Episode 345: How To Train Sunday School Teachers Five steps for Sunday School Growth (Arthur Flake) 1. Know the possibilities Church leaders need to put together their expectations What is Sunday School/small groups supposed to accomplish Evangelism Discipleship Support 2. Enlarge the organization multiplying classes Church leaders need to consistently share about the importance of Sunday School/small groups 3. Provide space and equipment What you will teach Room sizes and capacities 4. Enlist the leaders 5. Go after the people Vetting process -spiritually mature -calling -teachable, coachable -dedicated -likable Initial training Technical -how to move beyond reading a lesson People skills - probably more important than teaching skills how to cultivate interaction how to handle difficult people or situations Class structure teacher community hospitality Ongoing Training Must be a priority Must be budgeted Must be scheduled Based on what skills teachers are supposed to be learning and what Sunday School is to accomplish Provide ongoing support Talk with them Have teachers meet together to brainstorm and encourage Resource Them Tools Bring in denominational support staff to teach teachers
