Discipleship-Pastoral Studies Program - Course #3: Teaching Principles & Methods
Teach the Word so people can grow to maturity in Christ.
Course Description
Designed to equip pastors and church leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach God’s Word. Much emphasis is placed on the pastor’s role as teacher and the biblical goal of teaching.
Course Goals
Central Truth
Teaching does not occur unless learning occurs and learning does not occur unless life change occurs.
Teach the Word so people can grow to maturity in Christ.
Course Description
Designed to equip pastors and church leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach God’s Word. Much emphasis is placed on the pastor’s role as teacher and the biblical goal of teaching.
Course Goals
- To demonstrate from Scripture the importance of the expository teaching of the Word of God.
- To practically train pastors, church leaders, and other believers in the basic principles and methods of teaching.
- To emphasize the importance of the teacher’s spiritual preparation and dependence on the Holy Spirit.
- To enable pastors, church leaders, and other believers to understand that real learning involves life change.
- To practically equip pastors, church leaders, and other believers effectively teach the Bible so that the church will not be Biblically malnourished but will grow to spiritual maturity.
Central Truth
Teaching does not occur unless learning occurs and learning does not occur unless life change occurs.