Category: Training Material

For those looking to begin or reboot a small group, here is some material that I have developed. There are 12 Lessons that you and your small group leaders can go through. Feel free to use or update it to your ministry needs. Don’t hesitate to ask questions! Kingston

INTRODUCTION The challenge for us as we study the Bible is this: “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the Word of Truth” (II Tim. 2:15).  We are called to Study the Word of God. I.  The Value … Read More “Bible Study Methods” »

Review The primary purpose of the Academy Hour is? Life Transformation The primary objective for Adult Classes is? Fellowship And second? Instruction What must any successful lesson have? Big Idea   What tool do we use to understand the text? Subject/Complement Learning Style Test Go left to right across the page. Rate each word which is … Read More “Teacher’s Training, Lesson 2: Learning Styles and Lesson Aim” »

Purpose To start us off, let’s ask the question: What is the primary purpose of Academy Hour, Sunday School, Second Hour, or whatever churches call it? Teach people! I would tend to agree with you that for most churches their Second Hour’s purpose is about instruction or knowledge transfer; to give you information. While knowledge … Read More “Teachers Training, Lesson 1: Purpose, Big Idea, and Understand the Text” »

Here is a quick guide on how to craft a successful lesson. The most critical things to do is to determine the 1 Big idea of the Passage Create one sentence that gives unity to all the ideas of the verses you are teaching on Determine the Lesson Aim The Lesson Aim is what you … Read More “Quick Guide to Crafting a Successful Lesson” »