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A design for spiritual formation during the academic life of the Adventist seminary students at Collonges-sous-Saleve, France TertiaryProblem: This project report addresses the problem of lack of practicum of a spiritual formation for students at the seminary of Collonges-sous-Saleve, France. Method: The project is developed in four stages as follows. First, it... -
ABIDE - A Spiritual Master Plan for Adventist Schools Grade 9-Grade 12"This Spiritual Master Plan Guide is not just about events or a Bible curriculum, but rather seeks to show how a wholistic approach to everything we do can make all the difference to the spiritual lives of those in our school community." The principal... -
Age-appropriate Experiences and Rituals That Help Students Encounter God, Part I Kindergarten-Grade 8"Experiencing salvation is a process that involves daily, lifelong learning and communication with God." -
Andrews University Educational Research Index 29 Tertiary-LifelongA report of formal research conducted by students in the School of Education at Andrews University. Some studies may be of importance or interest to teachers, therefore they are made available through the School of Education. This edition of the index references... -
Are You Shaping Your Child Into an Insecure Person for the Future? 0-2 years-LifelongSelf-confidence is not an innate quality possessed by some people. Rather, it is a consequence of the level of self-esteem achieved. What factors does self-esteem depend on in a child or adolescent? How can parents increase their children's level of self-esteem? -
Body Mind & Spirit Journal Kindergarten-Grade 12Scripture texts, Ellen White quotes and journal entries highlight God's transformational power. Join the journey or be inspired to start your own.[For a complete list of Ellen White publication abbreviations visit the ... -
Body, Mind & Spirit Bible Text Summary Kindergarten-Grade 12A list of Bible texts covering the topics of body, mind and spirit. They are arranged to focus on how each of the areas affect our relationship with God. -
Bringing Children to Christ in the Classroom Tertiary-LifelongThis article explores five principles for bringing students to Christ in the classroom: the classroom is part of the church community, the teacher has a powerful influence on the students, the influence of the classroom/school climate, offering solid information... -
Center for Adventist Ministry to Public University Students Tertiary-LifelongCAMPUS is an initiative of the Michigan Conference Public Campus Ministries Department. Among its many objectives, CAMPUS seeks to provide training in the establishment of Adventist fellowships and congregations on major secular campuses, and to instill in... -
Christ our Model - Playing Follow the Leader Grade 9-Grade 12A collection of Desire of Ages quotes reflecting on Christ as our Model. [For a complete list of Ellen White publication abbreviations visit the White Estate.] -
Christian Schools - A World of Difference Kindergarten-Grade 12Christian education is distinctly different from other approaches to education. But knowing what that distinctiveness is and acting consistently on it is vital for Christian schools to be authentic and to justify their existence. This TEACH journal article... -
Christian Spiritual Participation Profile Grade 9-LifelongThe Christian Spiritual Participation Profile (CSPP) reports on the frequency and depth of participation in ten basic Christian practices: worship, prayer, repentance, meditation, prophetic critiquing, Bible study/reading, fellowship, service, evangelism and... -
Communion Projects for Children Preschool-Grade 8Karen Holford explores the meaning of Communion and how children relate to this service. We often think Communion means the service where we eat Communion bread and drink a small glass of grape juice, but Communion is about belonging together, sharing, and... -
Creative Worship Ideas Grade 1-Grade 12Explore new ways to make worship a growing experience that connects students to God through active learning. Sections organize lesson ideas into student-centered, nature-centered, dinosaur-related and other themes to spark personal spiritual growth and corporate... -
Cross-Cultural Perspectives on College Students' Beliefs, Values and Spirituality at Seventh-day Adventist Institutions TertiaryApplying a shorter version of the University of California at Los Angeles'(UCLA) Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) survey to Seventh-day Adventist institutions in two different countries (USA and Brazil), this article discusses specific findings about... -
Developing Presence and Faith in Online Teaching Tertiary"While academic content and clinical experiences provide the foundation for most online nursing curricula, programs offered by Seventh-day Adventist schools build on an additional foundation—the development of faith in Christ." -
Devotional Life Kindergarten-Grade 12Learn about one teacher's devotional routine and experience. Adapted from a seminar presented by Ps Dwight Nelson of Pioneer Memorial Church at the Andrews University Theological Seminary. -
Devotional Practice Kindergarten-LifelongAn example of how to get to know God better everyday. This devotional practice includes singing, prayer, study, and journaling. -
Discipleship - The Reinventing of Adventist Higher Education TertiaryAfter a student came seeking personal advice, the author was faced with questions about the purpose of Adventist higher education. Jesus' ministry emphasized [i] transformation [i] over [i] information [i]. According to Ellen White, the purpose of education... -
Discipleship Tree Grade 9-Lifelong"This website is dedicated to the Biblical understanding and practice of discipleship in contemporary and international culture. It has both Biblical and practical material to help grow disciples. It shows how discipleship can be applied to the Holy Spirit,... -
Dying to Self - Ellen White Study Kindergarten-LifelongLearn lessons on the necessity of dying to self and inviting God to work in your life in this compilation of Ellen White quotes. -
Eternal Health and Safety Issues, Volume 4, Issue 1 Preschool-TertiaryChaplains and teachers share in the role of ensuring the eternal safety of their students. This article briefly explores what that responsibility entails and how it compares to the job of those who care for the physical safety of students. -
Every Moment Devotions Kindergarten-LifelongLearn how to allow God to speak to you all the time and anywhere in this every moment devotion. -
Experience the Power of God's Word Tertiary-LifelongFrikart emphasizes the importance of our attitude towards God's Word - read it, embrace it, accept it. -
Facing Sin - We All Fall, but We Need Not Remain Fallen Tertiary-LifelongPendleton talks about sin, the cross, and how God’s grace is sufficient to lift us up and help us walk again the walk of faith. -
Faith for Non-Dummies Tertiary-LifelongLondis advocates a more intentional approach to spiritual growth and faith development. He uses as an example Jesus, who spent three years preparing His disciples for ministry. During this time He taught them to discern powerful spiritual truths, to challenge... -
Finding THE ONE Tertiary-LifelongThis research-based article simply and eloquently outlines the process for getting to know God personally. Section titles include: the day retreat, learning about relationship enhancers, practicing spiritual disciplines, and sharing in small groups. -
Five Key Learnings Kindergarten-Grade 12This document addresses the spiritual journey to excellence in Adventist Education. It highlights five key learnings that every student in Adventist schools should experience competency in. -
From Marx to Christ Grade 11-LifelongAlexander Bolotnikov, discovering his Jewish roots, began the journey that eventually lead him to Jesus Christ. -
From the Convent to the Campus - The End of a Search and the Beginning of a New Life Grade 11-LifelongClaudia Camasca tells her story of becoming a nun and later converting to the Adventist church. -
God's Gifts Grade 1-Grade 12A compilation of scripture and Ellen White quotations on the topic of God's gifts and our response to these. -
Gospel vs Gossip Grade 5-Grade 12Both gospel and gossip come from the same root word -- "to spread." When we talk about the personal needs of other people, it can either glorify God or glorify self (which is motivated by Satan). In this devotional find out the differences between... -
Growing Fruitful Disciples Grade 7-LifelongDiscover the Growing Disciple model for lifelong spiritual development. Prayerfully complete a simple inventory with your students, and encourage personal plans for spiritual growth. Use this to jumpstart plans to facilitate faith formation through school... -
Helping Young Children Develop Spiritually Preschool-Grade 8The early years are critical for the development of a conscience and character. This 2012 Nad Teachers Convetnion presentation demonstrates how to support TAG (Time Alone with God) at a young age, develop a working knowledge of Bible stories, and use lessons... -
Helping Your Family to Grow Spiritually Preschool-Grade 4The most important gift we can give our children is the desire to love God and to follow and serve Him. Parents and teachers can help their children to become spiritually strong by setting positive examples. The children are encouraged by their parents’... -
How Religious Should We Be? And How Should We Be Religious? Tertiary-LifelongThis article explores how religious Adventist higher education should be, noting several models in Christian tertiary education today. The author suggests the ideal role neither seeks to indoctrinate students nor make religion an object of mere scholarly interest,... -
How To Pray Tertiary"Is it possible to pray continually?" "Three steps would put you on the road: understand prayer, make prayer a daily habit, and grow in prayer." -
Inspirational Stories, Worship Thoughts - Teacher Bulletin Volume 6 Preschool-Grade 8"The material included in this section is appropriate for sharing with both students and colleagues. Birdlife in Wington is a collection of short stories designed to teach values to children. While geared to PK-6, the message is appropriate for... -
Is Christian Education Really Ministry? Kindergarten-Grade 12"It is not uncommon to hear Christian education referred to as the ministry of teaching. But is it just fanciful jargon and cliché? Or is Christian education really ministry?" -
Its Not About Me Kindergarten-LifelongThis teacher shares an approach to personal devotional time and reminds us that our lives are not about 'me'. -
Jack, An Incredible Life Grade 11-LifelongKing tells the story of a young German man who, through many dangerous experiences, became an Adventist. -
JAE Editorial: Spirituality - Rituals and Relationships Kindergarten-LifelongThe author introduces the featured topic of education and spirituality. Beyond instilling biblical knowledge, educators should model spiritual living in order to help their students to desire and build a personal experience with God. Articles include: -
JAE Editorial: The Three-legged Stool 0-2 years-Lifelong"The Seventh-day Adventist Church has a long and firm tradition of education. Abundant counsel from an inspired source has been given from its early history about the influence of home, church, and school and how these three sources influence student... -
Leading a Child to Jesus - The Most Important Job in the World Preschool-Grade 4"For years most of our evangelism budget has been focused on winning adults. But recent research has helped us to realise that 70-90% of adult Christians first accepted Jesus as their Saviour before the age of 13! So, it’s up to 10 times easier... -
Life in All Its Tenses Tertiary-LifelongArcher tells a story of a man named Clive, and encourages you to look at your personal walk with God in the past, present, and future. -
Living With Simplicity and Complexity - From Social Comment and Scientific Epistemology to Christian Understanding Tertiary-LifelongAuthor Kevin de Berg examines the distinction between simple and complex causality models and their role in the social, natural, and spiritual dimensions of life. Simple modelling has a very important role in establishing a pattern for understanding which... -
Making Faith a Part of Your Daily Schedule Tertiary-LifelongThis article presents practical ways that faith can be made a part of the daily schedule. It shows how central prayer is to teaching faith in Jesus and preparing children for eternity. -
My Search for Truth Grade 11-LifelongShanmuganathan tells his personal story of how he turned to the Bible and became a Christian. -
Neville Clouten - Dialogue with an Adventist Architect and Artist Grade 11-LifelongNeville Clouten has a passion for the "centrality of creativity in human experience." Take a look at the fascinating answers Dr. Clouten gives to questions about his life and work in the artistic world. He explains his philosophy of art, the creative... -
Nurturing a Child’s Faith 0-2 years-Grade 12Children learn about Jesus in different ways as they grow. Parents, teachers, and church members can help children grow closer to Jesus by nurturing their faith. Karen Holford shares development steps, strategies, and resources to make the most of each step... -
Overcoming and the Correct Use of the Will Kindergarten-Grade 12Selected Ellen White quotes are interwoven with personal commentary in this devotional about overcoming our will and using our will correctly.[For a complete list of Ellen White publication abbreviations visit the ... -
Overcoming Resentment & Bitterness Kindergarten-Grade 12Learn seven steps to overcome resentment and bitterness in this devotional reading. -
Parent Inspiration - Family Worship Preschool-Grade 12This newsletter features a one page practical article on family worships, with Bible and nature study ideas and a resource list to dig deeper. Ready to print or link parents to; available in color and black/white editions. Part of a series of undated topical... -
PBS - Prayer & Bible Study Kindergarten-Grade 10Here's a great idea for nurturing spiritual growth across grades, with daily family groups in a multigrade setting. -
Psychology of Child and Adolescent Religious Development - A Literature Review Kindergarten-TertiaryChild and adolescent religious development is an area of growing interest among researchers in developmental psychology and the psychology of religion, as well as among those responsible for providing religious education or designing its curriculum, especially... -
Rembrandt - The Spiritual Journey of an Artist TertiaryRembrandt's works of art, particularly the later ones, reflected a basic spiritual philosophy that may be defined in six major thrusts. Carstens shares these six points as well as a brief history of Rembrandt's life. -
Renovation of the Heart - Putting on the Character of Christ Tertiary-LifelongAn accessible handbook for learning about spiritual formation, outlining the avenues through which transformation takes place, including thoughts, feelings, choices, social context, the body, and the soul. Questions included at the end of each chapter for... -
Righteousness by Faith in Christ - Ellen White Study Kindergarten-Grade 12Hear the voice of Ellen White as she shares about righteousness by faith in these selected quotations.[For a complete list of Ellen White publication abbreviations visit the White Estate.] -
School Climate and Christian Character Formation Kindergarten-TertiaryThe university is a habitat, a community, an environment, an ecosystem. It should be judged by the quality of life it sponsors, the opportunities for growth, exploration and experimentation it provides, by its interest in growth, enrichment and the culture... -
ScripShot Devotionals Kindergarten-LifelongFrom the Center for Creative Ministry, this page features images with scripture texts that convey messages of hope. -
Seeing God Through the Eyes of a Child Kindergarten-Grade 5Are the dynamics of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ--learning to wait, receive, and make a personal decision for Christ--reserved for mature adults and not for children? Verlie Ward concludes that children are capable of a "soul-filling"... -
Simple Steps in Sharing the Gospel Truth with Kids Kindergarten-LifelongFifteen steps with accompanying Bible texts outline how to share the gospel truth with kids. -
Spirit-Compatible Instruction - Teacher Bulletin Volume 10 Kindergarten-Grade 12Systematic character development from a Christian worldview is central to Adventist education. This Teacher Bulletin resource/article reminds teachers of foundational philosophy and links to quality websites with more character development tools. "Spirit... -
Spiritual Gifts Inventory for Children Preschool-Grade 8Learn how Brighton Adventist Academy engages their students with mentors from the community sharing the same spiritual gifts. Help your elementary school students discover their spiritual gifts using this inventory. Two versions are included: teachers complete... -
Spiritual Growth Kindergarten-LifelongThe Adventist Book Center sells books and other material about the topic of spiritual growth, including the follow titles: 5 Steps to Christlike Living; Ambassadors: Studies on the 13 Apostles; The Apocalyptic Vision and the Neutering of Adventism; The Battle... -
Spiritual Growth and Salvation - Implications for a Philosophy of Adventist Education Tertiary-LifelongWhat concepts are children learning about God, the nature of sin and man? Read Donna Habenicht's report on recent research and the implications it holds for Adventist education philosophy and practice. -
Spiritual Habits for the Heart Grade 9-LifelongA series of short practical lessons on spiritual disciplines that facilitate connecting with God to reflect the character of Jesus. Disciplines are organized in three sections: 1. Connecting to the mind of Christ by allowing his words to shape my life... -
Spiritual Intelligence and the Bible Tertiary-LifelongBeardsley explores spiritual intelligence as it relates to the Bible. She poses and answers the following questions: "What is spiritual intelligence? Is it another way to describe faith? What does it include? Faith, hope and love? How might it be measured?"... -
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Stimulating the Spiritual, Moral, and Faith Development of Children and Adolescents 0-2 years-Grade 12Spiritual development does not simply happen; it has to be stimulated, taught, and modeled. This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation is based on research, best practices and theoretical concepts. -
Teachers as Disciple-Makers in the Classroom Preschool-TertiaryLearn how real Adventist teachers have intentionally planned to help their students grow spiritually in their classes. Examples reference the In Discipleship Ministry and how this has helped parents, teachers, students, and teachers-in-training follow Jesus... -
Teaching Children About Confession Preschool-Grade 4Teaching about confession needs to be balanced by teaching about the grace and love of God, who freely forgives us each time we confess to Him. Children need to know that God can forgive any sin, and He longs to set us free from our sins. Parents and teachers... -
Teaching Children to Be Intercessors - 12 Great Ideas Preschool-Grade 4Karen Holford shares 12 terrific ideas for teaching children intercessory prayer through hands-on, meaningful activities. Great for the classroom or home, parents and teachers will find wonderful ways to facilitate their children's spiritual development. Find... -
Teaching Children to be Thankful in Their Prayers Preschool-Grade 4Thanking God is an integral part of the Christian life. Karen Holford shares 13 wonderful ideas for teaching children to give thanks in their prayers. Great for the classroom or home, parents and teachers will find creative ways to facilitate their children's... -
Ten Things Faculty Can Do to Nurture College Students Spiritually Tertiary-LifelongThe author shares ten opportunities every teacher can use to nurture college students' spiritual growth, regardless of discipline. These include: 1. Teach within a Christian world view 2. Be a mentor to some students and a Christian model to all... -
The Hidden Bible Grade 11-Lifelong"The Bible has truly become a light in my path and a never-failing guide amidst darkness. Moreover, the safest place and efficient way is to have God’s Word in our heart, in our soul, and in our life." -
The Impact of Intentional Learning Experiences for Personal Spiritual Formation on Seminary Students TertiaryProblem: Many seminary students describe their time in seminary as a spiritual desert. Most Protestant seminaries do not provide spiritual formation classes for their students, thinking that such measures are unnecessary or inappropriate for theological... -
The Transformational Planning Framework - A Pathway to Holistic Biblical Teaching Kindergarten-Grade 12This religious education framework "offers a process the Bible teacher can follow to teach biblical content with whole-sight and integrate the principles of spiritual formation into classroom practice. It is based on concepts that a pantheon of thought-leaders... -
The Work of the Holy Spirit - Quotations Kindergarten-LifelongScripture and Ellen White quotations to meditate on the work of the Holy Spirit. A devotional for teachers. -
Three Laws of Spirituality - A reflection on the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector Tertiary-LifelongPaulsen talks about the two men that came to the house of God to pray and three important laws of spirituality that come from this story. -
Together Growing Fruitful Disciples Framework Grade 5-LifelongTeachers may find this Christian spiritual growth framework a useful tool to hook various components of current curriculum and extra-curricular spiritual growth activities together to evaluate holistic spiritual growth opportunities available to their students... -
Trust God Bible Quotes Grade 9-Grade 12Use these Bible quotes to help your students deliberately decide to put their trust in God each day. -
What I Have Learned from the Deep Water Kindergarten-LifelongBe encouraged as you read through twelve lessons learned through difficult times. -
What I'm Here For - Bible study Kindergarten-Grade 12This two page Bible study activity allows you to dig into the Word, find out what you are here for and apply your learnings to your life. -
What Is Spirituality? Tertiary-LifelongThis article shares the responses of first-year college honors students on the question 'What is Spirituality?' In addition to the various definitions given by students, the article presents their perceptions on pressures that hamper their spiritual growth.... -
Why Bother Praying? Tertiary-Lifelong"The Bible says that ‘God is the same yesterday and today and forever.’ So anything you say to Him will not change Him. God knows everything anyway. He says, for example, ‘Before they call I will answer.’ What good does praying...