Adult Classes

You Can Be an Effective Sunday School Teacher
The Difference between Teaching Efficiently and Effectively
Dr. Mark Rasmussen
February 05, 2013
Oftentimes Sunday school teachers are very excited because they feel that they are doing their job (ministry) with great efficiency. But it has been rightfully said that efficiency is doing things right, but effectiveness is doing the right things. It is my hope that these principles will help us be more effective as Sunday school teachers.
Adult Classes, Sunday School, Teaching

Planning a New Year
4 Things to Keep in Mind As You Plan the Next Year for Your Class
Gabriel Ruhl
December 28, 2012
Here are some thoughts on how we can articulate a plan for next year that will help us have the most fruitful year of ministry yet:
Adult Classes, Planning, Sunday School

How to Have a Care Group Fellowship Night
Planning a Church-Wide Fellowship Night
Gabriel Ruhl
December 13, 2012
Our adult Bible fellowships are organized into care groups that consist of five to seven family units (you can learn more about the care groups here). Our church recently had a care group fellowship night, and God used it in a mighty way. The event consists of every care group from every adult Bible fellowship gathering in the home of the care group leader.
Adult Classes, Local Church

Starting Multiple Adult Classes
The Benefits of Having Multiple Adult Classes
Dr. R. B. Ouellette
November 13, 2012
For many years, most fundamental churches followed the pattern of having one large adult class taught by the pastor in the auditorium. Such great churches as Akron Baptist Temple, pastored by Dallas Billington, popularized this approach. Recently, the trend has been to offer multiple adult classes.
Adult Classes, Pastoral Leadership

11 Characteristics of a Healthy Sunday School Class
How to Have a Successful Sunday School Class
Dr. Paul Chappell
October 15, 2012
Anytime there is a surge of new Christians it is a great time to put renewed effort into the health of the Sunday school department. Every new Christian needs loving growth and discipleship, and the best way to insure this is happening is to encourage the health of the Sunday school.
Adult Classes, Local Church, Sunday School

Fellowship by the Book
The Priority and Purposes for Spending Time with Believers
Tim Christoson
July 17, 2012
In Paul’s letters, he was conscious to list believers in the churches whose fellowship he valued, like Onesiphorus, who is said to have “oft refreshed” the Apostle. A quick survey of this topic in the New Testament demonstrates that real fellowship accomplishes the following:
Adult Classes, Christian Living, Local Church, Mentoring

The Tool of Sunday School
5 Functions of the Sunday School
Tim Christoson
June 16, 2012
The Sunday school is a tool, and I love tools! Hand tools, gardening tools, mechanic’s tools, and especially power tools.
Adult Classes, Sunday School, Teaching

Preparing for Growth by Adding New Classes
8 Steps to Starting a New Sunday School Class
Tim Christoson
April 11, 2012
The people of Israel were told by the prophet Isaiah, “Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes” (Isaiah 54:2). He encouraged them to prepare for, expect, and make room for the fruitfulness that God would bring.
Adult Classes, Church Growth, Outreach

Sunday School Teacher Visitation
Growth Points—4
Dr. Paul Chappell
January 18, 2012
The Sunday school is the church organized to fulfill the purpose of the church. Here at Lancaster Baptist Church, we state our purpose in three phrases: loving God, growing together, serving others.
Adult Classes, Growth Points, Pastoral Leadership, Video

Serving Others through the Sunday School
Equipping Class Members to Serve
Tim Christoson
May 17, 2011
If you are an adult Bible class leader, you are probably good at serving people. You are willing and able to help people grow in their Christian walk. You have already accepted this as your responsibility and privilege. But is your class also serving?
Adult Classes, Leadership, Servant, Service
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