Revitalize and Replant Ten Lessons from Old-Fashioned Sunday School
Sep 30, 2025
The hosts dive into the value of traditional Sunday school, emphasizing its core role in ministry. They discuss the need for clear purposes, organized leadership, and intentional training for small groups. Focus on outreach and community needs is highlighted as essential for growth. A unique approach to class multiplication and prioritizing the lost is presented, alongside the importance of having adequate meeting space. They also stress that the Bible must remain central to teaching while planning for family inclusivity.
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The Name 'Sunday School' Still Resonates
- Dan Hurst tells of an older woman insisting on calling gatherings 'Sunday school' not 'life group'.
- The exchange shows attachment to traditional names despite modern rebranding.
Define The Group's Purpose
- Small-group purpose must be explicit and known to all members.
- Every class should have a clear mission statement describing why it exists and what it aims to accomplish.
Assign Roles To Build Ownership
- Organize classes with assigned roles like teacher, assistant, outreach leader, prayer leader, and administrator.
- Give people roles so they belong and contribute, which increases consistent attendance and ownership.