Welcome to the Story Collection

The index on the left will lead you to separate stories told to me during my current collecting of stories that inspire church educators – be they teachers, parents or students. The index of stories is included on each page so you can read the stories in any order.

Meet the author

Don RogersDonald B. Rogers

Col. Robert Cowden Emeritus Professor of Christian Education at United Theological Seminary, Dayton, OH

Teaching

Don taught courses in Christian Education and has served as mentor for a D.Min. group on Blessing Based Spiritual Nurture at United Theological Seminary, Dayton, OH.

Education

  • B.A., University of Colorado (1955)
  • M.A., Princeton Theological Seminary (1958)
  • Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary (1967)

Professional

  • Author of Stories to Inspire published online
  • Member of the Advisory Board for The Blessing Center
  • Delivered the Showers Lectures at United Theological Seminary, October 2001
    • Lecture #1 — Teaching: A Call for a Renewal of Commitment
      • Audio file of Don Rogers' first Showers Lecture
      • Audio running time: 51:20
    • Lecture #2 — Teaching: The How Meets the What
      • Audio file of Don Rogers' second Showers Lecture
      • Audio running time: 59:42
    • Response to the Showers Lectures from Irvin Batdorf, Professor of New Testament Emeritus, UTS

Publishing

In Praise of Learning

In Praise of LearningBased on hundreds of interviews, this book shares wisdom on the nurture ministry of the church. Sections are devoted to teachers, parents, grandparents, pastors and children. The book includes an introduction to groundbreaking work in exploring the many facets of formation within the church.

Originally published in 1980; Revised and updated with Jacqueline J. Nowak in 2007.

The revised edition of "In Praise of Learning" adds a new section on the breadth of the educational agenda as well as other minor updates to the original 1980 edition that went through three printings.

In Praise of Learning Kindle Edition

Nurturing the Intentional Learner

Continuing education among church professionals would be enhanced if the learners had the skills and interest in becoming intentional learners. It is possible to teach those skills and encourage the attitudes that are the basis of intentional learning.

Nurturing the Intentional Learner PDF version

The Way of the Teacher

This book is written to church school teachers and others who are concerned about the education ministry of the church. Teaching is a high calling. No ministry is more central and vital to the life and mission of the church than teaching.

The Way of the Teacher Kindle edition

Teachable Moments

In these vignettes two master teachers recall cherished experiences from their own teaching and learning – often unintended, often poignant, always true.

Teachable Moments PDF version

Special Interests

  • Life-style education workshops
  • Stained / leaded glass work