Keys toKeys toEffective Effective

EnlistmentEnlistment

Under God’s leadership, a successful Sunday School depends primarily on the

people who are enlisted to lead and the way they are

enlisted.

Two major factors in successful enlistment are:– the proper approach and – approaching the right people.

Nothing can replace theone-on-one personal approach.

Adapt these tips to the needs and procedures of your church.

11Pray for wisdom and insight.

Ask for God’s guidance as you

reflect on the people in your church, their talents, and their love for God’s Word.

22Make a list of individuals that you Make a list of individuals that you

have found to have the qualities of have found to have the qualities of good Sunday School leaders. good Sunday School leaders. Choose from such groups as Choose from such groups as

workers in Vacation Bible School, workers in Vacation Bible School, single adults, parents or other single adults, parents or other

adult guardians, grandparents or adult guardians, grandparents or other senior adults, and members other senior adults, and members

of adult classes.of adult classes.

33Work with your education

staff. Compile a list of possible leaders and give to

your division director for approval to approach.

44Make a personal contact. Call the prospective leader for an appointment. Visit him in his

home, take him to lunch, invite him to your home, or

meet together at the church.

55Be positive and honest. Tell

the person why you think she would make a good leader.

Explain the age-group responsibilities in real terms. Uphold a sense of calling and

commitment.

66Discuss curriculum materials. Give the prospective leader a copy of

the leader’s guide for the age group in which he or she is

interested. Discuss appropriate topics for the age group.

77Encourage a time of

observation. Invite the prospective leader to observe

on Sunday morning in a well-organized department or

class.

88Promote regular planning

meetings and training events. Inform the

prospective leader about regular leadership meetings.

Discuss the regular and special training events provided for leadership

enrichment.

99Answer questions. Be open

to answer questions.

1010Pray together asking God clear direction.

1111Schedule a return call or visit. Set a date of not more than

one week for a follow-up visit or a phone call.

1212Send a note. Send a note

thanking the potential leader for his time and openness.

Remind him that you will be praying for him and God’s guidance in his decision.

1313Be accepting. Always accept

the answer graciously regardless of what it may be.

1414Make a report. Let your education staff know of

the final positive decision.

RememberRememberEvery leader is to be: An ExampleExample of the Christian life

inside and outside the church family. An ExtensionExtension of the Pastor’s vision

for the church. An EncouragerEncourager to others to serve God

faithfully within the fellowship.