I-6: Becoming an Inviting Children's Sunday School

THE 3D SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES INVITE I 6

NVIGR8 NVST NKORPR8 NVYT NTERCD NVALV TENNESSEE NVIGR8 TENNESSEE NVST Invigorate Invest TENNESSEE NKORPR8 TENNESSEE NVYT Incorporate Invite TENNESSEE NTERCD TENNESSEE NVALV Intercede Involve

TENNESSEE NVIGR8

ON RAMPS to an Inviting Sunday School Guest parking is provided close to the main entrance. Walls are clean and/or freshly painted. Interior signage is clear and prominent. Hallways are clean and clutter free. Consideration has been given to a 1:6 teacher/child ratio. Obvious preparation has been made for first time guests.

ON RAMPS to an Inviting Sunday School Worship is “kid/family friendly.” Teachers are obviously prepared and excited about the Bible teaching opportunity. Sunday School classes are organized to do ministry. Measures have been taken to insure the safety of children. Teachers can easily be identified by children and parents.

OFF RAMPS from an Inviting Sunday School Exterior building and grounds have not been maintained. No one welcomes children or parents at the classroom door. There are no signs outside the building to the visitor welcome center. Carpet is worn and in need of replacing. Restrooms are not maintained and need cleaning.

OFF RAMPS from an Inviting Sunday School Children’s classrooms are small and overcrowded. Adult tables and chairs are used in children’s classrooms. No one greets first time guest with information about classroom locations. Classrooms are cluttered with un-necessary furniture and outdated resources. First time guests are singled out in the worship service.

TENNESSEE NCORPR8

List ideas used by successful corporations to increase business.

Choose one idea and “merge” that idea into a children’s Sunday School inviting strategy.

TENNESSEE NTERCD

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TENNESSEE NVST

Attractions

Attractions Identify “un-met” community needs that could become ministry opportunities and serve as “Attractions” to your church and entry points into Sunday School.

TENNESSEE NVYT

Detours that keep us from becoming an inviting Sunday School!

DETOUR Failure to capitalize on new residents in your community. Not using “E-invitations” as a viable reaching method. Failing to invite prospects to class fellowships. Not enrolling guest to our “ministry lists.” Making newcomers feel embarrassed. Missing opportunities to invite others to Christ. ???

TENNESSEE NVALV

Going the Extra Mile 2 9

Who are people or groups of people that can be involved in inviting children and their families to Sunday School? 2 9 List ways these people can be involved in inviting children and their families to Sunday School.

TENNESSEE GTM2SS

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (HCSB)

You Will Be My Witness!

WILL BE!

TENNESSEE ILUVSS

THE 3D SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES INVITE I 6