Description
Do you find yourself needing to bridge the gap between available curricula and your church’s specific needs? Where do you begin? What’s essential to consider? How does your curriculum fit into your larger faith formation goals? How do you meet varying learning styles and needs? Out of necessity, educators write or adapt curricula to support faith formation needs and goals in their congregational setting. There is always room to hone and strengthen curriculum writing skills. Join us as we explore ways to faithfully bridge the gap between purchased resources and what is useful for your faith community. In this 3-hour workshop, participants will turn an eye toward adapting curricula that is focused, educationally and theologically sound, and appropriate for different learning styles. You will also work with a sample of your own curricula/lesson plans to evaluate and polish for your particular setting and goals. Please bring a sample lesson to the workshop.
Workshop Leader: Beth Herrinton-Hodge
Beth Herrinton-Hodge, Certified CE and clergy member of Mid-Ky Presbytery. Beth is a passionate and creative educator, curriculum writer, and editor who worked in curriculum development with (former) Congregational Ministries Publishing (CMP) and holds writing/editing contracts with Presbyterian Publishing (PPC). She enjoys working with others to make their writing shine.
Co-Leader: Melissa White
Melissa White serves as the Curriculum Coordinator for the Center for Excellence in Christian Education at Union Presbyterian Seminary and the Director of Hospitality and Connection at South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Melissa has an MDiv and an M.A.C.E. from Union Presbyterian Seminary and a M.Ed. from the University of Georgia. She loves reading, teaching, and exploring the connection between faith and life experiences.