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In some churches the adult Sunday School is on auto pilot !

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.

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In some churches the adult Sunday School is on auto pilot !

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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)

  4. The Big Picture... Assimilate The Adult Sunday School Class/Dept. Entry Through Worship Move To Appropriate Groups (Discipleship) Key: The desire for “more”. Small Group Ministries

  5. 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.

  6. Adult Sunday School Priorities Evangelism and Assimilation Care Ministry Bible Teaching

  7. 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.)

  8. 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.

  9. Caution: Many “contemporary” church models do not have traditions that include adult Sunday Schools. Therefore, they often attempt to make small groups accomplish the tasks Virginia Baptist churches assign to the adult Sunday School.

  10. Keep the faith and don't give up!

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