I. GOALS: To Learn How & Practice… Men's Training Class I. GOALS: To Learn How & Practice… A. Teaching (Sermon, Invitation, Class). B. Song Leading. C. Leading Prayers. D. Directing the Lord’s Supper/Offering. II. EXPECTATIONS: A. Mistakes – even when you have experience. B. Nervousness – if doubly prepared, then you will be less nervous C. Work – if you expect to improve…

Men's Training Class III. PREPARING LESSONS A. Three Kinds Of Lessons: 1. Topical Lesson – Prayer, Plan of Salvation, Hope, etc. 2. Textual Lesson – John 8:32, Matt. 5:48, etc. 3. Expository Lesson – Not just one passages or text, but a paragraph or more. For example, “The Veil” (1 Cor. 11:2-16). All these can be hard or easy depending on the topic / passages you choose to use.

Men's Training Class III. PREPARING LESSONS B. What Should I Speak About? 1. NEVER teach your doubts – If you are not sure, then let it cook a bit more (Rom. 14; 2 Tim. 1:13; 2:15)! 2. Start with what you know - make a list.

Men's Training Class III. B. 2. Lists… 1. Evidences for God. 2. Evidences for the Bible. 3. Authority. 4. The Bible. 5. Jesus – His Person, Character, Mission. 6. Identity of the church. 7. Unity. 8. History of the church (Apostasy foretold, the historical facts of it, restoration, liberal digression).

Men's Training Class III. B. 2. Lists… 9. Issues that divide brethren: War, One- Cup, Role of Women, Veil… 10. Moral issues: Dancing, Drinking, Smoking, Gambling, Gossip, Murmuring, Euthanasia, Abortion, Anger, Modesty… 11. Family. 12. Personal evangelism, etc. 13. Bible character (Paul, Peter, Joshua, David…)

Men's Training Class III. B. 2. Lists… 14. Bible lists (Gal. 5:19-21, 22-23; Eph. 4:4-7; 2 Peter 1:5-7; etc.). 15. Parable(s). 16. Final Things (Hade, Heaven, Hell, Judgment). 17. The Godhead. 18. Difference between O.T. & N.T. 19. Review a false doctrine / church. 20. Etc.

Men's Training Class III. PREPARING LESSONS C. Making An Outline: 1. Gather info, make a list of passages & note possible points. 2. Pick 2-4 points that are clear. Make these your main points. 3. Use one main illustration and a few related verses to “flesh out” your points. 4. Make practical application!

Men's Training Class III. PREPARING LESSONS D. Questions You Have? 1. 2. 3.

Men's Training Class IV. PRESENTING LESSONS A. Your Notes: 1. Bring Them! 2. Try not to read them verbatim. B. Introduction: Draw attention to the lesson. Gather people’s eyes and thoughts. 1. Do not distract (jingle keys, etc). 2. Engage the whole audience (eye contact, movement).

Men's Training Class IV. PRESENTING LESSONS C. Body: Content of your lesson. Principles, illustrations, applications. D. Conclusion: Summarize your main points, invite people to obey.

IV. TOOLS FOR PRESENTING LESSONS Men's Training Class IV. TOOLS FOR PRESENTING LESSONS A. Your Notes (Should Be Done Already!). B. White Board – Main outline or one key point. Try to have it in mind before you draw it! C. Power Point – Draw attention, but do not distract from the lesson. 1. Bold & font size: 32 pt - 32 pt. 28 pt - 28 pt 24 pt – 24 pt 20 pt – 20 pt 18 pt – 18 pt 2. Background: Dark vs. light.

IV. TOOLS FOR PRESENTING LESSONS Men's Training Class IV. TOOLS FOR PRESENTING LESSONS A. Your Notes (Should Be Done Already!). B. White Board – Main outline or one key point. Try to have it in mind before you draw it! C. Power Point – Draw attention, but do not distract from the lesson. 1. Bold & font size: 32 pt - 32 pt. 28 pt - 28 pt 24 pt – 24 pt 20 pt – 20 pt 18 pt – 18 pt 2. Background: Dark vs. light.

IV. TOOLS FOR PRESENTING LESSONS Men's Training Class IV. TOOLS FOR PRESENTING LESSONS A. Your Notes (Should Be Done Already!). B. White Board – Main outline or one key point. Try to have it in mind before you draw it! C. Power Point – Draw attention, but do not distract from the lesson. 1. Bold & font size: 32 pt - 32 pt. 28 pt - 28 pt 24 pt – 24 pt 20 pt – 20 pt 18 pt – 18 pt 2. Background: Dark vs. light. 2. Background: Dark vs. light.