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Going Deeper in Preparation and Planning: Equipping the Saints

Learn the characteristics of a great teacher and understand the commission from Jesus to go out and teach the word of God. Discover how to naturally and spiritually prepare and plan a lesson while making the connection between great teachers and leadership.

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Going Deeper in Preparation and Planning: Equipping the Saints

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  1. LEADERS LEADGoing Deeper in Preparation and Planning:Helping to Equip the Saints Andrea D Harris

  2. Agenda • Prayer • Introduction • Norms • Icebreaker • Presentation • Questions & Answers

  3. NORMS • Be Present • Be Transparent • Participate • Be Prayerful

  4. OBJECTIVES: Participants will be able to:  • Identify the characteristics of a great teacher. • Understand the commission from Jesus to go out teach the word of God.  • Naturally and spiritually prepare and plan a lesson. • Make the connection between great teachers and leadership.

  5. ICEBREAKER:  Teacher Appreciation • Reflect on the teacher that had the greatest influence on your life. • How did they impact you? • What characteristics did they possess?

  6. Jesus Christ is the Master Teacher  • He sees our potential  • He is patient • He motivates, encourages, inspires • He individualizes • He's understanding • He gives us opportunities • He never gives up on us • He has high expectations

  7. But I'm not a teacher! "Every Christian should embrace the ministry of teaching”.   Hebrews 5:12

  8. What is teaching? NATURAL: To instruct, educate, train, discipline, to cause to acquire knowledge or skill. Teaching applies to any manner of imparting information or skill so that others may learn. SPIRITUAL: The unique ability to clearly instruct and communicate knowledge, specifically the doctrines of the faith and truths of the Bible.

  9. Matthew 28:18-20 "18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.  Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 Teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."  Amen

  10. Ephesians 4:11-12 And he himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets and some evangelists and some pastors and teachers for equipping of saints for the work of ministry for edifying of the body of Christ. 

  11. How do we prepare? 2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

  12. Prepare a Lesson Plan in the Natural • State the Objective • The topic should be tied to student interest • Know your audience and learning styles • Use various teaching approaches • Use reliable resources • Assess • Evaluate

  13. Spiritually Prepare to Teach  • Pray- Be in relationship with God. • Study- Know the word • Live- Walk in the teachings of God.   • Give personal testimonies- Speak from experience • Simple and brief is fine; Enhance as you gain experience. • Be Humble-Give all glory to God.  Rely on God lead and direct you.

  14. Great Teachers • Inspire every student to their best. • Set high expectations and teach the skills to accomplish those goals. • Plan purposefully what skills and knowledge the student needs to master. • Determine the activities that will enhance student learning. • Evaluate themselves and reflect on how to improve their teaching.

  15. Teachers As Leaders • Asyour skills develop as a teacher, you are developing as a leader. • The most effective leaders ARE excellent workers. • You know a great teacher by the lives of the individuals they have taught. • You know a great leader by the people they impact.

  16. LEADERSHIP • Learning-  Being in a constant state of learning by studying the word • Living- Practicing the word in daily life • Leading- Mentor through knowledge, ability, commitment, relationship/experience and faith.

  17. Great teachers possess leadership qualities • Dedicated • Passion for teaching • Ability to collaborate • Good communicator • Flexible • Humility • Transparency

  18. Great Teachers Are Great Leaders! • A leader should first be a teacher.  • Why should I follow you, if I can't learn from you?

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