Semenyc Christian Education Makes a Difference 155 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN OUR CHURCHES

Evangelism is only the first step in fulfilling the Great Commission of our Lord Jesus as recorded in Matthew 28:18-20. 'Making disciples · includes both evangelism and teaching. The role of evangelism is the focus of two articles in this issue. But churches will remain weak if they neglect the second aspect of 'making disciples ' which is teaching. In order for the church in Africa to grow stronger and deeper in the 21'1 century, she must not only engage in evangelism of the lost, but she must also teach the converts so that they may grow and mature, becoming fruitful and reproductive Christians. Dr. Lois Semenye shows the way how churches can make a difference through Christian Education. Theological institutions must train future pastors and church leaders to be mindful of the necessity of effective teaching in the local churches. Christians have been called to mature in Christ and become holy; l Peter 1: 15-16, 'Be holy, because I am holy'. This holy living should be reflected in the believer's life, a life that demonstrates Christ-like character. The Christ-like Christian is called upon t