The Disciplers' Model outlines an approach to teaching with three pillars - helping people think, value, and connect - that support growth as the capstone. The model has two foundation stones: content mastery of the Bible and understanding learners' needs. As teachers apply both, God's word can clearly speak to discussions. The three pillars reflect rational, emotional, and relational growth. An effective teacher helps learners process course content objectively, personally, and communally to promote maturity.

1. The Disciplers’ Model
“Central Truth: The role of Christian teachers is to give themselves away for the good of their learners.”
William R. Yount
When you think of teacher’s, which teacher comes to mind? What sets them apart, what makes them stand out?
How do you want to be remembered in 10, 20, 30 years in regards to your occupation?
The Left Foundation Stone- Content Mastery (The Subject of Study) The Bible
 Divinely Inspired vs __________________________________
 Sacred vs __________________________________
 Power in Its Influence vs __________________________________
 Written for a purpose vs __________________________________
 Reveals eternal truth vs __________________________________
The Right Foundation Stone- (Cognitive Theories of Learning) The Needs of People
 Learners, students, have different needs that are both general and specific.
o A _______________ need refers to a common characteristic of people in a given group.
 Age, adult demographics such as singles, married, retired (life experiences)
 In a classroom, here is the necessity of creativity and preparation: teachers
do well to study the general life needs of their students and apply what they
learn to their instruction.
o A _______________ need refers to an individual characteristic of a single person of a given
group.
 These are discovered as we become better acquainted (relationship)
 The two foundation stones go side by side to promote / cause growth and development—
exceptional teachers connect the student’s needs and experiences to eternal absolute truths
(Scripture), which allows God’s Word to speak clearly to the discussion.
The Left Pillar- Helping People Think (______________________)
 There are 3 major Greek words for knowledge- oida (intellectual or academic knowledge), gnosis
(knowledge through personal study or experience), and epignosis (knowledge that goes beyond)
 _________________________ - knowledge, discernment, recognition
Definition: knowledge of a particular point (directed towards a particular object); perception,
discernment, recognition, intuition.
 Reaches out and grasp its object, and is in turn grasped by the object.

2. The Right Pillar- Helping People value (____________________) The Empathetic Side
 Developing a well-balanced emotional life, one which reflects positive attitudes toward life and
others, as well as priorities that God controls.
 As the teacher and leader of a classroom, we must create a safe environment free of humiliation and
anger. We must work to provide a classroom which allows vulnerability. “real life in the now”
 ______________________
 ______________________
The Center Pillar- Helping People _______________- we are ________________________________ people
 Intentional opportunities for interaction among students by using frequent, small-group discussions
as well as longer-term group projects
 3, Three, pillars reflect three, 3, kinds of human growth. The rational helps learners process the
facts and concepts of a course objectively. The emotional helps learners process the values and
priorities of the course personally. The relational helps learners process the course content in
community with others. These 3 support the capstone: Growth.
The Capstone – Helping People _______________________ Ephesians 4:11-16
 What is the difference between terms of maturity: _______________ and __________________?
The Circle - __________________________________________________
The Relationship between the Discipler’s Model & Educational Psychology
Faith in Scripture—Suspicion of Science