Leadership Team Webinar July 26 Dr. Tim S. Smith, State Missionary Sunday School/Open Groups Specialist

Greetings Prayer Instructions Introduction of MT

Meet the SSOG Staff... Dr. Tim S. Smith: SSOGM Specialist Dr. Tim S. Smith: SSOGM Specialist Keith Stewart: Consultant Keith Stewart: Consultant Mike Taylor: Consultant Mike Taylor: Consultant Sharon Nowak: Secretary Sharon Nowak: Secretary Kathy Duke: Secretary Kathy Duke: Secretary Kris Hall: Administrative Secretary Kris Hall: Administrative Secretary Dr. Steve Parr: Vice President SS & Evangelism Dr. Steve Parr: Vice President SS & Evangelism

The PURPOSE of Sunday School and Open Group Ministries of the Georgia Baptist Convention is to partner with churches and associations to produce GROWING HEALTHY GROUPS. The VISION of Sunday School and Open Group Ministries of the Georgia Baptist Convention is concentrated in four areas ministry. GROWING HEALTHY SUNDAY SCHOOLS by equipping leaders and inspiring churches. GROWING HEALTHY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS by training directors/teachers and emphasizing evangelism. GROWING HEALTHY SMALL GROUPS by connecting leaders and building community. GROWING HEALTHY CHURCHES by evaluating and recommending church facilities that allow for GROWING HEALTHY GROUPS.

The GOALS of Sunday School and Open Group Ministries of the Georgia Baptist Convention are a … Growing Group Enrollment Growing Group Attendance Growing Number of Group Leaders Trained Growing Number of Baptisms Growing Number of Groups Growing Number of Growing Groups Growing Number of VBS Leaders Trained Growing Number of VBS Prospects Assimilated into Groups Growing Number of Multipliers Trained

The GOALS of Sunday School and Open Group Ministries of the Georgia Baptist Convention are a … Growing Group Enrollment Growing Group Attendance Growing Number of Group Leaders Trained Growing Number of Baptisms Growing Number of Groups Growing Number of Growing Groups Growing Number of VBS Leaders Trained Growing Number of VBS Prospects Assimilated into Groups Growing Number of Multipliers Trained

Host Associations & SSTW Locations August 6, 2011 Gordon Memorial BA at Trinity BC in Calhoun (TS & KD) Mallary BA at Sherwood BC in Albany (MT) Sarepta BA at Beech Haven BC in Athens (KS) Southeast BA at FBC in St. Mary’s (JS & SN)

Host Associations & SSTW Locations August 13, 2011 Augusta BA at Abilene BC in Martinez (MT & SN) Bethel BA at Arlington BC in Arlington (KS) Carrollton BA at Tabernacle BC in Carrollton (SP & KD) Piedmont-Okefenokee BA at Central BC in Waycross (TS)

Host Associations & SSTW Locations August 20, 2011 Daniell BA at FBC in Lyons (MT & KD) Gwinnett Metro BA at FBC in Snellville (TS) Troup BA at Callaway BC in LaGrange (MM & SN) Valdosta BA at Northside BC in Valdosta (KS)

Host Associations & SSTW Locations August 27, 2011 Noonday BA at Roswell St. BC in Marietta (SP & KD) Rehoboth BA at Shirley Hills BC in Warner Robins (TS) Savannah BA at Windsor Forest BC in Savannah (KS) White Co. BA at FBC in Cleveland (MT & SN)

Contact from Host Association 1.Everybody should have been contacted by host association. 2.Set – up time on Friday. 3.Is there a fellowship meal for the team on Friday? 4.Lodging needs for Friday night. 5.Special instructions on what is being taught and by whom.

Responsibilities of the Host Association 1.SSOGM provided $2,000 to the host associations to assist with honorariums, travel and lodging expenses for FIVE enlisted base leaders. 2.The host association will pay the FIVE enlisted base leaders a minimum honorarium of $225. The association will also coordinate and pay for any lodging needs and travel expenses for leadership. 3.If the host association enlists additional leadership, the association will be responsible for paying the honorarium, travel and lodging expenses of those leaders. 4.There will be a $5 registration cost for each person attending the event. This registration fee will be collected and retained by the SSOGM office. SSOGM will coordinate registration at the event as well as online registration prior to the event. ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST COME THROUGH THE SSOGM OFFICE, even host church and host association registrations. 5.The local association and host church are under no obligation to provide any meals or snacks at these events. If the association or host church desires to provide refreshments, that cost will need to be covered by the association or church.

SSTW Agenda 8:00 – 8:30 am Registration Opens 8:30 – 8:45 am Welcome/Directions 8:45 – 10:00 am Session #1 10:15 – 10:45 am Keynote Speaker 10:45 am – 12:00 pm Session #2 12:00 pm Dismiss

8:45-10:00 am Session Topics Pastors & Sunday School Directors EXCELerating Your Sunday School – New Leaders & New Classes Adult Teachers & Leaders EXCELerating Your Teachers Youth/Student Teachers & Leaders Getting Youth Excited about Sunday School Children’s Teachers & Leaders Making Children’s Sunday School Fun for All Preschool Teachers & Leaders Planning for a Sunday in a Preschool Sunday School Class

10:45 am – 12:00 pm Session #2 Topics Pastors & Sunday School Directors Lessons from Effective Sunday School Directors and Pastors Adult Teachers & Leaders Bringing Life Back to My Class Youth/Student Teachers & Leaders EXCELerating Youth Outreach & Baptisms Children’s Teachers & Leaders EXCELerating Spiritual Growth in Children Preschool Teachers & Leaders EXCELerating Preschool Family Outreach

What a great opportunity! The participants have the desire to make a difference in their churches and communities. The participants have the desire to make a difference in their churches and communities. The SSTWs are planned to give them the tools. The SSTWs are planned to give them the tools. Who will be here? Who will be here? – Most are volunteers – Most will be untrained – They will be eager to learn and grow Keep the following in mind… Keep the following in mind…

The Typical Georgia Baptist Church... CategoryTypicalAverage Total membership Resident membership Baptisms39 Other additions311 Worship attendance76150 Sunday School enrollment80211 Sunday School average attendance50107 Resident member per baptism49:133:1

Sunday School Attendance in GA: CategoryNumber of Churches Percent 100 or Less2,56473% % % % 700 or More602% No Sunday School155 Total3,533

The NUMBER to Plan On For Each Session! August 6, 2011 Gordon Memorial BA at Trinity BC in Calhoun (50-70) Mallary BA at Sherwood BC in Albany (50-70) Sarepta BA at Beech Haven BC in Athens (30-50) Southeast BA at FBC in St. Mary’s (30-50)

The NUMBER to Plan On For Each Session! August 13, 2011 Augusta BA at Abilene BC in Martinez (50-70) Bethel BA at Arlington BC in Arlington (30-50) Carrollton BA at Tabernacle BC in Carrollton (30-50) Piedmont-Okefenokee BA at Central BC in Waycross (50- 70)

The NUMBER to Plan On For Each Session! August 20, 2011 Daniell BA at FBC in Lyons (30-50) Gwinnett Metro BA at FBC in Snellville (50-70) Troup BA at Callaway BC in LaGrange (30-50) Valdosta BA at Northside BC in Valdosta (50-70)

The NUMBER to Plan On For Each Session! August 27, 2011 Noonday BA at Roswell St. BC in Marietta (50-70) Rehoboth BA at Shirley Hills BC in Warner Robins (50-70) Savannah BA at Windsor Forest BC in Savannah (30-50) White Co. BA at FBC in Cleveland (30-50)

SSOGM Staff Members Cell Cell numbers have been deleted since this presentation is being posted on the internet. Please call ext. 286 Tim Keith Mike Sharon Kathy

FINAL THOUGHTS Know Where You Are Going Before Start! Contact Assoc. Concerning Friday Set-up Time! Business Casual Dress-Code on Sat AM! Begin and End On Time! Inform the GBC or Assoc. When You Arrive on Sat. AM! Make Copies Before Sat. AM & Assoc. Covers Cost!

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS & COMPLAINTS

Dr. Tim S. Smith, State Missionary Sunday School and Open Groups Specialist Georgia Baptist Convention 6405 Sugarloaf Pkwy Duluth, GA or ext. 287 FAX – – Website –