MIDnet: Faith Comes Through Hearing

By Allison Seeliger. Teaching from a Christian biblical worldview is essential in Lutheran classrooms. Allison shares some ways that she has used to incorporate faith in the Lutheran language arts classroom. more

Tags: Allison Seeliger, Bible, Biblical Authors, Faith, Lens of Faith, Mentor Text, MIDnet, Real Life Experiences, Word of God, Worldview, Writing Models

Relevant Religion Classes for Junior High

Written by Angelica Young, Summer 2014. In a fast-paced world hungry for the attention of our teenagers, creating religion lessons that both engage and equip them is one... more

Tags: Angelica Young, Curriculum, Devotions, ETnet, Faith, God's Word, Junior High, Personal Testimonies, Religion Class, Service, Strength

Putting Love in Action

Written by Denise Rice, Winter 2021. Looking for a Lutheran Junior Honor Association (LJHA) or other service project? Denise offers several possibilities along with... more

Tags: 1 Peter 4:10-11, Denise Rice, LJHA, Lutheran Junior Honor Association, MIDnet, Service, Service Projects

Parents as Partners in Education

Written by Tracie Douglas, Winter 2014. Just as your attitude affects the climate of your classroom, your attitude also affects the relationship with the partners in... more

Tags: Action Plan, Attitude, Climate, Communication, ETnet, Parents, Partners, Relationships, Tracie Douglas

If This is Your First Year of Teaching

Written by Rebecca Eifert, Fall 2015. Timely tips from a first year teacher. If you're a new Lutheran educator, you'll want to read this. Now. Click Here to Read:  If... more

Tags: Authority, Expectations, First Year Teaching, Involvement, MIDnet, Perception, Questions, Rebecca Eifert, Teaching Tips

Holistic Christian Education – An Approach to Biblical Wellness

Written by Eric Smith, Winter 2016. Health education resources often are non-biblical. Offering a Christian emphasis on health to high school students can help them to... more

Tags: Baptism, Biblical Wellness, Christian Wholeness Wheel, Emotional, Eric Smith, Financial, Holistic Education, Intellectual, Interpersonal, Physical, SECnet, Social, Spiritual, Vocational

Students and Teachers – Getting to (Really) Know Each Other

Written by Denise Rice, Winter 2016. Are there times when you wonder what’s going on with your middle-schoolers? Are there times when your middle-schoolers wonder if you... more

Tags: Denise Rice, MIDnet, Perspective, Students, Teachers, Understanding

Social Studies and Mission Trips

Written by Lori Flenner, Winter 2016. Social studies provides a fertile environment for teaching and practicing a Christian worldview. Mission trips often fit well with... more

Tags: Compassion International, ETnet, Food for Hungry, Google Maps, Hope Seeds, Lori Flenner, Lutheran Hour Ministries, Meals on Wheels, Mission Trip, Save the Children, Shoemanwater Water Projects, Social Studies

Bear More Fruit

Written by Angelica Young, Spring 2016. The Holy Spirit blesses God’s people with a veritable salad of faith’s fruits. Visit the fruit basket in one teacher’s... more

Tags: Angelica Young, Faithfulness, Fruits of the Spirit, Gentleness, Goodness, Joy, Kindness, Love, MIDnet, Patience, Peace, Self-Control