Thanks to you, young people are engaging with God’s Word and asking questions in SRE
4/3/2023
Holly is an SRE teacher who is deeply passionate about young people growing in their faith and understanding God better. She believes,
“Creating a dedicated space for kids to explore the bible is crucial, providing them with an environment where they feel comfortable asking questions.”
Holly loves fostering an atmosphere of curiosity in her classroom, where students are encouraged to explore the Bible and express their doubts openly. She says:
“The best part is witnessing those "aha" moments when they grasp the core concepts and truly understand God’s Word for the first time.”
Building relationships is Holly’s key strategy, and she often starts her classes with fun games to break the ice and set a tone different from their regular lessons. She says:
" I had a challenging Year 2 class with various behavioural issues, including a student who was consistently disruptive. To engage the class, I brought in my guitar and taught them 'Jesus is the Boss' by Colin Buchanan. Amazingly not only did the disruptive student enjoy the lesson, but he also expressed a newfound desire to love Jesus! And this marked the beginning of a transformative journey for him, asking me numerous questions over the following weeks."
Holly's commitment to creating an open and inclusive atmosphere in her classroom allowed students to ask questions and express doubts freely. Reflecting on the impact of SRE, Holly noted that she had seen positive changes not only in students but also in classroom teachers. She says:
"The opportunity to speak with teachers on a weekly basis strengthened their understanding and rapport."
Holly’s prayer for young people in her SRE class was that they would know Jesus as their Lord and Saviour, continuing to grow in their love and knowledge of Him.
Thank you for your faithful prayers and support for SRE teachers like Holly, and for the many notes of encouragement which were shared at the recent SRE conferences to 1,300 new and returning teachers gathered to hear God’s Word and to be equipped for this vital ministry in schools in the year ahead.
Pictured: Holly Turner