Resources for Bible Teaching Ministry
Whether teaching in Sunday School or another type of Bible study class, you need to teach people in ways they can understand. These Bible teaching resources will help you in both the preparation and presentation of your lessons to creatively, developmentally, and purposefully communicate God's Word.
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About
About Bible Teaching
Articles:
- Approach to Teaching the Whole Counsel of God
- Bible Teaching has an Important Objective
- Bible Teaching is a Special Divine Empowerment
- Bible Teaching is an Awesome Responsibility
- Bible Teaching Must Keep the Word Central
- Bible Teaching Requires Reliance on the Holy Spirit
- Bible Teaching That Communicates God's Words
- FAQ about a Teaching Ministry
- God's Presence: The Discipler's Authority
- God's Presence: The Distinguishing Mark
- Misconceptions with Partial Truth
- Misconception About What We Teach
- Misconception About How We Teach
- Misconception About How We Live
- Speaking Types of Spiritual Gifts
- Teaching as a Ministry of Multiplication
- Teaching like the Word is the Powerful Book It Is?
- Teaching the Whole Counsel of God?
- The "Ultimates" in Bible Teaching
About the Teaching-Learning Process
Articles:
- 4 Tips for Helping Students Apply Bible Lessons to Life
- About the Teaching-Learning Process
- An Element Often Not Taken Far Enough in the Bible Learning Process
- Application Must Be About More Than Mere External Conformity
- Bible Teaching-Learning Process
- Bible Teaching Must Equal Bible Living
- Conclusion or Application?
- Effective Bible Teaching
- FAQ about Bible Lesson Application
- FAQ about Bible Lesson Introductions
- FAQ About the Teaching-Learning Process
- Four Elements in the Bible Learning Process
- From Knowledge to Understanding
- Good First Impressions
- How Deliberate to be About Application?
- It All Matters When We're Teaching the Word of God
- Let's Not be Shortsighted
- Methodology in the Teaching-Learning Process
- Personalize the Application
- Questions About the Teaching Learning Process
- Role of the Teacher in the Teaching-Learning Process
- Teaching for Changed Lives?
- Really Teaching for Changed Lives?
- The Holy Spirit is Essential to Effective Bible Teaching
- The Holy Spirit's Role in Bible Teaching
- The Way God Made Us Suggests People Be Actively Engaged
- What to Aim for in Application of a Bible lesson?
- Whose Responsibility is Bible Application?
Books:
- Creative Bible Teaching by Lawrence O. Richards
- Seven Laws of the Learner by Bruce Wilkinson
- Teaching for Spiritual Growth by Perry G Downs
- Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendricks
- The Way They Learn by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias
- Why Nobody Learns Much of Anything at Church and How to Fix It by Thomas & Joani Schultz
Teachers Training Resources from Ministry Tools Resource Center:
- Aiming for Empty-less Teaching Group Training Session
- Teaching for Changed Lives Workbook
- Heart Transformation or Behavior Modification? Worksheet - for children's teachers
- Help! My students don't want to be here! They don't want to learn! Worksheet
- Keys to Unlocking the Door for Good First Impressions Worksheet
Learn from Jesus, the Master Teacher
Articles:
- 3 Important Lessons from the Master Teacher
- 3 More Important Lessons from the Master Teacher
- Jesus as the Master Teacher
Books:
- Rock-Solid Teacher: Discover the Joy of Teaching Like Jesus by Gregory Carlson
Targeted Resources
Lessons
Help with Choosing & Using Curriculum
Articles:
- Check the Vital Statistics
- Choosing Curriculum
- Choosing and Using Bible Curriculum
- FAQ about Bible Lesson Goals
- Role of Curriculum in Teaching the Bible
- Blame Curriculum If Teaching Not Going Well?
- FAQ about Using Curriculum
- Tweaking the Curriculum
Curriculum Resources:
- Curriculum Published by Ministry Tools Resource Center
- Children's Church Curriculum
- DVD Video Curriculum Studies
- Homeschool Curriculum
- Recovery Curriculum
- Sunday School Curriculum
- Vacation Bible School - VBS Curriculum
- Video Bible Studies at StudyGateway (can be played on your Computer, TV, Mobile Device)
Teachers Training Resources from Ministry Tools Resource Center:
Help with Lesson Planning & Preparation
Articles:
- Application a Vital Part of Bible Lessons?
- Bible Teaching Demands Accuracy
- Curriculum Development: How to Write Bible Lessons
- FAQ about Lesson Preparation
- Inadequate View of Bible, Inadequate Lesson Preparation
- Lesson Prep: Awareness Needed
- Lesson Prep: Appraisal Needed
- Lesson Prep: Accountability Needed
- Steps to Guide Bible Lesson Preparation
- Well-Constructed Lesson Aims
Teachers Training Resources from Ministry Tools Resource Center:
- A Lesson Worth Teaching Workbook
- Application: It's God's Idea, Not Merely a Good Idea Worksheet
- Bible Lesson Preparation Worksheet
- Out of the World & Into the Word Worksheet - deals with the introduction to the lesson
Teachers Training Session Idea on TrainBibleTeachers.com:
Help with Teaching Different Parts of the Bible
Articles:
- Bible Illiterate Teachers Produce Bible Illiterate Students
- Big Picture of the Bible
- Teaching the Creation of Man & the Fall
- Tips for Teaching Creation & the Fall
- Teaching About God's Laws
- Tips for Teaching About God's Laws
- Teaching from the Old Testament Prophets
- Tips for Teaching from the Old Testament Prophets
- Teaching About the Cross
- Tips for Teaching About the Cross
- Teaching About Salvation
- Tips for Teaching About Salvation
- Teaching About the Church
- Tips for Teaching About the Church
- Tips for Teaching New Testament Epistles
- Teaching on the Book of Revelation
- Tips for Teaching on the Book of Revelation
Curriculum Bible Studies:
- Old Testament History & Law
- Old Testament Poetic Books
- Old Testament Prophecy
- New Testament Gospels
- New Testament History – Acts
- New Testament Epistles
- New Testament Prophecy – Revelation
Teachers Training Resources from Ministry Tools Resource Center:
Methods
Are You a Creative Bible Teacher?
Articles:
- Benefits of Creativity in the Classroom
- Creativity: An Essential for Bible Teaching
- Creativity Cues from God
- Creativity: The Problem is Not a Lack of Possibilities
- FAQ about Creativity
- FAQ About Bible Teaching Methods
- The Same Message Using Different Means
- Tips for Using Teaching Methods
Teachers Training Resources from Ministry Tools Resource Center:
- Creative Bible Teaching with Results Workbook
- Creativity: Variety is One Element Worksheet
- Turning the Benefits of Creativity into Reality Worksheet
General Info on Teaching Methods
Articles:
- A Sunday School Teacher's Methods and Materials
- A VBS Teacher's Methods and Materials
- Bible Teachers Need to Incorporate Variety into Lessons
- Criteria for Choosing Bible Teaching Methods
- Engage the Senses
- Low Tech Teaching in a High Tech World? - Expansion Needed
- Low Tech Teaching in a High Tech World? - Methodology
- Low Tech Teaching in a High Tech World? - Perspective Needed
- Methods for Preschoolers
- Methodology in the Teaching-Learning Process
- Teaching Methods: Explore the Possibilities
Books:
- Creative Teaching Methods by Marlene D. LeFever
Teachers Training Resources from Ministry Tools Resource Center:
- Sharpening Your Bible Teaching Methods Resource
- Bible Learning Activities for Children Resource
- Tips for Choosing & Using Methods Worksheet
Scripture Memory in the Classroom
Articles:
- FAQ About Scripture Memorization
- Not Sure about Scripture Memorization?
- Grade School Children & Scripture Memory
- Bible Memory Verses for Teenagers
- Bible Verses for Young Adults
- Scripture Memory Bible Verses for Senior Adults
- Preschoolers & Scripture Memory
- Scripture Reminders Middle Aged Adults Need
- Sending Mixed Messages About Scripture Memory?
Books:
- 52 Ways to Teach Memory Verses
- Bible Memory Games
- Bible Memory Verse Games For Children
- Making Scripture Memory Fun
- Big Book of Bible Games for Elementary Kids
Teachers Training Resources from Ministry Tools Resource Center:
Types of Bible Teaching Methods
- Bulletin Boards - Article: Bulletin Boards: An Old Method Still a Viable Tool?
- Bulletin Boards - Article: Interactive Bulletin Boards
- Bulletin Boards - Document: Make Bulletin Boards Super Teacher Training
- Discussion - Article: FAQ About the Discussion Method
- Discussion - Article: Guiding Questions for Group Discussion
- Discussion - Article: Small Group Bible Studies Teachers Training
- Discussion - Article: What's Needed for a Good Discussion - An Acrostic
- Discussion - Article: When Small Group Discussions Flop
- Discussion - Bible Study Guides: Discussion Guides from Ministry Tools Resource Center
- Discussion - Bible Study Guides: Other Bible Study Books
- Discussion - Book: How to Ask Great Questions by Karen Lee-Thorp
- Discussion - Book: Now That's a Good Question: How to Lead Quality Bible Discussions by Terry Powell
- Discussion - Training Session: Discussion Ruts - Teacher Training Session
- Discussion - Worksheet: In Facilitating a Discussion, Everyone's Contribution is Valuable Worksheet Download
- Discussion - More for Small Groups
- Drama - Article: A Flair for the Dramatic ... Or Not
- Drama - Article: FAQ about Drama as a Bible Teaching Method
- Drama - Article: Using Drama Effectively
- Games - Article: Fun & Games and Bible Learning?
- Games - Article: Games Are Good As Long As . . .
- Guided Conversation - Article: Guided Conversation as a Teaching Method
- Guided Conversation - Article: Make Every Moment Count Using Guided Conversation
- Guided Conversation - Worksheet: Guided Conversation
- Learning Centers - Article: Bible Learning Centers: Not the Easy Way Out
- Learning Centers - Article: How to Stay Out of Learning Center Ruts
- Learning Centers - Worksheet: Using Learning Centers
- Lecture - Article: Why We Need to Get Beyond Only Lecture in Adults Class
- Lecture - Article: Options for Getting Beyond Lecture
- Object Lessons - Article: Effectively Using Object Lessons
- Object Lessons - Article: Lessons from the Master Teacher on Using Objects
- Object Lessons - Worksheet: Tips for Using Object Lessons
- Play - Article: Play as a Bible Teaching Method?
- Play - Worksheet: Play: It's How Kids Learn Worksheet Download
- Puppets - Article: Questions about Using Puppets in the Classroom
- Puppets - Article: More Questions about Using Puppets in the Classroom
- Puppets - Article: Tips for Using Puppets in the Bible Classroom
- Puppets - Document: Using Puppets in the Classroom
- Questions - Article: Jesus, the Master Teacher, Used Questions
- Questions - Article: Why Jesus, the Master Teacher, Used Questions
- Questions - Worksheet: Work Your Way Through the Lesson with Questions
- Role Playing - Article: Value of Role Playing
- Role Playing - Document: Role Playing
- Scripture Memorization - Article: Scripture Memorization That's Age Appropriate
- Storytelling - Article: 10 Storytelling Mistakes
- Storytelling - Article: Teaching Method Example: Storytelling
- Storytelling - Worksheet: Keys to Visualizing the Story Without Visual Aids
Students
Age Levels Resources
Articles:
- Age Level Training Part of Your Bible Teacher Training Plan?
- FAQ about Age Level Issues
- Making Even Well-Known Truths Relevant
- Reach All Age Levels
- Spiritual Age versus Physical Age
- Teach in Accordance with Students' Age
Teachers Training Resources from Ministry Tools Resource Center:
Resources for Specific Age Levels:
Discipline - Classroom Management
Articles:
- 5 Key Elements in an Approach to Classroom Discipline
- 10 Things Not to Say When Disciplining
- An Umbrella for Classroom Discipline
- Basics for Classroom Discipline
- Classroom Discipline Must Get Beyond
- Dealing with the Root Cause of Problem Behavior
- FAQ about Classroom Discipline
- Help with Classroom Discipline
- Helping Bible Teachers with Problem Students
- Hidden Messages in Disciplining
- Quick Solutions or Real Change in Classroom Discipline?
Teachers Training Resources from Ministry Tools Resource Center:
- Biblical Authority versus the Authoritarian and Permissive Teachers Worksheet
- Discipline Issues: What to Do About Specific Challenges
- Effectively Handling Classroom Discipline Workbook
- Handbook on the Basics of Classroom Discipline
Discipleship - Discipling Students
Articles:
- Bible Teacher's Role as a Disciplemaker
- FAQ About Discipleship
- Another FAQ about Discipleship
- God's Presence: The Discipler's Authority
Books:
- Disciple-Making Teachers by Josh Hunt
Teachers Training Resources from Ministry Tools Resource Center:
- DISCIPLESHIP: Isn't teaching a lesson enough? Worksheet
- The Teacher's Role in Discipling Students Toward Spiritual Growth Bundle - PowerPoint & Worksheets
Worksheets included in the Bundle can be Ordered Separately:
- The Teacher's Role in Discipling Students Toward Christ-like Character & Conduct
- The Teacher's Role in Discipling Students in the Stewardship of Giving
- The Teacher's Role in Discipling Students in Regard to Outreach
- The Teacher's Role in Discipling Students in Regard to Prayer
- The Teacher's Role in Discipling Students in Maintaining Christ-like Relationships
- The Teacher's Role in Discipling Students Toward Serving
- The Teacher's Role in Discipling Students in Regard to the Word of God
- The Teacher's Role in Discipling Students in Regard to Worship
Helping Students in Crisis
Articles:
- Crisis Intervention Training - General Helps
- Do Your Teachers Know How to Help Students in Crisis?
- FAQ about Students in Crisis
- Hurting Hearts in our Bible Classes
- Many Roles in Times of Trouble
Books:
- Emergency Response Handbook for Children's Ministry by Group Publishing
- Emergency Response Handbook for Youth Ministry by Group Publishing
- Emergency Response Handbook for Small Group Leaders by Group Publishing - for Adults
- The Hurt That They Feel: Helping Preschoolers Deal With Tough Issues Edited by Sue Bredekamp
- What Do I Do When Teenagers are Depressed and Contemplate Suicide? by Steve Gerali
- What Do I Do When Teenagers are Victims of Abuse? by Steve Gerali
Teachers Training Resources from Ministry Tools Resource Center:
- Bible Teachers' Many Roles in Times of Trouble
- Crisis Strikes Worksheet
- Ministering to Students with Hurting Hearts Worksheet
Learning Styles
Articles:
- FAQ About Learning Styles
- Group Dynamic: Affected by Various Learning Styles
- Teachers Have Learning Styles Too
Books:
- 7 Ways of Teaching the Bible to Children: Using Our Multiple Intelligences to Build Faith by Barbara Bruce
- 7 Ways of Teaching the Bible to Adults: Using Our Multiple Intelligences to Build Faith by Barbara Bruce
- Learning Styles: Reaching Everyone God Gave You to Teach by Marlene D. Lefever
- Talkers, Watchers, and Doers: Unlocking Your Child's Unique Learning Style by Cheri Fuller
- The Way They Learn by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias
Teachers Training Resources from Ministry Tools Resource Center:
Misc. Help with Students
Articles:
- Motivating People to Learn
- Students Glad to Go to Class?
- Teaching a Class with Varying Levels of Bible Knowledge
- Trouble Motivating Students to Learn?
Teachers Training Resources from Ministry Tools Resource Center:
Teachers
General Helps for Bible Teachers
Articles:
- 3 Things People Want from Their Bible Teachers
- 3 Tips for Teaching
- Are your Bible Teachers Walking in the Spirit?
- Are Your Teachers Consistent?
- Attitudes and Perspectives Not Just Skills
- Aware of God's Presence?
- Background Checks, Anyone?
- Bible Basics
- Bible Teachers Goal to Advance God's Work?
- Bible Teaching Requires the Personal Growth of the Teacher
- Called to Teach But Still Afraid?
- Effective Bible Teaching Takes Time
- Experiencing Fear about Teaching God's Word?
- God's Presence: The Defense Against Hindrances
- How Do You Feel About Teaching?
- Issues Bible Teachers May Have
- Just a Teacher's Helper? Ouch!
- Lies Bible Teachers Might Believe
- Praying for Bible Teachers
- Priorities for Time Management
- Students Evaluating Their Teachers
- Teachers Have an Advocate
- Teachers Have a Teacher
- Teachers Have a Prompter
- Teachers' View of the Bible Matters
- Words & the Teacher's Accountability
- Words & the Teacher's Heart
- Words & the Teacher's Actions
Teachers Training Resources from Ministry Tools Resource Center:
- Bible Teacher's Handbook of Frequently Asked Questions
- Praying Like You Truly Believe HE is the Source of All You Need Worksheet
- Rediscovering the Joy of Teaching PowerPoint
- Teachers Either Block or Promote Community Worksheet
- Time Management for Teachers Worksheet
- What Bible Teachers Need to Know About God's Word
Devotionals for Teachers
Articles:
Teachers Training Resources from Ministry Tools Resource Center:
- Be-Attitudes for Teachers
- Called to Teach But Still Afraid Devotional
- Encouragers for Teachers of God's Word
- The Holy Spirit & My Teaching Devotional
Teacher Qualities
Articles:
- Teacher Qualities Matter, Not Just Teaching Skills
- Accountable Bible Teachers
- Adaptable Bible Teacher?
- Are Your Bible Teachers Prepared?
- Are Your Teachers Students ... Teachable?
- Be-Attitude for Teachers
- Bible Teaching Requires a Good Dose of Humility
- Conscientious Bible Teachers
- Diligent Bible Teachers
- Effective Bible Teaching Takes Commitment
- Faithful Bible Teachers
- How Enthused are Your Bible Teachers?
- Industrious Bible Teachers
- Irreproachable Bible Teachers
- Joy Affects Teaching
- Looking for Teachers Filled with the Right Qualities?
- Indications Teachers are Filled with the Right Qualities
- Reasons Bible Teachers Lack Enthusiasm
- Teacher Acrostic - What's in Your Heart?
- Teachers Reap What They Sow
Teachers Training Resources from Ministry Tools Resource Center:
Teachers Training Session Idea on TrainBibleTeachers.com:
Teacher Roles
Articles:
- Bible Teachers Have a Multifaceted Role
- Bible Teachers' Role as Communicators
- Bible Teacher's Role as a Conduit
- Bible Teacher's Role as a Disciplemaker
- Bible Teachers' Role as Equippers
- Bible Teacher's Role as a Friend
- Bible Teacher's Role as a Model
- Bible Teacher's Role as a Motivator
- Bible Teacher's Role as Servant
- FAQ about a Bible Teacher's Role
- Many Roles in Times of Trouble
- The Master Teacher as an Model
- The Master Teacher as a Servant
Teachers Training Resources from Ministry Tools Resource Center:
Teacher Training
Articles:
- Bible Teachers Training Based on the Setting
- Bible Teaching Skills Needed
- Bible Verses for Bible Teachers
- Bible Teachers Need Encouragement Not a Mere Pat on the Back
- Do You Know What Kind of Help Your Teachers Really Need?
- Training for Teachers New to Teaching the Bible
- Remember the Purpose
- Teacher Training Over the Holidays
- Teacher Training Tips
- Teacher Training Topics General Enough for All Teachers
- The Ultimate Goal of Bible Teaching
Resources:
Visuals
General Info About Visuals
Articles:
- Do's & Don'ts in a Visual Society
- FAQ About Using Visual Aids in Teaching
- God Communicates with Audiovisuals
- Importance of Audiovisuals and Engaging Teaching Methods
Teachers Training Session Idea on TrainBibleTeachers.com:
Teachers Training Resources from Ministry Tools Resource Center:
Boards - Bulletin Board & More
Articles:
- FAQ About Bulletin Boards
- Seasonal Bulletin Boards: Autumn
- Seasonal Bulletin Boards: Spring
- Seasonal Bulletin Boards: Summer
- Seasonal Bulletin Boards: Winter
Resources:
- Bulletin Boards - Cork Boards
- Bulletin Board Sets
- Borders
- Chalk Boards
- Dry Erase Boards
- More Classroom Decoratives
Teachers Training Resources from Ministry Tools Resource Center:
Equipment & Other Furnishing Supplies
Misc. Visual Aid Teaching Tools & Supplies
May God work through you to impart not only head knowledge in your students but also a growing heart knowledge of Him. Use these teaching tools and resources but rely on the Holy Spirit to do the real work in people's hearts.
You Might Also Find Help at the Following:
For Resources to Teach Different Parts of the Bible, Go To: Curriculum Resources