this gift dominates in that there are far more teachers than any of the others. But the large number of teachers does not demean the value of this gift to the church. The Goals of Teaching When one teaches, it is essential that a clear sense of goal be in focus. Just as with preaching, effective teaching demands that the teachers know where they are headed and what they are seeking to accomplish through their communication efforts. Too often, teachers in the church primarily seek to get through the