For many, Christmas and birthdays focus upon "presents." And yet, without "presence" these special days can be rather lonely. I spent much of today … [Read more...] about Sunday School: Giving the Gift of Presence
Characteristics of Effective Sunday School Learning Experiences
How many excellent Sunday School class sessions have you experienced? Were they really excellent learning encounters? What makes an effective learning … [Read more...] about Characteristics of Effective Sunday School Learning Experiences
Sunday School/Small Groups: Where Everybody Knows Your Name, Part 2
In Part 1, I shared several important questions about your group: What if everyone in your Sunday School class or small group knew your name? What if … [Read more...] about Sunday School/Small Groups: Where Everybody Knows Your Name, Part 2
Nine Reasons to Use Icebreakers in Sunday School/Small Groups
I have written about using icebreakers before in a blog entry entitled Using Icebreakers Purposefully in Sunday School/Small Groups. Icebreakers serve … [Read more...] about Nine Reasons to Use Icebreakers in Sunday School/Small Groups
Shepherding the Sunday School Class When They Smell Like Sheep
I was reading a newsletter and saw an advertisement for a book entitled They Smell Like Sheep: Spiritual Leadership for the 21st Century. I don't have … [Read more...] about Shepherding the Sunday School Class When They Smell Like Sheep