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 MINISTRY LEADERSHIP
The 10 Commandments for Leadership Teams
(1) Dream big. What do you want your Sunday school to become? Spend time in retreat, prayer, and study, asking God’s guidance. As God directs, gather a sense of how you are to work and move forward in faith.
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 ADULT MINISTRY
Welcome to Sunday School
Now more than 100 years old, Sunday school has survived many naysayers and even Life Magazine's 1957 declaration that "Sunday school is the most wasted hour of the week." Many might agree with that article; in fact, many congregations today are attempting to change the nature of Sunday school to hold interest and gain new attendees. Still, people keep coming.
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 YOUTH MINISTRY
In Search of Self
Youth are particularly image-conscious. Developmentally they are at the stage where they are trying on selves to see what fits – to see what feels right. As someone who cares for youth, you want to encourage their search for themselves.
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 CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Negativity Breeds Negativity When Dealing with Children
In our talks and workshops, we ask participants to estimate the percentage of negative interactions that go on at home or in the classroom. Many admit to seventy-five or eighty percent. Parents and teachers constantly find fault with children. They have invested so much emotional energy in them. Yet, negativity begets negativity.
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