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Discover the key barriers that prevent Sunday School growth and explore effective strategies for overcoming them. Learn how to develop a clear vision, build strong leadership, implement effective evangelism and outreach, improve assimilation processes, create suitable spaces, strive for excellence, focus on multiplication, seek spiritual power, and better connect with the community. Unlock the potential for growth in your Sunday School program.
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Barriers to Growth in SS What barriers keep a team from winning?
Barriers to Growth in SS Do some of those same barriers keep a Sunday School from growing?
Barriers to Sunday School Growth • The Barrier of Vision How do we see Sunday School? • School? • Small Groups? • Teams on Mission?
Barriers to Sunday School Growth • The Barrier of Structure. Does our organization limit our growth? • Age Grading • Class size • Worker ratio
Barriers to Sunday School Growth • The Barrier of Leadership. How many kingdom leaders have we called out and developed? • Kingdom Leadership • Passion • Learning
Barriers to Sunday School Growth • The Barrier of Evangelism and Outreach. How intentional are we in reaching people? • Prospect discovery • Networks of contact • Fellowship
Barriers to Sunday School Growth • The Barrier of Assimilation. What plans do we have to involve people? • New member training • Give everyone a job • Keep and use records
Barriers to Sunday School Growth • The Barrier of Space. Have we provided space for growth? • 80% Factor • Multiple use • Appropriate for age
Barriers to Sunday School Growth • The Barrier of Excellence. How well do we do what we do? • Teaching for Transformation • Leader training • Leader team meetings
Barriers to Sunday School Growth • The Barrier of Multiplication. Do we try to grow by addition rather than by multiplication? • New Units • New Leaders
Barriers to Sunday School Growth • The Barrier of Spiritual Power. Do we seek God’s power for what we attempt? • Prayer • Personal Preparation • Leader Bible study
Barriers to Sunday School Growth • The Barrier of Identification. Do we identify with the people in our community? • Demographics • Knowing subgroups • Walking beside others
Barriers to Sunday School Growth How do we overcome barriers? • People—Get to know them • Priority—Make SS #1 • Price—Be willing to pay the price • Passion—Make growth exciting • Process—Use 10 Best Practices