SSUMC Childrens' G.R.E.A.T. Adventure Rotation Comments

Here's What Churches Are Saying About Workshop Rotation Model Sunday School

"Our attendance has essentially doubled. Our number of visitors has quadrupled. The number of adults participating in our Sunday School is up 300%! But, best of all, the children are learning! They want to be here! The G.R.E.A.T. Adventure is truly a blessing!" - Jaymie Derden, SSUMC Elementary Coordinator

"I just LOVE the G.R.E.A.T. Adventure Sunday School!" a SSUMC fifth grader

"The Workshop Rotation Model responds to the needs of children, teachers, and the church better than any other model. It holds great promise for nurturing biblically literate children in this generation. True, we cover fewer stories in a church school year. However, the stories we do present are covered much more thoroughly and effectively."- Rev. Don Griggs, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Sacramento, California

"There is no question that more young people are joining our church because of what is happening in the children's wing." - David Pead, elder in charge of new members, Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church, Tampa, Florida

" . . . Since we implemented the rotation model, the results have been astounding. Our Sunday school registration doubled the first year; and growth continues to exceed our expectations this year. Biblical literacy has dramatically increased as children retain the stories of faith and their implications for today. What a wonderful journey these past two years have been. It has taken a substantial investment in time, energy, and financial resources, but the blessings abound. Children and their families are really excited about Sunday school. New families are being attracted in record numbers. Most important, the faith story is coming alive for another generation. Our only "problem" has been parents having to literally drag their children from our Discovery Zones." - Ardys Sabin, former Christian Educator at Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota

"Never in my thirty-five years as a pastor have I seen children as excited about Sunday school." - Dr. Tom Martin, pastor, Memorial Presbyterian Church, Zenia, Ohio