The Sunday School Director

Directing a Sunday School is not an easy task. The Sunday School Revolutionary, Darryl Wilson, has posted recently and not so recently on his blog about the duties of a Sunday School Revolutionary, and his list is impressive. I've selected one worthy post; check it out, and browse the others if you wish. (It is worth noting that Mr. Wilson is a Baptist and "Sunday School" in his world view is primarily for adults.)

It strikes me that the Sunday morning experience is comprised of three primary components over which the SS director has some control, or should have: the teacher, the curriculum, and the classroom. (The fourth component, of course, is the student.)

The Teacher
The director works to have the very best teachers possible, offers them training and support, and directs their efforts for the benefit of the student. The teacher is a volunteer, but he or she is not a free agent; in accepting the position of teacher, he or she is agreeing to some specific duties and obligations, such as preparing adequately, using the curriculum provided, and following such policies are in place to guide his or her work.

The Curriculum
The curriculum must teach the faith and doctrine of the church. This is the top priority and should  not be overlooked. There are many curriculum choices available; very few of them teach God's Word clearly and accurately. The director should be able to resist pressure to use any material that does not meet this standard.

The Classroom
The director should know the spaces in which Sunday School classes are taking place, understand their good and bad features, and work with other congregational leaders to constantly improve them. He or she should be alert for overcrowding and plan for future growth.

Each of these areas is worthy of expansion, perhaps in future posts.

What do you think are the key concerns for the Sunday School director?

How does your director (or is that you?) spend most of his or her time? Is that how it should be?

Thanks, directors, for all you do so that others can teach God's children His Word.