When I Don’t Feel Like Teaching

Posted by: Paul G. Kelly | July 10, 2020

Teaching “Deep” Bible Study – Part Three

At the end of the day, deep Bible study is transformational. To end this mini-series, Dr. Kelly gives three action steps on how to teach believers that result in further sanctification.

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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.

Ministry

Posted by: Paul G. Kelly | July 2, 2020

Teaching “Deep” Bible Study – Part Two

Deep Bible study about having constant and robust engagement with God's Word. Dr. Kelly provides three ways of being an effective guide into bible study.

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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.

Ministry

Posted by: Paul G. Kelly | June 12, 2020

Teaching “Deep” Bible Study – Part One

Deep bible study requires trust in the relevancy of the studied passage. Dr. Kelly addresses the necessity of 'digging deeper' into the meaning of scripture.

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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.

Ministry

Posted by: Paul G. Kelly | May 8, 2020

Creative Teaching: Being A Storyteller

Narratives allow people to vividly experience teaching material. Dr. Paul Kelly suggests storytelling as an effective method for bible studies.

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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.

Ministry

Posted by: Paul G. Kelly | May 8, 2020

Creative Teaching: Using Photography

Bible teaching can come alive for students through a variety of techniques. Dr. Paul Kelly introduces the idea of utilizing photography as an effective teaching strategy.

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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.

Ministry

Posted by: Paul G. Kelly | May 1, 2020

Teaching the Poetry of the Bible

Hebrew poetry contains unique features that should lead ministers to teach it a little differently. Dr. Paul Kelly provides three main qualities of Hebrew poetry that help bible teachers navigate its message.

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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.

Ministry

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

Teaching the Bible on Facebook

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced churches to use social media to connect with members and teach scripture. Dr. Kelly gives a few suggestions on how to use Facebook as an effective medium for bible study.

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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.

Ministry

Posted by: Paul G. Kelly | April 3, 2020

Teaching With the End in Mind

The end of a lesson is about seeing the lives of learners transformed by the word of God. Dr. Kelly gives instructions on how to focus on the 'Big Idea' of a bible passage that leads to transformation.

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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.

Ministry

Posted by: Kristen Ferguson | March 21, 2020

Connecting Members to Content in the COVID-19 Pandemic

During chaotic times such as the lockdowns, members will most likely have difficulties engaging with Bible reading and preaching. Dr. Ferguson provides a list of resources that can help churches connect their members to content despite distance and separation.

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Kristen Ferguson

Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services | Associate Professor of Educational Leadership

Dr. Kristen Ferguson serves as the vice president of enrollment and student services 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.