Grow your Bible teaching skills, learn best practices and some Bible insights.
- Even the best Bible teachers make mistakes because they’re unaware, so don’t miss the Top 10 Things NOT to do as a Bible Teacher that we’ve learned by doing them!
- Looking for practical help in for your women’s Bible study? We’ve got some in Best Practices for Women’s Bible Studies.
- Pharisees Make Good Neighbors. Learn surprising information about the Pharisees.
- Do you want to grow as a Bible teacher? This series is essential: Step by Step Teaching Process. A great follow up is the In-Depth Message Preparation. For practical help choose Growing as a Speaker, The Prep Before the Podium, Navigating Speaking Engagements, Choosing Powerful Illustrations & Applications and Know Your Audience!
- Are you teaching the Bible? Let us help you navigate that role well: Multiplying Strengths: A Case for Team Teaching, Teaching Groups–Interactive or Lecture?, Protecting your Kids’ Privacy as a Bible Teacher and Let’s Check our Mindsets, Teachers.
- Are you exploring the possibility that God is asking you to teach his Word? Consider these options: Navigating Speaking Engagements: Growing as a Speaker, Should I Be a Bible Teacher?
- Are you wondering whether to use a video or live teacher? We’ll help you think through the issues in Why Use Live Teachers, not Video.
- Is the Bible trustworthy? Angela Everett provides support for its historicity in a series on biblical archaeology that will enable you to teach with confidence.
- Do you wonder why it’s important to study an issue for yourself? Check out Natalie Eastman‘s video for answers.
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- Download our list of resources for leaders.
Pharisees Make Good Neighbors
Don’t miss this conversation about the hated Pharisees. As teachers or students of the Bible, we must be careful and accurate as we talk about them. Watch the video below or listen to the podcast episode.
– with Nika Spaulding and Kay Daigle
Download Helpful Resource List
Biblical Archaeology
Hear how biblical archaeology gives us confidence in the historicity of the Bible and increases our faith as Angela Everett shows a few of the major discoveries. Part 1-Why Is It Important?, Part 2-Old Testament Discoveries and Part 3-New Testament Discoveries are available on BOW’s podcast.
– with Angela Everett and Kay Daigle
As A Speaker, Do I Accept This Event?
As a speaker, how do I determine whether a specific event fits me? Watch the video below or listen to the podcast episode.
– with Rebecca Carrell and Kelley Mathews
The Prep Before the Podium
How do Bible teachers prepare? Hear from Nika Spaulding, Resident theologian of St. Jude Oak Cliff in Dallas, about her personal method. Link to the podcast if you prefer.
– with Nika Spaulding and Kay Daigle
Should I Be a Bible Teacher?
Are you drawn to teach God’s Word? Or has someone asked you to teach? Are you unsure of your qualifications and readiness? This video guides your decision-making. The podcast episode is available as well.
– with Kristen Pool, Susie Hawkins, and Kay Daigle
Step by Step Teaching Process Series
Gain practical skills for becoming a great Bible teacher. This free series is a great resource for those trying to figure it out for themselves. Part 1 – Preparing a Message, Part 2 – Devotional Example and Part 3 – Devotional Debrief are now available on BOW’s podcast, and don’t miss the resource download below under the video.
– with Susie Hawkins, Kristen Pool and Kay Daigle
Download Preparing to Teach God’s Word
Why Use Live Teachers, not Video
There are terrific Bible teachers on video. So why bother finding a local teacher? There are good biblical and practical reasons. Watch the video below or listen to the podcast episode.
– with Susie Hawkins, Kristen Pool, and Kay Daigle
Protecting your Kids’ Privacy as a Bible Teacher
When is it okay to use a story or picture involving your kids and when is it not? Here are some beneficial guidelines. Link to the podcast if you prefer.
– with Kelley Mathews and Sharifa Stevens
Top 10 Things NOT to do as a Bible Teacher
Nika Spaulding and Kay Daigle discuss what they’ve said and done or seen said and done that Bible teachers should avoid. The podcast is available if you prefer that format.
– with Nika Spaulding and Kay Daigle
Downloadable resource: Resource for Top 10 Things NOT to do as a Bible Teacher
Best Practices for Women’s Bible Studies
Get practical help for every aspect of your Bible study—small group leaders, administrators and teachers. Optionally, connect to the podcast episode.
– with Kay Daigle and Kelly Arabie
Downloadable resources: Bible Study Evaluation and Small Group Leader Handbook
In-Depth Message Preparation
How does a teacher prepare a great message? Part 1 – Exegesis, Part 2 – Theology and Part 3 – Homiletics are available for listening or download on BOW’s podcast.
– with Kristen Pool and Kay Daigle
Download Message Preparation Worksheet
Growing As a Speaker
Rebecca Carrell joins Kelley Mathews to discuss Rebecca’s experience in becoming a Christian speaker. The podcast is available if you prefer that format.
– with Rebecca Carrell and Kelley Mathews
Multiplying Strengths: A Case for Team Teaching
Why have a team of teachers rather than doing it alone? Nika Spaulding shares why she believes in it and provides pointers to make it work well. Watch the video below or listen to the podcast episode.
– with Nika Spaulding and Kay Daigle
Teaching Groups – Interactive or Lecture?
How do we choose when to teach by lecture and when to be interactive? Here are some guidelines. The podcast episode is available as well.
– with Kristen Pool and Susie Hawkins
Choosing Powerful Illustrations & Applications
Both thought and skill are needed to support teaching with great illustrations and applications. Watch the video below or listen to the podcast episode.
– with Kristen Pool and Susie Hawkins
Let’s Check our Mindsets, Teachers
It’s easy for us as teachers to fall into wrong thinking. Here’s a checkup!
– with Kristen Pool and Susie Hawkins
Know Your Audience!
Doing intense study and writing a powerful message may not be enough. Consider these practical tips for connecting with age groups and different backgrounds. Podcast version
– with Susie Hawkins, Kristen Pool, and Kay Daigle
Why Study Biblical Issues for Yourself?
If you’ve ever wondered if you should take the time to discover what the Bible teaches on a subject for yourself, check out Natalie’s challenging talk which applies to everyone who influences others. The podcast episode is available as well.
– with Dr. Natalie Eastman
