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The benefits of this ministry are many:

• More and more people gain experience teaching.
  
• New teachers overcome their fears because they're already familiar with the material and they simply follow the workbook.
  
• Teachers demonstrate Bible study methods and model the Christian life—two keys to discipleship.
  
• Close relationships are developed, which build a bridge to establish students in Sunday school and worship services.

But by far the most important benefit we've experienced is the excitement among our members when they see friends accept Christ. Not only does it make them want to keep teaching, but it helps the church actually do what everyone talks about—make disciples.

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