Adult Sunday School Class Leaders
Expectations Checklist

(Basic organization for traditional
Sunday morning classes)

Adult Class Teacher (Enlisted annually)

Personal daily devotional Bible reading and prayer
Participation in corporate worship with the congregation on a regular basis
Regular financial giving, preferably a tithe
Properly prepare weekly to facilitate a positive learning experience for adult learners who participate in the class Bible study (Preparation should positively reflect the teacher’s commitment to God and help engage the learners in an encounter with the Bible.)
Serve as a Christian role model for class participants
Guide the enlistment of other class leaders
Enlist and mentor an apprentice teacher that can be developed as a teacher for a new class
Cooperate with others to identify potential church ministry leaders from among class participants
Commit to participate in at least two appropriate leadership development opportunities a year
Provide leadership and support for Sunday School actions that can help the church reach new people for Bible study and Christian discipleship

Adult Class Ministry Coordinator (Enlisted Annually)

Serve as host to welcome guests and newcomers to the class.
Lead the class to connect with worship participants and invite them to participate in class activities
Lead the class to follow up with guest and absentees
Enlist and mentor class care leaders
Attend regularly the Sunday morning class sessions
Enlist and mentor at least one apprentice ministry coordinator
Coordinate class fellowships and activities outside of the Sunday morning class Bible study sessions that will help to connect new people with the class
Coordinate class ministry activities
Commit to participate in at least two appropriate leadership development opportunities a year
Serve as a Christian role model for class participants
Provide leadership to ensure that class records are maintained
Engage in regular personal devotional Bible reading and prayer
Pray for the class and teacher regularly

Adult Class Care Leaders (Enlisted as needed)

Keep up with the attendance and ministry needs of four to six people or couples as assigned by the class ministry coordinator
Contact each assigned class member who is absent before the next Sunday morning
Report any non-confidential ministry needs to the class ministry coordinator
Regularly contact assigned members expressing appreciation for their participation
Assist the class ministry coordinator with organization and implementation of class ministry
Engage in regular personal devotional Bible reading and prayer
Attend regularly the Sunday morning class sessions

Apprentice