They place high emphasis on spiritual commitment and growth. Most are a part of churches that are very evangelistic and place a great importance on outreach, witnessing and discipleship. Only when we have truly placed Jesus Christ in the number one place in our lives will we truly want to learn more about Him, His Word and His will for our lives. The Bible is central to their teaching efforts. Whatever the curriculum, each lesson must be based on the Bible and help each student apply a biblical teaching to their lives.
Young families are a key to their growth.
Successful Sunday schools, however, have made the members of this age group a top priority. They realize that these are the people that make up the young families of the community. They have the children who should be in Sunday school to learn about Jesus Christ, the Bible and the basics of morality and the Christian faith. To experience continued growth, a Sunday school must meet the needs of young adults and their families. They place a great emphasis on children's ministry.