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TransformationalTransformationalBible StudyBible Study
Adult - StudentAdult - Student
Phil StonePhil [email protected]
800-395-5102, ext. 5643800-395-5102, ext. 5643www.ncbaptist.org/sundayschoolwww.ncbaptist.org/sundayschool
Transformation is Transformation is Radical ChangeRadical Change
Discipleship is more than getting to know what the teacher knows; it's getting to be what s/he is.
WTB - Wilkinson
Challenge:If we invite people to
“Come Learn with Us!” We need to make Bible
study a transformational experience by teaching
them the way they learn.
Learning Is...Learning Is...Learning is Experiencing through discoveryTeaching is Coaching the ExperienceA Teacher is a Coach of Experiences
Therefore A teacher’s task is to set up experiences so that
the learner can discover for himself Bible truths that are transformational.
How People Learn...How People Learn...
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TasteTouchSmellHearSight
Support all verbal methods Support all verbal methods with a visual method! with a visual method!
Five Senses: touch, smell, hear, sight, tasteFive Senses: touch, smell, hear, sight, taste
Teaching is more Teaching is more than telling;than telling;
Learning is more Learning is more than listeningthan listening
10%20%30%50%70%90%
Read onlyHear OnlySee OnlySee and HearHear and Tell BackTell Back and Demonstrate
Methods: See Only…Hear and Tell Back… Read See Only…Hear and Tell Back… Read Only… See and Hear… Hear Only… Tell Back and Only… See and Hear… Hear Only… Tell Back and Demonstrate… Demonstrate…
Learners retain information Learners retain information better better
as direct involvement as direct involvement increases.increases.
The Power of VisualsThe Power of VisualsWhen direct involvement of
the learners is coupled with supportive visuals in the
learning environment, retention increases from 3 days to 14 days!
Bloom’s TaxonomyBloom’s Taxonomy
EvaluationSynthesis
AnalysisApplication
ComprehensionKnowledge
At what level does YOUR Bible study happen?
PedagogyPedagogy• The art and science of childhood learning.
Bible StoryBible Story Children Students
Concrete Facts Concrete Facts AbstractsAbstracts
Transformational Transformational Biblical Truths Biblical Truths
AndragogyAndragogy• The art and science of adult learning.
Bible Passage Bible Passage Life ExperiencesLife Experiences
Transformational Transformational Biblical Truths Biblical Truths
Three Learning ModesThree Learning Modes
Use all three learning modes in every Bible Study.
Auditory Learning - Hearing
Visual Learning - Seeing
Kinesthetic Learning - Doing
Learning StylesLearning StylesThinkers
Rational, sequential, information centered
Data collectors
Unemotional
Impatient with group discussion;
wants to hear the leader
Need opportunities to Hear something!
Learning StylesLearning StylesFeelers
Love to talkGeneralizeLoves small group discussionsListening and sharing ideasNeeds opportunities to Talk!
Learning StylesLearning StylesSensors
Loves hands on; doersPractical applicationSkip the theory, just do itFast moversAction orientedNeed opportunities to Do Something
Learning StylesLearning StylesIntuitors
Experimental attitudesTrial and ErrorSelf-discoveryCreativityAdaptable to other learning stylesNeed a process and reason for everything.
We must shift from the traditional role of ‘knowledge dispenser’ to that of model, mentor, and organizer of experiences that help people grow.
Lynn Stoddard, Redesigning Education.
What are people looking for?What are people looking for?
Community …a safe place to belongResponsibility …hands-on ministryConnections …cross generationalDepth …engaging Bible Study
Definition:Definition:
Depth is less about covering the content and
more about engaging the content.
Teaching with Depth
Adults indicated that only 14 Adults indicated that only 14 percent of a possible study percent of a possible study
time should be dedicated to time should be dedicated to teacher explanation or lecture teacher explanation or lecture as opposed to 40 percent for as opposed to 40 percent for
discussion and hands on discussion and hands on learning.learning.
How did Jesus do it?How did Jesus do it?Just then a religion scholar stood up with a
question to test Jesus. “Teacher, what do I need to do to get eternal life?”
Jesus answered, “What’s written in God’s Law? How do you interpret it?”
How did Jesus do it?How did Jesus do it?He said, “That you love the Lord your God with
all your passion and prayer and muscle and intelligence – and that you love your neighbor as you do yourself”
“Good answer!” said Jesus. “Do it and you’ll live.”
Looking for a loophole, he asked, “And just how would you define ‘neighbor’?”
Jesus answered by telling a story…. (The Good Samaritan Parable)
How did Jesus do it?How did Jesus do it?
“What do you think? Which of the three became a neighbor to the man attacked by robbers?”
“The one who treated him kindly,” the religion scholar responded.
Jesus said, “Go and do the same.”
How did Jesus do it?How did Jesus do it?
How did Jesus do it?How did Jesus do it?Questions: With what did Jesus begin?Did Jesus “TELL” the scholar anything?
Answers:…Jesus begins with the Word…Jesus let him discover the truth for himself…Then He said “go do it!”
Knowledge is nothing without appropriationKnowledge is nothing without appropriation
Transformational Philosophy of Bible Teaching
When you begin to prepare a Bible study, what questions do you ask
yourself?
Philosophy helps you ask the right questions:
How can learners …experience the biblical story?…discover for themselves the biblical truth?…get involved?
Where there is no Where there is no involvement involvement
there is no there is no
learninglearning!!Gaines DobbinsGaines Dobbins
A Transformational Philosophy…A Transformational Philosophy…
Transformational Bible Study Principles
Transformational Principle Transformational Principle One: One:
CoordinationCoordination Start with a Team:Start with a Team: Teacher
- 1 per 25 adults - 1 per 12 students
Care Group Leader - 1 per 4-6 members
Outreach Leader
Transformational Principle Transformational Principle One: One:
CoordinationCoordination Coordinate Bible Study:Coordinate Bible Study: Biblical Truth
Teaching Aim
Life Goal
Life Impact Question
Transformational Principle Transformational Principle Two: StimulationTwo: Stimulation
Stimulate or “hook learners’ attention”
• Before Sunday - Session related contact
• Outside the room - Session related visuals
• Inside the room – Focal Wall
Transformational Principle Transformational Principle Two: StimulationTwo: Stimulation
Stimulating Ideas:…Postcard or email about the lesson
…Text members questions
…Create a fb page
Transformational Principle Transformational Principle Two: StimulationTwo: Stimulation
Remember :…The room is the silent teacher
…You can’t learn anything by looking at the back of somebody’s head!
Motivate or “Jump starts learning”
…Motivational activity
…Biblical Truth
…As the first learners enter the room.
Transformational Principle Transformational Principle Three: MotivationThree: Motivation
Motivating Ideas:
… Pictures; Objects
…Words; Questions
…Activities; Displays
…Characters
Transformational Principle Transformational Principle Three: MotivationThree: Motivation
Transformational Principle Transformational Principle Four: IntroductionFour: Introduction
Introduce the Unit …Use the Focal Wall
…The “Big Idea”Session Titles and Biblical TruthsReviewPreviewFocus
…Read Biblical Truths aloud.
COUNTERFIT LOVE
Sexual sin leads to painful consequences
Serving LoveDedicated service to
God is a strong, fulfilling basis for a Christian
marriage
OBEDIENT LOVEYou can discover the best
kind of love as you obey God.
CONSTANT LOVE
You can have a love that
lasts.
WhatIs
TrueLove?
WhatIs
TrueLove?
Sample Focal Wall
Transformational Principle Transformational Principle Five: PreparationFive: Preparation
Prepare learners with Background Information
Preparation Ideas:
Illustrated mini-lectureMonologues, skits, creative activitiesRead Bible passage and assign listening teams
Time OutTime Out
Prayer Request
Share Briefly•Members•Ministry•Missional
Announcements
• Not first thing• Print • Bulletin board
Keep itKeep it
Word-Driven!Word-Driven!
Transformational Principle Transformational Principle Six: Six:
TransitionTransition
Transition back to Biblical Truth
Transitional Ideas:
…Re-Motivational Activity
…Play game, e.g. - Agree/Disagree
…Listen and Tell Back Questions
Transformational Principle Transformational Principle Seven: ExaminationSeven: Examination
Examine the Bible Passage
…Involve Learners…Connect learners…Small Learning Teams…Written assignments…Questions; Creative methods
Examination Ideas:Examination Ideas:Examination Ideas:Examination Ideas:
Paper and Pencil Paper and Pencil
Drama Drama Art Art GamesGames
VerbalVerbal Music Music TechnologyTechnology
Paper and Pencil Paper and Pencil
Drama Drama Art Art GamesGames
VerbalVerbal Music Music TechnologyTechnology
Examination Examination 5 Step Method’s Process5 Step Method’s Process
Divide group into learning teams with written assignments:
1.Read in your Bible: (Provide Bibles)2.Research: (Learner’s Guide)3.Discover: (Questions)4.Create: (Methods)5.Practice and Present: (Peer Teaching)Depth is less about covering Depth is less about covering
the content and more about the content and more about engaging the content.engaging the content.
Methods ApproachMethods ApproachDemonstrate and Tell BackDemonstrate and Tell Back
1. Read in your Bible.2. Research – Learner or Leader Guide or commentary3. Discover:
a. What happened in the passage? b. What did it mean originally? c. What does it mean to you?
4. Create – Demonstration of Biblical truth - Methods5. Present – Tell Back to the Group
Team One• Read in your Bible: Mark 14:3-9• Research: Hearing on page 42 of the Learner’s Guide• Discover:
– What happened in the story? – What was significant about the woman’s actions? – What was Jesus’ response? – What can we learn about worship from this woman?
• Create: Act out the Bible story to demonstrate Jesus’ response to the woman’s actions and to the onlookers.Option: Role play a person today expressing extravagant love to God.
• Present: You have 15 minutes to create a 3 minute presentation.
Transformational Principle Transformational Principle Eight:Eight:
PresentationPresentationLearning Teams Demonstrate and Tell Back to Group
Biblical Truth Discovered:
…Leader sits …Leader adds to - ties together Bible facts and
truths…Leader facilitates discussion of relevance…Focus stays on Biblical Truth!
““Where there is no Where there is no involvement involvement there is there is
no learning.” no learning.” Gains
Dobbins
Transformational Principle Transformational Principle Nine: Nine:
ApplicationApplicationApplying the biblical truth
…The Teaching Aim
…General application: “What are some ways learners can apply this
truth?” …Specific application: “What is one way you will apply this truth this
week?”
Transformational Principle Transformational Principle Ten: Ten:
AppropriationAppropriationAppropriating truths into Life
…Members…Ministry…Missional
Appropriation Ideas:…Class Mission Projects…Outreach Fellowships…Family involvement
““We’ve got to move We’ve got to move from sitting in rows from sitting in rows to sitting in circles to sitting in circles to going out and to going out and
changing the changing the world.”world.”Ed StetzerEd Stetzer
Transformational ChurchTransformational Church
Transformational Transformational PrinciplesPrinciples
1. Coordination 2. Stimulation3. Motivation4. Introduction5. Preparation Time out :
Announcements Prayer Requests
6. Transition7. Examination8. Presentation9. Application10.Appropriation
Famous last words of a Famous last words of a TransformationalTransformational leaderleader
• “I’m in no hurry. If you have questions or just need to talk, hang around! I’m available.”
I’m in no hurry. I’m in no hurry. If you have questions If you have questions or just need to talk, or just need to talk,
hang around. hang around. I’m available.I’m available.
Do your best Do your best to present yourself to to present yourself to God as one approved, God as one approved,
a a workman who does not need workman who does not need to be ashamed to be ashamed
and who correctly and who correctly handles the Word of Truth.handles the Word of Truth.
2 Timothy 2:15 (NIV)
Making Disciples is worth Making Disciples is worth all the effort! all the effort!
Phil StonePhil [email protected]
800-395-5102, ext. 5643800-395-5102, ext. 5643www.ncbaptist.org/sundayschoolwww.ncbaptist.org/sundayschool
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