May 20, 2009
Interview with Tony Jeary
Tony Jeary explains how Christians can communicate more effectively through preparation, audience awareness, teamwork, and confidence in everyday presentations.
Teaching
Teaching equips Bible teachers and ministry leaders to communicate Scripture clearly and help people grow in faith. Explore practical, Bible-based guidance on lesson planning, facilitation, discussion questions, and making meaningful application for different ages and settings. You’ll find resources for teaching in classes, small groups, youth and children’s environments, and church-wide studies—along with help for handling difficult topics, staying faithful to the text, and creating a learning culture rooted in grace and truth. Whether you teach weekly or occasionally, these articles help strengthen your teaching ministry.
November 30, 2008
Form Without Substance?
James Riley Estep Jr. urges congregations to recover substantive Christian education that prepares believers for deeper biblical questions, spiritual transformation, and resilient faith.
November 4, 2007
An Open Apology Letter to My Class
A teacher and preacher writes from a “Teacher’s Rehab Center,” where a support group exposes shallow excuses and calls leaders to let Scripture transform them before they teach it to others.
June 20, 2007
Interview with Eleanor Daniel
Eleanor Daniel reflects on Christian education as disciple-making, the need to equip lay teachers, the strengths and limits of small groups, lessons from global believers’ prayer, and the ongoing debate over women in leadership.
February 4, 2007
No More Christians! (An Excerpt from The Big Idea)
With “Christians” everywhere, the church still struggles to live Jesus’ mission. This article argues we’re overloaded with competing “little ideas” and need one clear Big Idea—“Follow me”—that leads to action.
June 19, 2005
Bringing Believers to Maturity
A staff roundup of “Christianity 101” models that help guests and new members take next steps. See how churches use rotating sessions, newcomer meals, and multi-week classes covering beliefs, baptism, Communion, giving, gifts, and involvement.
