Faith & Teaching

God asks us to make disciples of all people, including those who learn differently and display their faith in ways we may not understand. Even if we never see those "aha, I get it" moments, we continue to teach God's love, grace, and mercy, and find ways to make baptism and church membership accessible to all.  

-Trust students are listening and learning even when they don’t appear to be.

 -Press on to teach the gospel even when the class is chaotic or attendance is low. 

-Rely on the Holy Spirit to bring our students to faith in Jesus. 

-Always assume intelligence.

-Identify the lesson's main point, repeat it often, and in different ways.

-Use media, props, and communication styles that engage all senses. 

-Replace abstract ideas, with clear ones.  

-Find ways for every student to present, and respond to the lesson.

-Allow students to fidget quietly, pace, and stem while learning.

-Match the setting, materials, and teaching style to students as they age.

-Teach students anywhere, while they're sitting, standing, hiding, and pacing.