE Article
Adventist Education History 2: Purpose, Principle, & Change JAE Article JAE Article


Books & Websites

   
Knight, A Brief History of Seventh-day Adventists   EnglishEspañol
Greenleaf, In Passion for the World   English
Centers for Adventist Research & Ellen White Estate Branch Offices   Center Websites
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G. Leadership in Seventh-day Adventist Education

 On CD  Online

 

Articles

   
Educational Leadership in the 21st Century: Challenges and Expectations JAE Article JAE Article
Leadership, the Key Dimension in Adventist Tertiary Educational Administration ICT Paper ICT Paper
The Missiological Roots of Adventist Higher Education... JAE Article JAE Article
Who's in Charge? Governance in Seventh-day Adventist Higher Education JAE Article JAE Article
What's Makes a School Multicultural? JAE Article JAE Article
Leadership Style and Learner Outcome in Adventist Secondary Schools ICT Paper ICT Paper
Working Smarter, Not Harder: Administrative Leadership Styles in SDA Colleges JAE Article JAE Article
School Safety & Emergency Preparedness: JAE Special Issue V72:1 V72:1
School Boards: 3 Special Issues, #3 in 4 languages V62:2 | V66:5 | V70:5
Fran
| Port | Espa
V62:2 | V66:5 | V70:5
Fran | Port | Espa
Peacemaking: JAE Special Issue V 70:3 V 70:3
Discipline for Discipleship JAE Article JAE Article
Institutional Grace: An Oxymoron? JAE Article JAE Article
School Evaluations: sample documents from several divisions Sample Handbook NAD Evaluation Forms
GC Education Publications for Higher Education Leaders   Publications
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