Dealing with Fear in Teaching - Teacher Training Resources
If teachers are afraid, try to identify what is causing the distress. Is it a fear of failure? ... a fear of what others will think? ... a fear of the unknown? Help them work through whatever specifically bothers them so they don't panic and run. Also, remind them of God's presence and power to help them in time of need.
Bible teachers can learn much from the fears Moses expressed at the burning bush. The 13-page Called to Teach ... But Still Afraid teacher training devotional provides reminders of promises in God's Word we can hold on to today, assuring us of who He is and what He can do through us. We might never have a burning bush experience, but we do have the same God who is just as faithful and powerful today as He was back then.
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Articles, Online:
- Bible Verses if Fearful in Teaching
- Called to Teach But Still Afraid?
- Experiencing Fear about Teaching God's Word?
- Fear in Serving
- God's Presence: The Defense Against Hindrances
- How to Conquer Fear
- Nothing to Fear but Fear
- Overcoming Fear - not specifically about teaching but has helpful points that teachers need to remember to overcome fear
- Replace Fear with Confidence
- The Fear Factor - not specifically about teaching but could help
Devotionals:
- Called to Teach ... But Still Afraid by Ministry Tools Resource Center
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