Teacher Workshop for Adults - Teens by David Sproule Part 2

Equipped Workshop hosted by Lehman Avenue church of Christ

April 20, 2024 - Saturday 3:30 MPR 4 Speaker

Speaker:David Sproule

10-class training class to train people to teach teens and adults Teacher Selection

• (Page 6 of notebook)
• Everyone Needs to Teach.
• Not Everyone Needs to Teach (in a Classroom).
• There Needs to Be a Selection Process.
  • Elders have some responsibility to guard the flock

Teacher Preparation

• (Page 7 of notebook)
• Class #1: Introduction to Teaching at This Congregation
  • Teach
  • Teach the Bible
• Class #2: How to Be an Effective Bible Class Teacher
  • Have a deep reverence for God
  • Soberly be reminded of your responsibility
  • Only teach what fits you
    • Don't teach what you don't know
    • Some topics don't need to be taught by some people
    • Only teach what fits the students
    • Only each what you have made your own
    • Realize each class is important
    • Don't forget your goal
• Class #3: General Principles for Preparing Bible Class Lessons
  • Pray
  • Let Bible explains itself before consulting commentaries
  • Keep it in context
  • Thoroughly study and prepare in advance
• Class #4: Preparing a Textual Study for a Bible Class Lesson (See Lesson 8)
• Class #5: Preparing a Topical Study for a Bible Class Lesson (See Lesson 9)
• Class #6: Preparing a Character Study for a Bible Class Lesson (See Lesson 10)
• Class #7: General Principles for Presenting Bible Class Lessons
  • Use your notes
  • Don't raise questions you can't answer
  • Lean on the mature, knowledgeable Christians in the class for support.
    • Might be a sister offering wisdom in class
  • Wrap up the class in a nice package
• Class #8: Students Presenting Textual Bible Studies
• Class #9: Students Presenting Topical Bible Studies
• Class #10: Students Presenting Bible Character Studies

Teacher Evaluation

• Evaluation Is Essential to Ensure Excellence in Our Education Efforts.
• Talk to the Teacher.
• There Needs to Be an Evaluation Process.

Teacher Appreciation

• Showing Appreciation Is Biblical.
• Showing Appreciation Is Effective.
• Showing Appreciation Is Simple.
  • Publicly
  • Short notes
  • Annual Teacher Appreciation Banquet

The Blessing of Being a Bible Class Teacher

• Many Excuses Are Offered to Avoid Being a Bible Class Teacher.
• The Blessings & Benefits from Being a Bible Class Teacher Are Innumerable.
• The Blessings of Being a Bible Class Teacher Far Outweigh the Excuses.
• Will You Accept the Challenge of Being an Effective, Loving, Passionate Bible Class Teacher?

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rLQj7kurnY

Duration 40:51