Bible teachers can take on many roles with their students, including that of being a friend. They can do many things to act like a friend but one thing can undue it all — a lack of authenticity.

Description of Bible Teachers Who are Authentic
The following words describe authentic Bible teachers:
genuine, honest, true, sincere, trustworthy
Learn four ways you can come across as not being authentic in the Bible Teacher’s Role Download, along with a reminder of what it will take to be authentic. In addition to looking at teachers as a friend, this resource also provides input on a teacher’s role as a communicator, conduit, disciplemaker, equipper, model, motivator, and servant.
Helpful Tool to Remind Yourself of the Good to Sow into Your Life, Leading to an Authentic Life: Sowing Good into Our Lives Discipleship Acrostics
