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Suggestions
for A Sunday School Director's
Weekly Time Management
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Sunday
afternoon
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Pray and thank God
for our faithful team of Bible study leaders.
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Review attendance
and enrollment records and post to the attendance/Enrollment chart.
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Check my list of
workers having birthdays this week, and prepare birthday cards.
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Scan next Sunday's
lessons, topics and focus for all age groups (A quick overview).
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Monday
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Pray and thank God
for Preschool teachers and workers.
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Review list of
visitors and mail note of greeting or send Email.
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Tuesday
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Pray and thank God
for teachers and workers with Children.
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Wednesday
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Monthly or
quarterly, convene and guide meeting of SS Leadership Team (SS Council)
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Weekly or monthly,
encourage and facilitate /teacher-worker planning meetings by age groups.
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Thursday
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Pray and thank God
for workers with Youth.
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Friday
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Pray and thank God
for teachers and workers with Adults.
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Saturday
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Walk through the
Sunday School space to see if room setups, cleanliness and maintenance
allow an attractive, inviting learning environment in all age groups.
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Once a month
"Prayer Walk" Sunday School rooms. (Take class rosters and
records books. Sit in the classroom and read the list of members and
prospects. Pray for the
teachers and members that the coming Bible study time will honor Christ
and be helpful to every participants.
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Phone two or three
teachers or workers and ask questions or say such things as:
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"Just calling
to say, 'Thank you!' and to tell you I am praying for you and your
class."
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"How can I be
of more help or encouragement?"
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""How are
your supplies? Is there
anything you need such as markers, tablet sheets, or tape?"
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"Are your Care
Group Leaders keeping up with their group members pretty well?"
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"What is the
greatest challenge you feel your class faces right now?"
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"Do you have
curriculum and resources you need to guide exciting Bible study?"
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(Next
Saturday call a different two or three.)
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Call Outreach
Director to see if prospect visitation assignments are ready for classes.
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Sunday
Morning
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Arrive a half-hour
early and quickly check rooms and learning environment.
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Distribute or have
SS secretary distribute attendance record books and supplies.
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Greet Greeters as
they arrive in their places strategic places at the Welcome Stations.
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Roam halls,
greeting teachers as they arrive. Assist
Outreach Leader and Greeters in escorting guests to classes.
Give each guest a church information brochure or packet.
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Occasionally
schedule and arrange to visit in a class and observe for a complete
session. Follow up with a phone call, a note of appreciation, or a meeting
over lunch or dessert.
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After Sunday School
begins, make notes about things to follow up or check.
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Teachers and
workers absent or late. … Classes habitually dismissing early.
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Curriculum and
supplies needed.
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Effectiveness of
Bible Teaching to phone the teacher and commend; ineffectiveness or
weaknesses to address in future training or in individual conferences.
Every
Day!
Seek
God's leadership and wisdom through daily devotions and prayer!
Prepared by Robert Stewart.
Email: rstew23@juno.com
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