Nearly every Sunday School teacher has faced that dreaded silence when you ask a question of the group and everyone sits there and stares at you like you just ask them to jump off the Golden Gate bridge. Nobody wants to say anything. The most common reason a teacher will Read more…
When taking a test we sometimes use the terminology “I aced that test”, meaning that we did well on the test. There are some things we can do to “ACE” Sunday School. Using the letters in “ACE” as an acrostic it can help us remember what to do. A = Read more…
People are back from summer vacations. School is getting ready to begin. Many churches promote preschool, children, and youth to new classes during this time. It is a natural time for people to get back involved in church. Teachers should contact (visit, card, email, or telephone call) every person on Read more…
When I go to a restaurant I observe how inviting the atmosphere is. Does the restaurant look nice, neat, clean, and in order? The next thing I notice is how friendly the staff is and if I get quick and efficient service. The final thing I am looking for in Read more…
My mother is involved in a weekly women’s Bible study group. The group is comprised of several small groups that are led by some of the ladies. Each week they gather for a Bible study lesson from one of two main leaders and then the group breaks into smaller groups Read more…
Many churches have Sunday School High Attendance Days. Sunday School class members are encouraged to make a special effort to make phone calls, send emails, and make visits to those in their classes who have not been regular in attendance. Just like politicians who try to “get out the vote” Read more…
My mother, who lives with my wife and me, is a member of a weekly Bible study group at the church for women. Every week, she can count on getting a phone call from her Bible study group leader. Every Tuesday before the Bible study on Wednesday my mother gets Read more…
When I began ministry 34 years ago it was recommend that an adult Sunday School class not exceed more than 25 people enrolled. With most classes running 40%-50% of enrollment that meant there were 10-12 people in attendance each Sunday. The smaller class encourages people to participate in discussion and Read more…
Sunday School is for teaching God’s Word. Right? Well, yes, but there are other purposes for Sunday School like reaching, ministering, fellowshipping, and even being missional. There is nothing more fulfilling than for a Sunday School class to get involved in a hands-on project of missions. Here are just a Read more…
Is it better to group people by common interest or to use a person’s age to determine which Sunday School class he attends? This question has been debated by Christian educators for years. Some say that we should group people by common interest or life stages (parents of preschoolers, parents Read more…