Why Sunday School?

We recently launched a Sunday School program. I’ve had several discussion with church planting friends about why we have pursued this. After all, Church of the Cross is still a fairly young church (we’re only a year-and-a-half or so old) so I wanted to share a few of the considerations that have gone in to this new venture. We have chosen to use the Story of God, which is a dialogue-based study of biblical theology, tracing the entire story of Redemption from beginning to end.

1. God has blessed Church of the Cross with a lot of children:
From the beginning, we have been a church with a lot of children. This is a privilege and a stewardship. We are very intentional about equipping the next generation.
2. How do we best equip not only children but parents?
Though God has blessed us with many children, ultimately, Sunday School and church are not substitutes for the role of the parent in the life of the child. We chose to use a curriculum that could involve everyone and that could be replicated in the home, giving parents a a natural bridge to begin family worship.
3. What is the most missional approach?
Our suburban culture is one that oftentimes expects something at church “for children.” Though we have steered clear of the “bigger, better, newer” entertainment-based ministry approach that colors so much children’s ministry, we do think it’s important to realize that, providing something for children may help us reach some families who otherwise might not consider Church of the Cross.

We are so excited about what God is doing in and through Church of the Cross and we woudl love for you to come be a part of it.