Superintendent of Christian Education
The Primary Task of the Church School
To provide Christian education, in the Sunday school and in other settings, that helps people grow in their understanding of the Bible and their Christian faith so that they may live as Christian disciples and as good neighbors.
Responsibilities of the Superintendent
1. To be responsible for supervising the
total church school program of the church, working cooperatively with and under
the guidance of the education committee and the pastor.
2. To recommend people to the church council for election as teachers and
leaders.
3. To evaluate the effectiveness of the study programs of the church, to
identify needs for additional study opportunities, and to make recommendations
to the education committee
4. To develop and carry out plans to promote church school attendance and
participation.
5. To serve as a consultant for people responsible for the Christian education
of children, youth, and adults in the congregation and the community.
6. To participate fully in the church council.
7. To be accountable to the charge conference through the church council.
(Source: Discipleship Ministries Unit, General Board of Discipleship, The United Methodist Church.)