When I go to a book store I like the flip through the table of contents so that I know the book will cover the topics that I want before I buy it. So here's the table of contents for my book.
| Page # | ||
| Introduction | 1 | |
| Part 1: Vision, Purpose, And Mission | 3 | |
| Introduction | 5 | |
| Chapter 1 | Vision | 7 |
| Chapter 2 | Purpose | 15 |
| Chapter 3 | Mission | 19 |
| Chapter 4 | What To Do Once You Have A Vision, Purpose, And Mission | 23 |
| Part 2: Programming And Curriculum | 27 | |
| Introduction | 29 | |
| Chapter 5 | Children’s Ministry Spectrum | 31 |
| Chapter 6 | Disciple-Making Strategy Overview | 35 |
| Chapter 7 | Disciple-Making Strategy Step #1 – What A Growing Disciple Looks Like | 39 |
| Chapter 8 | Disciple-Making Strategy Step #2 – Scope: What Should Be Taught | 45 |
| Chapter 9 | Disciple-Making Strategy Step #3 – Sequence: To Whom And In What Order The Scope Should Be Taught | 61 |
| Chapter 10 | Disciple-Making Strategy Step #4 – The Program: When It Should Be Taught | 103 |
| Chapter 11 | Disciple-Making Strategy Step #5 – Measuring Growth | 105 |
| Chapter 12 | Curriculum | 107 |
| Chapter 13 | Choosing And Evaluating Curriculum | 111 |
| Bonus Chapter: Choosing Curriculum For Toddlers | 119 | |
| Chapter 14 | Getting The Most Out Of The Curriculum You Have | 121 |
| Chapter 15 | Programs – VBS | 125 |
| Chapter 16 | Programs – Sunday School, Children’s Church, And Nursery | 129 |
| Chapter 17 | Important Elements Of Sunday School Or Children’s Church – Worship | 137 |
| Chapter 18 | Important Elements Of Sunday School Or Children’s Church – Bible Memory | 149 |
| Chapter 19 | Important Elements Of Sunday School Or Children’s Church – Missions | 159 |
| Chapter 20 | Writing SMART Goals | 163 |
| Chapter 21 | Program Evaluation | 165 |
| Part 3: Volunteers | 171 | |
| Introduction | 173 | |
| Chapter 22 | Recruiting Volunteers | 175 |
| Chapter 23 | Training Volunteers | 205 |
| Chapter 24 | Encouraging Volunteers | 217 |
| Chapter 25 | Supporting Volunteers | 221 |
| Chapter 26 | Retaining Volunteers | 225 |
| Part 4: Administration | 227 | |
| Introduction | 229 | |
| Chapter 27 | How To Do Children’s Ministry Administration Without Going Crazy | 231 |
| Chapter 28 | Safety Guidelines | 239 |
| Chapter 29 | Forms And Records | 253 |
| Chapter 30 | Working With Others In The Church | 259 |
| Part 5: Teacher Training | 265 | |
| Introduction | 267 | |
| Chapter 31 | Understanding Age Groups | 269 |
| Chapter 32 | Teach One Thing | 275 |
| Chapter 33 | Lesson Preparation | 281 |
| Chapter 34 | The Lesson – Getting Attention | 287 |
| Chapter 35 | The Lesson – Bible Study | 289 |
| Chapter 36 | The Lesson – Application | 293 |
| Chapter 37 | How To Ask Good Questions | 307 |
| Chapter 38 | Teaching Bible Skills | 309 |
| Chapter 39 | Sharing The Gospel With Kids | 313 |
| Chapter 40 | Storytelling Techniques | 333 |
| Chapter 41 | Object Lessons – What They Are And Why You Should Use Them | 341 |
| Chapter 42 | How To Use Games To Help Drive Home Your Key Theme, Learn Bible Verses, Or Develop Bible Skills | 347 |
| Chapter 43 | How To Teach A Multi-Age Class | 351 |
| Chapter 44 | Classroom Management | 355 |
| Chapter 45 | Discipline | 365 |
| Chapter 46 | Safety Guidelines Refresher Training | 373 |
| Chapter 47 | 50 Pop-Up Training Ideas | 379 |
| Conclusion | 407 | |
| Appendices | 409 | |
| Recommended Books For The Sunday School Classroom | 411 | |
| 10 Essential Classroom Supplies | 415 | |
| How To Put Together The Best Prop Box Ever | 419 | |
| Bible Story Box | 421 | |
| Praying For You, Your Team, And Your Kids | 423 |