LM Basics
What are the purposes for Leaders Meeting (LM)?
A time for discipleship; training in practical leadership skill;, discussion of God's Word and praying with those share the same calling.
What is the main role as a CL?
A shepherd, who teaches & leads next generation to know God's Word.
What are the resources God provides to equip you as a CL?
Manual, LM training & coaching, co-leadership.
What are the key physical characteristics of the kids you teach?
Name few according to the manual.
How can you be a leader grows deeper than those you are leading?
Come to LM prepared to learn from God, class staff, and other leaders.
What are key elements of leading to "transformational teaching"?
Teaching is God-focused; Gospel-centered; age-appropriate to connect God's truths to children as they are able to understand.
What can you expect from your CS after you submit teaching plan or lead a class? What is the purpose?
Coaching & debrief - help CLs to grow and succeed in their calling.
How should you measure attention span for your Bible story time?
Focus on the youngest kid
What are the basic preparations expected when you join LM?
(1) Complete the Lesson (reading manual & lesson notes, answered questions & listened to lecture)
(2) Submit Prayer Requests
(3) Prepare "Teaching Plan"
What are some ways you can do to individualize the story for your class?
Know my kids ability well.
Age-appropriately apply visual (picture set), voice variation - dialogue and hand gestures as we teach.
What can you do to nurture your co-leadership?
pray for each other; communicate honestly & humbly; encourage and backup; close discussions about class needs; inform each other about absence; alternate teaching responsibility..
What is the recommended age for these FPs?
• God Loves You
• God Is So Great
• Easter Is a Happy Time
• God Loves You (ages two to three)
• God Is So Great (ages two to three)
Easter Is a Happy Time (ages three to four)
What should be included in your prayer requests?
(1) leadership development-related
(2) class needs
(3) personal needs
Who transforms children's mind and heart to accept Jesus and love Him?
Holy Spirit
Why are you expected to read (current) lesson note before you teach?
Understanding accurately and fully before teaching others.
What does "Currency" mean in this chart?
Means what children value most at this stage.
What are the "must do" before LM and class day?
Prayer - confessing personal needs in doing God's work.
God's work is done in prayer (pg 21)
What is the purpose of teaching SV?
Reinforce the supreme value of God’s Words.
Prayer is the most important service we offer. -P.4 Name 3 areas you can pray for the kids in your class.
A deeper understanding & love of God.
A faith of their own, not their parents' or some other influence.
Learn an attribute of God/ a verse of the weekly lesson.
Passion for Christ. Salvation. Love for God's word....
Show 2 FP that are suitable right to start "teaching time" for your class.
Your time to show!