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Dr. Rick Yount
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Christian TeachersTriad
Christian Teachers Triad
North Fort Worth Baptist Church Fort Worth,
Texas July 20, 2008
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Teachers
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Who was your
Best Teacher?
Why?
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Teachers
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Who was your
Worst Teacher?
Why?
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Teachers
Life
Life
The Link
of Life
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is stronger than any methodology
Student
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John 2031 . . .but these are written that
you may believe that Jesus is the Christ,
the Son of God, and that believing you may
have life in His name. (NKJ)
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Life Defined
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Life Defined
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Dynamic Synergism

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Think
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Life
Rational Part of Life To know, to understand, to
analyze Emphasis on academic content
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Dynamic Synergism

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Love, Value
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Life
Emotional Part of Life To like, to prefer, to
treasure Emphasis on personal convictions, people
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Dynamic Synergism

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Life
Do, Excel
Behavioral Part of Life To be able, excel,
master Emphasis on practical skills, competences
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Dynamic Synergism
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Think
Love
Everyone, everywhere in the world, thinks,
loves, and does!
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Life
Do
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Dynamic Synergism

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Life
Which sphere fits YOU best? Lets find out!
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Dynamic Synergism
I prefer...
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Facts
Concepts
Principles
Context
Applications
Thinker
Thinker
Word Studies
Relationships among ideas
Libraries
Learning is conceptual, rich in content
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Dynamic Synergism

I prefer
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Experiences
Warm environment
Personal values
Passionate Devotion
Freedom to question
Personal stories
Relationships among people
Camp fires
Learning is emotional, celebrative, warm
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Dynamic Synergism

I prefer...
Practicality
Action
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Competence
Projects
Results
Efficiency
Mastery
Laboratories and Workshops
Learning is practical, efficient, focused
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Dynamic Synergism

Feeler
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Which are YOU?
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Dynamic Synergism

Feeler
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1. Thirds 2. Men and Women 3. Our preference
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Dynamic Synergism

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Life
We all think, value and do. But our preference
directs our teaching!
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Thinker as Teacher
Thinkers emphasize...
Facts
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Concepts
Principles
Context
Applications (theoretical)
Word Studies
Relationships among ideas
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Thinker as Teacher
How does this relate to ME? Relevance!
In the extreme, learning is impersonal and
theoretical. (thinkers dont mind)
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Dry intellectualism is boring for at least 2/3
of our students
How doI USE this? Practicality!
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Feeler as Teacher
Feelers emphasize
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Experiences
Warm environment
Personal values
Passionate Devotion
Freedom to question
Personal stories
Relationships among people
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Feeler as Teacher
What is the point of this? Meaning!
In the extreme, learning is superficial and
self-centered. (feelers dont mind)
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Warm fluffis boring for at least 2/3 of our
students
How do I USE this? Practicality!
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Doer as Teacher

Doers emphasize...
Practicality
Action
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Competence
Projects
Results
Efficiency
Mastery
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Doer as Teacher

In the extreme, learning is repetitive
and task-oriented. (doers dont mind)
Busy Workis boring for at least 2/3 of our
students
What is the point of this? Meaning!
How does this relate to ME? Relevance!
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Explainer
Facilitator
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Coach
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Facilitator
Explainer
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Coach
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Explainer
Facilitator
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Coach
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Explainer
Facilitator
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Coach
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Compassion!
Clarity!
We see this in Jesus,the Master Teacher
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Success!
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Jesus as Teacher
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Prophet
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Jesus as Teacher
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Old Testament But I say unto
you Questions Stories and Parables Explanations,
Instructions Eternal Truths Examples Objective
standards one thing you lack
Prophet
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Jesus as Teacher
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Priest
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Jesus as Teacher
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Loves Accepts Cares for Listens Heals Trusts Gave
Himself even unto death
Priest
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Jesus as Teacher
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Jesus as Teacher
King
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Calls Equips Demonstrates Exhorts Sends Critiques
Corrects
Jesus as Teacher
King
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Loves Accepts Cares for Listens Heals Trusts
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Equips Demonstrates Exhorts Critiques Corrects
FRIEND
COACH
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Simultaneous, not Sequential
Jesus as Teacher
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Teacher Response Dependent on Learner Need
Jesus as Teacher
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Simultaneous, not Sequential
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Teacher Response Dependent on Learner Need
Confused? Dont Understand?
Jesus as Teacher
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Simultaneous, not Sequential
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Teacher Response Dependent on Learner Need
Confused? Dont Understand?
Explain! Clarify! Illustrate!
Jesus as Teacher
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Simultaneous, not Sequential
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Teacher Response Dependent on Learner Need
Afraid? Hurt? Angry?
Jesus as Teacher
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Simultaneous, not Sequential
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Teacher Response Dependent on Learner Need
Afraid? Hurt? Angry?
Embrace! Listen! Share!
Jesus as Teacher
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Simultaneous, not Sequential
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Teacher Response Dependent on Learner Need
Unskilled? Ill-equipped?
Jesus as Teacher
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Simultaneous, not Sequential
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Teacher Response Dependent on Learner Need
Unskilled? Ill-equipped?
Jesus as Teacher
Show! Reinforce! Correct!
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Simultaneous, not Sequential
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As we leave our comfort zone and embrace other
spheres of life. . .
. . .we are able to meet the discipling needs of
ALL our students.
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Life
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Christ in you, the hope of glory
Col 127

Christ
The Teacher Within
Life
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Christ in you, the hope of glory
Col 127

Christ
The Teacher Within
Life
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Christ in you, the hope of glory
Col 127

Christ
The Teacher Within
Life
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Christ in you, the hope of glory
Col 127

Christ
The Teacher Within
Life
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Life in Our Classrooms

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. . .for it is God who is at work in you,
both to will and to work for His good
pleasure. (Phil 213, NAS)
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The Christian Teachers Triad
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Resources for Local Church Teachers
Teaching In a way that helps Learners Grow In the
Lord . . .that you may live a life worthy of
the Lord, and please him in every way. .
. Col. 110
2006 Edition, free as PDF files www.NAPCE.org
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Resources for Local Church Teachers
Moves teachers from the learning theories to the
ministry of teaching Dynamic Synergism
Mature Person Clear Communicator
Sincere Motivator Dramatic
Performer Creative Designer
Classroom Manager
Special Agent
Honest Evaluator Minister Evangelist,
Teacher, Equipper
Broadman Holman, Publishers 1999
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Resources for Local Church Teachers
Taking captive the discoveries of educational
psychologists for the cause of Christ. . .
Erikson Piaget Kohlberg
Maslow Skinner
Bandura
Rogers Jesus
Broadman Holman, Publishers 1996
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Resources for Local Church Teachers
How do we teach those of other cultures?
Essential insights for mission teams and mission
volunteers. Introduction to Discipling Character
Spiritual Character Biblical Character
Rational Character
Compassionate Character Relational
Character Impassionate
Character Maturational
Character The Synergism of Discipling
Just the introduction is worth the price of this
book. . . Albert Ehman, President of World
Team
Broadman Holman, Publishers January 2007
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