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I-6: Becoming an Inviting Children's Sunday School

I-6: Becoming an Inviting Children's Sunday School. THE 3D SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES. INVITE. I. 6. TENNESSEE. TENNESSEE. NVST. NVIGR8. TENNESSEE. TENNESSEE. NVYT. NKORPR8. TENNESSEE. TENNESSEE. NVALV. NTERCD. Invigorate. Invest. Incorporate. Invite. Intercede. Involve.

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I-6: Becoming an Inviting Children's Sunday School

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  1. I-6: Becoming an Inviting Children's Sunday School

  2. THE 3D SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES INVITE I 6

  3. TENNESSEE TENNESSEE NVST NVIGR8 TENNESSEE TENNESSEE NVYT NKORPR8 TENNESSEE TENNESSEE NVALV NTERCD Invigorate Invest Incorporate Invite Intercede Involve

  4. TENNESSEE NVIGR8

  5. to an Inviting Sunday School ON RAMPS • Guest parking is provided close to the main entrance. • Walls are clean and/or freshly painted. • Interior signage is clear and prominent. • Hallways are clean and clutter free. • Consideration has been given to a 1:6 teacher/child ratio. • Obvious preparation has been made for first time guests.

  6. to an Inviting Sunday School ON RAMPS • Worship is “kid/family friendly.” • Teachers are obviously prepared and excited about the Bible teaching opportunity. • Sunday School classes are organized to do ministry. • Measures have been taken to insure the safety of children. • Teachers can easily be identified by children and parents.

  7. from an Inviting Sunday School OFF RAMPS • Exterior building and grounds have not been maintained. • No one welcomes children or parents at the classroom door. • There are no signs outside the building to the visitor welcome center. • Carpet is worn and in need of replacing. • Restrooms are not maintained and need cleaning.

  8. from an Inviting Sunday School OFF RAMPS • Children’s classrooms are small and overcrowded. • Adult tables and chairs are used in children’s classrooms. • No one greets first time guest with information about classroom locations. • Classrooms are cluttered with un-necessary furniture and outdated resources. • First time guests are singled out in the worship service.

  9. TENNESSEE NCORPR8

  10. List ideas used by successful corporations to increase business.

  11. Choose one idea and “merge” that idea into a children’s Sunday School inviting strategy.

  12. TENNESSEE NTERCD

  13. REDUCED SPEED AHEAD Reduce Speed Ahead: Slowing Down to Pray FOR KIDS

  14. arents emember special needs PRAY for their s lvation to ield to God’s will

  15. amily FOR n their birthday p ospects

  16. prayer wal with ntentionally KIDS aily chool

  17. TENNESSEE NVST

  18. Attractions

  19. Attractions Identify “un-met” community needs that could become ministry opportunities and serve as “Attractions” to your church and entry points into Sunday School.

  20. TENNESSEE NVYT

  21. DETOUR Detours that keep us from becoming an inviting Sunday School!

  22. DETOUR • Failure to capitalize on new residents in your community. • Not using “E-invitations” as a viable reaching method. • Failing to invite prospects to class fellowships. • Not enrolling guest to our “ministry lists.” • Making newcomers feel embarrassed. • Missing opportunities to invite others to Christ. • ???

  23. TENNESSEE NVALV

  24. 2 9 Going the Extra Mile

  25. 2 9 Who are people or groups of people that can be involved in inviting children and their families to Sunday School? List ways these people can be involved in inviting children and their families to Sunday School.

  26. TENNESSEE GTM2SS

  27. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (HCSB)

  28. You Will Be My Witness!

  29. WILL BE!

  30. TENNESSEE ILUVSS

  31. THE 3D SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES INVITE I 6

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