Includes bibliographical references (p. [168]-170).

Introduction -- Rock-solid teachers : follow the master's example -- Teach likeJesus! -- Key idea : rock-solid teachers follow Jesus' model of proclaiming, instructing, and healing -- Proclaim good news -- Key idea : rock-solid teachers proclaim with power and impact -- Teach to learn -- Key idea : rock-solid teachers instruct students toward obedience -- Bring healing -- Key idea : rock-solid teachers bring healing as Jesus didthrough gracious words and healthy relationships -- Follow the pattern -- Key idea : rock-solid teachers use teaching patterns, experiences, and activities to nurture life change -- Motivate to learn -- Key idea : rock-solid teachers will be catalysts for change in the life of their students -- Know the scriptures -- Key idea : rock-solid teachers work to grasp the content of God's word and help students apply it -- Use things, not people -- Rock-solid teachers use the teaching environment to prepare students to learn -- Keep the main thing the main thing -- Key idea : rock-solid teachers shape lives to be like Christ.