That required an additional eleven years. Etched in my mind are the memories of the people who guided my education. From coffee-shop class sessions to guidance counseling, I have benefited from the investment of others. Some of our most significant learning takes place relationally. Historically, the church has majored in creating an atmosphere conducive to relationships.
Many churches see the worship service as the front door to church membership.
But people seek relational learning experiences, something a worship service just is not designed to provide. The Sunday School class is designed as a small group that provides an ideal setting for building relationships. Learning names is hard. Teach to invite participation and discussion. Nothing hinders relational learning like the lecture teaching method.