Lifeway Women Academy - Prepare, Teach, and Lead: Bible Teaching 101
Every Christian is called to teach others the gospel.
In Prepare, Teach, and Lead: Bible Teaching 101, you'll learn methods for teaching God's Word, whether that's in big groups or one-on-one, through writing or speaking, leading or facilitating. You'll learn basics about studying God's Word and theology, as well as tools for faithful comprehension and application. Gain confidence to structure a message, choose curriculum, host a discussion-based group, and more. Join Jen Wilkin, Courtney Doctor, Elizabeth Woodson, and Andrea Lennon as they help you to prepare, teach, and lead others.
Features:
10 video teaching sessions
Approximately 30-60 minutes each
Self-graded quizzes and assignments to measure your understanding and progress
Unlimited access to course content to be completed at your own pace
Taught by:
Jen Wilkin
Courtney Doctor
Elizabeth Woodson
Andrea Lennon
Course Outline
Session 1: Introduction | Jen Wilkin
We are all called and commanded to teach the Bible. It is important and helpful for women to see other women teaching the Bible, so that they can have the example, the empathetic authority, and the perspective of women on the Bible and Christian living. The way we teach also matters—we need to teach our students (whether one or many) to think, learn, and work on their own. You can teach the Bible! (45 minutes)
Session 2: Approaches to Teaching | Andrea Lennon
In this session, Andrea will examine five approaches to teaching, also known as teaching styles. She will discuss each style's strengths and challenges, as well as asking effective questions. (36 minutes)
Session 3: Principles of Biblical Interpretation | Courtney Doctor
In this session, Courtney provides a brief overview of hermeneutics, or the principles and tools of interpreting the Bible. (39 minutes)
Session 4: Theology | Courtney Doctor
In this session, Courtney talks about the importance of our theology—what we think about God—informing the way we teach. (35 minutes)
Session 5: Choosing Curriculum | Andrea Lennon
When preparing to teach the Bible, it's important to know options for curriculum. In this session, Andrea provides helpful tips for staying true to the goal of Bible study when selecting curriculum. (43 minutes)
Session 6: Writing Curriculum | Jen Wilkin
Jen gives key components of a written Bible study curriculum. (55 minutes)
Session 7: Preparing a Message | Elizabeth Woodson
If you've been asked to teach on the Bible, the first step is to prepare. Elizabeth helps you know where to start. (43 minutes)
Session 8: Structuring a Message | Elizabeth Woodson
Whether you are asked to teach a multiple-session message or a one-hour message, Elizabeth provides help and how-tos for structuring that message for the ultimate result of discipleship and growth. (33 minutes)
Session 9: Leading a Bible Study | Jen Wilkin
Leading a Bible study is one of the ways we teach the Bible. In this session, Jen offers help and advice on leading in a group Bible study setting. (48 minutes)
Session 10: Public Speaking 101 | Jen Wilkin
Very often teaching the Bible includes an element of public speaking. The content is of the utmost importance, but good content can be obscured by bad technique. (43 minutes)