TRAINING FUTURE TEACHERS AND LEADERS IN BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS AT TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH OF VALDESE, NORTH CAROLINA

Abstract

This project was designed to train future teachers and leaders of Trinity Baptist Church of Valdese, North Carolina in biblical hermeneutics. The training process involved assessing and increasing the knowledge of current and potential teachers in hermeneutics foundations and principles. Chapter 1 introduces the ministry context of Trinity Baptist, along with the rationale, purpose, goals, research methodology, definitions, limitations, and delimitations of the project. Chapter 2 provides the biblical and theological basis for training future teachers. Cultural and even religious norms have diminished the relevancy of Scripture in today’s young people. It is the biblical duty of church leadership to train future teachers in the basics of Bible instruction and biblical hermeneutics. Chapter 3 underscores the foundation of the sufficiency of Scripture through practical examples. Chapter 4 details the curriculum and lesson plans for the eight-week study. Chapter 5 concludes with an overall evaluation of the project and suggestions for improvement and further development.