The Ministry of Bible Instructorship 

Ministers, PM Leaders, Elders, Deacons,
Deaconesses & Church Members 

Do you want to increase you witnessing skills, learn to interpret the Bible, by making decisions and maintaining a meaningful relation with God? Then, this Seminar is for you!

Benefits:

Revitalizes personal and church life. Assures a constant flow of baptisms. Inspires confidence in God. Provides a Biblical foundation for outreach ministry. Provides a personal encounter with the mind and will of God. Fulfillment of God's will for His church.

Objectives:

1. To spark and/or maintain personal revival.

2. To lead the student in a step by step process of discovery,

3. To give the student a historical and theological foundation for the practice of Bible instructor-ship within the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

4. To help the student achieve greater competence in understanding and interpreting the Bible.

5. To provide the student with a working knowledge of the topical and/or expository methods of studying the Bible.

6. To train the lay member in how to and deliver a Bible study.

7. To provide the student with training in how to gain decisions.

8. To provide the student with an understanding of procedures leading to baptism and proper assimilation of the new member into the body of believers.

Purpose: 

The purpose of this course is to train and equip Lay-Bible Instructors

Description:

This seminar is one of the most comprehensive of its type and is guaranteed to bring results. Facilitates a blend of theory and practical experience. It deals with the following areas of training:

INTRODUCTION:

1. The Importance and Need

2. The Origin of Bible Readings

3. The Advantages of Giving Bible Studies

4. Promises

THE BIBLE INSTRUCTOR:

1. Qualifications.

2. Mental Attitude.

3. Dress

4. Habits

5. Etiquette.

THE BIBLE INSTRUCTOR’S TOOLS:

1. Primary

2. Secondary

THE BIBLE AS A BOOK:

1. How Written.

2. Types of Bibles.

3. Types of Versions.

4. Principles of Interpretation.

THE CLIENT OR CANDIDATE:

1. His Background and occupation.

2. His Nature and Goals.

METHODS OF STUDY:

1. Historical and Topical.

2. Biographical, Methodical.

3. Exegetical or Expository

4. Preparation of Study.

THE BIBLE STUDY SESSION:

1. Meeting the People.

2. Length and Sequence.

3. Its Components.

4. Pitfalls.

5. Communication.

6. Presentation/Technique.

GAINING DECISIONS:

1. Psychology of Decision-Making.

2. The Appeal.

3. Opposition and Objections and Excuses.

4. Basic Principles of Motivation.

FOLLOW-UP:

1. At the Baptism

2. After the Baptism

3. Spirtual Guardians

4. Train to Work

APPENDIX:

1. Alter work.

2. Evangelistic strategies.

3. Prerequisites for Baptism and Profession of Faith.

4. Post Baptism Strategies.