Great Books for Teachers

Well, it's the start of a new Bible study semester for us, and with the start of each new program, I find myself thinking of ways I can foster growth in teaching skills (my own and those of the teachers with whom I serve).

To that end, here's a list of books I've recommended over the years; they're some of the best I've found targeted specifically to Bible study teachers and leaders.

Filled with practical suggestions and solid theology, these books can't help but be a positive influence whether you've been a teacher for decades or are just starting out.

Here's my top-ten list arranged in alphabetical order (I've included it as a permanent sidebar, too, for future reference):

1. Discipleship Journal's Best Bible Study Methods


2. How to Ask Great Questions by Karen Lee-Thorp


3. How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart


4. Living By the Book: The Art and Science of Reading the Bible by Howard Hendricks


5. Mastering Teaching by Earl Palmer, Roberta Hestenes, and Howard Hendricks (Mastering Ministry series)


6. Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods: Twelve Ways You Can Unlock God's Word


7. Speaking with Bold Assurance by Bert Decker and Hershael W. York


8. Spirit-Filled Teaching by Roy B. Zuck


9. Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendricks


10. The Seven Laws of the Learner by Bruce Wilkinson

Numbers 1, 2, 9, & 10 are my all-time favorites.

Enjoy! And may you find something helpful here.

Joan