What would you rather have — teachers filled with doubts about the Bible, insecurities, half-heartedness, and discouragement or teachers filled with conviction about God’s Word, confidence, commitment, and contemplation of what God will do through their teaching?
If you are looking for teachers filled with the latter, then you need teachers who live out 1 Corinthians 15:58. These are teachers who …
“stand firm” – That’s conviction as opposed to doubts about God and His ways.
“Let nothing move you.” – That’s confidence as opposed to insecurities.
“Always give yourself fully to the work of the Lord” – That’s commitment as opposed to a half-hearted approach to serving.
“know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain” – That’s contemplation of what God will do as opposed to discouragement or despair.
Keep these Qualities in Mind when Recruiting Bible Teachers
Do look for prospective Bible teachers who have these qualities or who at least have a foundation to build upon. In the next post we’ll look at what the indications might be that people at least have the potential for deepening these qualities within them.
Don’t be shy about asking prospective teachers about their view about God and His Word. It does indeed make a difference.
Do offer pre-service training to not only equip them to teach but also to get rooted in God’s Word and how God wants to use their teaching. Then continue to encourage and support them in these ways.