Resources for Bible Study Teachers
Many excellent resources exist to help teachers prepare lessons that are not only informational but inspiring and motivational. The Teaching Guides for both the BaptistWay and Formations literature are of high quality. But teachers frequently wish for additional creative ideas to help them add interest to the class. Effective teachers will call upon a variety of helps in preparation of their lessons. Some possibilities:
The curricula we use most at Trinity, Baptist Way and Formations, provide online support with added teaching resources. For those who don’t know how to access these helps, the following websites will be helpful.
For BaptistWay, go to
http://www.bgct.org/texasbaptists/Page.aspx?&pid=458&srcid=467
Click the Adults tab and look for the section which says the following:
“Most studies also have” and click the buttons listed below and follow the instructions on the page to get to the various book studies. This will then take you to the pages with specific helps for that study.
For Formations, go to
http://www.helwys.com/premium/index.html
Hit the button “Sign up for Formations Premium.” You will be asked for a password. You will find the password on the back of your Teacher’s Guide. Once you are in, then follow the instructions.
Teachers have a wonderful and diverse resource right here on our campus. Of course it is our library. One can find a wide variety of books on just about any topic, including a rich supply of commentaries, in our well-stocked library. In addition, there are a number of teaching modules with teachers’ guides and student workbooks on several topical issues. Take some time to look through the stacks. If you have a specific need or idea contact Ginna Ballard.
There are many marvelous resources for Bible Study and teaching ideas on the web. Here are some that we recommend:
BibleGateway.com - This site is easy to use yet it has powerful search features. You can look up scripture passages in several translations. You can search your favorite translation by word or theological term. Give it a try at http://www.biblegateway.com/
Crosswalk.com – This site bills itself as “The intersection of faith and life. It provides information on Christian living, fellowship, and resources for all ages and at every stage of life. http://www.crosswalk.com/
Clipart - There are times when you would like to have appropriate clipart to illustrate your handouts or use in a Power Point presentation? Christian Clipart provides a variety of helps free of charge. Try it out sometime. The link is: http://www.watton.org/clipart/
Maps of Biblical Lands - Often as a teacher you would love to have a quality map of some Holy Land site or event to help you prepare your teaching or to share with you class. There are several sites on the Web where maps can be downloaded for free. The site listed below is comprehensive and easy to use and is free. It also has timelines and pictures. Give it a try. www.biblestudy.org/maps/main.html
Christian History and Biography – This site is sponsored by Christianity Today Magazine. It is full of wonderful information about current and historical Christian issues. The link is http://www.christianitytoday.com/history/