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Fifteen Ways to Improve Your Preaching and Teaching

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  • Chuck Lawless

How can you become a better preacher and teacher? Here are fifteen ways of improving your preaching and teaching.

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A comprehensible sermon

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  • Cornelis J. de Ruijter

This is article 5 of a series that focuses on the task of the elders in the preaching, sermon evaluation, the teaching and instruction and pastoral focus of the preacher, the relation of the Scripture text to the sermon, the sermon as Word of God, the application in preaching, and the structure and present

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A contemporary sermon

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  • Cornelis J. de Ruijter

This is article 4 of a series that focuses on the task of the elders in the preaching, sermon evaluation, the teaching and instruction and pastoral focus of the preacher, the relation of the Scripture text to the sermon, the sermon as Word of God, the application in preaching, and the structure and present

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The text and the sermon

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  • Cornelis J. de Ruijter

This is article 3 of a series that focuses on the task of the elders in the preaching, sermon evaluation, the teaching and instruction and pastoral focus of the preacher, the relation of the Scripture text to the sermon, the sermon as Word of God, the application in preaching, and the structure and present

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Pastor and teacher in the pulpit

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  • Cornelis J. de Ruijter

This is article 2 of a series that focuses on the task of the elders in the preaching, sermon evaluation, the teaching and instruction and pastoral focus of the preacher, the relation of the Scripture text to the sermon, the sermon as Word of God, the application in preaching, and the structure and present

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The Sermon: What May we Expect?

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  • Cornelis J. de Ruijter

This is article 1 of a series that focuses on the task of the elders in the preaching, sermon evaluation, the teaching and instruction and pastoral focus of the preacher, the relation of the Scripture text to the sermon, the sermon as Word of God, the application in preaching, and the structure and present

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Teaching is a Life

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  • Peter Langbroek

Christian teaching has its foundation in God and His work of redemption, and it is a teaching flowing from the heart aiming for the heart. This article Explains what this means based on Ezra 7-10. 

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Teaching: A Disappearing Art

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  • Robert Grossmann

We are living in a visual age. Children learn through seeing. Should we adopt visual methods for teaching? Is there a best method for teaching? This article list some teaching principles for effective teaching.

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The Peace-Seeking Parent and Teacher

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  • James W. Beeke

This article shows how parents and teachers are called to be peacemakers in their parenting and teaching responsibilities.

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This Is Why I Love Teaching My Kids about the Reformation

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  • Jeff Robinson

This article makes the case for teaching children about the Reformation. Such teaching brings them to know about God's faithfulness to his church, that the church is always in need of reforming, defending the Bible is dangerous but worth the risk, God does extraordinary things through ordinary people, and the gospel is everything. It ends with some suggestions on how to teach them, and some resources worth using.

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Preaching and Teaching

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  • Barry York

What is the difference between preaching and teaching? This article offers six differences.

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Prophecy–Yes, but Teaching—No: Paul's Consistent Advocacy of Women's Participation without Governing Authority

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  • Wayne A. Grudem

Are teaching and prophecy the same activity in a New Testament context? Grudem argues that they are distinct activities. He explores the nature of New Testament prophecy and teaching. Relevant passages include 1 Corinthians 11 and 1 Corinthians 14.

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Continuing Education: A Pressing Need for the Church Today

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  • Wes L. Bredenhof

This article discusses continuing education and teaching as important for the church today. Christians are called to a life of continual learning. This article proposes structures that can facilitate learning which continues after profession of faith. 

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Are You Apt to Teach?

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  • James Visscher

This article looks at offices of minister and elder and the task of teaching in the church.

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A Call for Christian School Teachers

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  • Barrett L. Gritters

This article is a call to teachers to embrace their work with joy, as well as a call to others to enter the teaching vocation. The health of the church and the family requires good Christian education. The qualities of a Christian teacher is discussed here at length.

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The Work of the Minister of the Word

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  • David J. Engelsma

What is the work of the pastor? This article maintains that a fundamental aspect of the work of the minister is teaching doctrine (1 Timothy 4:13). The author describes what it means to teach doctrine and what this teaching should look like. In order to fulfill this task, the pastor must also value reading.

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An Orthodox Professor (2)

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  • David J. Engelsma

The church needs the faithful preaching and teaching of God’s word. This article looks at the calling of a professor to teach future pastors. Looking at Titus 1:9, the author discusses the standard of doctrine and the task of teachers of God's word.

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An Orthodox Professor (1)

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  • David J. Engelsma

The church needs the faithful preaching and teaching of God’s word. This article looks at the calling of a professor to teach future pastors. Looking at Titus 1:9, the author discusses the qualification and the heart of teachers of God's word.

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The Whole Counsel of God

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  • David Burke

This article is about the importance of teaching in our preaching. The author looks at the consequences of milky preaching and the importance of teaching the whole counsel of God. 

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Comments on Catechetical Preaching

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  • Peter Y. De Jong

Is the church facing the danger of raising a generation of spiritual illiterates? This article shows that this danger can be averted by returning to catechetical preaching and teaching.

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May Women Teach Sunday School?

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  • John M. Frame

The Bible clearly puts a limit on the teaching role of a woman. However, the author of this article distinguishes between the general and special teaching offices. This article shows that Scripture does not forbid women from teaching; however, it should not be at the expense of compromising the limits of Scripture. In addition, the woman must be submissive to the elders, and should not teach based on the false notion of the oppression of women.

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The Whole Counsel of God

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  • David Burke

This article is about the importance of teaching in our preaching. The author looks at the consequences of milky preaching, and the importance of teaching the whole counsel of God.

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Should We Require Two Services?

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  • Bill DeJong

This article is about the second worship service and preaching as teaching.

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Genuine Interest = Communication Perspectives on Teaching and Learning

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  • T. M. P. Vanderven

This article is about the teacher and communication, the faith of the teacher, the admiration of people, and teaching as a calling.

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The Task of Missions

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  • Ronald Van Overloop

This article is about the church's task in missions. The teaching task of the church, missions and church membership, and missions and discipleship is also discussed in this article.

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The Forgotten Gifts of the Holy Spirit Women as Teachers/Disciples

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  • Dennis E. Johnson

This article is about one of forgotten gifts of the Holy Spirit, the teaching by women. The Scripture passage Titus 2:2-7 is discussed, where the older women are told to be teachers to the younger women.

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Why Catechism?

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  • Barrett L. Gritters

This article is about catechism and teaching the youth of the church. The author looks at the purpose of catechizing the youth.

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The Importance of a Doctrinal Christianity

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  • Arie DenHartog

This article is about the importance of doctrine, and the place of love and truth in the church. The teaching task of the church is also discussed.

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Teaching Sound Doctrine as Redeemed Servants

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  • Jason P. Van Vliet

This article looks at the definition, source, motivation, manner, method, and goal of teaching doctrine.

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"To Be or Not to Be" in Christian Education

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  • Arthur Kingma

This article is about the place of drama in our Christian schools. Is drama a good teaching tool for a different range of subjects?

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Approaching Pastoral Difficulties

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  • P. Barnes

This article is about a few basic principles for the ministry: teaching, priorities, visitations, and a loving and gentle attitude.

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Catechesis: Cutting Edge Technique

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  • Eric Kampen

This article is about catechesis, and the importance of teaching doctrine to the youth of the church.

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The Character of the Afternoon Service

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  • Arjan J. de Visser

This article is about the teaching element in the second worship service, especially about Catechism preaching.

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Teaching Science and the Topic of Evolution

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  • L. Van Veen

What is the purpose of teaching science and how do you deal with the topic of evolution in the classroom?

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Good Manners do Make a Difference

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  • Richard Aasman

This article is about good manners. Where did it go wrong in the society of today? It also focuses on the importance of teaching our children respect, politeness and consideration.

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Teaching Face to Face

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  • Ronald C. Christie

This article is about discussions in the church and teaching in church. The worship service and teaching is also discussed.

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Dissecting the Great Commission

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  • Paul T. Murphy

This article is about discipling, about the church's task to make disciples. Mission and education or teaching is discussed, as well as Matthew 28:16-20.

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The Elder and Teacher

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  • John R. Sittema

This article makes a call for elders to be involved in the work of teaching in the local church. The kind of teaching that the author has in mind is discipleship.

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Holding Together: Catholic Evangelical Worship in the Spirit

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  • Christopher Cocksworth

Here is provided a vision of evangelical, cross-centred, gospel worship. This is held together with catholic instincts about the ecclesiastic character of worship and charismatic experience of the dynamic of the Spirit in worship.

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The Bible in the School - Perspectives on Teaching and Learning

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  • T. M. P. Vanderven

This article is about using the Word of God in school and Christian education. The importance of teaching about the deeds of God for education is also discussed.

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Huldrych Zwingli on Reformed Instruction

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  • Riemer A. Faber

In this article on Zwingli and reformed education, the author also focuses on the importance of instruction for the forming of moral character, and teaching conduct towards other people.

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Catechism: Fathers, Instruct your Children

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  • Kim Riddlebarger

This article is about fathers educating their children with the Catechism (teaching their children the doctrine of Scripture).

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Authority in Education

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  • Pieter K. A. De Boer

In this article about the authority in education, the fifth commandment is also discussed. It looks at the authority Jesus Christ had in his teaching, and what that means for our Christian schools.

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Teaching

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  • Noel Weeks

In this article on teaching, the author discusses the problems with teaching, the task of the teacher to explain, to motivate, to discipline and to be a model. The author also looks at the personal struggles of the teacher.

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