Teaching Young Parents
Teaching young parents is an exciting but challenging endeavor. During the preschool, elementary, and preteen years, parents struggle with time.
Teaching the Gospels, Part One: Finding Jesus in the Gospels
No matter where you are in the gospels, you can’t go wrong by asking, “What is this telling us about Jesus?”
Maximizing Prayer Time
We often face the dilemma of having to cut prayer short or miss out on part of the Bible lesson.
Going Rogue: When to Break Away from Curriculum
Teaching without curriculum requires you to do your homework. It requires a higher level of confidence with the subject matter.
When Your Group Members Are Hurting
You won’t have to teach the Bible very long before you will run into the real life pain of your group members. Some will struggle with a failing marriage, a wayward child, or the loss of a job.
More than a Character Study: How to get the most out of the life of people in the Bible
Some of my favorite Bible studies are studies that go through the life of a biblical character. I love to learn about Abraham's faith, Joshua's courage, David's humility, and Nehemiah's leadership.
Teaching within the Context of the Unknown
New information—especially information that doesn’t fit the way we normally think—produces discomfort. We naturally seek to make adjustments quickly to return to a state of equilibrium.
Going Beyond Discussion: Other Activities for Adult Learners
Educational research shows that adults have certain characteristics that inform how they prefer to learn, which then informs the sorts of lessons and activities we create.
Growing as a Bible Teacher
The Bible is the word of God, completely true, and has the potential, in the power of the Holy Spirit, to transform that lives of those we teach.