Bible teachers need lots of encouragement. Words alone, however, are often insufficient to make them feel encouraged enough to continue teaching. This acrostic provides a variety of ways that help teachers truly feel encouraged.
Enlist teachers according to spiritual gifting & passions
— helps with inward motivation
(see: Finding Your Best Fit in Ministry)
Negotiate responsibilities to fit their schedules
— helps alleviate pressures
Challenge them to do their best as unto the Lord
— helps generate a higher purpose
Offer support and assistance when needed
— helps them feel like they aren’t alone
Understand their struggles and challenges
— helps them feel like they personally matter, not just their teaching
Revisit their commitment to teach regularly
— helps them not feel stuck or coerced into teaching
Affirm them in their teaching
— helps them feel appreciated and needed
Gird them in prayer
— helps empower and encourage them beyond anything you can provide
Equip them through teacher training opportunities
— helps them feel better prepared and able to do it