Book description
This book is an excellent resource for teachers of all ages, Ministers
of Christian Education, Youth Pastors, Children's Pastors, and Senior
Pastors. Jonathan walks the reader through the seven laws of the teacher
as well as the six levels of learning. Each chapter provides a great
deal of practical material that enriches the learning experience. The
simple to read book gives teachers a deeper understanding of the
biblical principles of how Christian education and teaching can impact
the local church. Teachers will be given teaching methods that enrich
learning for all students. This is a must have teacher's handbook with
ideas easy to understand and implement in any classroom. Regardless of
how long you have taught, Jonathan's writings will give you confidence
to influence the needed changes in lives of your students while becoming
more effective in the classroom. Jonathan offers the perfect mix of
principle and practicalness in this timeless book for teachers.
Jonathan N. Thigpen was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, where
he earned a B. A. in Bible from Free Will Baptist Bible College. He held
the Master of Religious Education degree from Temple Baptist Seminary in
Chattanooga, Tennessee. He earned his Ph. D. at Trinity Evangelical
Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois. Rev. Thigpen was ordained by the
Cumberland Association of Tennessee Free Will Baptist. He ministered in
a variety of positions within the Free Will Baptist denomination: youth
worker, pastor, denominational publishing executive, college professor,
curriculum writer and editor. During his Illinois years, his appointment
as President of Evangelical Training Association of Wheaton, Illinois,
1992--2001. A dynamic and energetic communicator, Jonathan shared a
passion for training and equipping others to effectively teach the Word
of God. His ministry extended throughout the evangelical community
through conventions and training workshops. He remained involved in
Christian ministry until ALS took his life in May 2001.
