THE “SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL”  THE GREATEST ASSET TO GROWING ANY CHURCH

Grady E Lee   BA, MA, Th.B

This book is divided into three parts.

.....A preview and justification for the program.....

.....A simplified outline of the administrative staff and their duties.....

.....A sample record system that can be produced and/or revised on the computer.....

THE “SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL” THE GREATEST ASSET TO GROWING ANY CHURCH
And Fulfilling The Great Commission.

---- CAPTURE THE VISION----
						
Success comes through preparation. To plan the work and work the plan, is an absolute must.

EVERY CHURCH has two distinct problems in relation to fulfilling God’s plan for His church. (1) Getting people to attend the first time and (2) keeping them attending.  

Why expend all the labor to build a church unless specific plans are made to ground it firmly in the faith of Christ that was once delivered, to the first century church?

THEREFORE: This treatise concerns the most important function of a church, fulfilling the great commission. This specific approach to building a vibrant church fulfills the command of Jesus,  Mt 28:20, “Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded.”  It follows the natural law that God laid down in nature and provides a systematic approach in agreement and cooperation with those laws. Therefore this particular system following both Biblical and natural law directs a church toward success. 

BUT, How can a pastor control the doctrinal  positions the teachers are imparting in the Sunday Bible School? How can one build and administer such a Sunday Bible School?

The approach being presented, can easily include grounding in the faith once delivered unto the saints. It is the crux of this entire program, while establishing a system to get new people to attend and keep them attending. Used properly, the pastor directs, through his volunteer staff, the various areas for which God holds the pastor accountable. 

With all the demands made upon a pastor, he has a very difficult job of establishing and operating all the component parts of the ministry. Operating the unique system presented, which establishes a unified program, will greatly help. This strategy is a scriptural system to accomplish all the basic controls concerning the growth and doctrinal correctness issues.  It gives a strategy to help control what is taught by the Bible School teachers in the program which God has place him.

Therefore this UNIQUE Bible School administrative system is designed to demonstrate:
	1. EXCELLENT METHODS TO REACH THE COMMUNITY AND CONSERVE THE MEMBERSHIP, 
	2. BUILD LEADERS, 
	3. CONSERVE EVERYONE’S EFFORTS,
	4. KEEP VISITORS AND ABSENTEES ATTENDING. 
5. A STRUCTURE TO DEVELOP AND NURTURE CHRISTIANS BY HELPING THEM CONFORM THEIR LIVES TO THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST AND...
	6. A VERIFIED METHOD TO  KEEP THE CHURCH DOCTRINALLY SOUND. 

This is done by  using one unified system.  

God created the universe in exact arithmetic and geometric proportions. He created and set in order the natural laws that would govern and keep it operating orderly. If there is any attribute of God we fail to express, it is that He is organized and operates by consistent logic through systematic organization.  If God operated, as does the average church, the world would crumble very quickly. If God operates by organization, (1) we obey Him when we ORGANIZE, and (2) disobey Him when we don’t. No one is more efficient that God. Therefore as His child we should strive for efficiency also.

	THE KEY CONCEPT TO THIS SPECIFIC BIBLE SCHOOL ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION IS BUILT AROUND A CARING AND SHARING MEETING. 

	To build great people for God and grow a church, Laissez fare cannot be the order of the day!!!  Every pastor, must develop for use in “every” WEDNESDAY EVENING “CARING AND SHARING” staff meeting, (1) a systematic order to follow, (2) that sequences the priorities of the meeting, and (3) a check list to see that all has been accomplished. With organization and proper priorities utilized from the moment the meeting starts, to the moment it ends, the experience will be successful. Start on time and end on time. More will be revealed and explained about this approach through out this treatise.
	An organized leader or teacher projects respect and the seriousness of any meeting.  Organization leads to order, good utilization of time, cooperation, and learning. Without it, the meeting or class, will be a time of foolishness and disruption. Students, adults, or children do not respond well to confusion. The leader or teacher must know what they are doing and mean business. 
	“Jesus spoke with authority and not as the Scribes.” The people knew He meant business.

	Someone has said, “Every leader rises to the highest level of their incompetence.” This in  large part is truth. However competencies can be improved through increased personal growth in knowledge, wisdom, and efficiency.  Research and use of efficient methods is a must. Everything is learned, but learning is valuable only if effort is expended. 
	Competencies of any leader must include delegation of responsibility and a system of accountability for that responsibility.	
	Someone must be in charge, to Visualize, vitalize, deputize, stabilize, and utilize (support accountability) for any project to succeed. A vital Sunday Bible School does not just happen. It is an achievement. As a church grows plans should be made and implemented for a full time minister to plan and guide education, because education is the primary occupation of the church. There is no need to expend the energy to get people if you do not intend to hold, teach, and keep them.

ABSOLUTE ESSENTIALS FOR SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL SUCCESS include: An Organizational Structure, Records, Curriculum, Basic Competency in  teaching, Outreach  and  a System to Conserve the Efforts!!!!!
	All is included in this simple but effective approach. But nothing CAN rise above the leadership of the pastor and those he deputizes. In finality, it is the pastor who must (10) “sell” the project, (2) rally the troops, (3) keep up enthusiasm, (4) develop promotions, (5) honor the staff and (6) see that the program operates efficiently.

THERE ARE SEVERAL SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS THAT ARE A MUST FOR THIS unique SYSTEM TO OPERATE PROPERLY:
	1.  An Organized and graded Sunday Bible School program. This concept will not be covered as information galore is available in most any book store.
	2.  Absentee, visitor, and prospect contacts being made between Sunday and Wednesday Evening. Invitations to attend and soul winning should be done all the time.
	3.  A Wednesday Evening staff “CARING AND SHARING” meeting to....
		a. Teach the next unified lesson to the teachers and staff in order to train and help them to prepare for their teaching service. 
		b. Teach the staff by example, various techniques to help them improve their teaching skills. This is also “on the job” training.
		c.  Correlate and visualize all priorities into a unified effort.
		d   Motivate and Inform all, concerning the over all “contact” achievements.
		e.  Enlighten and prepare for each Sunday’s promotions.
		4.  Quarterly staff meetings.
	5.  This system used properly will develop a staff that will be doctrinally sound. 

THE PURPOSE AND GOALS OF this particular SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL system.

	The purpose of any Bible School is first and foremost to Glorify and lift up the Lord in all His magnificence, and to teach His plan and program as revealed in His Word, the Bible.
	Goals may be varied but unless the major goal and effort is to build great people for God and His use, nothing will be accomplished. 
	Other goals are: 
	(1) to research, and design systematic lessons, that pointedly reveal the eternal principles and values of God that should and will be taught each attendee. Unless the Bible School attendees are present and able  to integrate these eternal principles and values into their own character and behavior, the entire program fails.
	(2)The challenge and battle is THIS:    Who is going to implant principles and values into the children? Such will be done! Who is going to direct and control the minds of men. Will it be the values and principles of God or of the world?  At present, through the media and public schools, the world is implanting its worldly values and ideas and is in full control.

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WHY DO WE NEED SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOLS?	
	If the parent and the church do not understand and embrace this “preeminent opportunity,” to implant God’s eternal principles and values, “they” by default turn the children over to others who will IMPLANT their (opposing) values into them. 

IS YOUR CHURCH “BY DEFAULT” LOSING THE BATTLE???
	 “What is planted in the mind of a child will come to fruition in their later life.” Contemplate, ANALYZE, and Evaluate this statement, “WHAT YOU ADVERTISE IS WHAT YOU GET!” What your church and Sunday Bible School advertises, overtly or covertly, is what it will get. The Lord’s church cannot afford, by default, to give over any person to the world system.
 
The push for WORLDLINESS AND CARNALITY...
	The philosophy of some who wish to force upon and implant “their own” values into your children have come up with a slick “psychologically accepted and promoted” statement. This statement is designed to divert your thinking and behavior, so as to open the opportunity for themselves.
	 The concept and statement is this, “that you are not supposed to force your values upon your children  or  others, but let each experiment for themselves to find their own values.
	That philosophy, statement, and concept was pounded daily and continually into me, when I was teaching in the Public School System. But it never took hold because the basic premise is evil. Man has a fallen nature and children will migrate toward what makes them feel good. In this they learn to follow their feelings, with out regard and in opposition to, what is “right.” Children must be taught to stand and make choices on PRINCIPLE, (God’s principles) not feeling. Without proper values and being taught what is right, they will turn more and more to the value system of the world. 
	Also, no one can speak or behave without expressing values, it is an absolute impossibility. Values are taught and learned. Someone is going to teach and someone is going to learn.
	The old, old philosophy, “that every man did that which was right in his own eyes” is condemned by God. But, this is the condition that will result from not teaching Godly principles and values. (Someone has stated that no person should have children until they learn how to train a pet. Because, if they do not know how to train a pet how are they going to train their children?) 

	1. Under the concept and philosophy of not instilling values, the standard for “right,” cannot be God’s Word and Will!! Instead, one is supposed to consults with in himself concerning his own concept of what is right “or wrong,” “i.e., for himself,” at that particular moment!! 
	If his knowledge is faulty or his conscience and will power weak this spells disaster. Therefore, this concept revolves around, “Who is going to be in charge and  have authority over me, God, worldly values, or self?” As one man said, “why should I look within myself to find the answer? I am the one ignorant and confused.”
	2. This, concept of “not forcing your values,” is a specific propaganda technique of purposefully sending out disinformation, a false report, and misdirection. It is specifically designed to confuse and change an “opposite” or opposing opinion, and to tear down and destroy the principles of doing right. To protect yourself, You must always search for and perceive the motivation of the one propagating a new/different philosophy. 
	3. This particular “no imposing of values,” concept and message was/is sent out by those who wish to divert God’s plan. They know, if the family and church do not  implant proper eternal values into the children, they have a greater opportunity to implant the values they wish.

	Who is working hard to implant their values?  The evil one, along with some institutions of the world. 
	1. These are out to capture, train, and direct the thinking processes by implanting their own values so they can rule over the children and finally the adults as the children grow. 
	2. Their purpose is to change the value systems of each individual to conform to their own worldly and carnal values, They are Not trying to lead people to conform themselves to the teaching of Jesus Christ and the Bible!!!

	These forces are well trained, financed, and believable!  Music and TV implants their messages and values. Public Schools and teachers implants their values and message. Peers  implant their thoughts and values. In fact worldly and carnal values, contrary to God’s eternal principles, concerning marriage, home, sex, authority, society, economics, and everything else is blasted toward, and imposed upon the children, through the media, almost every minute of the day. 
	In fact, everyone should know that every word said and behavior performed, imposes, teaches, and implants some type of value!!! The statement, “You are not supposed to impose your values,” is evil. Values will be imposed. The question is “BY WHOM?”

	But WHO WILL IMPLANT LIFE’S VALUES? Those who have the children most of the time? Let’s look at who influences children. Where are the hours of a child spent?

	The church at best...             3 hours a week.    165 hours a year.
	The schools...                      35 hours a week.  1260 hours a year.    180 days x 7 hrs. a day.
	Television & music up to .. 40 hours a week   2080 hours a year,    seven day a week.

	Therefore, the work and teaching of the Sunday Bible School must be like an arrow speeding toward specific Eternal Principles of God every minute of the time available. Its purpose must be to help the attendee to learn the principles of God EFFICIENTLY and how to conform his life to Jesus Christ.

	The church and Bible School must emphasize certain principles: 
	(1.) The responsibility for every person to discover Gods eternal principles and values for  themselves. (EACH PERSON WILL STAND before God IN JUDGMENT FOR THE DEEDS DONE IN THEIR OWN BODY) Therefore, Individual responsibility is one of the greatest principle to teach.
	(2.) The responsibility for Choosing and developing proper principles, concepts, and values within themselves, is upon themselves, through deliberate evaluation of all statements. “Keep thy heart for out of it are the issues of life.”  (A study of Proverbs, is excellent for this)
	(3.) The responsibility for rejecting those principles, concepts, and values that will not conform their character to the teaching of Jesus Christ is also upon themselves.  
	The question one should ask to test any situation....What did Jesus do? What did Jesus teach? What will I do with the truth? Every person either rejects or accepts truth, then behaves accordingly.

	Psychologists say, “look into your own self to find the answer.” But I ask, “If I misunderstand and am confused, would it not be rather stupid for me to look inside myself? I am the one confused!!! Would not all I find there in be misunderstanding and confusion?” Don’t I not need to go to the Bible and one who knows so I can receive instruction ?”

	Psychologists also say, “how do you feel about this/that?” Therefore they are teaching people to question and act according to their feelings. Yet feelings change by the minute. The question should be, “WHAT IS RIGHT IN THIS SITUATION? And THEN, WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?”

	As for me, BEFORE ALL ELSE FAILS, I WILL READ THE DIRECTIONS, God’s handbook for happiness, His revealed Word, the Bible. It is there, God has recorded His eternal principles and values. If I ignore them, only the consequences of that ignorance will come to pass. If I discover and obey them, His blessings come. THIS IS WHY WE NEED GOOD BIBLE SCHOOLS.
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THE ABSOLUTE NECESSITY FOR ACCURATE BIBLE SCHOOL RECORDS 	Records zero into the ultimate goals of the organization and suggest the various techniques necessary  to reach these goals. Therefore, the records of this system emphasis the three major goals of (1) attendance, (2) contacts, and (3) offering. By the maintenance of  these three entities, student character, spirituality, and growth is achieved. This leads to training in faithfulness.
	The purpose for “over all” Bible School records is (1) to determine where you have been, (2) where you are, and (3) to point you in the direction you need to go. Records are the only method a person has to determine the status quo, predict  trends, (the direction the Bible School is headed) and evaluate all components of the organization in order to develop and insure accountability.
	
	The purpose for Personal attendance records is to reveal (1) those who are absent and needing loving watch care, and (2) those visiting the services and needing personal expressions of love and feelings of assurance that this church is the spiritual home they are looking for..  Personal Attendance Records and tender watch care are the maintenance, outreach methods, and the techniques that succeed. Each person must “feel” accepted as to who they are, “feel” wanted at this particular program, and “feel” accepted by the class members and teachers. A wise teacher will recognize, welcome, and nurture the new comer. The teacher will do something to build up his/her self confidence and esteem,  making him/her feel good about themselves. If they “feel” otherwise, they will not return. 

TECHNIQUES AND RECORD FORMS FOR UTILIZATION.

          INDIVIDUAL ATTENDANCE  ENVELOPE     

Class_______________________________Date________________Phone______________

Name                                                                                        

address__________________________City_______________St.____zip_________

Number of contacts for the week___________ Number of visitors brought_____________

Offering
Tithe_____________Missions____________Bld. Fund___________Other_________

Lk: 6:38, “Give ,  and   it   shall  be given unto you; good measure, pressed down,  and  shaken together,  and running over,  shall  men  give  into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal  it   shall be measured to you again.”

	FOR ATTENDANCE AND GIVING: Have printed up  small Individual Attendance Envelopes   with the following information.

USING  - ATTENDANCE -  ENVELOPES SOLVES SEVERAL PROBLEMS. 
	(1) It provides a record for attendance and encourages attendance.
	(2) It provides a convenient, encouraging, and consistent system for giving. 
	(3) It provides systematic encouragement to invite others to the House of God. 
	(4) It provides a simple system to gather and speed the completion of the class records by the class secretary. 
	(5) It also fosters a special value taught by Jesus. Luke 6:38, “Give ,  and   it   shall  be given unto you; good measure, pressed down,  and  shaken together,  and running over,  shall  men  give  into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal  it   shall be measured to you again.”

THE GOALS OF THE BIBLE SCHOOL ARE SUMMED UP IN THIS SMALL ENVELOPE:
	1.  A record for attendance. How can a student grow in the nurture and admonition of the Lord if they are not present?
	2. A record for giving. One that encourages unselfishness and provides a systematic approach for giving. Giving should be made a matter of  worship by the teacher. For giving is worship and the greatest virtue of character. Only after prayer, should the envelopes  be collected by ushers (Similarly as in morning worship) and given to the class secretary.
	3.  A constant reminder of one of the goals JESUS and the church expects from each child of God, that is, “CONTACTS!!” Inviting people to attend. As contacts increase so will attendance.
	4.  A simplified system for use by the class secretary.  Using this envelope the Class secretary fills out each class members INDIVIDUAL RECORD CARD, for both (1) teacher use and (2) the CLASS RECORD FORM needed by the general secretary. 
	5.  The general secretary then uses the CLASS RECORD FORM, filled out by the class secretary (from the envelopes) to tabulate all class records on the Bible School Master Attendance Form so as to obtain the entire Sunday Bible School Report. Efficiency, therefore, is an absolute must. How can a church be motivated for growth, except, they see the accomplishments.

THE INDIVIDUAL RECORD CARD, is an attendance record for each attendee in the class for one year. (See the record system) This card includes personal information along with the three major things the record system is emphasizing:
	1. Attendance    (Faithfulness to Christ is what the program is striving for.)
	2. Contacts        (A spirit of witnessing. Attendees contacting friends, to bring new people, thereby growing a church)
           	3. Offering          (The offering,  develops the spirit and appreciation for giving.  A giving spirit brings out the best in everyone. It uniquely establishes in the mind of the student their responsibility to God.)

On the back of the INDIVIDUAL RECORD CARD other information could be placed, such as.
	Saved?______date______Baptized? ______date______
	Parents Name: church attended: saved?:
	Dates visited by the teacher._______ ________ _______ ________
	etc., etc.

THE CLASS RECORD FORM
	EMPHASIZES THE GOALS AND PURPOSES OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL, which are attendance, attendance, attendance 
	THE CLASS RECORD FORM to be sent to the General Secretary exhibits the emphasis for each class. This information keeps attendance in the forefront. This particular form the teacher should study, evaluate, and determine how and what he/she must improve, to meet the needs of the pupils and to build the class.  This form is also sent to the General Secretary for, he or she, to complete the entire Sunday Bible School report. See the record forms.....   
	
	THE CLASS RECORD FORM  is similar to what follows. Notice what is emphasized, Extending the outreach and conserving the efforts.  

Class name  __________________________
Date            ___________________________
Total Number Enrolled         _______________	The total number of class members
Number of New Members   _______________	The number of new people becoming members that day.
Number of enrolled Absent  _______________	The number of members absent WHO need a contact.
Number of enrolled Present _______________	The number members present. Teaches faithfulness.
Number of Visitors              _______________	The number of visitors reveal the class efforts.
Number Total Present          _______________	The total present shows achievement
Number of total Contacts     _______________	The number of contacts reveal interests and values.
Total Offering                       _______________	The total offering reveals the commitment

	MEMBERSHIP: There should be a permanent record of class membership. New members should be added after three consecutive attendances. Absentee members should be placed on an inactive and prospect list after four consecutive absences and only after several visits have been made to encourage him/her. The name should be dropped from the file only after determination is made that all efforts to reclaim the member is totally useless. (The writer sent monthly church information letters to one family for four years, before they attended one Easter service. On that Easter Sunday three of the family members were  saved then attended regularly until they moved.)

RECORDS AND TECHNIQUES FOR KEEPING UP WITH THE CLASS MEMBERSHIP: Conserving the efforts.
	COLOR CODED ABSENTEE CARDS (used in each class) WILL HELP THE TEACHER TO VIEW THE SERIOUSNESS OF COMMUNICATION WITH THE STUDENT. THESE COLOR CODED CARDS INDICATE THE URGENCY OF A CONTACT WITH THE PUPIL in order TO DETERMINE THEIR NEED AND TO GIVE DIRECTION TO HELP. Many pupils and their families are lost because of a lack of lovingly watching over the absentees, by their teacher.

	COLOR CODE VARIOUS CARDS  FOR EACH PERSON, IN EVERY CLASS. The class secretary is  to keep a file from which to pull the proper color absentee card, according to the number of absences of a student. -- At the end of class, The PROPER color absentee cards for all absentees are given to the teacher for special contact. THE TEACHER MUST RETURN THESE CARDS TO THE CLASS ABSENTEE FILE EACH WEDNESDAY EVENING SO THEY CAN BE USED AGAIN IF NECESSARY.

	VARIOUS COLOR ABSENTEE CARDS for each pupil......(These cards if printed by a computer and color printer, could be printed with the needed information in the proper color.)
 	1. Blue..      for the “first” Sunday's absence.. a card and a phone call needed.
	2. Yellow..  for the “second” Sunday’s absence.. a phone call and visit needed
	3. Red..       for the “third” and “fourth” Sundays absence. a definite visit is needed, AND......... 
	4. A “YOUR LOSING ME” card filled out on THE THIRD AND FOURTH consecutive SUNDAY, and sent to the general secretary with the attendance and offering, to be given to the pastor or Bible school administrators for visitation..
	If absence for a fifth Sunday in a  row, make a prospect card and place in the prospect file for visitation. Visit every two or three weeks, as a prospect..

	THE ADULT CLASS, normally because it is the largest, (and the pastor cannot do it all) could be divided into groups with a group captain in charge of each. Each group captain (except to teach) would be responsible  to watch over their particular group as would a Sunday Bible School Teacher. 
	The ATTENDANCE ENVELOPES should be collected and recorded as usual. -- At the conclusion of the Bible class each group captain would collect his groups absentee, visitor, and prospect cards for his own Loving Watch Care service (visitation.) Use the normal classroom system to keep up with the absentees, visitors, and prospects. 

VISITORS AND PROSPECT CARDS.
	A visitors card could be green.... A visit and a POSTAL card or letter from the teacher, is to be sent early in the week following their visit.
	A prospects card could be purple...A Visit at least once a month is needed.

THE PROCEDURE: 
	Three kinds of cards, where  necessary, should be pulled by the class secretary and given to the teacher or group captain at the conclusion of the  class, each Sunday. 
	(1) Absentee cards, according to the number of absences, using the proper color, 
	(2) visitor cards, and 
	(2) prospect cards. 

JUST BEFORE CLASS DISMISSAL, 
	The teacher should  pray over the cards with the class. He/she should  then ask the class to pray for them during their daily devotions and ask for volunteers to also call them. (Do not give out the cards.) (A computer generated class list with phone numbers should be made new, each month and made available for this time.) 
	This approach, involves the class, teaches concern for others, and brings peer pressure upon the absentees etc. (To reiterate: To facilitate this APPROACH, a class address book must be printed by computer and updated the first of each month. Students could add visitor names and phone numbers each Sunday.) 

LOVING WATCH CARE SERVICE by the teacher: All absentees, visitors, and prospects (that have been given them by the class secretary) should be contacted by the teacher, before the Wednesday evening teachers CARING AND SHARING meeting,
	The teacher must return all pulled cards to the class secretaries file box on Wednesday Evening. This greatly helps the class secretary to have the needed cards on hand. If the teacher does not contributed this responsibility, they will be teaching slothfulness to their own students and EMPHASIZING that is not important to cooperate with the team effort. (All of us need to examine what we really teach, THROUGH  our behavior.)

FOR THE GENERAL SECRETARY....
	The general secretary should have a MASTER SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE RECORD, “ORGANIZED  BY CLASS.” Each “class” Master Attendance Record Form must includes every enrolled member of the class. As the class reports comes in, the general secretary should mark by the absentee’s name an “A” for the absence, by date. This makes a permanent attendance record for the pastor to review, for his own visitation purposes. 
	 “A we missed you letter,” should also be sent both by the teacher and pastor to each absentee. 
	Having such a record also provides a record in case of a legal problem concerning whether or not the person was in the Sunday Bible School at a specific time and day. Such a legal situation rarely happens but it sometimes does.
	The general secretary should also prepare the SUNDAY SCHOOL SUMMATIONS FORM for the Sunday Bible School administrator, so he can give a report to the church during the announcement at the Morning Worship time.
	The general secretary should also have on file, by class, enrollment cards and/or computer record for every enrollee. Enrollees must also be added to, or removed from, the MASTER SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE RECORD AS NEEDED. The class secretary can regulate this each Sunday by placing the information on the class record form.
	As a  matter of convenience for the pastor, the general secretary and/or a visitation secretary (if used) should also have a three ring notebook that includes:
		1.  The master attendance record (forms) for each class.
		2.  A master visitor record (form) for each class, that gives the date the visitor attended, the  name, address and phone, for each visitor.
		3.  A master prospect record (form) for each class compiling prospect information by date of attendance.
		4.  If a computer is used for attendance it should be set up so that the pastor or visitation secretary could print out any visitor or prospect card for visitation purposes.

THE CURRICULUM

	 The church is an institution of higher learning. It implants values and principles of God into the hearts of the students. This is done to guide them both in this life and bring them into the Eternal life.  (THE BETTER THE CURRICULUM, THE MORE WELL ROUNDED THE CHRISTIAN DEVELOPED.)

	In this particular Sunday Bible School organizational and educational approach the pastor must design a UNIFIED CURRICULUM then prepare the basic lesson outline and approach to be used. He will develop the lesson, teach it to the teachers during the Wednesday evening CARING AND SHARING meeting, so they can learn and adapt it to the age group in which they will teach the next Sunday Morning. This also helps to keep a doctrinally pure teaching staff, and thus a doctrinally pure church. But remember, doctrinal purity is a progressive, time consuming, and learning process. Do not demand perfection immediately. Permit all to grow  toward this perfection through patience and good instruction.

	The pastor should develop a rotating five to ten year, curriculum. He should plan and develop the 52 lessons a year, in advance where possible, so as to integrate and correlate with the calendar dates and promotions he wishes to emphasize. 
	A well rounded Biblical educational program would include such lesson topics as; The Bible a supernatural book, a geography of Palestine, science and the Bible, Great men and women of the Bible, miracles of Jesus, Parables of Jesus, Bible Doctrine, church history, what the Bible teaches concerning money, giving, and investment, missions, Old Testament, life of Christ, Redemption, the death and Resurrection, justification, sanctification, The New Testament Church, it’s origin, government, baptism, the Lord’s supper etc., etc. 
	Books and pamphlets that could be read by the teachers concerning the subject being taught, should be made available to each, on a loan basis, then placed in the church library for future use.
	There is no need, or use, to re-invent the wheel. Pastors every where have series of lessons already developed. These could be obtained with permission to adapt to the needs of the individual church. They can then be correlated into the five or ten year rotation by the individual church. Lessons can be deleted or revised according to need. (A group of pastors in an area working together on such an approach would be great!)
	The purpose of the curriculum is to develop in God’s people, God’s eternal principles, values, appreciations, skills, Bible knowledge, and doctrine that will build great people for God and stabilize the Church.

TECHNIQUES AND CONCEPTS TO BE INCLUDED IN EVERY LESSON. 
	Wise pastors plan in advance for the years church program. He includes, special days, anniversaries, events, promotions etc.  In doing this he might plan specific promotions around topics and series of lessons such as a summer program, DON’T BREAK THE COMMANDMENTS, and teach the 10 commandments. Or a summer program on the home and children. The writer held a  months course in Biblical FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, every February.
	Before each lesson is prepared, the Pastor and later the teacher, should ask themselves, 
	(1) “WHAT RESPONSES FROM MY PUPILS AM I REACHING FOR?”  The only reason anyone teaches is -- to gain a response.
	(2) “WHAT VOCABULARY AND CONCEPTS DO I WANT MY STUDENTS TO LEARN FROM THIS LESSON?” Teaching the vocabulary words to be used in the lesson can help the student recognize and learn the word by pronunciation. Using their eyes to see the word, ears to hear the word, and the definition gives meaning to the concept and the lesson that otherwise would simply go in one ear and out the other without making any impression. When teachers or pastors use Biblical words unfamiliar to the student, the student blocks out the word because they do not know them, and misses most of the concept being taught.  Use of a chalk board, over head projector, or words written on sheets can make a huge difference in learning.
	Names of people, places, time, and events should be stressed and tied together. Knowing this information and where an event happened by showing it on a map gives credence to learning.
	(3) “WHAT responses and ACTION DO I WANT OF THEM AS A RESULT OF THIS LESSON?”
	Each lesson, to be successful, MUST include and teach a particular (1) vocabulary, (2) value, (3) skill, (4) eternal principle, and (5) doctrine, using various and specific techniques. These five concepts must be determined during the pre-study, then written out and displayed at the top of the written lesson so they will not be missed as the lesson is taught. These five concepts embody and personalize the primary and major reasons for the lesson.  
	The prepared  lesson  would be taught, by the pastor, at the Wednesday evening CARING AND SHARING meeting to the teaching staff. This unified lesson would be used by the teachers throughout the entire Sunday Bible School the following Sunday, each TEACHER adapting the lesson to their class age and vocabulary level. 
	Classes below the first or second grade could use commercially prepared Sunday School material. But, even so, the teachers should attend the Wednesday Evening CARING AND SHARING meeting for growth in Bible doctrine, teacher training, and Sunday School promotional information etc.
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THE WEDNESDAY EVENING, CARING AND SHARING PROGRAM. 
	The Wednesday Evening Program is absolutely vital to success.
	Used properly the Wednesday Evening CARING AND SHARING PROGRAM accomplishes many, many tasks, train teachers, head off problems before they arise, keeps the church doctrinally sound and in unity, and grows a church.
	The entire plan and program of the CHURCH can be promoted and operated through this time. This is the central brain of all the goals, plans, and purposes of the church. There is not a church program that cannot benefit and be promoted here.

THE OBJECTIVES AND FUNCTIONS of the Wednesday Evening CARING AND SHARING PROGRAM:  The Sunday Bible School cannot “properly” operate without this program. Without a CARING AND SHARING PROGRAM the Bible School program will be “hodge podge” and accomplish very little.
	This meeting is the HEART AND SOUL of the “entire” Sunday Bible School program and should be held before the mid-week church prayer meeting, unless there is a better time in the church schedule. In times past the writer has had this program, at 7 p.m., for forty five minutes, then retired to the sanctuary for a  30 minute devotion, prayer request, and prayer time for the entire church membership. Everyone still got out by 8:30
At this meeting....
	A. The pastor trains the teachers, in how to teach, what to teach, and how to nourish those in their charge. He is developing comradery, spiritual and numerical growth, and a Spirit filled life in His people.
	B.  This approach teaches the teachers the doctrines of the Bible and helps insure a sound Bible believing Baptist Church.  Many doctrinal problems are corrected here.
	C.  The pastor then knows what concepts and doctrine the teachers are teaching their pupils.
	D.  The pastor evaluates the records and can knows immediately many of the needs.
	E.  The staff shares in the outreach ministry. Success motivates success.
	F.  Promotions, special days, special programs, fellowship etc., can be directed to all the staff at one time, who then provides the direction for the class to get the job done.
	G. Here the pastor can hold a short pep rally, encouraging his people, and recognize their achievements.
	H.  The limits to the use of this CARING AND SHARING time is limited only by the limits imposed upon it by the leader.
	I.  One of the major purposes for the Wednesday caring and sharing program, is to tally the staff contacts that were made on Monday , Tuesday, and Wednesday. All visitors, absentees, and some prospects should have been contacted by each teacher and their assistants. A tally should be made and compared with the attendance growth to visualize the success of the Sunday Bible School. Nothing succeeds like seeing the success.

UNLESS THE PASTOR CAREFULLY PREPARES FOR EVERY MINUTE OF THE CARING AND SHARING TIME THE ENTIRE PROGRAM WILL FAIL. The entire goals and plan for the Church as a whole should be integrated. Therefore planning for this 30 to 45 minutes must be specifically done with much vigor. A lot must be crammed into a short period of time. Don’t waste time doing or talking about things that could be done at another time. The following are a must.........
	A specific order of service limiting the time for each item should be followed explicitly. No deviation. Time is of the essence. Begin wasting time and the teachers will not attend. Starting and ending on time, is absolutely essential. While the pastor must decide the order of service and the content........ 
	It is imperative that several things be done each Wednesday Evening.  MEAN STRICTLY BUSINESS.
	(1.) Call to order with prayer for the teaching staff.
	(2.) Collecting the TEACHERS WEDNESDAY EVENING CLASS REPORT.  The pastor must determine what information he wishes to stress. Included “by class” might be, number present, number absent, total contacts etc. (These can be tallied by the general officers as the next Sunday’s lesson is being taught.) 
	(3.) The next Sunday’s lesson is taught to the staff, by the Pastor. 
	(4.) A short time should be given for questions about the lesson, or teacher concern about any need for his class or service. 
	(5.)  Following the teaching of the lesson, time should be given to explain and promote various promotions, special days, and various events. 
	(6.) The CARING AND SHARING time must “always” end with a short explanation of the “over all” report of tallied information. Care must be given not to embarrass a staff member in public ,who has a poor report!!! The CARING AND SHARING meeting should always be a pep rally, ending in praise and sincere appreciation for a job well done. NOT ON A NEGATIVE NOTE.	
	If a staff member is not performing as should be reasonably expected, the pastor or the administrator of the school should visit their home to privately encourage improvement. Reprimand, scolding, nor negativism, should NEVER be done, in any form, at the CARING AND SHARING meeting.
	(7) Prayer must be made for the Workers and needs. 
	(8) Above all, the teachers and workers must be honored and treated with dignity and respect. The spirit and attitude of the pastor will infect the teachers, then the students and church. If the pastor messes around, becomes negative, does not carry his load, and loses his spirit, the program will fail. With that attitude it would anyway. So will the church.

	REMEMBER, The over all purpose of the Wednesday Evening meeting is (1) to unify the entire Sunday Bible School program AND (2) to train the teaching staff in teaching techniques and doctrine, through hearing the next Sunday’s Bible lesson given by the pastor, and (3) to help the staff in lesson preparation. 
	It is the pastors leadership and time to encourage the staff, and to promote the plans and purposes established to make the Bible School grow.
	 This is not a time, or the time, for “preaching” by the pastor nor “haranguing” concerning something he does not like, or the telling of stories. That behavior simply says to the staff that the pastor was not and had not prepared himself or the CARING AND SHARING program. (If the pastor wishes to kill the program that will do it.) More Sunday Bible Schools fail because of the spirit of the pastor than any other reason.
	This is his time, in practicality, FOR THE PASTOR... 
	...to set the course and hoist the sail,
	...to train the teaching staff in methods and doctrine, 
	...and to guide the Sunday School program toward the fulfillment of the Great Commission and to grow a church dedicated to God’s purposes. 

	The writer cannot emphasize enough that THE PASTOR EITHER MAKES OR BREAKS THE PROGRAM. NOTHING CAN RISE HIGHER THAN HIS LEADERSHIP!!! He must plan his work and work his plan. His vision, preparation, and guidance (or the lack thereof) will infect the entire teaching staff. 
 
THE ONLY LIMITS TO THE SUCCESS OF THIS PROGRAM IS THE LIMIT THE PASTOR PLACES UPON IT THROUGH HIS OWN VISION AND EFFORT.   

HOW THE “CARING AND SHARING,” TEACHING OF THE NEXT SUNDAY’S LESSON WILL BLESS:
	1. It helps the teacher staff greatly, with lesson preparation. The lesson has already formulated the vocabulary, purpose, concepts, and appreciations to be taught, along with the persons, places, and events. The teacher then learns where to start and end.
	2. It automatically trains the Teaching staff in various methods of teaching. Those used by the pastor to teach his lesson will be used by the teaching staff. Use visual aids, maps etc.
	3. This lesson must teach the teaching staff,  the special (1) vocabulary, (2) person, (3) place, (4) time, (5) events, (6) history, (7) eternal principles and values of God, etc., needed to understand the principles of the lesson. It gives them the background of the lesson. It helps set up the techniques and situation to make the lesson more enjoyable for the student, as the teacher learns and follows the pattern given by the pastor in his Wednesday Evening lesson.
	4. It teaches the teaching staff to set goals and aims for their lesson.
	5. It automatically teaches them Bible doctrine that helps keep the church doctrinally strait.
	6. If used aright this approach will develop a spirituality and comradery with in the teaching staff helping to grow a church and develop great men for God.

NOTICE, THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS HAPPENING SIMULTANEOUSLY.
 
	...Teachers are being trained. Newly saved who wish to serve and new teachers can start immediately, as they will receive on the job training. This adds to the core circle of the faithful, who serve and makes the church go. It enlists new energetic people to the service of Christ. If there is not a class open for the new person, let them team with an experienced teacher to gain experience. They need to learn classroom management and here is the perfect place. This fulfills the “use me or lose me” concept. With this method the pastor does not have to put off the enthusiastic person until they can be trained. This also builds a core of teachers who can substitute or even go out and get their own class. No teacher should wait for a class to be handed them. If they desire to teach give them a space, possible a couple of students and several prospects and say “go getum.” 
	A teacher whose class  is getting too large for the space could take on a person to train. Then after a while those pupils who desire to go with the new teacher could start a new class. 
	...In this way a Bible School multiplies by dividing.
	...The church itself is being stabilized, unified, doctrinally strengthened, and led into action in one fell swoop.
	...The emphasis on attendance and conserving the efforts make the outreach program successful. Again, Nothing succeeds like success.
	...Promotion, special days, contests, etc., can be scheduled, promoted, and kept before the entire staff at the same time.
	...The values and eternal principles of God are being implanted in the lives of the TEACHERS, and therefore into the students.
	...The church will grow.

THE CONCLUSION:
	To reiterate, this CARING AND SHARING  meeting should be held before prayer meeting to encourage the teachers, -- to teach the next sundays lesson to the teachers; -- to  teach, to train, and -- to clarify vital vocabulary, values, and doctrines; -- to prepare for special emphasis, and -- to take a few minutes to tally the Sunday schools visitation records and -- evaluate the Sunday Bible School’s progress.

A WORD ABOUT THE WEDNESDAY EVENING SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL TALLY.

	1. The Bible School administrators, the Assistant Superintendent, the General Secretary, and the Visitation Secretary using each Sunday’s records, could tally all the visitors, absentees, attendance, and personal contacts, for the entire school.  
	By using these topics and the data,  a week by week time line, using a line graph, could be constructed by adding the data each Wednesday Evening. This time line, line graph, will express the total number of contacts and their relation to the attendance, either in growth or decline of the Sunday Bible School. It is a visual expression of how effort, successful teaching, and contacts will build a Bible School and Church. From it’s analyzation, concepts of where and what to improve, will be made obvious.
	2. The same type of time line (use one or the other not both) could be made comparing teacher contacts with Sunday School growth. This would be done by tallying all the staffs contacts made with absentees, visitors, and prospects between the former Wednesday and the present Wednesday Evening CARING AND SHARING meeting. Comparing the contacts with the attendance permits the staff to determine how they might improve their service.
	This information is provided when each staff member fills out the WEDNESDAY CARING AND SHARING record form. From these forms the pastor and superintendent can “also” find where the important needs of the Bible School are. With out these weekly reports, they are in the dark as to how they might be able to help each teacher achieve and receive satisfaction of a job well done. This form provides an efficient method for the administrators to do their job. There is no information on the form that cannot be determined with time consuming analyzation anyway. Teachers please help.
	
THE CLOSING OF THE CARING AND SHARING TIME......

	A short  prayer should be given concerning the TOTAL TALLY, personal needs, and all contacts. The entire staff should be prayed for and that God would bless their efforts.

	It is very important to keep a spirit of compassion, companion ship, and an attitude that we are all in this together.  Please no big "I's" and Little "u's". Constantly encourage the weak, and make them feel a part and successful.  Nothing is so rewarding as feeling successful and being accepted as a part of a group.

	Simple awards, and recognition can be given to the achievers, (But be careful. It can lead to jealousy and backfire.) 
	Search for ways to encourage and help those needing help without pointing fingers. Short words of encouragement “privately” develops personal leadership and a proper relationship, it also builds character.

	THIS is the structure for a good Sunday school and consistent growth plan.  Attitude, spirit. and the power of God must be present to make any plan work.  But we must plan the work and work the plan.
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TO BE A TRULY EFFECTIVE CHURCH, THERE MUST BE AN ON GOING TRAINING PROGRAMS TO:
	TRAIN NEW CHURCH MEMBERS IN THE VALUE OF BEING A MEMBER. (A special class.)
	TRAIN MEMBERS IN CHURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION.  (An annual Bible School conference.)
	TRAIN MEMBERS IN TEACHING TECHNIQUES. (A Bible School Conference.)
	TRAIN MEMBERS IN SOUL WINNING DOCTRINES AND TECHNIQUES.  This is automatically accomplished if the program is planned and executed properly.
	
	A Sunday Morning Bible Institute could be established. One of these courses could be taught each quarter with anyone attending. Attendance would be agreed to, using Sign up sheets. A certificate of attendance could be given upon proper completion of the course..

TAKING CARE OF PROBLEMS BEFORE THEY START.  A personal growth plan.
	  The pastor or administrator in charge of personnel should make it clear they will be visiting the staff individually to help them prepare a personal growth plan to encourage improvement in nurturing the students.
	The pastor quickly learns those teachers who mean business and those who may need to be replaced. The personal growth plan gives him an opening to be of spiritual help, to conserve, to develop, and grow a good spiritual staff. 
	For a teacher needing direction, care should be made to try to conserve and preserve the individual for the service of Christ. Offense comes easily and leaving a church altogether is always in the back ground. This defeats the purpose.
	This preservation can be accomplished by conserving and improving the teachers feelings of importance, self worth, and usefulness to the House of God. (Remember, most people act upon feeling. Every person, everywhere, should be guided into and given opportunity for “saving face” in times of need.)
	In a spirit of love and helpfulness, the Pastor or administrator in charge of  personal should meet with the teacher privately at their home.  Purposes, plans, and techniques necessary for success should be discussed beginning with, “How can I be of help?” “This is my job and this is what I want to do.” Then Listen.
	A personal growth plan should be discussed and developed  in conjunction with the teacher, with the motive in mind to conserve this individual for Jesus Christ.
	This personal growth plan should be mutual, (not forced,) written, and agreed upon. It is the job of the pastor or administrator to kindly follow up. Remember you are growing (a crop of) leaders and proper cultivation is necessary. 
	It is the job of the administrative staff to develop great individuals for God. Never, never, to accuse, blame, or castigate a fellow worker. A spirit of “we are all in this together” must prevail. The failure of a teacher “clearly” reveals the failure of the administrator. 
	
COMPUTER RECORDS
	THERE are several computer programs with which one can keep track of absentees  and send them a "we missed you" letter. Visitors and prospects can also be kept up with, in the same way.
	Computer generated lists and record keeping can greatly aid the general secretary.

QUARTERLY STAFF MEETING.  Ideas.........
	A quarterly staff meeting with a potluck dinner or planned refreshments should be held the last week of the quarter to:
	....  Prepare for the next quarter’s promotion and special days.
	....  General fellowship and encouragement for a job well done.
	....  Breaking off into Interest Groups to brainstorm.  This would be a good time for the departments to meet for improvement. 
	....The Assistant Superintendent should meet with all the records secretaries, including class secretaries, to encourage, teach, and search for weakness in records system and service. All records personnel should be encouraged to be extremely careful to insure good records for visitation and church growth. These records are vital to and for church growth.
	....  Special Bible School and inspirational speakers could be used.
	....  Certain teaching techniques could be presented. Special speakers work well here.
	....  Bible school administration and job descriptions can be taught.
	....  Awards could be given out. Etc. etc.
	.... Using small group brain storming techniques, Weak spots, discovered by the pastor or superintendent, can be studied and possible solutions discussed.  Develop a sheet using open ended questions. HOW CAN we......or HOW CAN I....(upgrade, recover, accomplish etc., what ever the need is.) Have a secretary of each group write down the suggestions and comments. Using this technique a special need of someone may be fulfilled by a fellow staff member thereby eliminating a visit by the administrator or pastor.
	.... The class records for the quarter should be completed by the teacher the last Sunday of the quarter, using the form, SUNDAY SCHOOL RECORDS FOR THE________QUARTER 20___, located in the class record book.   Using these, the teacher can receive immediate feed back as to their effectiveness.
	
A PASTOR USING THIS PROGRAM AS PRESENTED, OR MODIFYING THE IDEAS, PROCEDURES, TECHNIQUES, AND RECORD FORMS, CAN IF HE WILL, DEVELOP A GROWING CHURCH THAT WILL FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION AND GLORIFY OUR LORD AND SAVIOR.
											
DO WE NEED SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOLS???
Just a few thoughts about ignorance: ONE SHOULD STUDY THE ATTRIBUTES OF IGNORANCE.
	...Everyone is born with it.
	...It is no sin to be ignorant, but it is to stay that way.
	...The Apostle Paul said, “I would not have you to be ignorant brethren.”
	...Nothing succeeds like ignorance.
	...Nothing spreads like ignorance.
	...No effort has to be expended, for it to succeed.
	...Nothing has to be done, for it to spread.
	...Ignorance is the most expensive thing in the world.
	...Ignorance is the most dangerous thing in the world.
	...Ignorance keeps one in darkness.
	...Ignorance debilitates and enslaves. 
	...If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.

	A BATTLE FOR THE MINDS OF MEN, BETWEEN GOD AND THE DEVIL. HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE ADAM.  Who will win in your heart?

                                

  SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
CONDITIONS THAT EVERY  SUNDAY  BIBLE  SCHOOL MUST MEET TO SUCCEED

Prepared by Grady E. Lee

SCRIPTURE: (Duet 11:all ) (Duet 6:7 ) “And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy  children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.”

THE CHURCH OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST HAS TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS getting people and holding them.
	A.  Getting people involves:
	      	1.  Prospecting
	      	2.  Records
	      	3.  Visitation
	      	4.  Witnessing
	            	a.  Writing letters
	            	b.  Phoning
	            	c.  Making them friends
	      	5.  Promotion
	B.  Holding or keeping them coming involves.
	      	1.  Conserving the efforts.
	      	2.  Making them welcome and accepted
	      	3.  Nurturing them
	      	4.  Curriculum, sheep go where they are fed while boredom kills.
	      	5.  Spiritual behavior. The spirit that emanates from the building and people reveals       much. This draws or  repels.
	      	6.  Is there a ministry of strengthening?
	      	7.  Is there a ministry of reconciliation?
	       	8. A good impression.   Opening assemblies. Music that strengthens, sings about the      blood of Christ, and touches the heart.

INTRODUCTION:     CONDITIONS THAT EVERY SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL MUST MEET TO SUCCEED

INTRO: 	1. Understanding the purpose of Sunday Bible School.
                         	a. Evangelism and outreach         
                         	b. Education, Building great people for God.
	                        c. Fellowship
			d. A vehicle to grow a church in Bible Doctrine and number

I.   A PROPER PHILOSOPHY    ....VISUALIZE   
	A. This makes or breaks a program.
   	B.  To serve.
      	C.  To meet the needs of clients.
      	D.  To glorify God.
      	E.  To motivate.
     	F.  To reach and build great people for God.

II. AN ADEQUATE ORGANIZATION    ....ORGANIZE    
      	A.   A graded program.
      	B.  Enthusiastic leadership.
      	C.   A worker training program.
     	D.   An on the job training program.

III.  AN ADEQUATE ADMINISTRATION    ....DEPUTIZE & HOLD ACCOUNTABLE
 	A. Spiritual: An absolute must for leadership.
 	B. Called: Should feel a special desire for the service.
 	C. Willingness: To spend and be spent for the responsibility.
 	D. Dependable: Success or failure are in their hands.
 	E. Submissive: An under shepherd to God's under shepherd. 
 	F. Studious: One who will study and plan to meet the needs.

IV.  AN ADEQUATE TEACHING PROGRAM    ....VITALIZE 
	A.  Sheep go where the food is good, where they are fed.
  	B. All the efforts to build attendance will fail with out good spiritual food.    People will         not attend to be bored.
  	C  A spiritual and trained faculty.
   		1. Constantly challenged.
   		2. Rewarded regularly.
   		3. With available supplies, incentives, and materials
 	D. A systematic curriculum.
   		1. Graded.
   		2. Bible Centered..
V.  AN ADEQUATE RECORD SYSTEM.    ....SUPERVISE &   ACCOUNTABILITY
    	A. That points to your objectives.
      		1. To keep your people attending.
     		 2. To keep your people serving.
      		3. To make visitors a part of God's program.
      		4. To reach new people.
    	B. To unify your program.
      		1. To set goals.
      		2. To judge achievement.
      		3. To direct efforts.
      		4. To add incentive.
   	C.  To permit teachers and administrators to judge their effectiveness.
   	D.  To permit the pastor to analyze and make judgments concerning needed improvement.
VI.  AN ADEQUATE ENLARGEMENT AND OUTREACH PROGRAM.  . . .VITALIZE
	A.  Visualization of opportunity.
	B.  Imagination to develop techniques
	C.  Organization for success.
  		1. Preparation for outreach.
 		 2. Train staff.
  		3. Divide classes
  		4. Develop adequate promotion materials and record system for the program.
  		5. Every home crusade.
	D.  Cooperation: Select only those who will serve to be on staff. Without cooperation the project         is doomed from the beginning.
	E. Perspiration.
 		I. Choose an efficient manager.
 		2. Develop an adequate record system.
 		3. Plan your work and work your plan

VII. AN ADEQUATE PROGRAM OF PROMOTION.... PUBLICIZE 
        	A.  Remember, what you use to get people to attend will be necessary to be continued to keep         them attending.
        	B.  It is far better to win them in the Home then lead them in to Church membership while they        are rejoicing   in the Lord.
        	C.   Plans should be made at least a year in advance.
        	D.  Wednesday Evening Staff meetings and monthly workers conferences should implement the            plans.

VIII. ADEQUATE FACILITIES.
        	A.   Class rooms.
        	B.   Equipment.
        	C.   Classes usually grow to fit the space, then decline.
        	D.   Constant Planning for added facilities is necessary.

Prepared by Grady Lee                                                                                                                 
THE BIBLE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND PARTIAL JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Because of many factors, each church will have to adapt the ideas herein presented to fit their particular need. This is not presented as a PERFECT PLAN, but a practical and workable one to be adapted to fit your needs. You will find as you grow, and as you implement another portion of the plan, that it is a good one.

I.  THE PASTOR:  By the responsibility of His position, the pastor must be the total and final authority over every facet of the Sunday Bible school. GOD'S MAN IN CHARGE OF GOD'S WORK.        
	A. He is the spiritual and inspirational head.
	B. He is the planner, director, and supervisor of evangelism.
	C. He is the planner, director, and supervisor of the Sunday Bible school organization.                                 D. He is in charge of selecting, training, and dismissing staff.
	E. He is the conductor of installation services.
            F. He is the planner, director, and supervisor of curriculum.
            G. He is the planner, director, and supervisor of records.

If he is wise, he will select good spiritual servants to delegate this responsibility and guide them in the performance thereof.  The following are suggested areas of service and titles.

II. THE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT.. .The administrative head of the Sunday Bible School.
	A.  The selection and tenure determined by the pastor.
	B.  Qualifications:
		1. Spiritual, teachable, and lead-able.
		2. Consecrated: Feel a call to do such work.
		3. Dedicated: To God and his pastor.
		4. Progressive: Open and willing to investigate suggestion.
		5. Enthusiastic: A motivator.
		6. Aggressive: Always looking for new accomplishments.
		7. Is ready willing and able to take on the responsibility.
	C.  Duties:
		1. To promote the interests of the school.
			a. Publicity, promotion, and motivation.
			b. Enlargement.
                             		(1.)  Help select and train new teachers.
				(2.)  Analyzes program and sets up new classes.
				(3.)  Organizes records for reports.
				(4.)  Organizes every home crusade.
			(5.)  Organizes and administers a visitation program around the                          record system.
		2. Directs the general activities of the school through his staff.
		3. Maintains Wednesday evening and monthly worker conferences.
		4. Helps provide suitable classroom surroundings.
		5. Helps develop and directs school finance.
		6. Studies and analyzes ways to improve the performance of the school.
		9. Prepares and maintains a staff of substitute teachers.
            	10. In charge of counting and recording Bible school offerings.
               	11. Develops and implements promotional programs for the school.

III.   THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT..... The records administrator.                   
             A.. Qualification and selection the same as the superintendent.
	B. His duties:
 		1. To be acquainted with the General Superintendents work so that he may carry on in       his absence.
	2. Major duty:  To control and direct the keeping of records and enlargement program.
 			a.  Selects and trains a Bible school registrar.
 			b.  Selects and trains a general Bible school secretary.
 			c.  Selects and trains departmental secretaries.
                   		d. Selects and trains class secretaries.
 			e.  Accurately oversees the keeping of all bible school records.
                   		f. Works with the general superintendent in:
                           		(1.)  Visitation programs.
                           		(2.)  Outreach programs.
     			(3.)  Promotion programs.
            	3.  Serves the General Superintendent in any way possible.
		4.  Oversees the counting and recording of Bible school offerings.

               	5.  In cooperation with the General Secretary prepares monthly, quarterly, and yearly  Bible  School	reports for the General Superintendent and Pastor so they may be constantly aware of the trends, progress, and needs. These records are vital to analyze and prepare for the future. 
              	6.  Must prepare a record system depository to prepare and store a supply of needed records, and the storage of normally used records.

IV.  THE DEPARTMENTAL SUPERINTENDENT.
	A Both an educator and administrator
	B. Qualifications and selection the same as superintendent.
	C. Duties:
1. To work for the best interest of the assigned department under the direction of the superintendent. and assistant. Superintendent.
		2. Is responsible for the department’s staff and records.
                 	3. Sometimes must train department teachers.
                 	4. Sometimes must divide department. classes.
                	5. Sometimes must train department and class secretaries.
                	6. Sometimes must teach use and care for records. 
                	7.  Must promote visitation.
                	8. Must motivate staff and encourage the Bible School promotions.
                	9. Must see that absent teachers get a substitute, and teach a class if necessary
               	10. Must promote all planned activities  in cooperation with the entire program of the school.

V.   THE GENERAL SECRETARY                                                                                                                 A. Selection by the general superintendent and approval of the pastor.
B. Qualifications
              	1.  Neat, quick, accurate.
   		2.  Thorough knowledge of all parts of the programs. 
              	3.  Thorough knowledge of all parts of the record system.
  	C. Duties:
   		I. Attend all the staff meetings.
   		2.  Keep the general records of the Bible School.
   			a.  See that each teacher has adequate record material available and accurately prepares them.
    			b.   Keep a master file of members, visitor,  prospects, and visitation records.
                    		c.  See that the pastor receives a copy of each person visiting. (Visitors cards)
    			d.  Send a church  (THANK YOU FOR BEING WITH US)  letter to each visitor.
   			e.  See that all visitors and prospects are added to the church .mailing list.
                    		f.  Keep on file an enrollment card  for  each  enrollee  in the Sunday Bible School. Update as needed.
               	3.  In cooperation with the Superintendents compiles each Sundays total records.       
               	4.  In cooperation with the Superintendents prepares monthly, quarterly, and yearly records.
               	5.  Help train or instruct other secretaries as needed.
   		6.  Aid staff members any way possible.

VI. THE DEPARTMENTAL SECRETARY.  (Used when the Bible School has two or more classes for the same age group.)
	A. Selection by the Departmental Superintendent with approval of the pastor.
	B. Qualifications: the same as the general secretary.
       	C. Duties:
		1. To promote the interest of the department.
		2. To sum up all the records of each class in the department on a department record               forms.
	3. To turn in the department record form and offerings to the general secretary as quickly as possible.
		4. After recording, turn in all visitors cards to the general secretary.
	5. Keep on file an enrollment card for each pupil in the department by class  
                        membership.
		6. Work with class secretaries to help they fulfill the job description of the class                               secretary.
      	D. Help the General Secretary to See that each visitor and prospect is added to the church mailing list.

VII. THE CLASS SECRETARY.
A. The selection and qualification about the same as the Dept. Secretary. In some classes a teacher aide or practice teacher may also serve as class secretary.
        	B. Duties:
		1. Arrive early enough to greet students and hand out attendance envelopes.
		2. Have the visitors fill out a visitors card and drop in offering plate or return to you.
	3. After the offering has been taken, take the envelopes and fill out the INDIVIDUAL RECORD CARDS.
		4. If a member does not fill out an envelope, mark his record card the best you can.
	5. Write in the visitor Information on the VISITOR RECORDS form in the teachers book.
              	6. From the INDIVIDUAL RECORD CARDS sum up all the information needed on the SUNDAY SCHOOL RECORD form in the teachers book.
	7. From the SUNDAY SCHOOL RECORDS in the teachers record book fill out the CLASS RECORD SLIP and deliver IT, And a copy of THE VISITORS CARDS, along with THE  OFFERING to the departmental secretary or the General Secretary.
8. Fill out enrollment cards after the pupil’s third straight attendance and give it to the departmental Or general secretary. Also fill out an INDIVIDUAL RECORD CARD and add to the teachers attendance book.
9. Drop an enrollee from the class record book and the enrollment only if the person has moved, passed away, or enrolled in another Sunday Bible School.
             10. Make absentee cards for each pupil. Pull the cards of those absent, along with the visitor cards and  a prospect card or two and give to the teacher for visitation.
11. After a student is absence three times in a row, without knowing why, prepare a YOUR  LOSING ME CARD for the General Secretary to give to the pastor, for visitation.
                	12. List the habitual absentees and have special class prayer for them.
              	13. Keep a list of visitors and prospects. Ask the teacher and sometimes the class members to visit them.

VIII. THE REGISTRAR
A. Selection and qualifications the same as the General Secretary.
B. A file and placement secretary for all visitors as they enter the church for the first time.
C. Works with the ushers as they bring visitors to her for registration
D. After getting a visitors card filled out, She assigns them to the class they should attend.
E. Then the usher should escort them with a visitors card to the assigned class.
F. The registrar should make a duplicate copy of every visitor card.  The duplicate should go to the
            general secretary for recording and then on to the  pastor. 
	G. The registrar should make sure every visitor is to be added to the church mailing list.
	H. The registrar should help the general secretary when things get slow.
I.   The registrar should be under the guidance of the Assistant Superintendent.

IX. THE PRIVILEGES AND OBJECTIVES OF TEACHERS. Matt. 20:20-28 The most important thing about a teacher is the spirit that emanate from them because it will be imparted to their pupils. A teacher is one who arouses and uses the pupils mind to gain a desired effect. A teacher should always keep in mind that they are teaching persons, meeting their needs, not just teaching a subject.
       A. Selection: A teacher, is like a pastor to his/her class. He/she is the closest person to the student. Therefore special care should be taken, that one chosen to impart values and the concepts of God's word,  is a person God would choose.  BEFORE ANY PERSON IS APPROACHED CONCERNING a permanent teaching assignment, the general superintendent should, after careful observation develop a confidential list of qualified prospective teachers.   From among that confidential list, the pastor in consultation with the general superintendent should choose those he believes to be the best choice.  The approach should then be made to the chosen prospective teacher, as a call from the church to teach. The approach to the chosen prospect should also be made in private and in confidence. This method eliminates open confrontation from those who are unqualified or hold unscriptural ideas yet would like to take authority over others. All communication concerning these things MUST BE CONFIDENTIAL. The writer has seen churches split over this very  issue, when unqualified people were previously approached, not chosen and later demanded the position.
	           Before the prospective teacher is installed, special care should be given as to what the teacher believes concerning the vital doctrines of the Word of God. No two people will agree on all doctrines but the vital ones must have complete agreement to thwart spi1ts in the church. The writer will have his teachers agree to and sign the church articles of faith.  The writer also holding training sessions for prospective teachers. The church using a unified lesson where the pastor teaches the next Sundays lesson to the teachers at a Wednesday evening session, helps to unify the church in doctrine, practice, and gives every member a place to serve.
B  Qualifications:
		1. Giving evidence of being born again and scripturally baptized.
		2. A member of the church
             	3. Be already faithful in attendance to the services.
		4. Be dedicated to God and an example of the spirit of Christ.
		5.  Separated from the world. Has a servant spirit. 
             	6.  Proclaims a born again experience from God and means business.
		7. An open teachable spirit! With a desire to find the truth..
		8. Love for the Lord the driving force.
		9. A positive approach to life.
           		10. A newly saved person with a desire to serve may be placed with a overseeing teacher for on the job training.
	C. Personal traits. One teaches what he/she is.
		1. Mannerisms, dress, hygiene, attitude, creativity etc.
		2. Expectations.
		3. personality.
	             4. Patience.
		5. Persistence.
		6. Common sense.
            		7. Student of the Word and human nature.
		8. A desire to teach and work.
		9. An understanding and forgiving heart.
	I0. One who makes, instead of lets things happen.
	D. Privileges of teachers.
		I. To impart God's eternal values into the lives of students.
		2. To fulfill needs In their own lives and the lives of others.
		3 To teach guiding principles that affects lives forever.
		4. To lay up rewards in Heaven.
		5. The opportunity to build great men and women for God.
	E.  Duties of teachers.  Plan your work, work your plan.
		1. Be present at least 15 minutes early to set up room and greet people.
		2. Get to know students and family.
		3. Pray for students and families daily.
		4. Visit by card, phone, and in person. VISIT each home at least once a year.
		5. Leave church information and tracts at each visit.
             	6. Be faithful In attendance to every worship service.
		7. Be faithful in attendance to Wednesday teachers program.
		8. If unable  to attend any service:
			a. Contact person in charge and obtain a substitute.
			b. Take lesson material and class records to the substitute.
      	F. Records to be filled out accurately.
		1. See that the record envelopes are filled out and received.
		2. See that the class report is completed and sent to the proper place.
              	3. See that information is complete on visitors and prospects.
		4. Keep a completely filled our class record book.
		5. See that all enrollment cards are filled out properly.
              	6. See that all visitor cards are filled out 'properly.
		7. See that prospect cards are filled out properly.
		8.  See that all cards are properly flied.
      	G. Training: Success comes through preparation.
		1. Attend all training programs.
              	2. Attend Wednesday evening Sunday school lesson pre-study.
		3  Attend Sunday school conventions.
		4.  Read books pertaining to teaching and the Sunday school. 
              	5. Study the age group characteristics of your class.  

TIPS FOR TEACHERS			WORK TOWARD THE FOLLOWING IN PUPILS
..speak the child’s language			..regularly
..use positive rather than negative		..punctuality
       commands.				..cooperation
..ask, instead of ordering when		.. Enthusiasm
      desiring their assistance			..church attendance
..raise your voice only when			..reverence in God’s house
      absolutely necessary			..conviction of sin
..be firm but kind, watch your		..acceptance of the Savior
      Tone of voice				..consecration to Christ
..keep your promises				..to recruit others
..teach regular habits				..a desire to study the Word
..be truthful					..to be willing to do the assignments.
..give concise instructions			..to independently investigate for truth.  
..be prepared for your lesson			       A searcher for truth
..be prepared for problems			..to contribute to class discussion
..have plenty of visuals.

MEETING FRUSTRATION			CONCEPTS TO TEACH
..life is too short to fight			..make them feel God’s Word
..there are things worth fighting 		..make them think
      For					..how to pray
..calmly - prayerfully				..special memory verses
..consider causes				..love - faith
..consider solutions				..sin is a choice
..consider alternatives			            ..you get what you give
..defuse bad situations			            ..how you react is very important
..a soft answer turns away wrath		..it is never right to do wrong
..but grievous words stir up anger		..it is never wrong to do right

WATCH FOR WEAPONS CHILDREN USE TO GET THEIR WAY

REWARDS: The planting of God’s eternal values into a life.

THOUGHTS CONCERNING DEVELOPING AND TEACHING A  LESSON

LESSON PROCEDURE   K. I. S. S. (Keep It Short Sweet) or (Keep It Simple Stupid) etc., 
Outline by Grady E. Lee   

THE INTRODUCTION STEP: Purpose...
             Techniques to gain audience contact ( to disarm the audience and draw the attention upon the speaker) 
	An illustration
	A question
	A personal greeting
	A humorous antidote
	A reference to the subject or occasion 
	A startling statement, that will arrest and arouse interest, and Create curiosity
	Begin by asking many questions
	Begin with a narrative
	Begin with an amusing antidote
	Begin with a graphic description
	Begin with an example, to disclose and clarify the subject
	Disclose the central ideas and purpose of the lesson
	Clarify what the Lesson is about
	Give a brief background
 	Define ambiguous terms
	Compare and contrast

THE NEED STEP (The reason for any lesson is to gain some kind of response) 
	All lessons must fulfill some needs.
	What do I want the class to get out of This lesson?                     
	What do I want the class to do?
	(From these questions you produce your lesson aims)

THE BODY OF THE LESSON (The main part of the lesson, which visualizes and satisfies the need.)
	The plan of the lesson must now be developed, amplified, endowed with life, expanded, supported, and proved, which we will call....

THE SATISFACTION STEP (or, the visualization step).
	Exposition is the most common method in supporting the need
	...(Contrast persons, time, places, events,) etc.
	...(Compare corresponding persons, time, places, events, and use statistics.)
	...(Illustrate examples, quotation, repetition, and all visual aids available.)
                    	Description as a method of support
		Give the place, time, and mood of your lesson
		Use simple, strong sensory words to create imagery within the hearer
		Take descriptive details in a systematic order 
	         	Narration as a method of support
 		May be amusing, puzzling, tragic, or dramatic
 		May recount the events and move to a climax and solution of the problem 
	 	Must move in a systematic order
 		May be parables, fables, historical incidents, or anecdotes
                     	May be used to arrest attention, arouse interest, or help the hearer to gain experience

THE CONCLUSION OR  ACTION, STEP
	Appeal to hearers to act upon the need  and fulfill the aims
	Persuasion to gain a response, from the hearers

            Short review of the main points of the lesson. Connect with the last lesson and the future one.
           Application of the lesson to the pupils' needs

A SHORT OUTLINE ON CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
	Proper seating of chairs is very important. Students moving them around shows they are not interested. Proper seating of chairs shows that the teach means business.
	It is not what one says but how one says it that gives meaning and holds attention. One must say it as he/she means it. Teasing is one tone, orders are another, teaching is an explaining tone etc.
	Tone of Voice is your one greatest asset or detriment. It will cause children to listen, put them to sleep, or irritate them. The tone and volume emphasizes the importance of the subject and heart of the teacher. 
	The person’s tone reveals their spirit, attitude, determination, and authority. 
	A high squeaky tone irritates and causes unrest. It gives the impression one is unsure, may not know what he/she is talking about, and does not mean business. Signifying that this person is easy to get around and ignore.
	The voice rising at the end of a sentence, or emphasizing the wrong words have the same affect/effect.
	A soft tone soothes and gives confidence. A gruff tone should be used sparingly. It is the discipline tone. If used too much and no discipline follows, it states that the speaker does not mean business.
	A mellow tone, gives confidence and speaks with authority. The voice falling a little here and there to emphasis meaning.
	Words are also important. Do not use flammable words to stir the emotions. Name calling, dumping one’s own anger on the students or attacking one’s person is out of the question. Example, “your stupid,” “shut your mouth,” “where are your brains?” Etc. In this case remember that you get what you give. Give a smile and you will get one back. Give harsh words and you will get them back. Deal with a problem child, alone separated from his friends. Give him/her opportunity to “save face.” You may just make a friend out of one who would be an enemy.

TECHNIQUES OF ATTENTION.
	Proper organization of lesson and room. Organize in such a way as to reach your point. Students know when the teacher is not prepared and organized. DISORGANIZATION develops apathy and eventual drop outs.
	Cheerfulness
	Handouts
	Pausing until attention is returned. Say as little during the pause as possible. Look at the reason for the pause. Immediately continue (as if nothing happened, most of the time.) Constant interruption must be managed with care. The desire is for the pupil to come and learn, not be rejected.
	Name dropping–in the middle of the sentence, of the child out of order. This will make him/her realize you are watching and wanting his attention.
	Questioning.  Asking a question concerning what you have just said, of the one listening or of the one interrupting. Don’t make a big deal out of anything while in class. As the class is leaving simply shaking his hand, speak quietly, telling him how glad you were to have him in class today. The idea is to win him over to your side. Make a friend of him. To reach him. It will take many times.
	Unruffled spirit and attitude. The teacher is the adult. The teacher must act like an adult. Kids are kids. Many will challenge you to see how far they can go and what they can get away with. Make arrangement before hand, to ask for someone’s help with those who are too unruly. Take every measure not to alienate the child. Meet him away from his friends and In a soft reassuring voice Help him to see where the problem is.  In front of his friends he will talk back, fight, and show just how big he is to his friends. You will never win or gain his respect in front of his friends.
	Sometimes, when inattention or whispering is present, the teacher may pause, just cough slightly two or three times, change his style of teaching, ask a question etc., to obtain the attention.
	
THE OVERWHELMING IMPORTANCE OF RECORDS.

THE NEED FOR SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL RECORDS.   
I. WHAT RECORDS DO!!!
A. Gives accurate information for...
	1. Judging trends
	2. Judging achievements
	3. Judging progress.
B. Place of records in other fields.
	1. Business.
	2. Banks.
	3. Schools.
C. The need for records.
	1. Information,
	2. Direction.
		3. Incentive.
D. Essentials of a system
		l. Should be centralized
   		2. Should furnish information about each member.
	3. Should set up a program and records for pupil work.
E. Spiritual values of records.
            	1. Number present. Psa. 122:1
                	2. Number absent. John. 2O:24,  Matt. l8:ll-l4
	3. Number of new members. Acts 2:41
	4. Number of Visitors. John 1:41-42
	5. Total Present. Heb. 10:25, John 20:24-28
	6. Offering  I Cor~ 16:2

   II.   VALUES OF THE SYSTEM.
         	A. To the school.
	1. Provides a centralized system of records.
		2. Provides a pupil growth program.   
                 	3. Unifies the work.
 	4. Helps build the school.
 	5. Holds the school to Bible Study.
.6.  Emphasizes evangelism.
          	B. To the Officers.     
	1. It offers a program that reaches out to each member.
	2. It provides a way to know what is being done.
		3. It serves as a way to get the work done
             C.  To the Teachers.
	1. It gives a guide for the pupil’s work.
                 	2. It aids in knowing the needs of the pupils.
		3. It contributes to better teaching.
		4. It helps the teacher keep focused on the objectives.
	D. To the student.
                	 1. It aids in forming good habits.
               	 2. It Directs a Christ centered and controlled life.

III. IT SHOULD INCLUDE RECORDS FOR...
	A.   Visitors (who, where, can come again.)
 	B.  Prospects - records.
           	C.  Enrollment.
           	D.  Absentees.
           	E.  Dates and years.

THE HEART  OF THE BIBLE SCHOOL SYSTEM.

THE WEDNESDAY EVENING..... CARING AND SHARING, BIBLE SCHOOL STAFF MEETING.
	
	The Staff meeting weekly in a  “Caring and Sharing” meeting is the absolute heart and soul of the entire program. “Pastor,” The Wednesday Evening Bible School Staff meeting is an ABSOLUTE MUST IF THIS PROGRAM IS TO SUCCEED!!!!! YOU ARE THE CATALYST. IT WILL SUCCEED OR FAIL ACCORDING YOU YOUR WISDOM AND EFFORT.  

MOST IMPORTANT IS THE TEACHING OF NEXT SUNDAY’S BIBLE LESSON TO THE STAFF.
	A.  The pastor prepares a unified Bible School lesson, to be taught in every class. This lesson is modified by the teacher to fit their student age and maturity level.
	B.  This system controls what is taught in the Bible school and points the church in the direction the pastor, under the leadership of the Holy Spirit directs. It helps keep the doctrine, Biblically pure.
	C. This system trains the teaching staff in correct Bible Doctrine, teaching techniques, visitation principles, and spiritual growth. 
	D.  This system is designed to grows new teachers. Teacher aides in the classroom are training to take on the responsibilities of leadership as the need arises. In “on the job training”  they develop spiritually and in Bible wisdom. 
	E.  This system  improves teaching techniques. The pastor has the unique opportunity to regularly, both demonstrate and explain to his teachers, how to arouse and use their pupils mind to gain the desired effect.  
	F.  This system  promotes keeping up with the absentees, visitors, and prospects, as classes turn in their reports and a total report is given at the end of each session.
	G.  This system  unifies the school. It establishes the promotional goals of the pastor and program. It encourages those who are going to make the program work. It develops a comradery among those carrying the load. Stated simply if one plans the work and works the plan, the church will grow.

GOALS, OF THE WEDNESDAY EVENING PROGRAM.
	1.  To encourage teachers to succeed.
       	2.  To develop a conscientiousness of the importance of our opportunities.
      	3.  To plan and develop better techniques of  teaching.
      	4.  To plan and develop more efficiency in operation..
      	5.  To plan and develop our service in visitation.
      	6.  To foster a closer relationship with Christ and one another.
      	7.  To share new Ideas and the burdens of the work..
	8.  To constantly analyze our successes and failures, to improve our effectiveness.
    	9.  To implement new programs and promotions.
      	10. To study rules of success and how to achieve it.
      	11. To build a spirit of co-operation, enthusiasm, and Sunday Bible school Spirit.
      	12. To improve our public relations.
      	13. To develop a positive spirit and attitude.
      	14. To develop a desire for, and a spirit of growth.
      	15. To aid new Teachers in planning techniques, and visitation problems.
      	16. To set goals and methods to reach them.
      	I7. To develop a magnetism that will draw people to Christ.
      	18. To foster and develop a spirit of sacrificial service and giving for the service of Christ.
      	19. To develop an atmosphere conducive to 1earning.
       	20. And most of all unify the promotional procedure that will include the entire school.

SUGGESTED TIMES FOR STAFF MEETINGS. For smaller churches only a General assembly for Staff meeting at 6:30 p.m. will suffice....

	6:30 P.M. Teacher roll call in separate departmental meetings in larger Bible Schools
                Prayer
		                Hand in the already Filled out last weeks attendance and contact record forms.
		                Set Goals
		                Present departmental problems or need.
                Discussion  of projects.

6:45 P.	M General assembly of Staff 
                 Emphasis for next Sunday
                 Problems or techniques.
                 Promotions
                 Goals
                 Pastor teaches the next Sundays Bible Lesson to prepare the teachers.
                 Superintendent announces the results the “I Care” program of contacts.
                 Summation of the Total Bible School wide Visitation results.
 7:15 P.M. Dismiss for prayer meeting.

	A monthly or bi-monthly workers conference should be regularly held to coordinate the promotion and smooth running of the school. This meeting must be spiritual and for the purpose of building spirituality. This is the molding together into a special, important, loving, and praying group without which the service and operation of the school becomes common place and a drudgery. A chili supper, salad supper, sandwiches, snacks, ice cream, or a catered meal would be good. (Eating together develops a comradery that is developed in no other way.)
	Especially important is to bring in inspirational speakers, to keep up moral and enthusiasm
	The very thing that kills most programs is that the vision and goals become mundane, boring, and sometimes dysfunctional. If the pastor loses his goals and spirit, so will the workers. He must keep his spirits up, and build up his staff by keeping a positive spirit. Nothing discourages like constantly pointing out and complaining about the problems.  Solve them!!!
	During this time, the special achievements of teachers and staff are honored. Hand out praise and affection generously.
	During this time Promotions are explained and materials are handed out.
	During this time New workers are introduced and given a special welcome.
	
Conclusion: USE ME OR LOSE ME...is the spirit of most people. It is through a little responsibility that one becomes and feels a part of the group. Each individual need to feel accepted,  needed, and important to the group. Without this, the group will dissolve and the program fail.
	Comradery is an absolute must. The Key component of survival in the Japanese concentration camps of World War II, the British determined through research, was to have what the British called, a “mate.” A “mate” was a very close friend with whom one developed a special trust and affection. This relationship brought about a unity of soul, where each would look out for and protect the other. Each drew strength from, while building up the other. The need for a “mate” was clearly shown in that those not having a “mate,” and tried to go it alone. These “gave up” and were first to died under the stress. 
	Every human being needs to be able to draw strength from a close friend, a wife, or husband who he/she can trust, confide in, knowing that he/she is safe. Knowing the “mate” will try to protect him/her. In that comradery, the feelings are mutual. Bible Schools that develop that comradery will find people helping people. This should be a lesson to God’s pastors and Christian workers. 
	Pastors that work toward developing comradery among his people will be successful and build a strong work. Give everyone a responsibility. Make them feel useful and that they are an indispensable  part of the group. None of this should be contrived as a means to an end. If it does not come natural, don’t mess things up.
GENERAL SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONS- USE WISDOM, WE ARE ALL WORKING TOGETHER TO ACCOMPLISH GREAT THINGS FOR GOD!  

VISITORS

1. All visitors are to register with the registrar in the foyer. (If Possible, larger Bible Schools should use           this.)
2. If a visitor gets to class without a duplicate visitor's classification slip, send him or her with a class               Page to the registrar so one may be made out.  (adults excepted)
3. From the visitors slip place the information in your attendance book in the proper location.
4. Send the visitor a card, call and visit then as often as possible.
5. Enroll a student only after he has attended three times.

RECORDS

1.  Use pencil only in your class record books.
2.  Put class attendance cards in alphabetical order, last names first.
3.  Put Grade in school in proper place.
4.  When a student enrolls, fill out an Individual Record Card and place with the attendance records. 
5.  Each Sunday send, the OFFERING WITH THE ENVELOPES, the CLASS ATTENDANCE                        REPORT FORM, ENROLLMENT CARDS, and other things that should be sent in the class record             envelope, back to the general secretary as soon as possible.

CLASS ORGANIZATION    (Make these positions to be an honor)

1. A Page. selected to run errands.  (change each month)
2. A Secretary, to care for the records.
3. A Telephone secretary, to call absentees and prospects.
4. Group Captains in the Adult classes to aid in records, visiting, & phoning.

CLASS MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

1. All materials and supplies are expensive please care for them.
2. Care for Visual Aids.  File them in folders and send them to the Sunday School office for safe keeping         and future use.  Flannel Graph etc.
3. Request supplies (in writing) from the Superintendent when needed.
4. If you need help with materials and Ideas, talk with the pastor.
5. Visitor, absentee, and Welcome new member post cards can be obtained if you will use them.  See the          Sunday School Supt.
7. Incentive Awards will be provided if requested.  Bibles, pencils etc.

A LIST OF TH1NGS YOU NEED. Order early enough to get for next Sunday’s use.
Visitors cards
New members cards 
Absentee cards
Offering envelopes
Thumb Tacks
Glue
Staples
Scissors
tape
construction paper
Teachers and pupils manuals
ORIGINALLY THIS SHEET WAS PREPARED FOR A SUNDAY EVENING LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH. The writer felt that ideas presented might be useful.

	Variety is the spice of life, so let’s add variety to our lesson presentation, dramatization, debate, or panel discussions will always arouse interest in students. Or assign certain simple tasks for pupils to prepare and present.

IDEAS FOR A GOOD CLASS FELLOWSHIP OR SOCIAL
	A carefully planned social program can do wonders for any student.  Boys and girls of all ages enjoy afternoon or evening outings, such as a "galloping supper,”  when separate courses of a meal are prepared in the different homes of students. Much fun can be had in going from home to home until the meal is finished.  Or, have the Social Committee plan a Treasure Hunt, Hamburger Fry, etc.  Special holidays can also present perfect times for get-together’s’  A sweetheart banquet held in the church or in someone's home would offer many teenagers a chance to leave the city streets for something far more pleasing to God.  If it's something simple the students want, suggest an after church program when they can sing choruses, pray, Live testimonies, play games, etc..
Christian social activities will guide young people in courtesy, clean living, and more Christ like personalities.

A GOOD TIME FILLER
Direct a sword Drill in this manner:
	ATTENTION: Stand erect with Bible at side and in the left hand.
	DRAW SWORDS: Bible still closed, is raised in left hand, and right hand is placed upon it.
	COMMAND:  Director gives verse.
	CHARGE: Students open the Bible, arid begin to search for verse.  First one finding it calls "One", the second one finding it calls "Two", etc.
	HALT: First one who finds the verse reads it, and drops cut of the next drill.

AIDS FOR THE GROUP CAPTAIN
1.  Make sure those who have parts on the weekly programs are going to be present in class.  Phone them before church, and, if they can’t come, have another student prepare before class begins.
2. Have your Workers prepare their lessons in outline form before the service be-gins and have them give the lessons orally.  Do not allow the lessons to be read by a sheet.
3. Have the students cover the lesson thoroughly within a designated time, putting across the points with little foolishness and much earnestness.
4. The Group Captains should give the lesson "Aims" and "Needs.”
5. Group Captains should make a list of the verses to be used in "Sword Drill” and should give it to the leader of "Sword Drill" that he may be prepared before class.

AIDS FOR THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE
1. Greet all visitors and introduce them to the President; he, in like turn, should introduce them to the group.
2. Fill out a visitor's card for each visitor.
3. Send a t welcome card to all visitors the following week.
4. Carefully plan end advertise group fellowships at proper intervals.

A GOOD TIME FILLER
Have everyone think of a question about some Bible Character of their choice. Let each one take                turns asking his question to the class.
Have an old-fashioned testimony meeting or favorite script quotations time.

AIDS FOR THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
	1. Ask for volunteers to visit the absentees, personally, one absentee to each volunteer.
	2. Set aside a night for the entire group to meet and visit.
	3. Ask the president to go with you to visit new prospects.
	4. Have the secretary to send cards to the absentees, sick, and prospects each week.
	5. Encourage everyone to bring others to the meetings.

AIDS FOR THE DAILY BIBLE READERS LEADER
     	1. Read the daily Bible readings.
     	2. Make four or five questions from the readings for the week, to ask the class.
    	3. Encourage everyone to follow the daily Bible readings.
     	4. Occasionally give Bible drills, Sword drills, character drills, books of the Bible quizzes, etc..

AIDS FOR THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE
..February is a good month for the youth to hold a Sweetheart Banquet.  It will give them a chance to "dress up" and have a good time with their friends.
..Plan to set up two boxes, so the girls can vote for a king, and the boys a queen, then make the winners honored guests for the evening.
..Plan the evening well in advance.
..Select a master of ceremonies who is a good speaker, but not a smart aleck. 
..Select a place to hold the banquet -- in the church dining room or in a restaurant.  Be certain the food will be good, by selecting the menu with care.  Prepare it in the same manner, and all the youth will remember it for months to come.
..Prepare a program that will click smoothly, one with plenty of enthusiasm. 
..Make sure everyone on the program knows when and what he is to do. Use the talents of the young people.

IS THIS BEING DONE IN YOUR DEPARTMENT?
	1. Is the program planned with each person participating?
	2. Does the President keep the program moving with enthusiasm?
	3. Does each one willingly participate or do some drag their feet?
4. Does each person have a comment or question?
	5. Is each student striving to make the program better and more interesting each week?
	6. Does each student participate in the daily Bible readings?

Prepared by Grady Lee                                                                                                           

IDEAS FOR TEACHERS

Prepared by Grady Lee  
                             
TIPS FOR TEACHER 
...Speak the child's language 
...Use positive rather than negative commands.
...Ask, instead of ordering when desiring their assistance                                    
...Raise your voice only when absolutely necessary
...Be firm but kind, watch your tone of voice
...Keep your promises
...Teach regular habits
...Be truthful
...Give concise instructions
...BE PREPARED for lesson
...Be prepared for problems
...Have plenty of visuals
...Get to know the parents, it works it works wonders with the children.

MEETING FRUSTRATIONS
...Life is too short to fight
...There are things worth fighting for.
...Calmly - prayerfully
...Consider causes
...Consider solutions
...Consider alternatives
...Defuse the situation
...A soft answer turns away wrath,
...But grievous word stirs anger.
...Watch for weapons children will use to get their own way.

WORK TOWARD THE FOLLOWING IN PUPILS
...Regularity
...Punctuality
...Cooperation
...Enthusiasm
...Church attendance
...Reverence in God's house
...Conviction of sin
...Acceptance of the Savior
...Consecration to Christ
...To recruit others
...A desire to study the Word
...To willing do assignments
...To independently investigate for truth-a searcher for truth
...To contribute to class discussion

CONCEPTS TO TEACH
...Make them feel God's Word
...Make them think
...How to pray
...Special memory verses
...Love - faith
...Sin is a choice
...You get what you give
...How you react is very important
...It is never right to do wrong            
...It is never wrong to do right

REWARDS. The planting of God's eternal values into the life of another.

PRIORITIES FOR BIBLE SCHOOL OPENING ASSEMBLIES
Ideas and Thoughts by Grady Lee

SUCCESSFUL SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL OPENING ASSEMBLIES REQUIRES PLANNING!!!    The same as with the worship services.

SUCCESS COMES THROUGH PREPARATION!!! Time for an opening assembly is limited. Therefore,  Zero into one truth,  value,  skill,  person,  place, or  thing. Don’t try to cover everything. Develop the vocabulary of Biblical doctrine or geographical concepts etc.  Stay within the time limits. Keep it short and simple. Keep it moving. Do not lag. Plan at least a month in advance. Know what is happening at the church that month and plan around it. Use a technique for at least one month. Some longer such as learning the books of the Bible.

PLANNING FOR OPENING ASSEMBLIES.
1. Long term Goals. These should be established for a year in advance.
2. Monthly goals might include, Biblical truths to emphasize, spiritual growth, fellowship items and a                techniques to make everyone welcome and feel a part.
3. Weekly priorities and truths.
4. Develop a calendar for one’s own use.	

TECHNIQUES TO INCLUDE IN OPENING ASSEMBLIES.--- KEEP IT SHORT and SIMPLE, THEN MOVE QUICKLY AND SMOOTHLY.--- This keeps up the interest.
....ORDER OF SERVICE: Prepare a fresh order of service for each assembly. Variety is the spice of Life, yet some things can be done over and over. Use a pattern of things for the month’s theme, like memory verses that corresponds to the monthly emphasis. Missions month–use mission verses, Financial emphasis–use financial verses, Bible Geography, Little known Bible Facts,  etc. 
....BIBLE READING: One person might be assigned to read a certain passage, or Responsive readings.
....DON’T PREACH: That’s the preachers job. Don’t teach, that’s the teachers job. Simply prepare hearts and set a climate for the teaching and preaching.
....TESTIMONIES: Pre arrange a Person  to prepare his testimony concerning one topic. (Finances, helping others, salvation, how God has provided, what a Scripture verse means to them. Etc.) KEEP IT SHORT AND SWEET.
....MEMORY VERSES AND THINGS:
    Permit anyone to quote their favorite.
    Teach one verse per Sunday to the entire group. Read aloud together several times then try memory.
    Assign one person to PREPARE and give an explanation of what a particular verse means to Him/her.
    Teach the books of the Bible by repeating them five or six at a time in unison. After practicing the new         one for the day, start at Genesis or Matthew and say them all up to the one studied that day. Use the             song that teaches the sequence of the books.
....MUSIC:
    Specials
    Song of the month for entire group. Like, “Teach Me Lord.” Sing every Sunday for the month.
    Choruses. 
....WELCOME:
    Ask if anyone brought a visitor. Have them introduce the visitor.
    Introduce any “drop in” visitor.
    Sing, “There’s a welcome here,” while shaking hands.
....PRAYER TIME:
    Make it quick, Special request.
    Sentence prayers across a row. (No one has to participate if they do not wish)  Etc.
....USE PROMOTIONS
    Do quickly what ever is necessary to inform or check on the requirement for the day’s promotion.
....SPECIAL EVENTS: Chalk talk, magic, missionary, etc.
....SPECIAL THINGS: Explanation of a map, distance, size, rivers, mountains, valleys etc., of the holy            land, missionary journeys, church supported missionaries, old testament lands etc. Explanations of the          tabernacle and temple. A little history of the Old Testament saints, who they were, where they lived, and       what they did. Not sermons, but short to the point ‘concept clarification’ to help tie the history,                     geography, social life, plan of God in the Messiah, etc., together.
....SPECIAL DAYS: Something special for each holiday. Special days emphasized by the church. Pastor’s       anniversary, Church anniversary, Missions, etc. 
....SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS BY MEMBERS: Member achievement should be recognized. Make sure  over time everyone can be noticed for an achievement. Not the same person over and over.
....MAKE IT VISUAL, USE VARIOUS TECHNIQUES,
....MAKE IT FUN, AT LEAST ENJOYABLE.

PASTORAL PLANNING FOR GROWTH
Thoughts by Grady Lee

		PEOPLE DO NOT PLAN TO FAIL----THEY FAIL TO PLAN.  BUT, THE RESULTS ARE THE SAME!!!  
		THEREFORE, EVERYTHING RISES AND FALLS ON LEADERSHIP. NO ORGANIZATION CAN RISE HIGHER THAN IT’S LEADER’S SPIRITUALITY,  MATURITY IN THE FAITH, AND ADMINISTRATIVE ABILITIES..
		THE MAJOR LIMITS ON ANY ORGANIZATION ARE THOSE LIMITS PLACED UPON IT EITHER BY DIRECT ACTION OF THE LEADER OR BY HIS/HER DEFAULTS.  THIS INCLUDES DEFICIENCIES IN KNOWLEDGE AND WISDOM, THE INADEQUACIES OF ABILITIES IN ADMINISTRATION, AND GENERAL INEFFICIENCIES OF THE LEADER.
		EVERY PASTOR MUST BE SOMEWHAT RESULTS ORIENTED. IF HE IS NOT LOOKING FOR RESULTS, HE SHOULD NOT BE IN THE MINISTRY. YET RESULTS ARE NOT TO BE THE ULTIMATE GOAL. JESUS SAID, “I CAME NOT TO BE MINISTER UNTO BUT TO MINISTER, AND GIVE MY LIFE......”  IN THIS STATEMENT JESUS EXPRESSES THE SECRET MOTIVATION NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS. 	
		A PASTOR MUST BE NO LESS MOTIVATED. 

EVERY CHURCH HAS TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS. 
	1. GETTING PEOPLE TO ATTEND IN THE FIRST PLACE AND--- 
	2. KEEPING THEM ATTENDING. 

REACHING OUT AND MAINTAINING THE MEMBERSHIP: There is little use to reach out, if one does not maintain the membership nor is there little use maintaining the membership if there is no reaching out.
 
PLANNING FOR CHURCH OPERATION MUST BE DEFINITE, PREEMINENT, AND A MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL INVOLVED.
....What is the direction the church OR it’s leadership wish to take? 
....What special programs does the church wish to operate?
....What kind of planning will be necessary? 
....How is the planning to be done?

PREPLANNING BY THE PASTOR AND STAFF:
	....Pastor must first develop and record personal goals he sets for himself. This way he can review them for self accountability, reminders, and progress. Each staff member should do the same.
	....The pastor and staff must develop, record, and communicate to the church body, the over all church ministry goals so all are unified on the direction the church must take.
	....The pastor and staff must then develop, record, and communicate the techniques and the programs necessary to meet these goals.
	....The pastor must analyze the spiritual, doctrinal, financial and personal needs of his people and plan his ministry (spiritual menu) around these. The same with the Staff. These include:

		1. What basic Biblical doctrines and techniques must be taught to insure continuation of the ministry?
		2. What Biblical doctrines and techniques must be taught and used to insure personal and church financial independence? Very little will be accomplished without this. Only a constant struggle.
		3. What Church doctrines and techniques must be taught and used to insure the continuation as a scriptural New Testament Church?
		4. What Biblical concepts and techniques must be taught and emphasized to increase the spirituality and closeness of the membership to the Lord?
		5. What Biblical concepts and techniques must be taught and emphasized to develop strong family units? A church will only be as strong as it’s families.
		6. What Biblical concepts must be taught and techniques used to engage the membership in service? Use me or lose me!
		7. What Biblical concepts must be taught and used to ward off attacks and proselyting by cults and man made churches? 
		8. What Biblical concepts must be taught and techniques used to develop a soul winning church.
		9. What Biblical concepts must be taught and techniques used to develop a home and foreign missions program? 
		10. What program, techniques, and staff are going to be used to develop an educational program (Sunday Bible School and Leadership Training) to accomplish all the needs?
		11. What techniques are going to be used to increase attendance. How, When, Where?
	
	....Church goals and techniques must also be set and recorded, both short term and long term, to give direction and accountability to the entire ministry. If a church does not know where it is going and the way, how will it ever get OR be on the right path.
	....Various focuses of the church work should operate on a continuing exploration and evaluation basis.

THE PASTOR MUST EXERCISE OVERALL DIRECTION AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ALL FACETS OF THE MINISTRY. HE MUST DIRECT ALL PERSONNEL AND DOCTRINE. As the pastor goes, so goes the people. Everything rises or falls on his leadership.

ALONG WITH DIRECTION, THE PASTOR MUST DEPUTIZE, DELEGATE RESPONSIBILITY, EVALUATE, AND EXERCISE ACCOUNTABILITY  FOR THE ASSIGNED PROJECTS. 

THE PASTOR MUST ALSO TAKE UPON HIMSELF TO INSURE THAT THOSE DEPUTIZED ARE INSTRUCTED IN THE OPERATION OF THE ASSIGNED PROGRAM. AUTHORITY AND BOUNDARIES ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO EVERY ASSIGNMENT. JOB DESCRIPTIONS CAN BE DEVELOPED AS A GENERAL GUIDE.

BRING OTHERS IN AND SHARING ‘BOTH’ THE VISION AND THE LOAD

DEVELOP A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE MEN OF THE CHURCH.
	Reach the men and you reach the family. Mens breakfasts, fishing expeditions, Father and son overnight camp outs etc., will develop the church. Unless the pastor wins the men unto himself, with love and trust, he is losing the battle.

DO NOT LEAVE  MEN OUT OF THE BUSINESS OF THE CHURCH. THAT WOULD BE A GRAVE MISTAKE. 

	We must remember that Jesus gave all authority to the church. “It, “ is the pillar and ground of the truth. “It,”  is the apple of Gods eye.
 
	Jesus did not give church authority to individuals. We as pastors are “His” under shepherds and “His” stewards to feed and pasture “His” (not our) flock.

	The pastor is always, by necessity of position, the catalyst and change agent. But, no molding of the church into a oneness of unity can be done without the men feeling and being a VITAL part of the over all decision making. 

	The best defense for the pastor, as a person and his position, along with the best offense to build a church is through the relationship with the men. Remember, the magic words are: Please, Thank You, I Love You, I Need You, Your Great etc. (Nothing is worse, for any man of the church, than to feel left out and ignored!!!)

	Asking for their input and making them feel both wanted and needed vitalizes the program, draws them in and helps build a relationship that sets up a winning strategy. 

	The business of the church should always be discussed with them at regular scheduled mens meetings and a consensus obtained before almost any move is made.

	The business of the church is business, Gods Business. The most important business in the world. After a consensus is made the business should always be brought before the church at the normal (monthly, or quarterly) business meeting, for their approval or disapproval.
 
	Not every little thing needs separate church approval. A carefully planned and accepted church budget at the first business meeting of the year should have as a purpose, the authority to do most of the church business. With only major changes to be brought before the church during the year.  

	A properly planned and accepted educational program presented at the first business meeting of the year should incorporate most all the needed personnel, activities and supplies. With only major changes to be brought before the church during the year. 
 
	The decision of the church should be final at least for the time being. Normally if a church disapproves of any good church business, more casual instruction (selling the idea over time) is needed to win the approval of the idea.  Action without winning the approval only creates disgruntled spirits.
	
	Even though the pastor may be right, he must set the example of moderation and cooperation.  If he does not, at least for the time being, accede and adhere to their decision, he will be viewed as a dictator. His forcing the idea will only divide the membership before they can be led into understanding and cooperation. 
	
	.... WHAT IS TO BE PLANNED FOR????

		A plan for the general membership’s ‘spiritual feeding menu’ for the year. The pastors staff (if he has one)  input can stir the imagination and give both insight and direction. The greatest danger in the life and service of a pastor is stagnation. Careful listening while regular brainstorming and picking of brains is vital ‘to pick up on and to pick out’ both the spirit and needs of the staff and congregation. Plans need to be made for:

		Sunday School organization and administration.
		Promotions for every focus.
		Vacation Bible School
		Camp
		Youth programs
		Revival
		New Member Courses
		Financial Planning Month. Both church and family.
		Regular church member fellowships.
		Possible Bible and ‘various service improvement’ Conferences held by special speakers to sir and renew People’s hearts. These are necessary to counteract the pressures of the world upon the membership and the refocusing of their minds and hearts upon Gods first priority. Other churches should be invited. 

		 These include:
			Revivals	
			Sunday School seminars
			Baptist history conferences
			Bible conferences
			Financial independence seminars
			Soul winning conferences
			Deeper spiritual life 
			Missions conferences
			What the Bible really teaches concerning Pentecost, Tongues, The Church etc.
			Church fellowships, Sunday Afternoon singing fellowships. 
Sunday School and church staff bi-monthly ‘pep rallies’ and planning meetings. Saturday morning conferences.

THE GENERAL PLANNING SESSIONS. This may be too much for a small church. But planning and consensus is an absolute must regardless of how it is done.

	....These organizational meetings could be built around certain segments of the work of the church. Meaning, Sunday school, revival, missions etc.

	....In the preplanning the pastor should select a person to be in charge of each group who will stay on topic and achieve the desired results. Groups should be assigned certain themes to explore, design, and plan the activities.

	....A guide-line including final completion dates, and the selected person responsible for the brainstorming and plans to be made, should be established days before each session is held.

	....This final planning session, could be held on a Saturday morning with a continental breakfast, at a regular workers conferences, and/or a retreat could be arranged.  

	....The more people enlisted and involved in the various planning sessions the more successful the program will be. Time must not be wasted. The Business of the church is God’s business.  
	
	Sometimes we lose people because they are not given the opportunity to be a part. Most wish to be useful. Every member should be contacted as to what they would like to do, their qualifications, and ask if they would be willing to do something where there is a need.
  
A CHURCH COORDINATOR COULD BE ASSIGNED TO SEE THAT EACH PROGRAM STAYS ON COURSE THROUGH OUT THE YEAR . 

“ANY” MEETING HELD  MUST HAVE A PRE-PLAN AGENDA. This includes: Programs, Assemblies, and Preparation of the heart to receive the morning or evening message. In any case, time wasting is disastrous and defeats the entire cause. Attendees go away with the impression leadership does not know what they are doing. Leadership that gives this impression drives people away. 

	People wish to associate with a winner.  Find out what the people think and desire, (everyone has an agenda,) what do they wish from the church, then move in that direction. Know where you are going, communicate that, and people will follow.  An excellent piece of advice once heard was, “MAKE HASTE SLOWLY!” Give people time to learn, absorb, and catch the vision.

	Communication of the status quo and plans is absolutely necessary for any program or project.

	POSITIVE and Spiritual tuning of the heart by song, prayer, and spiritual encouragement is a must to take the minds of people off the world and direct their minds to “preparation of the message.” Turning the heart toward God is worship. People do not come to church to be preached at! They come to worship the Lord God Almighty, to hear His Word, and learn how they can honor Him.