Why don’t teachers use more variety in their methodology?
Sometimes teachers repeatedly use the same method due to ignorance. They aren’t aware of all the possibilities.
Often a lack of variety is a reflection of teachers’ insecurities and fear of trying something new. They feel safe teaching the way they know.
Unfortunately some teachers are stuck in a rut purposefully due to laziness. They don’t want to take the time to learn something new. They don’t want to put in the extra effort to use a more involved method.
Help is available for Bible teachers to step out and try new methods.
- Ask God for help.
- Get acquainted with possible methods.
- Practice using the methods in private or with some trusted friends.
- Pray some more.
- Step out in faith, trusting God to help you.
You will notice in the above steps that God is brought into the process. While we need to be faithful stewards in teaching, without God even the most skillful teacher using a great amount of variety will lack eternal effect. Remember Jesus’ words in John 15:5 — “Apart from me you can do nothing.”
Hello good afternoon. i’m thankful to Our God In Jesus first. i’m searching Bible teaching methodologies & i found your site which is excellent. i like your effort & pray for you. may God Bless you more. i want to more learn & teach others. now i teach in Believer Bible College in pakistan.
Greetings in our Lord. I praise God that you found the site and pray God uses it to help equip. If you are looking for teaching methodologies, be sure to also check out the Teaching Methods Resources page which provides links to other resources that might also be helpful.