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BACOLOD, JESSIE
MENDOZA, JEIHO
MRS. QUIAMBAO
TEACHING
“The Church must teach, just as it must preach, or it will not be the Church... Teaching belongs to the
essence of the Church and a church that neglects this function of teaching has lost something that is
indispensable to its nature as a church.” - James D. Smart
In the teaching ministry, we need to have God as our model. He is our Great Teacher. What we will be
sharing will be from and about Him. Therefore teachers must be well-acquainted with God through
personal relationship and regular study of His Word. We owe God our best efforts because He himself
gave His best for us. Every time we teach, we must aim for quality.
In Christian education, teaching aims to make each student learn about God, grow to be like Jesus,
so that eventually, they will also be able to lead others to Christ. Ephesians 4:12-13 encapsulates
the goal of teaching in the Christian education aspect: “to prepare God’s people for works of service,
so that the body of Christ may be build up, until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge
of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”
Teaching is a crucial task in the advancement of God’s Kingdom because this is the basic training
ground for all believers. We teach because there is a need to learn. New believers need to know
the following:
• who God is;
• what Jesus did;
• what happened at conversion;
• what is expected of a Christian after conversion;
• etc.
Without the teaching ministry, baby Christians will be left to fend for themselves. Though they can
still learn through personal study of the Word, it will be very hard for them without having someone
there to guide them and explain things for them.
TEACHING
Another reason why we teach is to follow Jesus’ example. He taught the disciples of the things of
God. Teaching and making disciples was one of the priorities of Jesus while he was here on earth.
People need to know about God, His love and His gift to mankind; the only way for people to know
is if someone will teach them.
As teachers, much is expected of us. Because we teach our students to “grow in Christ” and to “be
like Christ,” we must have standards for ourselves. Teachers must be:
• Actively pursuing a growing relationship with God;
• Filled with the Holy Spirit;
• A good model of the Christian life;
• Pro-active in improving and upgrading skills and abilities.
References:
The Teaching Ministry of the Church (Daryl Eldridge)
ICI: Helping Christians Grow (Dwayne E. Turner)
PREACHING
PREACHING
Just like in the teaching ministry, preaching requires an intimate relationship with God and a vast
knowledge of Him and His truths. This ministry is only for a select people called by God. They are given
a big responsibility of imparting God’s message to believers. An effective preaching ministry can only
happen with the anointing of God.
The preaching ministry differs slightly from the teaching ministry in the following aspects:
delivery and feedback response. In teaching, the delivery is more interactive and informal with
a big possibility of an immediate feedback. Dialogue is allowable in teaching ministry.
Preaching, on the other hand, is more formal and less member interaction.
2. WHY preach?
One avenue that God uses to speak to his people is through preaching. The goal of preaching is
first and foremost, to relay the message of salvation to the lost. Preaching is also done to
encourage, strengthen, and equip members in faith and in the knowledge of the things of God.
b. Honestly
When we preach God’s Word, we must do so with honesty. We must not be afraid to
tell people about God’s message, even if it is one of correction or rebuke. We must be
able to convey the message entrusted to us with completely, clearly and lovingly.
c. Authoritatively
Remember that we are speaking with God’s authorization so we must do our task
smartly and efficiently. When we stand in the pulpit, we must make sure that our
message, as well as our appearance, can be regarded as one coming from someone in
authority.
PREACHING
ON PERSONALITY:
a. Be yourself.
Cultivate your own preaching style. God called you and equipped you for this specific
task. Stop comparing yourself and trying too hard to be like others; work your strengths
and work on your weaknesses.
b. Be a clean vessel.
The Bible says, “Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” This is especially
true in preaching. If your heart is full of criticism, bitterness, and all kinds of negativity,
it will come out in your speech and body language. Constantly ask God to help you
maintain a pure heart so that you can be an encouragement as well as a good leader for
your congregation.
c. Be sincere.
It is vital for preachers to be a model for their flock. Standing on the pulpit exudes
authority, making you someone that people look to as an example. We must be careful
to live a righteous life so that we can safely say that we are practicing what we are
preaching.
KINDS OF SERMON:
1. Textual – based on a portion of the Scripture.
2. Topical – based on a certain topic. Scripture references are woven in the sermon to show
what the Bible says concerning that particular topic.
3. Typical – using types in the Bible where a person, object, or event is symbolic of the future.
4. Expository – expounding the meaning and truth of the passage.
5. Biographical – looking for the lesson based on a character’s life story.
6. Analytical – analyzing of a certain subject to draw out the greatest amount of truth in it.
7. Analogical – using a natural subject to teach a spiritual truth.