Equipping Christian Leaders Through Truthful, Thoughtful Teaching Resources
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Through books, articles, and ministry materials, we serve those who are called to teach, lead, and grow in the truth of God’s Word.
Who Is Teaching the Sunday School Teacher?
Five Ways God Forms Those Who Teach His Word
Faithful teachers open God’s Word week after week, pouring into the lives of others. But an important question remains: who is teaching the teacher?
This book invites Sunday school teachers, pastors, and Christian educators to consider how God forms those who teach—through Christ, the Holy Spirit, the discipline of Scripture, the gift of teaching, and even the people they serve.
Watch the book trailer below.
A short introduction to the book’s message for Sunday school teachers, pastors, and Christian educators.
What You’ll Discover in This Book
This book explores five ways God forms those who teach His Word, offering both spiritual encouragement and practical insight for Christian educators.
Formed by the Master Teacher
Jesus is our first and greatest model for teaching. This chapter explores how His life, words, and ministry shape the way we teach and care for others.
Formed by the Indwelling Teacher
The Holy Spirit does more than assist our teaching—He guides, equips, and works through us. This chapter reflects on the Spirit’s active role in the life of every Christian educator.
Formed Through the Gift of Teaching
Teaching is not merely a responsibility; it is a gift God develops over time. This chapter considers how calling, obedience, and experience work together in the growth of a teacher.
Formed by the Discipline of Studying God’s Word
Every teacher of Scripture must also remain a student of it. This chapter invites readers into a deeper life of study, reflection, and personal transformation through God’s Word.
Formed in Relationship: Learning From Those We Teach
Teaching is never one-sided. This chapter shows how students, questions, and classroom relationships become part of God’s work in shaping the teacher as well.
You’ve Been Called to Teach—But Who Is Teaching You?
Step into a deeper understanding of your calling and discover how God is forming you as you teach His Word.
More than a guide, this book is an invitation to grow in wisdom, reflect more deeply, and be strengthened for the work God has entrusted to you.
Get your copy today and begin the journey of being taught by God as you teach others.
Reflections on Teaching, Calling, and the Work of God
The reflections below offer glimpses into the themes explored in Who Is Teaching the Sunday School Teacher?. Each meditation highlights the ways God teaches, guides, and forms His people through Scripture.
“How can I unless someone explains it to me?” (Acts 8:31)
IT IS NOT BY ACCIDENT
Imagine this moment with me as we watch Philip leave the service and step onto the dusty desert road stretching from Jerusalem to Gaza (Acts 8:26-39).
The sun beats on our backs, the air is still, and all seems ordinary, until the Spirit of God begins to move. Ahead, we see Philip, one of the first deacons of the church, a man who has just been preaching revival in Samaria. Now, at the Spirit’s command, he has left the crowds and proceeds down a lonely road.
As we walk with him, we see a chariot approaching in the distance. Inside rides an Ethiopian eunuch, a man of influence and education, carefully reading from the prophet Isaiah. His lips form the words, but his face shows confusion. Just then, the Spirit whispers to Philip: “Go to that chariot and stay near it” (Acts 8:29). Obediently, Philip moves closer and hears the eunuch reading aloud. Then comes the Spirit-led question: “Do you understand what you are reading?” (Acts 8:30). The eunuch looks up, almost with relief, and answers honestly: “How can I, unless someone guides me?” Here is the moment where the Spirit’s guidance and the teacher’s calling meet. The Spirit led Philip to the right place, at the right time, to meet the right need. It is not a coincidence; it was a divine appointment.
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy” (Matthew 5:7)
BLESSED ARE THEY
In the fifth chapter of Matthew and verses three to twelve we read what is commonly called the beatitudes. Blessed are the....for the shall....
Jesus captures attention with the very first words of the Sermon on the Mount. His calm authority commands the space. His opening words, what we now call the Beatitudes, are unlike anything his audience has heard. The listeners in his day expected power, but he spoke of meekness. They expected blessings tied to wealth or status, yet he blessed the poor, the mourners, and the persecuted. The contrast alone grips them, and the crowd leans forward.
Jesus uses the unexpected to capture attention, delivering a message that challenges assumptions. At times, it is not a loud voice or a polished presentation that draws students in. It is a surprising question, a story with a twist, or a truth stated freshly. Imagine a Sunday school teacher beginning this lesson by asking: “What if being blessed does not look like success?”