The God-given ability to study, research, explain and communicate truth (e.g. Paul and Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:2).

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CHARACTERISTICS OF A TEACHER:

• Logical presenter of truth

• onfirms truth by examining facts

• Enjoys study and investigation

• Knows how to do word studies

• Uses biblical illustrations

• Detests Scripture used out of context

• Establishes truth biblically

• Objective rather than subjective

• Extensive vocabulary

• Accurate presenter of truth

• Tests the information of others

• Favors teaching over evangelismCC

• Starts with Scripture when answering questions

• Intellectual

• Disciplined

• Emotionally stable

• Has a close circle of friends

• Strong convictions based on solid research

• Believes God's truth leads to life change

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CHALLENGES FOR THE TEACHER:

• Can neglect application in exchange for information download

• Slow to accept views of others

• Prideful due to knowledge

• May be legalistic and dogmatic

• Easily distracted by love of new interests

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PLACES WHERE THIS GIFT CAN BE UTILIZED:

• Small group leader

• Bible study leader - Men's ministry, Women's ministry, Children's ministry

• Rock U instructor

• Research assistant

• Developer of curriculum

• Child, youth, teen mentor

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MINISTRIES IN THE CHURCH BODY WHERE THIS GIFT CAN BE UTILIZED:

• Director of Music

• Teaching Ministry Coordinator

• Connection Ministry

• Church Leadership

• Cowboy Church

• Missions Coordinator