The Discover Triad - 2008 Sunday School Training Resources

Webcourses

The 3D Sunday School Webcourse explains all three facets of this Sunday School training series in general.

The I-6 Invite Webcourse explains the "invite" step in detail.

The Discover Triad Webcourse explains in greater detail the newest part of this series.

Note: You will be directed to the Acrobat.com website.

The Discover Triad: Three Facets of a Dynamic Sunday School Class is the 2008 Sunday School training emphasis from LifeWay. The booklet is the third in a series by LifeWay Sunday School Director David Francis. On this page you can download the complete booklet in PDF form, plus teaching plans, presentations, worksheets and handouts - all absolutely free! You will also find a link to an online orientation video that explains the three facets of the Discover Triad.

Looking for resources from prior-year training emphases?

The 5-Step Formula for Sunday School Growth (2005) - Training resources based on the works of Arthur Flake
The 3D Sunday School (2006) - Part 1 of the 3D Sunday School series
I-6 Invite: A Six-Lane Strategy Toward an Inviting Sunday School (2007) - Part 2 of the 3D Sunday School series
Connect3 - The Power of One Sunday School Class (2009) - Part 4 of the 3D Sunday School series

	This book explores the Discover dimension of the 3D Sunday School strategy in greater depth. LifeWay Sunday School Director David Francis explains that the three important and interrelated aspects of Sunday School work that contribute to a consistently excellent Bible study experience are: Scripture, stories, and shepherding. Use this resource to help make your Sunday School ministry a dynamic experience of discovery that people won't want to miss. About the author: David Francis is the director of Sunday school in LifeWay's church resources division. Prior to coming to LifeWay, Francis served as the associate pastor and minister of education for First Baptist Church, Garland, Texas, a position he held for 13 years. Francis and his wife, Vicki, teach pre-K Sunday school at Long Hollow Baptist Church, Nashville, Tenn. They have three sons and four grandchildren.
Booklet Resources	Purchase copies of the booklet or Download the full booklet as a PDF Download the booklet PDF in Spanish
Online Training Video	View the Discover Triad Webcourse, narrated by David Francis. Note: You will be directed to the Acrobat.com website.
General Leadership Resources	General Leaders Teaching Plan (PDF) All-in-One Handouts (PDF) General Leaders and Smaller Church Presentation (PPT)
Student Leadership Resources	Students' Teaching Plan (PDF) Students' Presentation (PPT) Handouts (PDF) 1 - Triad - A Unit of Three 2 - Three Circles 3 - Student Ministry 4 - Approach to Learning Assessment 5 - Approach to Learning Assessment - Key for Instructors
Adult Resources	Adult Teaching Plan (PDF) Adult Presentation (PPT) Worksheets (PDF) 1 - Discover Someone 2 - Purpose of Discovery 3 - Preparing for Discovery 4 - Priorities of Discovery 5 - ReDiscover Stories 6 - Job Descriptions Reading Assignments (PDF) 1 - Shepherds Know Their Flock 2 - The Shepherd's Staff 3 - Shepherd's Secret Weapon
Children's Resources	Children's Teaching Plan (PDF) Children's Presentation (PPT) Handouts 1 - Reading Music 2 - Harmonious Sunday School 3 - Three-Part Harmony 4 - Raising the Bar
Preschool Resources	Preschool Teaching Plan (PDF) Preschool Presentation (PPT) Handouts (PDF) 1 - Discover 2 - Discover the Bible 3 - I Love to Tell the Story 4 - Discover Your Story

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