What is it like when God speaks to you through scripture? When was the last time this happened? What did God say?

I think God speaks to me through scripture often when I least expect it. I often find a new insight that I never realized from a passage, even though I have read it time and time again. I think we often miss those moments when God is speaking through his word when we don't take the time to focus and reflect on what has been written. God can and will speak through is word if we are willing to slow down and listen. 

Which of H. Richard Niebuhr’s five basic typologies is most characteristic of my personal life?

I think the one that resonates strongest with me is the "Christ the transformer of culture". I think this relates closely to a passage of scripture that resonates strongly with me, namely, that of the Apostle Paul challenging the Church in Rome to not be conformists to the pattern of this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of their mind. Then, they would be able to test and approve the pleasing and perfect will of God. Niebuhr's notion of Christ transforming culture speaks to me because Christ transformed me; as he is transforming the hearts and minds of people, the culture that they live in will change because people make up culture. When things go on in our world that we do not agree with, we can spend a lot of time and energy and frustration ranting and raving about how much we disagree with them, or we can spend our time trying to love people, show them Christ, and allow him to change their hearts towards his will. He can and will do this. 

Describe the ideal Christian education worker. What would you include in a plan to develop CE workers?

I think the ideal Christian worker is one that is willing. Willingness is a huge factor in effective education. If our laity is capable but is unwilling, we will not have a teacher at all. We can train, shape, and assist the willing to become the teachers that God wants them to be. I think in a lot of ways, a good pastor recognizes that often finding the best teachers requires taking a risk and allowing people to explore avenues of ministry where they might fit and excel. A person might not be a very good nursery teacher, but they may be a great nursery teacher. The key is that they will only discover this particular ministry opportunity if they are given the chance to fail or succeed. We as pastors have a duty to love people and equip them for works of service, and education in our local churches is a very important work of service.