1. Is it Preaching or Teaching? Prepared by Teachable Heart Ministries

2. Preaching and teaching are SIMILAR but not synonymous and each one has its particular use in DIFFERENT settings.

3. Similarities reference the ministry of Jesusreference the ministry of Jesus reference the ministry of the apostlesreference the ministry of the apostles Both occur in the modern ministry of a pastorBoth occur in the modern ministry of a pastor

4. Contrasts PreachingTeaching DescriptionExplanation ImageConcept Passion for the heart Insight for the mind InvitationalInstructional The LostThe Saved One wayInteractive From the CalledFrom any Believer

5. Approaching Each Discipline Differently… PreachingTeaching Become Skilled at Painting Word Pictures Become Skilled at Asking Questions Speak Out of Your Own Experience Draw Out The Experiences Of Others Tell The Listener The Gospel Tell The Listener Nothing They Can Learn For Themselves

6. Am I Called to Preach? To your own children for sure If you are pastoring or are a shepherd to a smaller flock in the church you are called to preach to that flock- this includes Sunday School teachers, Mid-week leaders, and large and small group leaders Your probably doing a little of both, the goal is to balance the two styles