Bible Teachers’ Role as Communicators

When we talk about Bible teachers as communicators, we must first define what that means. While it certainly does involve the transmission of information, at its best, communication requires a mutual exchange and engagement in the process. Consequently, the best communicators of God’s Word will find themselves teaching in ways that fit this definition.

The Best Practices of Bible Teachers in their Role as Communicators of God’s Word

1. The best communicators have a broad objective.

2. They use engaging methodology.

3. They know how to illustrate.

4. They understand their audience.

5. They know when to be silent.

6. Their communication is Christ-like.

Click on the above links for posts that examine each of these practices needed to best communicate God’s Word. Get even more input about these points in the Bible Teacher’s Role resource which looks at the teacher’s role as a communicator along with seven other roles.