Frequently Asked Questions for teachers and potential helpers:
If your question is not here, please let us know.
Will it cost me anything?
No. We do all the printing and mailing. You just send e-mails from your own computer. No travel required.
Do I have to do a certain number of lessons?
No. One an hour, one a day, one a week, one a month, or one a year, or whatever.
Am I assigned to particular students?
No. All the lessons go into a queue, and you pick which ones you want answer.
Am I assigned to particular courses or lessons?
No. All the lessons go in a queue, and you pick which ones you want to answer.
Is there a time limit to how long it takes me?
Yes. Once you have "checked out" a lesson, you will need to answer it within three days.
How long does it take to answer a lesson?
It depends on the student and the lesson. Five minutes to five hours. the average time is about thirty minutes.
What do I do if a lesson is just too hard for me?
Let us know you do not want a lesson, and we will put it back in the queue, no questions asked.
What if I get busy and can't answer one I have checked out?
Let us know you do not want a lesson, and we will put it back in the queue, no questions asked.
What if for some other reason I do not want to answer a lesson?
Let us know you do not want a lesson, and we will put it back in the queue, no questions asked.
Can children answer lessons?
With adult supervision, it can be a great learning experience for someone in high school. However, an adult would need to read the lesson before the student saw it. 99% of the time they are fine, but sometimes the inmates write things not suitable for children. Also, an adult would need to read what the child answers to make sure they have not revealed too much about themselves.
What do you teach?
Our statement of faith is here.
What if I disagree with what a lesson teaches?
As long as you believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ and the inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, you can write whatever you like to the student, including a "correction" to the lesson. We might not agree with you, but as long as you are honestly trying to base it on the Bible, I would much rather they agree with you than remain ignorant and heathen. They are going to end up making up their own minds anyway. You would not believe the variety of influences they face on the "inside." We have tried to write the lessons "denominationally neutral" so this does not come up very often.
What are your lessons like?
All except the advanced lessons are available here. Please take a look.
Do you have sample responses I can go by?
Yes. Click here.
How do I get started?
E-mail pastor@tntcarden.com and ask for a "quick start guide" or read this.
What if I don't want to answer lessons, but I would still like to help?
There are other ways to help. Click here for a list.
What if I know someone in prison who wants to take these lessons?
Send us their name and address, and we will send them a Bible and the first lesson.
If you would like to help contact us at pastor@tntcarden.com.
