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Many Roles in Times of Trouble

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Bible Teachers' Many Roles in Times of Trouble
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Normally a Bible teacher is more of a communicator, equipper, and discipler whose role is also that of a conduit, friend, servant, and motivator.

But, in times of uncertainty, crisis, hurt, or loss, students may need more encouragement, comfort, counsel, and help than usual.

 

What Roles People Need Bible Teachers to Take in Times of Trouble

The Bible teacher’s primary role might be to teach the Word so students “grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord” (2 Pet. 3:18) but sometimes life circumstances can distract students from learning and even block their spiritual growth. Sometimes they can’t even come to class. Teachers who desire to be most effective will reach out with a caring heart in a variety of ways in times of trouble. And, they won’t need a formal classroom setting to do that. (Click on links below to learn more about each role.)

Comforter

Listener

Counselor

Encourager

Intervenor

Training Resources to Become Better Equipped to Help Your Students in Times of Trouble:

Order the Bible Teachers’ Many Roles in Times of Trouble for more detail than what you can read on the site about each of these roles. The introductory remarks in this resource emphasize how being there for students in these ways can happen both in the classroom and when you are not able to meet as a class.

The following resources point more to the classroom but much could be applied to informally ministering to students even when you can’t meet:

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