When you follow up on an invitation to act, you show learners that you care about them and how the gospel is blessing their lives. You also give them opportunities to share their experiences, which strengthens their commitment and allows them to support one another in living the gospel. There are many ways to follow up on invitations. For instance, you might provide time at the beginning of class for learners to share what they have done to act on an invitation. Or you could follow up by sending class members a text message or email.
How do we effectively and consistently follow up on invitations? (Especially when we don’t meet weekly?)
When I have been called as a Sunday School teacher I have generally been a pretty good teacher—especially once I have gotten to know my students. I’m learning by experience that I don’t have much skill as a substitute teacher largely because I don’t know the students but even if I did know them somewhat there is a lack of continuity and lost opportunities to invite and follow up on invitations to act.
If you think that someone can substitute for you as a teacher—especially on short notice—then you either underestimate your skill as a teacher or you aren’t fulfilling that calling properly
Can we brainstorm the ropes of invitations we can extend and the opportunities for follow-up we can create?
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