Help for Teachers

The PCAFI Christian Education Auxiliary Now Offers 180 Zoom Classes!


To all members of the PCAFI:

The Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith International (PCAFI) now offers members 180 one-hour classes that include members’ personal development classes, essential training for ministers, training for teachers, psalms studies, and Saturday Night Sunday school. All classes are offered by Zoom and are taught by approximately 100 rotating PCAFI instructors. The training is free, except for the Evangelical Training Association Course (ETA).  ETA is a self-paced online training for teachers and leaders. We also offer training for instructors who would like to start a new members class at their church.

The International Christian Education Auxiliary (ICEA) is an arm of the PCAFI is proud to offer these classes to all PCAFI members!

Please click inside the class catalog area below and scroll to view 180+ class offerings with the class headings and descriptions.:

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Once you decide what classes you would like to take, click the “Register Now” text below to register:

REGISTER NOW

Please email us at iceaquestions@att.net
if you have any questions about this wonderful learning opportunity!

Thank you for registering and let’s get ready to learn!


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The Value of a Soul! A Complete Sunday School Lesson You Can Use. Authored by Patrice Smith – PCAF Member.


Author Patrice Smith has written a timely Sunday school lesson, entitled: “The Value of a Soul.” She delves into answering many questions including, “what is a soul worth?” and “why are all souls valuable to God?” Patrice has shed light on this rarely talked about and informative matter. You may want to take a Sunday and break from your traditional classes to teach on this eye-opening subject! Try holding classes during the week or on one Bible class night (with your pastor’s permission, of course) if Sundays are not convenient.

HERE IS AN EXCERPT FROM THE LESSON:

It is society’s practice to judge people based on externals (i.e., looks, wealth, titles, education, profession, zip codes, etc.) It is probably safe to say we have all judged someone based on externalities or what society deems as important. Or…we may have been the one who was ignored or overlooked because we did not measure up to someone’s standards. Every day, people are mistreated, ignored, and made fun of because they look a certain way or lack resources to obtain a so-called “good” lifestyle. We forget that behind every face (whether considered attractive or not), behind every body-type, behind every wealthy businessman or woman and behind every homeless person begging for money on the street corner — there is an invaluable soul. To overlook people or make them feel unwanted based on looks or societal status is, from God’s perspective, wicked and contrary to biblical principles. For the bible states that God is no respecter of persons, He rains on the just and the unjust. John 3:16 points out this very fact, that “God so loved…He gave His only begotten Son.”

(CLICK THE TEXT BELOW TO VIEW, CONTINUE READING,
AND PRINT OUT FOR YOUR SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES)

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#113 – A-Z Bible Teachers’ Checklist.


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

Repetition is Good

God speaks once, or twice,
yet no one notices it. (Job 33:14)

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What to Do:

  • Never assume that students will retain casual statements you make while teaching. A good point needs to be reinforced with similar statements in order for the average student to “own” it.
  • It’s said that students remember 10% of what they hear. Use repetition to make your words count.
  • Be deliberate in your approach by repeating concepts and phrases. Don’t repeat too much, but find a good balance. The key is to repeat with variety: giving examples,
    and stories, along with supporting scriptures (Ps. 29:1-11).
  • God consistently uses repetition to teach us lessons. You can learn and teach from His examples (Job 33:14-30).
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#112 – A-Z Bible Teachers’ Checklist. “You Are the Teacher.”


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)

 

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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.

 

 

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#111 – A-Z Bible Teachers’ Checklist


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

Storytelling

Nathan then said to David
you are the man!…  (II Sam. 12:7)

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What to Do:

  • Storytelling is the quickest way to capture and hold attention (Acts 11:1-18). The most effective teachers have the ability to share a brief story or two related to the lesson.
  • Don’t share stories not related to the lesson.
  • Stories should be used as vehicles to transport you to your main idea or thought (II Sam. 12:1-14).
  • Try not to stray away from your lesson with long stories. The further you stray, the quicker you need to get back to your main thought(s) concerning the lesson.
  • Personal stories can have a big impact on listeners’ lives. Teachers who share personal stories about themselves should be transparent, but discreet (II Cor. 12:1-6).

 

 

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