Tired Leaders

Our congregation's leaders are tired. Our congregation's leaders are satisfied with the status quo. Our congregation's leaders are satisfied with the congregation swelling instead of growing. When was the last time you were excited about inviting others to attend the adult bible class?

 

Sunday school growth requires effective leaders who plan thoroughly and keep people informed.

 

When a church is committed to reach new people and its members are excited about inviting others, everywhere members go they talk positively about their congregation, their Bible study program, and their fellow members and leaders.

 

Our adult bible classes are more like Town Meetings than learning situations. Because no serious attention was afforded acoustics, before one can comment or ask a question a microphone needs to be brought to them, thus quenching the enthusiasm and discussion. Sunday school classes need to be "open" groups where newcomers are genuinely welcomed, made to feel wanted, and assimilated into the group.  

 

Growing Sunday Schools are alert to opportunities to create new units, both inside the church building and in locations across the community.  Nor is time of day or day of week a limiting factor.  While Sunday morning may continue to be the primary Bible study time in many churches, new Bible study groups can be started any day of the week to meet at any time of day or night, to meet in various places such as private homes, apartment club rooms, or restaurants. This requires additional teachers which in turn requires teacher training which requires qualified trainers.

 

Our leaders are tired. Our congregation is in trouble.