As previously suggested, one size does not fit all when it comes to teacher training due to the teacher’s experience level and previous training. But, that’s not the only reason.
Your Bible teachers might be teaching in a variety of settings, each of which can bring unique challenges and focus.
Certain teacher training topics apply to Bible teachers in any setting:
(Clicking on the links in this list will take you to helpful resources.)
- Who they should be as a teacher (teacher qualities)
- Why they are teaching (goal of changed lives)
- Accurately handling the Word of God (lesson preparation)
- Identifying students’ level of spiritual growth and help them get to the next level (discipleship)
- How to relate to students with the love of God
- How to motivate students to want to learn
However, due to the setting in which they teach, there may be specific training needs related to . . .
- the purpose of that particular venue
- the curriculum used for that program
- the particular people being taught
Click on the links below to look at each of the following settings and consider how to zero in on teacher training that fits that venue:
Sunday School
Children’s Church
Mid-Week Bible Clubs
Outreach Bible Study (i.e., in a nursing home, prison, etc.)
Small Group Studies
Vacation Bible School