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 Minister's Corner
A Message from the Minister . . .
BUILDING THE
CHURCH THROUGH THE BIBLE SCHOOL
Several years ago Life Magazine reported that the hour
between 10:00 am and 11:00 am on Sunday morning was “the
most wasted hour in America”. The magazine was criticizing
the ineffectiveness of “Sunday Schools”. This caused many to
ask the question “What is our Bible School hour like on
Sunday morning”?
The Bible
School must be organized for growth. It does not happen by
accident, but requires a vision for growth with the
necessary structure to achieve the desired goals.
According to
Matthew 28:19-20, there are at least four religious purposes
for our teaching.
1–We can reach
non-Christians through our Bible School classes. Many will
come to class as a guest of members or even on their own.
This provides us with a tremendous opportunity to visit
personally with them with the intent of setting up a
personal Bible study.
2-We are to
make disciples – If our own children are not becoming
Christians through our Bible School, something is wrong. Our
Bible School can be re-organized to achieve a greater
evangelistic purpose.
3–Teach and
train students for active service. No church can be stronger
than its teaching program. The purpose of our teaching is to
equip every person for the work of ministry based on his/her
abilities (Ephesians 4:16, Romans 12:4-8).
4–Train and
encourage students to teach the non-members. Some use the
plan called KAA
– K stands for knowledge. We must make sure the Bible is taught in every
class
– A stands for attitude. How something is taught must produce a
Christ-like spirit
– The second A is for action. Teaching must be put into practice to be
helpful.
In love, William H.
Harper
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