In our prophetic role, pastors need to challenge people to keep the faith, fight the good fight. And often that means giving a forceful word to the congregation.
The other side of being prophetic, the side that the mentor highlights, is being an encourager. The goal is the same—living faithfully a Christian lifestyle—but the means are different: encouragement, affirmation, praise.
When I Need a Boost An inductive Bible study to help us find motivation for the long haul. Eric Reed
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The older couple stared as a low, red convertible raced past. In the sportscar, a couple, also of a certain age but noticeably more energetic, waved and lifted a can of fortified energy drink.
Sometimes we wish we could give our co-workers in ministry a boost. We often need one for ourselves. If only enthusiasm for ministry came in a six-pack.
The words energy and enthusiasm have something ...
ARTICLE Energy & Enthusiasm Learn how to maintain vibrancy while balancing a full life and important kingdom work. from BuildingChurchLeaders.com
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Leadership Journal: Energy & Joy
The premier practical journal for church leaders devoted an issue to "Energy & Joy," which include outstanding articles by Dallas Willard, Earl Palmer, Gary Preston, and others. Read the issue online at: http://christianitytoday.com/le/8l4/
Ordering Your Private Worldby Gordon MacDonald
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POWERPOINT Energy & Enthusiasm This theme is needed for helping your leaders to develop healthy boundaries and find joy in their Christian service. by BuildingChurchLeaders.com
Individual Learning Styles Great teaching matches truth with the ways people learn best. by Penny Zettler
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Educators have found at least four separate learning styles, each with its own optimum teaching methods. Individual educational theorists label their quadrants differently, but I prefer the schema Bernice McCarthy outlined in the 4MAT System. She distinguishes four kinds of students: innovative learners, analytic learners, common sense learners, and dynamic learners. The following descriptions lean ...
Style Matters for Children Use the individual learning approaches of children to inspire spiritual growth. by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias
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It doesn't take an advanced degree in education to identify and understand the learning styles of children, no matter how old they are. With a little time, effort, and observation, you'll be able to determine how a child learns best and use that understanding to deepen that child's love for God.
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The child chatters almost constantly. They need to hear themselves talk. But that need to hear information ...
Making New Methods Work Now that you know about the four learning styles, how can you adapt them to a class? by Penny Zettler
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Knowing the four learning styles is one thing. But what happens when you have a class that wants only a weekly lecture or that is not used to other methods of teaching? Try these ways to introduce new methods to accommodate all styles.
Start slowly. Start with rather nonthreatening suggestions—a work sheet done with a partner, a small-group question-and-answer session, a discussion for a few minutes, ...
People learn in a variety of ways: some learn best by hearing, others by discussion; some by seeing, others by doing. We have a variety of teaching techniques that can connect with that type of variety. Teaching methods, however, should not become mere gimmicks to entertain people. The way to prevent that is by asking yourself questions as you think about what method to use.
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