Lora-Ellen McKinney provides a comprehensive resource that brings an African American perspective to Christian education. Providing both a theological and a practical guide; the author's inclusive approach offers recommendations; tips; guide questions; and references for educators working with a wide range of learners; including those with special needs. The result is an accessible book that offers educators a framework for teaching truth; faith; discipleship; training; and all of the Christian principles necessary to help Christians of African origin lead Christ-like lives in and outside of their communities. The in-depth sections include The Importance of Christian Education; Basic Teaching Skills and Learning Strategies; Succeeding with a Variety of Christian Education Venues and Formats; and Building a Successful Christian Education Program. An extensive appendix provides tools that churches can use in their educational programs; including information on Africans in the Bible; prayers; and Christian education conferences.
#1425986 in Books University of Arizona Press 2012-01-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.00 x 6.00l; 1.05 #File Name: 0816524688304 pages
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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Very informativeBy World's Okayest MomPros:It gives a history of Latino struggles in L.AEach chapter is a different topic; so you read struggles from many different situations.You learn about important Latino people who made a social change for Latinos! (Not all these struggles and the people involved are known but SHOULD be known)Cons:It can get too detailed to the point where you may start skipping lines just to avoid total boredom.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. For students of urban studies; from history and economics to sociologyBy D. Donovan; Editor/Sr. ReviewerHow have Latin objectives been fostered in Los Angeles through labor organizing and political activism: LATINO L.A.: TRANSFORMATIONS; COMMUNITIES AND ACTIVISM isn't just a reader for California residents: the Latino population across the country is on the rise and while in Los Angeles County they comprise nearly half the population; their changes are impacting Latins of all backgrounds across the country. Most research on Latinos glosses over history and/or modern dynamics in this country and focuses on Latin America: LATINO L.A. blends statistics with history and participator research to provide a study holding broad implications for students of urban studies; from history and economics to sociology.
