THE GIFT OF TEACHING

I Cor 12:28

Eph 4:11-14

Romans 12:7

Acts 18:24-28

Acts 20:20-21

DEFINED:  The special ability that God gives to certain members

of the body to communicate information relevant to the

health and ministry of the body and its members in such a

way that others will learn.

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Receive a great joy from studying the Word and doing

biblical research

• Prefer to use biblical examples rather than personal

experience

• Like to present truth systematically
• Fully expect people to learn from their classes or their

writing

• Some use gift through media; radio or TV
• Are patient with their students

CAUTIONS:

• Be careful to present information in an interesting

fashion

• Lessons need to have practical application
• Avoid a prideful attitude about the knowledge you have

CURRENT EXAMPLES:  How your gift may be put to use. . .

• Teaching adults, youth
• Sunday School Superintendent
• Pastor/Teacher
• Volunteer tutor
• Teaching at a homeless shelter
• Small group studies
• Substitute teacher
• International student ministry
• Church literacy program