in some churches the adult sunday school is on auto pilot !
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In some churches the adult Sunday School is on auto pilot !. Renewing The Adult Sunday School Bill Alphin Virginia Baptist Mission Board 6/20/06. What is required to renew the adult Sunday School?. A transformed vision for ministry. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
In some churches the adult Sunday School is on auto pilot !
RenewingThe
AdultSunday School
Bill AlphinVirginia Baptist Mission Board
6/20/06
What is required to renew the adult Sunday School?
• A transformed vision for ministry.• A redefining of the purpose and
role of the adult Sunday School in disciple making.
• A Transformed leadership base.• A church structure that supports a
balanced church ministry for adults.
Disciple making requires a system of groups that providesthree levels of relationships...
• Celebration/Worship group: (Unity)
• ABF or Sunday School: (Fellowship/Networking)
• Cell or small group: (Intimacy/accountability)
Entry ThroughWorship
AssimilateThe Adult
Sunday SchoolClass/Dept.
MoveTo
AppropriateGroups
(Discipleship)
Small GroupMinistries
Key: The desire for “more”.
About the Adult Sunday School:• Sunday School groups must be open.
Open groups should not develop “intimacy”.
• Sunday School groups do not have the allotted time needed to develop “intimacy” in relationships.
• Sunday School provides for assimilation/evangelism, basic “quality” Bible study and caring. (Think of a three leg stool.)
• As participants desire “more” they are directed to small group participation.
The schedule and sequence for a renewed adult Sunday
School class:
• Fellowship-Networking (15 min.)
• Well planned Bible Study (30 min.)
• Prayer and care time (10 min.)
Transformed Leadership• Mentoring by the pastor/staff.• Developing disciples that
become visionary leaders through small group experiences.
• Communicate ministry vision and leadership expectations at point of enlistment.
• Continued training provide for leaders.
Caution:
Many “contemporary”church models do not have traditionsthat include adult Sunday Schools.
Therefore, they often attempt tomake small groups accomplish thetasks Virginia Baptist churchesassign to the adult Sunday School.