A few years ago during a Sunday School conference I was leading, a teacher told me that his class did not need any more men. Adding more would just mess up his class. Those words shocked me. While I didn't confront him or his statement, I continued to share about the importance of caring for and reaching out to lost, unconnected, and … Read More... about The Strong Pull toward Comfort Versus Mission
Review: Sunday School Flipped Classroom
I personally know people who flip houses. In layman’s terms, they buy and work on a house with the intent to sell it for a profit. With the recent increase in … Read More... about Review: Sunday School Flipped Classroom
How to Capture Attention of Your Group Members
In my book, Disciple-Making Encounters, I address the importance of capturing attention in the early moments of your time together with your group (chapter 11). In … Read More... about How to Capture Attention of Your Group Members
Growing Sunday School is Like a Bonsai Tree
I am writing from my back porch/deck. It is 72 degrees. The grass is brown but starting to green up. Spring is 3 days away. As I considered what to write, Ken … Read More... about Growing Sunday School is Like a Bonsai Tree
Is Your Sunday School Caring In, Up, and Out?
Is your Sunday School caring? The Lord Jesus Christ demonstrated love for us. And He has commanded us to love one … Read More... about Is Your Sunday School Caring In, Up, and Out?
Teachers, What Steps Are You Taking to Mobilize More Leaders?
When you evaluate your effectiveness, what measures do you use? Do you use class attendance? How about number of guests? … Read More... about Teachers, What Steps Are You Taking to Mobilize More Leaders?
Bring Your Group to Sunday School Still Matters
Why is Sunday School so important to the local church? It STILL instructs, disciples, evangelizes, trains … Read More... about Bring Your Group to Sunday School Still Matters
How Big Are Your Expectations?
I believe Sunday School has been allowed to die in many of our churches due to lack of prayer, expectations, and … Read More... about How Big Are Your Expectations?
Top 5 Sunday School Growth Goals
What Sunday School growth goals do you have for the year ahead? Take out pen and paper and jot down your ideas. Sunday … Read More... about Top 5 Sunday School Growth Goals
Survival for the Last-Minute Substitute Teacher for Sunday School
I received a text from a teacher on a busy Friday afternoon. Due to the need for quarantining after possible exposure to … Read More... about Survival for the Last-Minute Substitute Teacher for Sunday School