Quick Info:
Number of weeks: 2
Price: $50
CEUs: 1.0
Required books?: No
Live video session?: No
Part of a certification or series of courses?: No
In this interactive two week course, you will learn to lead and teach more effectively so that people you minister with better retain and apply the Good News to their lives. Whether working with children, youth, or adults, you will discover practical information based on current scientific and educational practices that can be put to immediate use. We will explore who you are as a teacher, your students, call and gifts, ages and stages of faith development, building caring community, hospitable space, curriculum, brain-friendly learning, ideas for making scripture come alive, and more.
Through assignments and discussion boards, you will engage with the material, the instructor, and fellow participants at a deeper level than lecture alone. You can expect to spend an hour each day reading, writing assignments, and responding to others.
This course is eligible for 1.0 CEU.
About the Instructor
Pamela Deck is a United Methodist Christian Educator who loves helping churches, groups, and individuals equip disciples and connect faith to real life! Based in the Western North Carolina Conference, her educational background includes a B.S. from Clemson University, Certificate in Business Administration from Isothermal Community College, and graduate work at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, for the Certified Associate in Christian Education in the United Methodist Church 1996. With over 30 years of experience in education ministry, she served as Staff Children and Youth Ministries Coordinator at Spindale United Methodist Church. Then, Pamela contracted with the United Methodist Publishing House as: Cokesbury Action Team Conference Leader and Marion District Representative; FaithHome for Parents Consultant; and National Workshop Presenter. Additional training includes Safe Sanctuaries, Transitions, Coaching, Liturgical Dance, and Equipping Ministry. Pamela’s website is www.freewebs.com/pdeckconsulting and her Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/PDeckConsulting/.
Pamela enjoys being involved at Spindale United Methodist Church as adult Sunday School co-leader, Praise in Motion dance leader, youth group co-leader, and lay leadership team. She is a member of the WNCC Christians Engaged in Faith Formation and Leadership Rutherford Board. Pamela serves as WNCC Recertification Registrar. Some favorite hobbies are travel, baking, reading, fashion and sewing, guitar, piano, and dance. Pamela lives with her husband and black lab mix and has an adult son and daughter. She looks forward to learning together with you soon!
Past Students Said…
“Thank you, Pamela Deck, for a great workshop! I thoroughly enjoyed the material and the connection with others in the field of Christian Education. This course was so helpful and full of new resources that I’m excited to use in my ministry. It helped me to discover different ways to teach children and new ways they can learn! I appreciated the affirmation of what I am doing in my children’s ministry from the instructor. I’m really looking forward to trying these new ideas out in our children’s ministries!”
“Since I have no formal training in teaching, I found this class to be excellent! I especially liked all the materials and resources. Pamela’s comments on our discussion were thoughtful and helpful. I have all kinds of ideas to put in place! Money well spent for me!”
“Thanks Pamela for helping me stretch and grow! I feel like I am in a valley right now, and in a rut. It has been wonderful to look at my role as teacher in a new light and to gain new or forgotten techniques! Thank you for your inspiration!!”
