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Adults primarily receive their education in a Sunday
school class or perhaps in a home fellowship.
Unfortunately, there has not been sufficient emphasis on
teaching that leads to clear biblical understanding. In fact,
some have said that the church in America is biblically
illiterate. The need for more effective programs for local
church training is evident.
One cannot rely on Sunday morning or Sunday
evening services alone to instruct people towards maturity.
All adults should be fully trained and equipped to do their
part in the Kingdom of God, and this requires time.
This is especially true in light of God’s mandate to
bring His people to maturity, to fully disciple whole nations
or ethnic groups. To do this, systematic training programs
across the entire spectrum of church endeavors are needed.
In response to this acute need, many churches have
established complete Bible College programs or Training
Institutes within their local assembly.
There are many excellent ministries that can assist
local churches to develop a comprehensive adult education
program. Many are highly effective in releasing people into
the areas of their unique gifting and calling. What should
the components of a good adult education program include?
A Place
As stated earlier, the local church facility is the most
underutilized building in most communities. However, a
limited venue need not limit your ability to train. We have
seen Bible training in houses, rented facilities, local
churches, and even in the open air. However, the local
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