Improving Gospel Teaching
A Leader's Guide
Jesus in the Synagogue at Nazareth, by Greg K. Olsen
© by Greg K. Olsen
"It has been said that the responsibility of Church members is divided into three main categories: to provide for the salvation of the living members of the Church, to accomplish the necessary work for our kindred dead, and to preach the gospel to all the world. All of these responsibilities require learning, and all that is learned must somehow be taught. We are among those who must teach it" (Boyd K. Packer, Teach Ye Diligently [1991], 7). |
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Page 1: The Sermon on the Mount, by Carl Bloch. Used by permission of the National Historic Museum at Frederiksborg in Hillerød. Page 7: Illustration by Robert T. Barrett. © by Robert T. Barrett ContentsIntroduction v Application in Branches, Districts, and Missions v Distribution of Improving Gospel Teaching: A Leader's Guide v General Distribution vi Stake Distribution vi Ward Distribution vi List of Items Referenced vi Gospel Teaching in the Church 1 Each Individual's Responsibility to Learn the Gospel of Jesus Christ 1 Home: The Central Place for Learning and Teaching the Gospel 1 Leaders' Responsibility to Teach the Gospel 1 Leaders' Responsibility to Ensure Effective Teaching 2 Responsibilities of the Teacher Improvement Coordinator 2 Improving Gospel Teaching through Ward Council Meetings 3 Leader Support of Teachers 4 Giving an Orientation to Each Newly Called Teacher 4 Providing Ongoing Support for Each Teacher 5 Counseling with Teachers 5 Helping Teachers Plan for Improvement 6 Helping Teachers Who Feel Inadequate 6 Visiting Classes 6 Encouraging Quorum or Class Members to Support Their Teachers 6 Expressing Appreciation for Teachers' Efforts 6 Teacher Improvement Meetings 7 Purpose of Teacher Improvement Meetings 7 Format of Teacher Improvement Meetings 7 Scheduling Teacher Improvement Meetings 7 Planning Teacher Improvement Meetings 8 Evaluating Teacher Improvement Meetings 9 Adapting to Meet Local Needs 9 The Teaching the Gospel Course 10 Purpose of the Teaching the Gospel Course 10 Format of the Course 10 Determining Who Should Participate in the Course 10 Adapting to Meet Local Needs 10 | 
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