Techniques for Teaching the Gospel: A Short Guide for Shorter Lessons

"The time is far spent; there is little remaining." -Hymns, no. 266

Never has that been more true than now, with the Church's new 25-minute class times. And that means our teaching needs to be more efficient and effective than ever, using simple techniques that bring big results in gospel growth and knowledge. Techniques for Teaching the Gospel presents and explains 26 of these techniques that anyone can use, including:

• Having the teacher read scriptures aloud rather than class members, so the teacher is in control and everyone can hear
• Giving class members something to look for while reading, so they have a reason to listen and their minds are engaged
• Asking open-ended questions that promote real discussion rather than rote answers
• Preparing big-screen presentations for maximum interest and involvement
• Using visual aids in new and exciting ways
• Responsibly using AI to help plan your lesson

Drawing on decades of experience teaching Gospel Doctrine and Elders Quorum, and having led numerous training sessions as a stake Sunday School president, Jack Lyon offers a practical, easy-to-use guide to methods of teaching that make gospel learning come alive, all grounded in the Savior's example.

As our spirituality grows, so does our ability to teach as the Savior taught. But, in the meantime, we still need to prepare that lesson that's coming up on Sunday. Techniques for Teaching the Gospel provides real help for those who aren't quite yet up to celestial standards-which is all of us. It's a small collection of "tricks of the trade" that Elder Boyd K. Packer once said could mean the difference between a class that fails and one that inspires. Now is the perfect time to make our gospel teaching and learning more effective than ever before.