Ministry

Insights and strategies to accomplish the work of the kingdom from experienced ministry practitioners.

Posted by: Kristen Ferguson | February 13, 2020

How to Get the Most out of Biblical Characters

Many bible teachers use lessons about our favorite biblical characters in unhelpful ways. Dr. Ferguson lists five principles that teachers can apply to get the most out of studying people in scripture.

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Kristen Ferguson

Director of Online Education | Associate Professor of Educational Leadership

Dr. Kristen Ferguson serves as the Director of Online Education and associate professor of educational leadership at Gateway Seminary. Her doctoral research at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary investigated evangelical faculty perceptions on online theological education. Her continued research focuses on online course design, blended learning, and online teaching best practices.

Ministry

Posted by: Dwayne Ulmer | February 6, 2020

Teaching Within the Context of the Unknown

Acquisition of new information causes a state of 'cognitive disequilibrium' - a mental discomfort felt when adjusting to new knowledge unaccustomed to how we think. Dr. Dwayne Ulmer applies this concept to bible teaching that promotes growth for Christian learners.

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Dwayne Ulmer

Professor of Educational Leadership

Dr. Dwayne Ulmer is professor of educational leadership at Gateway Seminary. Prior to his faculty appointment at Gateway, his academic career involved a part-time Christian Education and Leadership professorship at SBTS and becoming the assistant professor of leadership at Dallas Baptist University shortly after.

Ministry

Posted by: Kristen Ferguson | January 31, 2020

Other Activities For Adult Learners

Varied structures for teaching can reap benefits for adult learners. Dr. Ferguson suggests going beyond the traditional sermon structure and incorporating creative teaching methods.

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Kristen Ferguson

Director of Online Education | Associate Professor of Educational Leadership

Ministry

Posted by: Paul G. Kelly | January 24, 2020

Growing as a Bible Teacher

A bible teacher must continually grow in making scripture clear for others. Dr. Kelly provides ways to develop as a teacher of God's Word.

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Paul G. Kelly

Chair, Educational Leadership | Professor of Educational Leadership

Dr. Paul Kelly began his service at Gateway Seminary in Fall 2009 as the chair and professor of Educational Leadership. Prior to Gateway, Kelly served as vice president of ministry resources at Student Life Publishing, editor-in-chief of discipleship resources in Student Ministry Publishing at LifeWay Christian Resources, as well as a youth specialist in Discipleship at LifeWay.

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