Christian Education

     Christian Education involves the transmission of the 'things of the Lord', matters of faith and
 practice, to God's people.  The Lord has placed the primary responsibility for training upon each
 individual who has made a profession of faith in Christ, but especially upon parents for their
 children (Deuteronomy 6: Ephesians 6:4).  The local church is God's ordained instrument for
 assisting individuals and parents with their Christian Education.  

     God has gifted certain of His people with the ability to teach His Word boldly and clearly
 (Romans. 12:7; 1 Corinthians 12:28).  Those so called as "pastors and teachers" (Ephesians 4:11)
 teach God's people primarily through the preaching of the Word during the Lord's Day Worship
 Service(s) and provide instruction during Sunday School, Bible studies, one-on-one discipling, etc.
  The Session of the local church is authorized to appoint others within the body to assist with the
 ministry of Christian Education (2 Timothy 2:2; Titus 2:3-4).  

     Here's how we carry out Christian Education at Trinity.  We gather each Lord's Day for corporate
 worship at 10:30 AM.  Central to the worship of God as He desires to be worshipped is the preaching
 of His Word, The Holy Bible.  For the past several months, we've examined the Gospel According to
 Matthew, Chapters 5-7 (The Sermon on the Mount) in a systematic sermon series entitled, Great in
 the Kingdom of Heaven.

     We also have an active Sunday School program for all ages from pre-school through adult which
 meets at 9:15 AM each Sunday morning.  We have three current adult Sunday School classes being
 led by three of the ruling elders.  These classes are studying through the Gospel According to John,
 Second Corinthians, and The Practice of Godliness by Jerry Bridges.  A fourth class, taught by the
 pastor, is targeted for young adults and is studying First Corinthians..   

     Further, we have two mid-week Bible studies meeting at the church building.  Each Tuesday,
 we meet at 10:00 AM in the pastor's study, and each Wednesday, we meet at 7:00 PM in the
 fellowship hall.  Our current study (both days) is " Deuteronomy - More Grace, More Love: Living in
 Covenant with God.  All ages are welcome to participate in this study.  

     Our Women in the Church (WIC) meet the second Tuesday afternoon of each month and are
 working through a study on the Book of Ruth entitled, Hope in Hard Times.  The teaching of this
 valuable study is shared by several of the female members of Trinity Presbyterian.  

     We believe the primary and ultimate source for all Christian education are the Scriptures of the
 Old and New Testament (Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:16).  Such secondary sources as The
 Westminster Confession of Faith , the Larger and Shorter Catechisms, and the writings of church
 fathers and leaders are appropriate material for Christian Education insofar as they are consistent
 with the Scriptures.  

     Finally, we understand Christian education to encompass two major categories, doctrine and
 application ('faith and practice').  As correct thinking is necessary for correct acting, doctrine must
 supply the foundation and context for all expositional and applicational type teaching.