Help! I'm a Sunday School Teacher: 50 Ways to Make Sunday School Come Alive

Description

Yes, help is on the way - in this funny, yet extremely practical volume. Flannel graph-tested Sunday school veteran Ray Johnston offers empathy and understanding as he serves up 50 creative thoughts, tips, and ideas you can use to make Sunday school come alive, including: letting students choose the content; how to use the element of surprise; and how to tackle tough topics. Small can be beautiful. Keep your kids guessing. How to adapt curriculum for your kids. You (yes, you) can be creative. It's OK to have fun and many more! As an added bonus, Ray has included resources that you can use to improve your effectiveness, including a "Pick Your Topics" survey, a learning styles inventory, an active learning planning sheet, and much more. Whether you're teaching first graders or high schoolers, no matter what kind of church you're in, Ray's wit, wisdom, and practical ideas are just what you need to give your teaching that extra spark. You'll approach Sunday school in a whole new way (and even find yourself liking it!) after you've chuckled your way through "Help! I'm a Sunday School Teacher!"

Ray Johnston is president of Developing Effective Leaders, church planter, author, and member of Youth Specialties National Resource Seminar speaking team. He lives in Folsom, California.