How to Choose Sound Sunday School Curriculum

Written by Wayne Poling

Your choice of Bible study materials can determine whether those who attend Sunday School experience spiritual transformation in studying God's Word or simply learn information. Spiritual transformation is God's work of changing a believer into the likeness of Jesus by creating a new identity in Christ and by empowering a lifelong relationship of love, trust, and obedience.

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Bible curriculum should be your main tool that guides this transformational learning. LifeWay Christian Resources produces materials to equip teachers and learners to teach and study God's Word in a way that leads to spiritual transformation.

When considering your choice of curriculum materials ask yourself the following questions about the materials:

Do they champion the Bible as the inerrant and infallible Word of God?
Do they encourage believers to seek the kingdom of God as the first priority of their lives?
Do they lead believers to develop a perspective of life that sees the world through the lens of the Scripture?
Do they assist the Sunday School and individuals in carrying out the work of the church?
Do they lift up evangelism in every study in which the emphasis appears in the Scripture text being studied?
Do they encourage people to grow in their faith and participate in other discipleship opportunities?
Do they affirm the home as the center of biblical guidance and help equip Christian parents to fulfill their responsibility as the primary Bible teachers and disciplers of their children?
Do they help lay foundations of the Christian faith and engage learners in a process of instruction that compels Christians toward spiritual transformation?
Do they hold leaders accountable for being authentic examples of what they teach?
Do they offer a wide variety interactive, age-appropriate learning activities?

LifeWay's Sunday School curricula meet all of these criteria. Review our resources in the online Sunday School Guide and Curriculum Planner.