Comments From Conferees

2007

This conference has inspired me in so many ways. My head is bursting with ideas on how to improve the contact with my students. I also learned how to invite children to Sunday School. I now understand better how preschoolers learn.

The many avenues for outreach that was presented inspired me.
I learned how to provide a creative way to transition from one activity to another without disrupting the flow of the class.

I learned that I can use material I already have on hand and that no budget is necessary.

I want to try something different and step out of my comfort zone. The rewards of teaching are greater when we come prepared. I am excited about preparing for my class.

I want to design my class to attract more unchurched students.

Thanks for the very creative teaching methods. I was reminded of the care and consideration that needs to be taken as I prepare for my lessons. I need to spend more time praying and planning.

I learned that there are different learning styles, which will help me reach more students. This reminded me that we are in a spiritual battle.

This conference has given me more confidence to step into the Sunday School ministry. A shortcoming for me has been the lack of preparation and now I see how important this responsibility is.

I learned that teaching is an investment in the lives of others.

I learned that I need to use Jesus’ example as the master teacher, including His methods, mission and message in meeting the needs of my class.

I want to increase the fellowship in my class and to get class members involved in inviting others to come.

The information I learned today about outreach and connecting with families will help me right away. The leader was very knowledgeable and obviously involved directly with children.

I learned that there are different ways for outreach. This conference has inspired me to start an outreach program for my preschool.

I want to embrace my role as a leader and to affect change.

I want my Sunday School class to be more warm and friendly and to welcome visitors. The information I learned today will help me to do this.

This was my first E for E and I have been pleasantly surprised by how organized this event is. Great job!

I learned that we can grow by being more hospitable with visitors.

I was reminded that I couldn’t do it all – I need others in my class to work with me.

Great new perspective on how to energize and diversity Sunday School. I want to think “outside the box” about how and where to do Sunday School.

This conference affirmed what we are doing is on target. Also I will be able to use the outreach ideas that were shared right away.

Wonderful ideas and samples of how to reach out. I must have a passion for the unsaved.

I learned how to adopt and use growth and division in our church in regards to small groups.

I want to focus more on relationships with people other than my close friends. Caring for people should not be superficial, but genuine.

This conference was very practical. It was not just a theory class but gave examples and results.

Every single thing that I learned today I will be able to use with our youth group.

At first I did not want to attend this conference but have been so inspired by being here! Thank you.

I learned that I must catch people before they slip through the cracks.

I learned that the Sunday School class is an important avenue for soul winning, church growth and personal involvement. I want to commit myself to start Sunday School strategies that we have not yet done.

With all the handouts I received I will be able to show our leaders why this ministry is important.

This conference was insightful, thought provoking and inspired me to do some critical thinking.

The conference was inspiring and motivational, causing me to have a heightened sense of urgency to reach the lost in view of what lies ahead.

I received a better understanding of how to read the Bible.

This conference encouraged me to want to learn even more (I’m not a Sunday School teacher… yet). The wealth of knowledge that Dr. Cate has makes me want to learn more.

This conference has motivated me to witness proudly about Jesus.

This conference gave me a desire to study God’s Word with a different approach.

I learned the inductive method of studying the Bible. I plan to use it in my daily Bible study. I can’t wait to use it to study next week’s Sunday School lesson! I plan to share this method with others in my Sunday School. It may help someone else.

I was reminded that I need to spend more time with God and be consistent with my time, studies and prayers.

I was inspired to become more disciplined in my studies and to become more spiritually prepared.

This conference was for my own spiritual growth. The class was excellent.

I learned new ways to greet and keep in contact with visitors to my class.

My church is planning to start at least one class in the 20-35 age group. The good ideas I received today will be helpful with this class.

I now have a better fix on how to reach post-moderns. I want to make certain that there is a place for post-moderns in our adult class program.

I learned the value and benefits of a properly established small group ministry within the church. I learned also some guiding principles and basic tenets of small groups.

I received a great understanding of the signs of “burnout.” I will use this information to watch for signs in my Sunday School teams. This conference gave me some great personal motivation and encouragement.

This conference leader was very enthusiastic about everything. She had many creative and helpful ideas. She also explained the importance and relevance of children’s ministries.

This conference motivated me to improve my Sunday School ministry because I see that there is so much I can do even if I only have limited materials.

I learned how to make a yearly calendar to schedule different activities for Sunday School. I will use this information right away.

Thanks for the fun new activities that will keep the students interested and keep them coming back to Sunday School.

I learned how to do outreach to children. This inspired me because if we get the children we get the parents too.

I have been challenged and inspired to reach people in my community and go beyond just “playing church.”

I want to provide more fellowship outside of the class. I will pray for unsaved or unchurched people by name.