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The document outlines a 30-minute session focused on discerning the call to teach within a church context, emphasizing the spiritual significance of teaching. It includes scriptural foundations, guided reflections, and group activities to help participants evaluate their calling and gifts. The session concludes with encouragement and prayer for clarity and boldness in pursuing teaching roles.

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? Session 1 Guide

The document outlines a 30-minute session focused on discerning the call to teach within a church context, emphasizing the spiritual significance of teaching. It includes scriptural foundations, guided reflections, and group activities to help participants evaluate their calling and gifts. The session concludes with encouragement and prayer for clarity and boldness in pursuing teaching roles.

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z🔹 SESSION 1: The Call to Teach (30 Minutes)

Theme: “Am I Called, or Just Available?”

⏰ Time Breakdown

Time Activity
0–5 min Teaching Time: Foundations from Scripture
5–15 min Guided Reflection: “Am I Called?”
15–25 min Group Exercise: Gifts & Desires
25–30 min Sharing & Wrap-up Reflection

🔖 Key Scriptures

1. Matthew 28:19–20 – The Great Commission


o We’re commanded to teach others to obey Christ’s words.
2. 1 Corinthians 12:28–29 – Diverse gifts in the Body
o Not everyone is called to teach. It is a specific spiritual gift.
3. James 3:1 – Teachers are judged more strictly
o Teaching carries weight. It's not just a role — it's a responsibility.
4. Ephesians 2:10 – Created for good works
o Every believer has a purpose. Teaching may be yours, or not.
5. Deuteronomy 6:4–7 – Teach children diligently
o Faith must be passed on intentionally — it doesn’t happen by accident.

📖 Mini Teaching (5 min)

Talk through this foundational truth:

"Teaching in the church is not a filler role. It is a spiritual calling with eternal impact. It’s a
ministry, not a duty."

Pose the question to the group:

“Are you called to this… or were you just available?”

Let that tension sit with them for a moment.


✍️Guided Reflection Exercise (10 min)

Handout Title: “Am I Called?”

Participants answer the following quietly and honestly:

1. Have I seen fruit in others when I teach?


2. Do I desire to help others know Jesus better?
3. Do I feel joy and peace when I teach?
4. Do spiritually mature people affirm this calling in me?
5. Am I depending on the Holy Spirit, or just winging it?

Prayer Prompt (written on board or screen):

“Holy Spirit, if You are calling me to teach, make it clear. If You are calling me elsewhere, give
me peace to obey.”

🤝 Small Group Activity (10 min)

Title: “Gifts and Desires”

Instructions: In groups of 3, discuss these prompts:

 What are three things you’re good at that might bless children (e.g., storytelling, drawing,
patience, explaining)?
 What do you find most exciting about the idea of teaching?
 What intimidates or makes you hesitant?

Then complete the prompt together:

“I believe I may be called to teach because…”

🔄 Whole Group Wrap-Up (5 min)

Facilitator shares this encouragement:

“God does not call the equipped. He equips the called.”

Invite a few volunteers to share their thoughts (optional).


Closing Prayer:
Invite the group to pray silently, and then close out loud, asking for boldness, discernment, and
joy in the journey.

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