TEACH EQUIP REVIEWS

Hear from our pastors and our students!

Hear from our pastors

  • "Pastor, the women of your church are learning theology. But from where? What voices are teaching them? Rather than outsourcing the theological development of women to those outside your church, why not develop those voices in your church? That’s what Teach Equip is designed to do. It'll help develop women within your church to bless the women of your church. I could not recommend Teach Equip highly enough."

    — Rodney Hobbs, Lead Pastor at Stonegate Church

  • “As true complementarians, this ministry seeks to equip and resource women to fulfill their calling in disciplining and teaching other women both inside and outside the church. If you are looking for a solid resource that stays true to the Bible’s view of women in ministry and is theologically robust, you will find few ministries that are as well-balanced and faithful in their training as Teach Equip. As a complementarian pastor, I could not recommend a better ministry to equip the women in your congregation for ministry.”

    — Dr. Justin Jackson, Director of Theological Development at Stonegate Church

  • “As pastors, if we want to inspire and stir the hearts of those who make up more than half of our congregations, it is essential that we mobilize gifted women to help others to see that there is a God who loves them, knows their story, and wants to help them connect the Gospel to their everyday life. TeachEquip can help you get there. Some people have the gift of teaching, but few have the sacred ability to effectively show others how to teach. Kelly and Lindsay possess that gift."

    — Geoff Mills, Care Pastor at Stonegate Church

  • "I’ve read Teach Equip's content. I’ve sat in Kelly and Lindsay’s sessions. And I've watched the lights come on for these women as they grow in their gifting to serve others with the Word. There’s simply nothing out there as clear, thorough, hands-on and biblical as this program for equipping women Bible teachers."

    —Jimmy Needham, Teaching & Worship Pastor at Stonegate Church

  • "Teach Equip has been such a huge win for the women in our church family. It has helped women in the church feel seen and valued. Women have grown in confidence to step into leadership and use their gifts to serve the body. Kelly and Lindsay’s ministry is truly equipping the saints for the work of ministry.”

    —Brandon Curran, Groups Pastor at Stongate Church

Hear from our students

  • "Teach Equip was an invaluable program as a teacher. The program taught me how to take the powerful truths the Lord was showing me in scripture and communicate them in a way that listeners could hear and hold on to. If you are thinking about this program… DO IT. Investing in the art of communication will only help you as a teacher."

    —Lindsay Tucker, Texas

  • "Feel called to teach but fearful to start? Turns out many of us are! Teach Equip gave me both tools to use and space to grow as a Bible teacher. Far from teaching me how to "grow my platform", Kelly and Lindsay were investing into me, so that I could invest in my own church. They called out both gifts and weaknesses in myself I had yet to see. The lessons gave simple tools and encouragement to reduce my fear of handling God's word. The tools provided propelled my own writing of messages to make it much simpler. No more overthinking and overwhelm when I sat down to begin! I can't speak highly enough of this training... I have already recommended it to women I know who have a fire in their bones for God's word to be proclaimed."

    — Katie Zintek, Michigan

  • "Teach Equip has impacted and changed our church is some extraordinary ways! Over the course of three years many of our women have finished the program, which has given us stronger Bible study leaders, women’s event speakers, care ministry leaders, and small group facilitators. These women can lead and teach with confidence because of the course work, coaching and practice they did through Teach Equip."

    — Jennifer Curran, Women’s Ministry Director at Stonegate Church

  • "This program changed everything about the way I teach God’s Word! This program gave me tools not only to communicate passages clearly, but also to study them well, digging deeper to understand the cultural context and surrounding passages to grasp the intended meaning of that Scripture. Kelly and Lindsay facilitated preaching labs in a way that made me feel comfortable by offering affirmation, while also providing feedback on what could be improved. The experiences I’ve gained have allowed me to feel more confident in my speaking ability and articulation of God’s Word. I am so very blessed to have been part of this program, I truly see it as an epoch in my life."

    —Charis Bird, Pennslyvania

  • "I have been teaching the Bible for a while, but Teach Equip gave me the clarity I lacked on how to develop and deliver a message that is true to the text and crafted for my audience. Rather than shooting in the dark or relying on intuition, Kelly and Lindsay put tried-and-true tools in my hands, and offered me the encouragement and constructive feedback that helped me grow as a Bible teacher. I love that I get to now co-lead the Grand Rapids chapter of Teach Equip and pass on what I received. We can't wait to send our women back to their churches, ready to teach the Bible with excellence!"

    —Shannon Popkin, author of Shaped by God's Promises and host of the Live Like It's True Podcast

  • "Teach Equip profoundly impacted my understanding of what true Biblical teaching entailed. Through this course I learned to correctly study a text, find my particular God-given voice as a teacher, and effectively convey well-rounded messages. The classes enabled me to grow in the gift of writing and producing in a community setting, and teaching labs put into practice what I was studying, thinking, dreaming, and hoping to communicate by receiving beneficial feedback. This program propelled me forward into knowing God more intimately and desiring to communicate His written Word."

    — Sarah Garner, Texas

  • I was the oldest one in the class!! In so many ways, I felt like the youngest! This program opened my eyes to the power of exegesis in teaching and I am so thankful! The class changed the way I listen to teaching and helped me improve the way I teach. It helped me look closer at God's Word for what it truly says and not just what I think it says, or what I have been told that it said for so long. Life-changing.

    — Sue Netherland, Texas

  • "I love to share God's truth with people and Teach Equip gave me the tools to know how to do it more effectively and confidently! It showed me that no one can do this alone. It takes a community to come up with illustrations, analogies, synonyms and better ways to word things so they stick. Teaching is not a solo ministry and feedback from trusted friends is invaluable. I also learned that the majority of the work is never known or seen and is done ahead of time. So much time and work! It grew my respect and compassion for pastors who prepare sermons weekly! It also helped me when I speak before crowds at work, which was an added bonus."

    —Alisha Woodall, Texas

  • "Signing up for Teach Equip felt really scary. At the time, I had a 1-year old and wasn’t sure if it was something I could do yet I had this deep desire to learn and wanted to grow in teaching the Bible. Kelly and Lindsay gave me the tools to accurately understand the context and dive deeper in theology while also effectively communicating my message. Upon finishing Teach Equip, I felt encouraged in my strengths and more equipped to teach God’s word rightly!"

    —Jennifer Stocket, Texas

  • "Teach Equip was the scaffolding experience that gave me a clearer path to studying scripture, preparing a message, delivering it to all types of listeners, and caring for those listeners beyond just the time in front of them. Lindsay and Kelly were so encouraging and were also fiercely committed to ruthless elimination of self for the glory of God. More than just a training ground, Teach Equip is a discipleship program for those gifted and called to use the spiritual gift of teaching. The mentoring and hands-on experience with other women who love the Lord and have the gift of teaching have significantly shaped how I prepare and present -- and even how I pray throughout all steps of the process. I'm forever grateful for Teach Equip!"

    —Cheyenne Werner, Michigan

  • "It’s hard to say what was my favorite part of TeachEquip was because honestly, all of it was my favorite! This was definitely an irreplaceably valuable time in my life! The Lord definitely did some work in my life, and not just as a Bible teacher, but as a follower of Jesus."

    —Laura Gonzales