How to Conduct Effective Sunday School Teacher Training
find 'em, schedule 'em, train 'em up, & celebrate your volunteer teachers!
The strength of any Children's Ministry is built on the solid foundation of great Sunday School teachers. Let's talk about how to recruit and then train Sunday School teachers that will empower your ministry!
Sunday School Teacher Training Overview
What you'll find on this page:
We often approach potential volunteers as if we are parents asking our children to clean their rooms
Before we go any further, let's address the answer to the question. How to train Sunday Sunday School teachers? You train them by giving them a clear understanding of the commitment they are making, schedule them in a way that prevents burnout, empower them with a God-sized vision, review procedural guidelines, show them lesson prep strategies, and then celebrate their work!
There's a lot to discuss here...so let's get started!
How to Find Great Instructors Through Sunday School Educator Training
One of the hardest things for most of us is finding volunteers who are committed and reliable.
Often, we approach potential volunteers as if we are parents asking our children to clean their rooms or empty the dishwasher—with a mix of begging and acknowledging it as a favor.
We can tend to downplay the importance of it or the commitment of it, saying it’s “just one Sunday a month…” or “you don’t need to do any prep, I’ll take care of it all!”
Let’s think about that for a moment, though. What kind of message are we sending potential volunteers when we approach them this way?
Sell the opportunity:
When we speak to potential volunteers this way, we are discounting the importance of children’s ministry. We are communicating to the volunteers that time invested in Children’s Ministry isn’t important, that preparing for it isn’t essential, and that it can be an afterthought in their weekly schedule.
Instead of downplaying the commitment, try selling the importance of it.
MATTHEW 18:1-5
"At that time the followers came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Jesus called a little child to him and stood the child before his followers. Then he said, “I tell you the truth, you must change and become like little children. Otherwise, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. The greatest person in the kingdom of heaven is the one who makes himself humble like this child. “Whoever accepts a child in my name accepts me." (NCV)
Jesus himself says that those who become like children are among the greatest in heaven, and one of the greatest gifts of being a Sunday School teacher is to be among children, and to learn first-hand what Jesus meant when he said this:
Whoever welcomes children, welcomes Jesus."
The last verse, especially, speaks to the importance of children’s ministry. Whoever welcomes children, welcomes Jesus. Jesus obviously greatly valued children, and ministry to children.
MARK 10:13-16
"Some people brought their little children to Jesus so he could touch them, but his followers told them to stop. When Jesus saw this, he was upset and said to them, “Let the little children come to me. Don’t stop them, because the kingdom of God belongs to people who are like these children. I tell you the truth, you must accept the kingdom of God as if you were a little child, or you will never enter it.” Then Jesus took the children in his arms, put his hands on them, and blessed them." (NCV)
Once again, Jesus shows his love for children and the importance of children in our society. He models how children are to be treated by embracing them and blessing them.
As volunteers in children’s ministry, we have the opportunity to do as Jesus did, and to embrace children and bless them as he commanded.
When you’re looking for volunteers, it’s most important to give them the answer to their why..
Why should they become teachers? They have an opportunity to directly impact a child’s life, and to set him or her on a trajectory of following Christ.
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Which of the following two requests would make you want to sign up to volunteer?
“We REALLY need Sunday School teachers, but it’s so easy. It’s only once a month, and you don’t have to do anything really. It’s really so easy! Will you do it?”
OR...
“We have an awesome opportunity in our Children’s Ministry for a new teacher. Teachers get to pray with the kids and introduce them to Jesus, and get a front-row seat to watching a child’s life change forever as they follow Christ. My life was changed by a Sunday School teacher. Would you consider taking on this awesome, important role?”
You may get a “yes” either way, but only one of these scenarios will bring a teacher who is fired up and wanting to teach.
Be Honest About the Commitment to Teach on Sundays:
Remember that you are filling a volunteer position, not employing a worker.
Volunteers often show up out of the goodness of their heart, without any idea of what to expect. It’s important to be honest about the commitment and what the volunteer opportunity entails.
Resist the temptation to downplay the time commitment it takes, and instead, explain the reason for the commitment.
People want to know what to expect, and being honest about the commitment enables the volunteer to truly examine whether or not they can meet the commitment required. Instead of downplaying the responsibilities, be honest.
If the commitment requires two Sundays a month, and an hour each week of preparation time, tell them that. Explain why it requires that type of commitment.
Preparation is key in Sunday school teacher training, as the material taught plays a significant role. Attending regularly, like twice a month, is important for building relationships, a vital part of training teachers. When you explain the reasons behind these commitments, your volunteers will feel more motivated to put in the effort. Focusing on the 'why' of Sunday school teacher training helps foster a deeper understanding and commitment.
Resist the temptation to downplay the time commitment it takes, and instead, explain the reason for the commitment
Clarify the Role of Teaching in Sunday School Teacher Training:
Imagine you go in for an hour long interview, and you’re offered the job at the end of it. You get home, and you realize you don’t remember or didn’t ask about a few important things. Maybe you don’t know the dress code, or how to clock in for the day. Suddenly, you feel less confident going forward in the position.
In a time like this, it’s helpful to find the employee handbook or manual, right? It helps you to know what your new employer expects. You spend the evening reading it, and not only are your questions answered, but you even found out some new information you didn’t know before.
Consider writing or giving out a manual to educators.
Conduct a training session for volunteers, then send them home with a recap of the information you gave them.
Share this with friends:
Include the vision for your children’s ministry, a sample schedule or curriculum, FAQ, and a job description that outlines what their mornings should consist of and what you expect from them.
It may seem like overkill, but people want to know what to expect. A manual gives Sunday School teacher a written account of what to expect, and enables you to have the confidence going forward that your teachers are all on a unified page.
Scheduling Volunteer Educators:
You should aim for having one volunteer for every 5-7 kids, and at least two volunteers present for each Sunday School class (or at least someone quickly reachable if needed).
This strategy not only protects children in the case of an emergency or situation of abuse, but it can provide moral support for the lead teacher, and can provide a way for a behavior situation to be taken care of without disrupting the class.
One of the biggest problems is burnout. We’ll talk a little bit later about how to avoid burnout, but one of the best ways is to create a rotation.
Say you have a third grade class of eleven students. Aim to get four volunteers, and give each volunteer one Sunday a month where he or she takes the lead teacher position. The volunteer would then be a “helping hand” for a second week as well, but wouldn’t take the lead during this week.
Your teaching rotation could look like this.
I plugged in random volunteer names as an example.
| Week 1 | ✓ (Lead) | ✓ | ||
| Week 2 | ✓ (Lead) | ✓ | ||
| Week 3 | ✓ (Lead) | ✓ | ||
| Week 4 | ✓ | ✓ (Lead) |
In this scenario, each volunteer is working one Sunday a month as a lead teacher, doing all of the prep work and teaching. Each volunteer is also working one other week a month, this time as a helping hand.
This type of teaching rotation will not only give each volunteer another adult to help or bounce ideas off while teaching, but it will give each volunteer an opportunity to observe another teacher’s teaching style and behavior plans.
This schedule also allows for each volunteer to attend church twice a month, to go on a family trip, or rest if need be. If a volunteer is scheduled to work a week that they are unable to attend, they could call one of the other volunteers to switch weeks with them, as well.
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Training Volunteer Sunday School Teachers
I would highly suggest you begin by holding a training session for all of your volunteers at least once a year.
This gives you the opportunity to make share the vision of Children’s Ministry, to go over procedures and best practices, to answer questions, and to thank your volunteers for their time.
Schedule it in advance, and stress the importance of being there for all volunteers.
So you set the date, you have the RSVP’s for the volunteers, but now what do you do? How do you set up a schedule for training, and what do you include?
Every teacher training should include:
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Give Vision
While Jesus never spoke directly about Sunday school, He made several statements highlighting the importance of children to the Kingdom of God. Additionally, both the Old and New Testament in the Bible emphasize the significance of training children in the ways of faith and righteousness. This underscores the vital role that Sunday school teacher training plays in ensuring that instructors are well-equipped to guide children in their spiritual journey. Effective Sunday school teacher development ensures that lessons are impactful and nurturing, aligning with the biblical call to nurture young believers. By investing in comprehensive Sunday school teacher education, churches can foster an environment where children grow in their faith and understanding of righteousness.
It would be wise to go over these Bible verses and the vision of the church when it comes to children’s ministry. You may want to do so as a large group, or split into smaller groups to talk and share about the verses and how they relate to the mission of the church.
PROVERBS 22:6
"Start children off on the way they should go, and when they are old they will not turn from it." (NIV)
For many children, church is the only place they hear of Jesus.
We have a tendency to believe that children at church are also being fed spiritually at home, but often, this is not the case. As a result, we should prioritize training those who lead the children’s programs to approach each child who walks through their doors as if they have never heard the Bible or the Gospel before.
For many children, these leaders are the first face of God they see, and the first introduction to the Bible they receive.
For many children, their Sunday School teachers are the first face of God they see.
Remind your teachers that their impact on students won’ t just impact them right now, but could be life-altering.
DEUTERONOMY 11:18-19
"Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." (NIV)
Sunday School teachers are entrusted to care for and teach children, and part of doing that means sharing their own experiences with children.
The Bible is clear that following God should be part of your every day life.
Many children are not exposed to this kind of life, yet Sunday School teacher can teach them how to do so.
By sharing how they keep their faith strong at home, they can give ideas to children about how to do so too.
Spend some time discussing what this verse means and how it could or should impact their training and teaching.
MATTHEW 5:19
"Therefore anyone who sets aside one of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. (ESV)"
Matthew is clear in this verse that teaching is essential to the growth of the kingdom of heaven.
Teachers are held in high regard and called great because of the work they do. Those who teach children, in particular, play a vital role. It is important to emphasize the significance of teaching children about God.
JAMES 3:1-2
"Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. (NIV)"
Because teachers are held to a higher regard, they are also held to a higher standard.
At this point in the training, it’s important to note to your teachers the importance of following God in their daily walk, and doing everything they can to show that to the children they teach.
There are few things that can be as damaging to a walk of faith as watching a teacher or someone who mentored you falling away from it.
Remind teachers that students are always watching, and they will follow by example. Their faith is forever influenced by their teachers, and that can be for good or bad.
TITUS 2:7-8
"In everything, set them as an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness, and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us. (NIV)"
The vision and mission of Sunday School is simple. Sunday School exists to train children in their faith, helping them begin to follow Jesus and continue walking with Him into adulthood. Every aspect of Sunday School is focused on training and encouraging children in their spiritual journey, ensuring they grow in their relationship with Christ.
Teaching Guidelines & Requirements for Sunday Church Classes
Prior to the training, create a list of procedures and requirements, and be prepared to discuss the list and distribute it.
Some requirements and procedures you should include are:
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Check In/Out
How do children “check in” and “check out” of Sunday School? Do they begin in the service or are they brought to your classroom beforehand? Do parents have to sign them in and out, or can they leave freely?
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Visitors
What kind of information should you take from visitors?
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Emergency
What is the protocol in an emergency setting?
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Behavior Issues
What do you do when there is a behavior problem or another incident?
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Background Check?
Do your teachers need to be First Aid/CPR certified? Do they need to have a background check done on them? Do they need to take an abuse prevention class?
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Ratio
What is the ratio of students to adults in your classrooms?
Preparation
Before beginning the training, pass out a copy of a sample lesson to each teacher in attendance. Use the lesson throughout the training to help the teachers see how they could apply what you’re training them on practically.
The first thing you will want teachers to do during training is read over and prepare for their lessons. Give the teachers in attendance a few minutes to review the material, then ask them what they would need to do to properly prepare for the lesson. Write their answers on the board.
Teachers, when preparing for a lesson, should always:
Read the lesson thoroughly
Gather materials that are needed
Come up with an ice breaker if one isn’t provided
In addition, if there is part of the lesson that doesn’t make sense or that a teacher hasn’t read about before, it would be wise to instruct them to do further research.
It’s far easier to teach a lesson that you are excited about, and one of the most effective ways to spark that excitement is through training and personal learning. Encourage your teachers to use each lesson as an opportunity to deepen their own understanding and grow their faith by reading and researching the topic beforehand.
Behavior Problems & Rewards
Anyone who has ever taught a class has quickly learned that each member of the class has a different personality. Children are no different, and no matter how well behaved your class is, chances are there will still be times when you will have to deal with behavior problems.
A teacher who can predict behavior problems and already has a game plan to address them will fare far better than one who does not. That’s why it’s important to train teachers on how to deal with behavior problems.
One of the most simple ways to prevent behavior problems is to care for the children who are in the class.
It may sound elementary, but a child who knows their teacher cares for them is much more likely to put on their best behavior.
Encourage all of your teachers to get to know each child individually.
You can model this in your training session by beginning the session with NERF, a technique used by many teachers. NERF outlines the questions you should ask a student when you first meet them.
NERF Question Technique for Making New Connections:
N – name
E – education (where do they go to school? What grade are they in?)
R – recreation (what do they do for fun?)
F – family (who is in their family?)
Train your teachers to NERF kids, and then to remember their responses. Kids will feel even more loved and paid attention to if a teacher remembers their NERF responses and refers to them later.
Most behavior problems are either due to an inability to focus or a desire for attention. A lot of these behaviors can be changed with a few changes of teacher behavior.
Go over the following ideas with teachers on how to change behaviors:
How to Change Behaviors
Change speaking
Sometimes, a change of speaking method can shake up your lesson enough to cause that kid to start paying attention. Speak slower, whisper, speak louder, put on a funny accent. Do something with your voice that breaks up the monotony and captures attention.
Brain break
If you start to see kids with some glazed over expressions, stop and have a quick brain break where you get their bodies moving. Have all of the kids stand up and do a few jumping jacks, act like a gorilla, run in place, or play a super quick game of Simon Says! Do something to mix up the lesson, and they’re more apt to pay attention after.
Create a leader
If there’s one kid that is consistently an issue, make a leader out of him. Have him come up and act out part of the lesson, read part of the story, or give him a responsibility.
Provide presence
A simple touch of the shoulder or getting up and moving to his area could cause the behavior to lessen a bit. If you choose this method, it’s important to do it in a non-obvious way, and one that is subtle.
Name drop
If you’re telling a bible story, and you have one kid that’s just fazing out, try dropping his name into the story. Maybe you’re talking about David and Goliath, and you’re trying to get Trevor’s attention. You could say something like, “it was like Trevor going up against King Kong!” This will get Trevor’s attention and make him wonder if he’ll appear in the story again!
Interactive Games for Teachers Leading Sundays Classes:
As a teacher trainer, you may want to practice some of the methods mentioned above. One of the best ways to practice is to play a little game to get the teachers thinking. Assign each teacher a small group. In the small group, pass out identities to each person in the group other than the leader. The group members will pretend to be the identities on the paper, while the leader will attempt to keep the group on track.
Know It All Karen – She’s probably a pastor’s kid. This girl has been in Sunday School since she was in utero, and she knows every answer. She wants you to know she knows every answer, too, so she’ll be sure to answer every question as quickly as possible.
Lazy Linda – This girl is either unfocused or tired, but either way, she’s not paying attention to a word you say. She might even be literally laying down on the job!
Fighting Frank – Frank has a problem with everything you say, and he’s always willing to play the devil’s advocate. Whatever you say, he has an answer for it.
Rabbit Trail Rob – Rob would rather talk about his legos than anything you have to say. He means well, but his contributions to the group seem to always end up somewhere outside the realm of the teaching for the day.
Shy Shannon – Shannon doesn’t want to answer anything, and she’d rather just fade into the group.
Allow the groups to discuss part of the lesson you gave them for about 5-10 minutes. Once they’ve gotten a chance to really get their group to gel, hold a discussion about the trials from each personality, and the behaviors that were effective. You might also want to ask your trainees why they think each child acts the way they do. They might have been one of these personalities and can tell you what the motivating factor is.
Reward & Behavior Systems for Teachers on Sundays
You should also take this time to discuss a reward or behavior system for students, and also, what the protocol is for badly behaved students.
For most Sunday School classes, a group-think behavior system is better than an individual behavior system. Your children’s ministry should all be under the same reward system, so that as new teachers come in, they can easily assimilate to the system without changing too much for the kids.
This is a good idea to have your group choose how to go about it, but here are some ideas to get the discussion started:
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Marbles
Have two mason jars filled equally with marbles. One is the "prize" jar and one is the "no prize" jar. As children do noteworthy things, move the marbles from the "no prize" jar to the "prize" jar. As they have behavior problems, silently move a marble back to the "no prize" jar. When the entire "prize" jar is full, let the children pick a reward. This system will take many weeks to earn a reward.
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Points
If it’s really important that students bring a Bible every week, or you want everyone to answer a discussion question, a points system would work for you. Unlike a marble system, a points system only adds points, rather than taking them away. Create a chart with empty boxes, and for each point earned, put an ‘x’ in a box. When all of the boxes are crossed out, the kids have earned a reward. This system will take many weeks to earn a reward.
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Extra Recess
Write six blanks on the board (the way you would if you were playing hangman). As kids are behaving, fill in a letter here or there. If the students can spell the word RECESS before class is over, they get five minutes of free play or free time.
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Treasure Chest
Have a collection of small $1 goodies from Target and allow students to choose one at the end of the lesson if they were good. This is the most expensive option.
You will want to discuss with your group not only which method to use, but also what kind of rewards are useful.
Try to stay away from food rewards, as many kids have allergies or their parents may not want them rewarded with food.
Instead, you could use rewards such as: stickers, extra play time, another round of a favorite game, bookmarks, art time, etc.
Also take time to remind teachers that positive affirmation goes a long way. If there’s a student who is being disruptive, praising a student that is doing what you like them to do is a good way to get the disruptive student’s attention. Reward good behaviors with praise, and bad behaviors tend to decrease.
Reward good behaviors with praise, and bad behaviors tend to decrease
This is also a good time to remind teachers of behavior protocol for your church. If a child is acting unruly and the teacher cannot manage the class, what is the protocol for what a teacher should do? Should they bring the student to the church? Should they try to continue teaching? Is there somewhere else they can take the child, or someone who can come get him?
Teaching Methods
There are a few different type of teaching methods that can be used in the classroom, and some may be effective for some students, and not for others.
In addition, teachers may feel more comfortable with some methods than with others. Briefly go over each of the methods, and ask trainees what they see as the positive and negatives of each.
Discuss the different methods, and see if the group can come up with ways to make each one work in a Sunday School setting, and how to reduce the cons.
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Direct Instruction
This is usually a more formal style of teaching, and it involves the teacher standing in front of the students and presenting information to them. In this method, the students are listening to the knowledge presented by the teacher.
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Hands-On Learning
This is an informal style of teaching where students and teachers both are learning at the same time. It generally requires students to make, create, or engage in activities that will enable them to learn, rather than just listening to an instructor. In this method, students are more active.
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Inquiry Based Learning
This method of learning will require students to initiate the questions that they have, and the teacher to provide answers or resources to answers. For instance, a teacher doing inquiry based learning might give the students the Bible and have them read a passage and then open it up for questions, rather than reading the passage to the students and then asking them questions.
Talk about these different teaching methods, and have trainees discuss when they think would be best to use each one. Remind teachers that they can mix it up at times, and that different children will respond better to different forms of teaching.
This might also be a good time to break back into small groups. Give each small group one of the methods of teaching (or let the teachers pick) and have them practice teaching one section of the lesson using that method. Then come back together and discuss how it went.
Abuse Prevention
Hopefully, none of your trainees will ever come across the issue of suspected abuse. However, the odds are that at some point, there will be a child that comes into your class who is a victim of abuse.
Being a member of a church does not eliminate the threat of abuse.
Being a member of a Christian community does not eliminate the threat of abuse..
As the saying goes, “the church is a hospital for sinners, not a gathering of saints.” As adults in the teaching position, we have to remember that the church is indeed made up of sinners, and as is the nature of sin—it’s painful.
There may be children in the congregation who are hurting from abuse.
In many states, a Sunday School teacher, like other educators, is a mandatory reporter of abuse. This means that if they witness or hear something indicating a child is being abused, they are required to report it. While this can be challenging in any situation, individuals in faith-based communities often find it even more difficult.
As Christians, we believe that God’s grace covers a multitude of sins. We believe that our God is all-knowing, that He uses even the bad things for good, and that we shouldn’t judge others for God is the ultimate judge. We believe that repentance is essential, and that salvation is dependent on God alone.
All of these factors combine to create a problem in mainstream society where the abuse of children is often overlooked, and abusers are encouraged to simply repent and sin no further.
I would argue that it’s even more important in the community to be at the forefront of how to respond to abuse appropriately.
What this means is not brushing the matter under the rug because it’s uncomfortable, or because it may challenge someone’s faith or witness, or because it’s been handled internally as a church. Rather, this means showing children the heart of God—a heart that is about justice, about caring for children, and about holding people accountable for their actions in the Christian community.
In this vein, I would highly suggest finding a church-focused abuse prevention program and requiring all teachers to go through it prior to teaching. Many Christian churches require this already, but if yours doesn’t, now is a great time to start.
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Needs of Workers:
As mentioned before, one of the main problems Children’s Ministers face is retaining a good School teacher.
One of the biggest reasons for this is teacher burnout. Part of training for Sunday School educators should include information on how and when to take a break, and how to keep strong in their faith.
Remember that teachers are most likely missing services in order to teach Sunday School.
Remind teachers that it is essential that they bathe their time and their lessons in prayer, as well as that they spend time doing things that are energizing for them.
Encourage your teachers to spend time with their families, to build times to relax and have fun into their weeks, and to spend time with God throughout the week, especially in weeks when they will not be attending a service.
Be mindful of scheduling a teacher to lead Sunday School for extended periods, and allow time off for them to attend church or travel with their families if needed. This will give them a breather and help make the experience feel less like a chore and more like a joy.
Periodically check in with your teachers and ask them how they are doing with burnout. If they are struggling, give them an extra week or two of a breather and fill in or find someone else to.
Your Children's Program is Only as Strong Those Teaching It
Your Children’s Ministry is only as strong as those teaching it, and if your teachers are burnt out, your Children’s Ministry will be too.
During training, have teachers make a list of ways they can prevent burnout individually, or hold a discussion with teachers about ways they are planning to help stay energized about the lessons at hand.
Show Your Appreciation for Volunteer Educators
Appreciating your volunteer teachers is so important because it makes them feel seen. In fact, it's easy to forget what a genuine word of appreciation means to people. Simply saying something like: "thank you for making that lesson on David and Goliath interesting and engaging for the kids today" goes a LONG way. When you are specific and intentional with your praise it makes a big difference.
Your volunteer educators are there to make a difference in the lives of kids finding small and meaningful way to tell them thanks makes a world of difference.
Recently I got a text from my church's kids pastor telling me thanks for this last weekend's lesson. Do you know how far that went they the pastor took 5 minutes in the middle of the week to text me "thanks"? That was huge!
Showing appreciation doesn't have to be big and expensive. It can be as simple as:
- A specific word of thanks for something they did
- A piece of their favorite candy or food
- A handwritten note (make it personal!!)
- A week off! (Don't underestimate saying "thanks" by giving them a break)
It's simple, but incredibly important.
FAQ's
1. How do you become a Sunday School teacher?
To become a Sunday School teacher, you should undergo Sunday School teacher training, which includes learning biblical lessons, classroom management, and how to engage children or adults effectively.
2. Do you have to go to college to be a Sunday School teacher?
No, college is not required. However, completing Sunday School teacher training can equip you with essential skills for teaching and guiding students effectively in a church setting.
3. What skills do you need to be a Sunday School teacher?
Key skills for a Sunday School teacher include strong communication, patience, creativity, and the ability to engage with children or adults. Sunday School teacher training programs help develop these skills.
4. How to start teaching Sunday School?
Start by volunteering at a local church and participating in Sunday School teacher training to prepare for leading classes and connecting with students.
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