The General Superintendent of Sunday Church School
The Sunday Church School is vital component of the Christian Education
Program. In addition, the Sunday School has an important role in the religious training
and spiritual growth of the membership of the Church. Therefore, its leader plays a very
important role in the Program. The General Superintendent has general and specific
supervision responsibilities for the administration of Sunday Church School.
The General Superintendent is a spiritual leader in the Sunday Church
School, the pacesetter in enthusiasm, inspiration, faithfulness and devotion.
The qualifications of the General Superintendent include viewing tasks
as a calling to a particular area of service. The Superintendent should have some formal
training that provides a background in organization, planning, teaching and administration.
In addition, the Superintendent should demonstrate poise, humbleness and vision. The
Superintendent must be a person who at times with limited resources, space and personnel,
must improvise; keep the teachers encouraged, and provide opportunities for advancement.
He/she must encourage learning and make room for developing skills which may lie latent
in teachers and pupils alike.
