Tasks of an Effective Sunday School Teacher

(From brainstorming suggestions made by conference participants)

 The tasks listed below were suggested by participants in various training sessions with teachers of adults. This list is not intended to be “the model,” nor is it intended to include all good things teachers may do as God leads. It is simply a compilation of ideas gleaned from conferees. You will think of others.

 Read the list 3 times.  

1. On the first reading identify five tasks that you think are the most important and vital for an effective teacher. Put a star * by those five.
2. On the second reading identify the five tasks that you feel are most often overlooked or not done by teachers.  Put an “X” by those.
3. On the third reading identify the five tasks that you want to work most on this next year.  Put a check by those.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Arrive 15 minutes before class to prepare the room and greet people as they arrive.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Study and prepare for each weekly session.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Understand the class’ role in the work of the church.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Participate in teachers’ meetings and training opportunities.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Work with the Sunday School Director to choose curriculum for the class.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Lead the total work of the class.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Seek to understand and to use effectively good principles of teaching and learning.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Lead members to prepare and study for each lesson.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Pray for members, guests and prospects.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Lead each week’s session and involve members in various teaching methods.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Follow up on guests and absentees.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Promote spiritual growth and unity among class members.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Organize classes into Care/Ministry Groups of 6 to 8 people with a Care Group Leader for each.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Plan regularly with class leaders, outreach leaders and care group leaders.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Lead members to worship.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Involve members in evangelism, witnessing and ministry.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Lead members to support the church with tithes and offerings.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Visit in the homes of each of your members at least once yearly.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Lead members to support church-wide activities and ministries.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Lead members to adopt growth and ministry goals.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Lead members to organize and participate in birthing new classes.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Set positive example in personal living and involvement in total church ministries.

Ø      ___ ___ ___ Head the team of Outreach Leader and Group Leaders, knowing what they are to do, and training them for their work.

What other tasks do you think are important for Sunday School teachers?

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