In conjunction with March 21st being World Down Syndrome Day, I am appalled by a new advertisement produced by CoorDown in association with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and other organizations. The opening scene shows 22-year-old model and actress, Madison Tevlin, who has Down Syndrome, going to a bar wanting a margarita, but the… Read More Don’t Assume
Good Bible class teachers work hard. Week after week, they prepare lessons, create materials, change bulletin boards, and change lives. They teach other people’s children for no paycheck. Their motivation is to serve the Lord by making an eternal difference in the lives of their students. We have all had Bible class teachers who have taught us… Read More Ways to Show Appreciation to a Bible Class Teacher
Week after week, lesson after lesson. They prepare, they decorate, they laminate. They give their time to teach you and your children. They don’t do it to receive a paycheck. In fact, they often spend money out of their own pocket to buy supplies and treats. They don’t do it to get recognition or… Read More 5 Ways to Shock a Bible Class Teacher
Is your congregation concerned about Bible class attendance? Do you have a similar number for Bible class as you do for worship time on Sunday mornings? Do you have a similar number returning for Wednesday evening Bible study? As an adult, why do we so often say (sarcastic tone), “Oh, great, it’s Wednesday night. It’s… Read More 6 Ways to Kill a Bible Class
Do you all remember this teacher from the television show, “Little House on the Prairie”? Miss Beadle was a favorite among her students. She was the perfect example of a teacher who was dedicated, gentle, and kind-spirited just like we should be. In this follow up to the post “Characteristics of Great Teachers“, here are… Read More Some “Do’s” for Great Teachers