Why Nobody Learns Much of Anything at Church: And How to Fix It, 10th Anniversary Edition! (Revised)

by Thom Schultz and Joani Schultz

Book Overview

This hard hitting, provocative evaluation of learning in the church only gets better over time. Need ideas for improving how your church educates? Practical solutions and loads of help abound! Here's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764426974
• ISBN13: 9780764426971
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Group Publishing (CO)
• Length: 239 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.5" x 9.0"

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A Point Well Taken

The bottom line message of this book seems to be that traditional church education often lacks focus, doesn't relate to real life, and doesn't assist learners to actually apply biblical principles to their lives. In some cases, this accusation is partially justified. Much of children's Sunday school session consists of coloring, pasting, rote cliches, songs that make little sense, etc. I think the Schultz's make a legitimate point. However, I was a little uncomfortable with the impression that no one church knows how to teach effectively besides the Schultz's. I realize the book title and some of the content may be seeking to use exaggeration for effect. However, it may alienate many of the pastors and church leaders who could most benefit from helpful principles they espouse. Also, it becomes obvious that the authors are using the book to promote their own curricula. There's not necessarily anything wrong with this. It's just that one can get the impression that, of all the materials available, they think only their curricula is worthwhile and effective. If you need some curricula that is well thought out, good quality, and designed to apply biblical principles to kid's lives, then Group Curricula is worth looking at. But it is not the only well produced and effective stuff around.

Quality verses quantity

I remember attending Sun. school as a little girl and that is about it. I do recall sitting quietly and memorizing stuff. When I grew up and had kids of my own I was not very excited about sending them into the same environment in which I grew up in. I knew there had to be a better way for kids to learn about Jesus so they would fall in love with the Creator and desire a relationship with Him. This is what led me to Children's Ministry. "Why nobody learns much of anything at church and how to fix it" puts into words what I have felt for years. This book covers why the traditional learning procedure of sitting still and filling ourselves full of head knowledge doesn't necessarily give us heart knowledge. Although I am reviewing this from a children's standpoint, the book also covers the adult level as well. At the end of each chapter practical ways are given on how you can implement more meaningful lessons, lessons where active learning takes place. I have used the principles in this book for 10 years now and I see how effective they are-kids are excited about going to class to learn. Most of my childhood memories are the ones where I was an active participant~this book helps you to make that possible for all children no matter what their learning style may be.

Why Nobody Learns Much of Anything at Chruch

As a student at Lutheran Bible Institute of Seattle, I have spent several hours studying why kids today do not pay attention in Sunday School anymore. This book digs into that question and acts as a bridge between teachers and students to better relate their lives to the Bible and make learning truly enjoyable. For Sunday School teachers, parents, and Public or Private School teachers; I recommend reading this book at least once a year.