How to Know If You Have the Gift of Teaching
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Have you ever wondered if you actually have the spiritual gift of teaching? Or maybe you’re a church leader looking around your congregation thinking, "I know there are women here who can handle God's word, but how do I find them?"
In this episode of the Teach Equip podcast, hosts Kelly Needham and Lindsay Schottt break down the myths surrounding the "calling" to teach. It doesn't take an angelic visitation in your bedroom or an overnight wave of absolute self-confidence to mean you're a teacher. Often, it starts with quiet, practical signs—and a lot of helpful "shoulder taps" from people in your local church who notice your strengths before you do.
Whether you’re a closet "Bible nerd" wondering if you’re called to share what you're learning, or a ministry leader looking to identify and champion the next generation of teachers, this episode is packed with practical wisdom, personal stories, and clear next steps.
Key Takeaways:
You Might Be a Bible Teacher If...
You have an unusual craving to dig deep into scripture, hand-write charts of Greek words, or read systematic theology just for fun.
You ask complex, text-connecting questions that your friends aren't even thinking about.
You sometimes struggle to stop analyzing the text to talk about feelings (a sign of passion that just needs a little emotional maturity!).
You process and fully enjoy what you learn most when you are explaining it or teaching it to someone else.
Other people tell you that you have a knack for making complex biblical concepts easy to understand.
Resources Mentioned:
The Teach Equip Program: Our comprehensive training program designed to equip women to handle God's word faithfully.
Bible Literacy Assessment: Download our assessment tool to identify your gaps and shore up your understanding of the whole story of scripture.
See for Yourself by Kelly Needham: A Bible study designed to teach you how to read, study, and understand the Bible for yourself.
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