THE TEACHER AS STEWARD
A teacher engaged in the art of teaching is the steward of such a noble profession. Such art deals with real people - students intrinsically with emotions capable of reacting to any outside stimulus. Hence, an expert pedagogue is a morally good and emotionally stable person relating with young minds and hearts. Short of punning, a teacher being a steward of young minds and hearts must therefore engage in the practice of sound stewardship. This is generally manifested as the teacher disposing responsibly his time and talent for the love of his students. It is also evident if the teacher makes himself available for service where and when needed beyond what is expected generously, freely and voluntarily. This is also apparent when he respects and nurtures the giftedness in his students to promote the growth of persons and the community. Lastly, stewardship is reaching out to the least of the students tirelessly so that all may enjoy fullness of life in Jesus Christ. Only then can the educative process be a liberating force and a profitable venture as how Einstein believed it to be.
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