1) Set the vision.
- Why? "If you don't know where you're going, you won't get there" (Clancy Hayes, Sunday School Training Coordinator).
- How: Everything in Sunday School should focus around a discipleship vision. Check out our LIFE Vision resources for ideas.
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2) Recognize the importance of your spiritual life.
- Why? If you don't have it together spiritually, how can you lead an effective Sunday School ministry?
- How: Evaluate your current spiritual condition and take corrective steps in areas of weakness.
3) Focus on growth.
- Why? A growing Sunday School is a healthy Sunday School.
- How: Flake's formula for the 21st century introduces a five-step strategy for growing a Sunday School.
4) Develop a plan for recruiting and retaining volunteers.
- Why?Without a plan, it will be difficult to define what you need and what kind of person can fill that need.
- How: Check out these articles on recruiting and retaining:
5) Motivate teachers and volunteers.
- Why? Hard-working volunteers can suffer from burnout.
- How: Get tips for dealing with burnout. Check out teacher appreciation ideas.
Source: AG.org
