![]() ![]() God does not call us and then leave us alone. Like Moses, we can be assured that God will use whatever skills we have and that we will find the help we need to be an impactful teacher or leader. God assured Moses that his gifts were sufficient and that help would arrive when needed. Moses even had the gall to argue with God and pointed out all of his own personal shortcomings. When God gives us a task, it can seem overwhelming and we may feel ill-equipped. Like Moses, your first reaction to a call or invitation may have been reluctance or fear. God’s call to you may not be as flashy as Moses’ call through a burning bush, but God’s invitation to you and God’s promise of support are just as strong as they were in biblical times. Notice some of Moses’ feelings and concerns that you might have experienced when first asked to teach or lead. Read the story of Moses’ call to leadership in Exodus 3:1–4:17. Students, Participants, and Partners in Teaching.Topics that we’ll cover in this resource includes: 1 = Not at all 2 = Somewhat 3 = Mostly 4 = Definitelyġ 2 3 4 I understand that my teaching is in response to a call or invitation from God.ġ 2 3 4 I am aware that I never enter a classroom alone, for God is always present with me.ġ 2 3 4 I understand that one of my primary roles as a teacher is to model the Christian faith to the best of my ability.ġ 2 3 4 I believe the role of a teacher is not only to share information but also to create an environment for learning where God can transform us into the people God wants us to be.ġ 2 3 4 I understand how the primary task and mission of the local congregation relates to my role as a teacher.ġ 2 3 4 I know that people prefer different learning styles, and I am able to incorporate these different styles into my lesson plans.ġ 2 3 4 I use a wide variety of methods in my teaching, and I am able to adapt them to the preferences of my class. Read each statement then circle the number that best describes your situation. Take a brief inventory before exploring Basics of Teaching. even by a seeming accident as you "fall" into teaching.through the strong movement of the Holy Spirit.You may think you merely answered a plea for help, or just knew it was your turn to help the third graders! But God’s call can come in many ways: You may not even realize that you responded to a call. But each has somehow heard a call to teach and has responded. These teachers and leaders have come in many shapes and forms, from many backgrounds, and with many levels of ability. For thousands of years God has asked and equipped teachers to participate in the work of helping others come to know God and live as people of faith. We teach and lead because God has called us to do so. This resource might serve as a crash course in the basics of teaching or a helpful reminder of things forgotten, or an encouragement along your journey as a teacher. Teaching is a great responsibility and paradoxically will enrich your own growth as you lead others in their growth. Some people accept the invitation to teach enthusiastically while others do so more reluctantly. ![]()
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