Is Christian Education The Same As Discipleship?

About this episode

Kymberli Cook and Rick Yount discuss the differences between Christian education and discipleship, offering insights for church leaders.

On this episode of The Table Podcast, Kymberli Cook and Rick Yount explore the crucial difference between the structured programs of Christian education and the life-changing, relational process of discipleship. Listen to discover practical ways church leaders and believers can revitalize ministries and foster genuine spiritual growth through clarity, warmth, and flexibility. Time codes: 2:49 What Happens in Christian Education 5:54 When Did Christian Education Arise as a Field 10:33 Key Objectives for Christian Education 15:42 Process vs Program: The Difference between Discipleship and Education 26:29 How to Reignite the Life in Your Organization 34:38 The Three Most Important Things About Teaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Kymberli Cook

Guest: Rick Yount

Topics covered

• Christian education
• discipleship
• spiritual growth
• church leadership
• ministry revitalization

Keywords

• Christian education
• discipleship
• spiritual growth
• church leaders
• ministry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dallas Theological Seminary

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