These “checklists” will be posted from
the PCAF – ICEA staff on an ongoing basis
to help Christian educators with
tips, ideas, and instructions. 

“You Are the Teacher”

I was appointed a
teacher  (II Tim. 1:11)

What to Do:

• Stay away from reading and relying on commentaries, books, or articles when teaching in the classroom setting. Students need to hear what you have to say instead (I Pet. 4:10-11).
• You should not allow any student to play the role of the teacher by continually subverting your authority in the classroom setting.
• Although many called teachers sense God’s leading, they still need to be developed by His Spirit. This often takes years.
• You must understand the high call of teaching and in turn give yourself to it to benefit others (I Tim. 4:13-16).
• You are uniquely called by God, so never attempt to pattern yourself after anybody else.