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A foundation verse for teaching youth

What is the role of scripture and teaching in the life of a youth? (more)

Acrostic

Have participants create an acrostic to liven up the lesson. (more)

Active Listing with a Game

Use this game to encourage youth to list answers to your questions like "Name a quality of a friend." (more)

Advantages and Disadvantages of Object Lessons

Discover some of the advantages and disadvantages of object lessons (more)

Another Perspective

Retelling Bible stories from different perspectives provides a memorable experience that gives additional insights and understanding into Biblical events. (more)

Art of Storytelling

Read through the Gospels and you cannot help but notice that storytelling was one of the key characteristics of Christ's teaching. (more)

Asking Questions

Questions are a sign of a developing faith. (more)

Asking the Right Questions

Not only was Jesus an excellent communicator, but he also had the ability to ask questions that probed both the heart and the mind. (more)

Brainstorming

Improve Your Teaching (more)

Building Bridges - Part 1: Introduction

The effective Bible teacher must build a bridge from the ancient world of the Bible to the modern world of the student. (more)

Building Bridges - Part 2: Where do you want to go?

Building bridges requires you to take stock of where you are and where you want to go. (more)

Building Bridges - Part 2: Where do you want to go? (Learner focused)

An effective goal must be stated in terms of the student. (more)

Conspicously Pasted Signs

Conspicuously placed signs get attention and encourage participation. (more)

Daffynitions

Next time you have a lesson on a difficult theological concept, distribute a list of words for which kids are unlikely to know the exact definitions and have them create their own. (more)

Debate

Debate is a means to evaluate various perspectives on an issue. (more)

Definitions

Definitions (more)

Effective Youth Bible Study

What are some of the keys to effective Bible Study with Youth? (more)

Expanding your Lesson Options

Past lessons can be great resources for future ones. (more)

Focused on the Lesson

The earlier we begin thinking about a lesson, the more effective we will be at teaching it. (more)

How to Use Object Lessons

Tips for using object lessons (more)

Lessons to Go!

Be prepared for those last minute teaching situations (more)

Object Lessons for Children, Youth, and Adults

Object lessons are used in the scriptures and by Christ to reveal spiritual truths. (more)

One Big Idea

One key to effective teaching is concentration on one "big idea." (more)

Parent Support

Parents can become great supporters of your program. (more)

Popping Points

Use balloons in place of a whiteboard to illustrate your key teaching points. (more)

Recipe for Learning

A recipe for learning (more)

Rediscovering Your Creativity

Relearn how to be creative! (more)

Steps to Storytelling

Improve your ability to tell stories and you will be improving your teaching to change lives! (more)

Teachable Moments

Jesus Took Advantage of Teachable Moments (more)

Teaching Children

Games can be learning experiences. (more)

Teaching Like Jesus - Jesus Began at the Level of the Student

By beginning at the level of the student we can gently guide them into deeper spiritual truths. In the process we are a little closer to teaching as Jesus Taught. (more)

Teaching Like Jesus - Jesus Invited Others to Talk

When we invite others to speak, we get them to interact with the truths of God. When we invite others to speak, we are one step closer to teaching as Jesus Taught. (more)

Teaching Like Jesus - Jesus Spent Time with Students

Jesus knew that more is caught than taught. When we spend time with students they learn from our lives and we discover a little bit more about their needs and concerns. Then we are a little closer to Teaching as Jesus Taught. (more)

Teaching Like Jesus - Jesus connected with Life

When spiritual truths connect with real life, lives are changed and we are a little closer to teaching as Jesus taught. (more)

Teaching Technique: Word Game

Use this word game to add an element of fun and interactivity to a lesson. (more)

Teaching as Jesus Taught - Stories

Tips for using stories in your teaching (more)

Teaching by Example - Paul's Example to Timothy

In many ways, Paul was a spiritual Father to Timothy, and his letters refer to him as his beloved son. He taught and mentored Timothy as his son in the faith! There is much we can learn from Paul's example in teaching Timothy! (more)

Ways to keep your next YOUTH meeting ENERGIZED!

Discover 14 creative ways to keep your next YOUTH meeting ENERGIZED! (more)

Why Do People Volunteer To Teach?

reasons people volunteer to teach (more)

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