Teachers help the church to immerse themselves in scripture so that the church can live how God has called them to live.

Core Bent
- Mediator of wisdom and understanding
- Trainer-educator
- Theological formation

Focus:
- Awareness and integration of truth

Overriding concern when making decisions
- How does this line up with theology and scripture?

Metrics for success
- Adequate engagement with, comprehension of, and consistency with truth in all of its forms.

Shortcomings:
- Demand for ideology and conformity
- Overfocus on information over transformation
- Lack of urgency
- Can be hypocritical

Slogan:
- Take time to know God

Historical examples:
- Jesus
- Apollos
- Augustine
- John Calvin
- Henri Nouwen
- Andy Stanley

Assessment questions:
- Do you have a hunger to devour and understand the Scriptures?
- Do you feel frustrated that others don’t have the same hunger?
- Do you demonstrate a passion to help the community understand Scripture in order to live faithfully to God and his mission?
- Has anyone ever told you that you are a good teacher?

Homework:
https://designdiscovery.com/fivefold-spiritual-gifts-test/