Here is a sample commitment letter from LifeWay Christian Resources that can be helpful during the enlistment of a Sunday School teacher
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER COMMITMENT
Believing that the privilege of guiding others in their discovery and application of Scripture is worthy of my best, I commit to…
Continually develop my personal relationship with Jesus Christ (Mark 10:21)
Prioritize my conduct in keeping with the principles of the Bible and seek the Holy Spirit’s help in my life (Eph. 4:1)
Maintain a Christ-like witness by abstaining from drinking, sexual immorality, unwholesome speech, gambling, etc. (James 1:22; Eph. 5:18)
Be faithful to my class by arriving at least 15 minutes prior to the class session and, in case of an unavoidable absence, notifying my director and securing a replacement (1 Cor. 4:2)
Lead my class members toward complete participation in the ministries of my church (1 Cor. 4:16,17)
Take the required time I need each week to prepare for the teaching session and seek to incorporate my own gifts in my teaching (2 Tim. 2:15)
Seek to build community in my class by helping class members and prospects know one another and support each other in prayer, fellowship, and ministry (Gal. 6:2; Acts 2:46)
Use the Bible as my main curriculum resource and help my class discover and apply the truth of Scripture (Ps. 119:16)
Contact prospects and absentee members on a regular basis (Matt. 10:6)
Make sharing my faith a regular part of my daily life (Matt. 28:19)
Attend regularly scheduled Sunday School teacher meetings (Heb. 10:25)
Participate in one or more Sunday School training events this year (2 Tim. 2:15)
Personally support the overall ministry of my church through my prayers, financial giving, and regular participation in worship and fellowship (1 Thess. 5:17; Mal. 3:10 ; Heb. 10:25)
With God’s help, I will seek to do my best in fulfilling this covenant.
Signed: ________________________________ Dated: ___________
A PDF downloadable version of this commitment form can be located at:http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/files/lwcF_pdf_SundaySchoolTeacherCovenant.pdf
Belinda Jolley is the Director of Adult Ministry for the South Carolina Baptist Convention
Ymer Macabale says
Thank you for sharing this helpful Teachers’ Commitment form.
God bless you and your ministry more and more.