Form 14-3B Curriculum Comparison
Comparison Worksheet for Evaluating Curriculum
Applicant Name: ___________________________________________________________
Ministerial Relationship Being Requested: ________________________________________
Email:_____ _____________________________
District: __________________________
Due Date: ________________________________________________________________
General Instructions:
 The Candidate is responsible for uploading completed Form and any attachments to the candidate’s
account in Pathwaystoministry.com or otherwise providing a copy to the appropriate registrar(s) as
directed by the requesting registrar.
Specific Instruction (from Form 14-3A)
 Secure a hard copy of the latest Cokesbury Forecast curriculum catalog. If you do not have a copy, go to
www.cokesbury.com to request one be sent.
 Familiarize yourself with the entire catalog, specifically p. 2, learning what it means to be a UMC Endorsed
curriculum.
 Choose four resources from the Forecast catalog (two of which are UMC Endorsed, two resources that are
not UMC Endorsed) that could be used in your particular setting. Complete Form 14-3 Comparison
Worksheet for Evaluating Curriculum.
o All four must be from the same category (i.e., adult small group, children, etc.)
 In what ways do you see this catalog used as a tool in making curriculum decisions for your context?
On a separate sheet (in a separate attachment) describe your church/ministry setting's specific needs including the
following:
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Mission statement of your church
Goals for the students in your program
Number of students in your Sunday school class or small group
Ages/special needs of students in your Sunday school class or program
Type of setting, i.e., Sunday school, Wednesday night, weekday
Space available-shared or separate, off-site, etc.
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Candidate: ___________________________________
Form 14-3B Curriculum Comparison
rev. 7/15
Comparison Worksheet for Curriculum
Name of curriculum being considered
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Check all that apply. Some require written
answers.
Used for Sunday School
Used for Small Group study
Other
Age-level appropriateness
Balance of Old and New Testament
Bible version used
Scope and sequence
(covers Bible in 2-3 yr. rotation)
Lectionary-based resource
Special seasons of the church year
Multi-age level resource
Ecumenical
Personal encounters with God's grace
through spiritual disciplines
Creativity and multiple learning styles
Lecture-based
Discussion-based
Options for group building and/or further
involvement
Bible-to-life application
Life-to-Bible application
Focus on mission activities
Stories, art, activities include different races,
genders, abilities, languages
Faith sharing/salvation focus
Teacher resources well organized
and easy to use
Supplemental resources you can customize
Teacher devotional support
Teacher training support available
Endorsed by UM Curriculum Resources
Committee
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Candidate: ___________________________________
Form 14-3B Curriculum Comparison
rev. 7/15