THE WAY OF THE TEACHER
Master the Craft.
Live the Call.
A rhythm-shaping, soul-restoring path to becoming the teacher God designed you to be.
Is Ministry Draining You More Than Forming You?
- You’re leading others into rest, but never practicing it yourself
- You’re tired of performing — but don’t know how to stop
- You feel scattered, depleted, and spiritually dry
- Your calendar runs your soul, not the other way around
- You know rhythms matter, but “sabbath” is just a theory at this point
The Way of the Teacher isn’t another strategy or sermon hack.
It’s a reset for your rhythms, your soul, and your call.
AOT Studio:
The Way of the Teacher
John Mark Comer
Master the craft. Recover the rhythms. Teach from a whole life.
This 6-session formation journey isn’t about downloading content — it’s about becoming the kind of teacher whose life can carry the weight of their message.
You’ll rebuild your rhythms, restore your soul, and deepen your pursuit of mastery in both life and teaching.
What You'll Learn:
- Build sustainable life rhythms that carry the weight of teaching and ministry without depleting your soul
- Develop deep input habits (reading, study, reflection) that fuel long-term preaching excellence and personal formation
- Master the art of teaching from overflow — not obligation — through practices that keep your inner life rich and replenished
- Discover your unique teaching voice and how to grow into it over time through deliberate practice and spiritual discernment
- Integrate spiritual formation with ministry effectiveness — learning to depend on the Spirit's empowerment while honoring your physical, emotional, and spiritual limits
What Happens When You Build Your Life Around What Matters?
- You recover a preaching rhythm that doesn’t cost your soul
- You teach out of overflow — not obligation
- You rediscover joy, presence, and clarity
- Your inner world starts shaping your outer ministry
- You stop hustling to keep up and start living from who you really are
But Isn’t Ministry Supposed to Be Hard?
- Yes — but not soul-killing. Even Jesus took naps.
- This isn’t self-help. This is Spirit-led spiritual formation.
- No time? That’s why you need this course. You’ll save time and energy by reordering your rhythms.
- Feel behind? This course helps you reset your rhythm — not race to catch up. Formation isn’t about speed; it’s about alignment.
“This isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about choosing the life that can hold the weight of your calling.”
-John Mark Comer
John Mark Comer was a pastor for almost two decades before he transitioned to work full time creating simple, beautiful formation resources, like this course, for church communities around the world.
He is a teacher, best-selling author and founder of Practicing the Way, an organization dedicated to creating resources to help churches apprentice in the way of Jesus.
In this course, he shares the honest story behind his own ministry reformation — and the habits that saved him.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Ideal For
- Preachers feeling scattered or spiritually flat
- Teachers wanting to align life with message
- Leaders burned out on hustle culture
- Anyone ready to slow down — and bear healthy fruit
Not For
- Those looking for productivity hacks
- People resistant to rest or silence
- “More is better” types
"I realized my problem wasn’t preaching, it was how I was preparing. John Mark gave me actionable insights that I was able to immediately apply in my week. I feel more refreshed and empowered now to preach and live out my calling."
Don’t Just Preach the Good News. Live Like It’s True.
This isn’t about performance. It’s about building a life that can carry your calling.
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