Friday, December 24, 2010

CME Christian Education Certification Now Available Online

December 23, 2010—The Department of Christian Education presents a new series of online courses aimed towards Christian Education Certification.  We have created this Online Christian Education Certification Program for Pastors, Christian Education Leaders, Teachers in the Church, Young Adult Leaders, and Children and Youth Leaders.  Upon completion of this certification program, the learner will be able to:
    * Define Christian Education
    * Develop a Lesson/Teaching Plan
    * Lead an evaluation of local church’s Christian Education Ministry
    * Understand basic learning styles

Our online courses are designed to provide Theory, Knowledge, and Skills.  The Classes will be offered January 2011 through August 2011 and the Certificate of Completion will be recognized at the Annual CME Convocation in September for those persons completing all six modules (CED101-CED106).   This six-session online courses will cover topics that are important to the design, process or evaluation of efforts to improve the quality of Christian Education in our local churches. The learning modules include:
    * CED101 - Christian Education in the African American Church
    * CED102 - Understanding C.M.E. History and Polity
    * CED103 - Providing Age-Appropriate Educational Ministry
    * CED104 - The "Graying" Church Through Educational Ministry
    * CED105 - Identifying Leadership Skills
    * CED106 - Creating Christian Education Project
Students will access the course information remotely, and will need access to a computer with 32 MB RAM and at least 28.8 kbps modem, an internet connection, and an email account.  The registration fee for the course is $50. There may be additional costs for text and materials. Register online from the Department of Christian Education eStore
http://thecmechurchced.org/eStrRegistrations.aspx

We must receive your registration prior to January 15, 2010, in order for your name to be included on the class roster for the first class CED101 which begins January 27th.  Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Carmichael Crutchfield, General Secretary, CME Department of Christian Education at carmichael.crutchfield@thecmechurch.com.

Join us as we focus on the "FORMATION" element of the MISSION Formula:

Formation + Nurture + Leadership = MISSION  

"Our goal is to make disciples through "events that form and transform."

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