The Unleashed Teacher, Shaping Generations
Mavis McKeown
Scriptures
Psalm 78:5-7 (NIV)
Ephesians 4:11-14 (CEV)
Genesis 18:19 (NIV)
Deuteronomy 6:6-10 (NKJV)
The gift of Teaching is foundational for the offices of the Five-Fold Ministry.
God’s Agenda for Humanity has always been Transgenerational.
Why is the teacher very important
God is a teacher
Jesus is a teacher
The Holy Spirit is a teacher
Who is a Sunday School teacher?
Age Group | Sunday School Experience. |
35-44 | It made me more confident and able to talk in public as children's day gave me the opportunity to do so. |
25-34 | My Sunday School experience has greatly enriched my faith, providing a supportive community where I deepened my understanding of biblical teachings and developed lasting friendships. |
18-24 | It was wonderful. I still remember some of the songs we were taught. My experience there and my teachers have really shaped me positively. |
35-44 | Gave us a foundation |
45-54 | I had early training in Sunday school from a group called good news. This was done in our home with neighbors. We were able to gather about 30 children twice a week. The leaders taught us effectively. I accepted Christ at about age 6 years. They taught us about fasting and we had regular fasting days till 12 noon. The unfortunate happened when the leader traveled out of the country and eventually the group died. At the time, I was attending Roman Catholic Church. Everything crumbled but seed never died in me. |
35-44 | I am who I am today by the grace of God through my Sunday school experiences and tutelage. It was very practical to me because we did evangelism, preached, led chorus and did all Sunday school quizzes. This gave me focus as a child of God. |
35-44 | Children's Ministry should be the top priority in all churches. |
25-34 | It is like a seed, small yet became a mighty tree of life to me |
Your Target Group
Gen Alpha, is named after the Greek description of "the start of something new, not a return to the old“ set to create impactful strides in our society, especially in institutions of higher education.
Generation Alpha
The designation "Generation Alpha" was intentionally selected to encapsulate the interplay of global events and the technological, economic, and social transformations that shape the perspectives of this demography.
– Mark Microindel
Strengths
Weaknesses
�Your Target Group
Opportunities
Threats
�Your Target Group
The State of the world of our Kids
Visionary
Issachar
Yielded to God
Knowledgeable
5 star
The Unleashed Teacher
Visionary
Transformative Agenda
Looking beyond your group’s weakness, capitalizing on their strengths to produce the expected outcome you have envisioned.
01
Empowering Agenda
Power to help them to be like Christ, in terms of character formation and ability to also do Ministry.
02
Continuity Agenda
Ability to replicate themselves.
03
Issachar
Knowing the Times and Seasons
Yielded to God
The Knowledgeable Teacher
The 5 Star Teacher
Love
Diligence
Faithful
Patience
Planning & Organization Skills
Good Communicator
Teachable
The two words ‘information’ and ‘communication’ are often used interchangeably, but they signify quite different things. Information is giving out; communication is getting through.
-Sydney J. Harris
What to consider in a Learning environment of the Alpha Generation.
Generation Alpha expects visual, aural, and kinesthetic methods to be used in classroom management, and they are more prone to distractions, which are crucial factors to take into consideration when creating a teaching-learning environment.
Traditional Tutoring Approach
Project-based learning
VR Experiences
Parent Teacher collaboration
Implementing Music & Art Squads
Local/Global Outreaches
Environmental Stewardship
Addressing Tough Questions and Doubts
Embracing Intergenerational Connections
Teachers Forum
Ways in shaping the Next Generation
Key Take Away
The Generation Alpha cohort is projected to be the largest population in history and will have longer life span than other generations (22nd Century). Therefore, our ability as Christians to influence them will have a significant impact on the global landscape for generations to come.
Slogan�
Nurture them early, and they'll be devoted to you for life!
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