THE POWER OF SUNDAY SCHOOL DOUG FULTON

WHY IS SUNDAY SCHOOL SO IMPORTANT?

DEFINITION OF SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School is the foundational strategy in a local church for leading people to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Sunday School builds Great Commission Christians through Bible study groups that engage people in evangelism, discipleship, ministry, worship and fellowship.

STRATEGIC PRINCIPLES FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL 1. The Principle of Foundational Evangelism 2. The Principle of Foundational Discipleship 3. The Principle of Biblical Worship 4. The Principle of Ministry and Service 5. The Principle of Christian Fellowship and Community

EFFECTIVE SUNDAY SCHOOL ALLOWS OUR CHURCH MINISTRY TO BE PURPOSE DRIVEN To remain on target- focused To minister effectively and efficiently To build consistency To faithfully pursue and fulfill church vision To pass our faith to the next generation

WHO ARE THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE UP THE NEXT GENERATION? A generation that values relationships A generation that has grown up apart from traditional family and family values A spiritual generation, but not a Christian generation A generation that is hungry for a life of impact A generation that is highly uninformed yet searching for truth

WHO ARE THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE UP THE NEXT GENERATION? A generation that had never seen war but accustomed to violence A generation that is highly motivated through music A generation that lives technology

DIFFERENT, YET STILL THE SAME Young people still hunger to know God Young people still deal with pressures of life Young People hunger for fulfillment, peace, and love Young people still want to understand their identity Young people want to make their live count for something eternal

HOW DO WE CONTINUE TO BUILD EFFECTIVE SUNDAY SCHOOL Focus on faithfully fulfilling the core values of our Sunday School Ministry

EFFECTIVE SUNDAY SCHOOL IS BUILT ON FOUNDATION OF GOOD LEADERSHIP Leadership that is called to make disciples Growing and maturing in Christ Able to lead by example Committed to this church and our ministry A Heart for impacting people Willing to prepare to teach God’s Word

EFFECTIVE SUNDAY SCHOOL IS BUILT THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS Relationship builders spend and invest time Relationship builders are committed to prayer Relationship builders are committed to outreach Relationship builders are committed to mentoring and discipleship

EFFECTIVE SUNDAY SCHOOL IS BUILT BY LIVING OUT THE KEY PRINCIPLES

THE PRINCIPLE OF FOUNDATIONAL EVANGELISM Open groups Prospect lists Found but enrolled Praying for the lost Outreach Who is your one? Who are you praying for today?

THE PRINCIPLE OF FOUNDATIONAL DISCIPLESHIP Small group bible study Each week stands on its own Each week connects to a greater plan New leaders are identified Investment in new leaders is celebrated New groups are formed Who are you investing in?

THE PRINCIPLE OF BIBLICAL WORSHIP Prayer is the heart of our worship Each group connects to the greater body Small groups are not an island Corporate worship is essential to the life of a church Corporate worship brings unity and focus to the church Is your class involved in worship together?

THE PRINCIPLE OF MINISTRY AND SERVICE Service inside the church Service outside the church Service allows Christians to use spiritual gifts Service brings unity to the body of Christ Service allows Christians to impact eternity How is your group serving?

THE PRINCIPLE OF CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP AND COMMUNITY The Sunday School class is the ultimate care group Relationships and community are deep needs of every Christian Fellowship and community unite us spiritually Fellowship and community unite us generationally