Who are adult learners and how can you best provide what they need? In this third episode, we are laying out five things adult learners ARE, two things they are NOT, several things they WANT, and nine essential things they NEED.

Sections of this podcast feature Justin & Jennifer Gerhardt.  For 10 years, Justin served as the preaching minister for the Round Rock Church of Christ, and is now the creator and host of the podcast Holy Ghost Stories. Jennifer is a well-respected author (JL Gerhardt) and Bible class teacher. For 5 years she served as a storytelling minister for the Round Rock congregation, where she enabled God's people to share their stories of redemption, rescue, and belonging to Christ. Justin and Jennifer will be our featured guests as they tell more of their own story on our next episode entitled "On Mission."

In this episode, we cover several key topics including:

• Five things adult learners ARE(1:45)
• Two things adult learners are NOT (10:33)
• Three things adult learners WANT (14:55)
• Three levels of need-based learning from 1 John 2:12-14 (20:26)
• Nine things adult learners NEED (23:18)
• And lots, lots more!

Connect with Justin & Jennifer:

• Nathan's substack article featuring the interview with Justin & Jennifer
• JLGerhardt.com (Jennifer's books and speaking schedule)
• The Goodness (Jennifer's Substack blogposts)
• What is a story telling ministry?
• Holy Ghost Stories Podcast
• Round Rock Church of Christ

Key people and references in this podcast:

• Norman Bales, A Sense of Belonging
• Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Church
• Charles Lee, Toward A Philosophy of Christian Education

 And if you want more tips and guidance, sign up to our weekly substack email/newsletter or sign up for a zoom class, download free curriculum, or get to know us better all at avenueforfaith.org.
 
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In partnership with:

• Sherrod Avenue Church of Christ
• Avenue for Faith
• Nathan's weekly Substack
• The Teaching Guys