Thank You OK Conference Sabbath Schoolers
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- Chris & Tara Bailey
- Chris & Tara Bailey
The PRESENTATION
| 2025 Lay Leadership Training Presentation |
OUR GOALS
Christ-Discipleship
- A Safe Place
- Think Small Groups
Our Guide
Christ-Discipleship
John 3
14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Acts 2
41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added [unto them] about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
A Safe Place
Psalm 91
1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, [He is] my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
Think Small Groups
Acts 2
46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
John 3
14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Acts 2
41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added [unto them] about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
A Safe Place
Psalm 91
1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, [He is] my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
Think Small Groups
Acts 2
46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
“Our Sabbath-schools are nothing less than Bible societies, and they may embrace far more than they have hitherto done in the sacred work. They possess a power, if rightly managed, and are capable of doing a good and great work; but they are not what they may be and what they should be. If properly conducted, the influence growing out of the Sabbath-school will improve and enlarge the church, instead of diverting the interest from the church, and concentrating it in the school. There is a most precious missionary field in the Sabbath-school. If now there are omens of good, they are only the beginning of what may be. The great work of opening God’s word to the people by the means of Bible readings from house to house, gives character and importance to the Sabbath-school. It proves that the teachers should be really converted men and women, who understand the Scriptures, and can adapt their teaching to the various grades in the school. The idea of Bible readings is Heaven-born. It may put hundreds into the field to do an important work that otherwise would remain undone. The Bible is unchained. It may be carried to every man’s door, and its truth presented to every man’s conscience, and as a result, many will, like the Bereans, search the Scriptures, to see what is truth. Christ has said, ‘Search the Scriptures, for in them ye think ye have eternal life, and they are they that testify of Me.’ Jesus, the world’s Redeemer, bids men not only to read, but to search the Scriptures.”
- Sabbath School Work, October 1, 1886, Paragraph 4
"Preaching is a small part of the work to be done for the salvation of souls. God’s Spirit convicts sinners of the truth, and He places them in the arms of the church. The ministers may do their part, but they can never perform the work that the church should do. God requires His church to nurse those who are young in faith and experience, to go to them, not for the purpose of gossiping with them, but to pray, to speak unto them words that are “like apples of gold in pictures of silver.”
- Testimonies To The Church, Volume 4, p. 69, Paragraph 1
"The formation of small companies as a basis of Christian effort is a plan that has been presented before me by One who cannot err. If there are a large number in the church, let the members be formed into small companies to work, not <alone> for the church members, but for unbelievers. If in one place there are only two or three who know the truth, let them form themselves into a band of workers. Let them keep their bond of union unbroken, pressing together in love and unity, encouraging one another to advance, each gaining encouragement and strength from the assistance of the other. Let them exercise Christ’s forbearance and patience, speaking no hasty words, but using their talent of speech to build up one another in the most holy faith. Let them labor in Christlike love for those who are outside of the fold, forgetting self in the endeavor to help others. As they work and pray in Christ’s name, their numbers will increase; for the Saviour declares, “I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.” [Matthew 18:19.]"
- 17LtMs, Ms 5, 1902, par. 48
- Sabbath School Work, October 1, 1886, Paragraph 4
"Preaching is a small part of the work to be done for the salvation of souls. God’s Spirit convicts sinners of the truth, and He places them in the arms of the church. The ministers may do their part, but they can never perform the work that the church should do. God requires His church to nurse those who are young in faith and experience, to go to them, not for the purpose of gossiping with them, but to pray, to speak unto them words that are “like apples of gold in pictures of silver.”
- Testimonies To The Church, Volume 4, p. 69, Paragraph 1
"The formation of small companies as a basis of Christian effort is a plan that has been presented before me by One who cannot err. If there are a large number in the church, let the members be formed into small companies to work, not <alone> for the church members, but for unbelievers. If in one place there are only two or three who know the truth, let them form themselves into a band of workers. Let them keep their bond of union unbroken, pressing together in love and unity, encouraging one another to advance, each gaining encouragement and strength from the assistance of the other. Let them exercise Christ’s forbearance and patience, speaking no hasty words, but using their talent of speech to build up one another in the most holy faith. Let them labor in Christlike love for those who are outside of the fold, forgetting self in the endeavor to help others. As they work and pray in Christ’s name, their numbers will increase; for the Saviour declares, “I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.” [Matthew 18:19.]"
- 17LtMs, Ms 5, 1902, par. 48
OUr Resources
Christ Discipleship
OK Conference Sabbath School Page
https://www.okadventist.org/sabbathschool
NAD Sabbath School /Personal Ministries Page
https://nadadultministries.org/sabbath-school
Sabbath School Teacher Trainer Set
https://www.adventsource.org/store/adult-ministries/sabbath-school-adult/sabbath-school-teacher-training-set-39453
Sabbath School Teacher Training Courses
https://nadadultministries.org/sabbath-school
Blue Letter Bible
https://www.blueletterbible.org/
Counsels On Sabbath School Work
https://m.egwwritings.org/en/book/21/info
The Spirit of Prophecy Library
https://egwwritings.org/
A Safe Place
NAD Children Ministries Page
https://www.childmin.org/
Alive In Jesus Sabbath School Curriculum
https://www.childmin.org/aliveinjesus
Gracelink (Ages Birth-9)
https://www.gracelink.net/
Cornerstone Connections
https://www.cornerstoneconnections.net/
Teaching Teen Sabbath School
https://www.cornerstoneconnections.net/page2099
25 Creative Ideas
https://nadadultministries.org/s/James-Zackrison-25-Creative-Ideas.ppt
Think Small Groups
SSnet.org (Digital Sabbath School Lessons)
https://ssnet.org/
Small Group Dynamics
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5464f51ee4b05a44e86cbc99/t/5b4150210e2e72bb8047e0c2/1531007011779/SS-AS+1+Small+Group+Dynamics+NAD+EDITION.pdf
2025 NAD Year-End Meetings, Bill Payne
(Session starts at 29:26)
https://www.youtube.com/live/VzaWw2YKmkE?si=PZIpJ6AI01SYVaec&t=1766
OK Conference Sabbath School Page
https://www.okadventist.org/sabbathschool
NAD Sabbath School /Personal Ministries Page
https://nadadultministries.org/sabbath-school
Sabbath School Teacher Trainer Set
https://www.adventsource.org/store/adult-ministries/sabbath-school-adult/sabbath-school-teacher-training-set-39453
Sabbath School Teacher Training Courses
https://nadadultministries.org/sabbath-school
Blue Letter Bible
https://www.blueletterbible.org/
Counsels On Sabbath School Work
https://m.egwwritings.org/en/book/21/info
The Spirit of Prophecy Library
https://egwwritings.org/
A Safe Place
NAD Children Ministries Page
https://www.childmin.org/
Alive In Jesus Sabbath School Curriculum
https://www.childmin.org/aliveinjesus
Gracelink (Ages Birth-9)
https://www.gracelink.net/
Cornerstone Connections
https://www.cornerstoneconnections.net/
Teaching Teen Sabbath School
https://www.cornerstoneconnections.net/page2099
25 Creative Ideas
https://nadadultministries.org/s/James-Zackrison-25-Creative-Ideas.ppt
Think Small Groups
SSnet.org (Digital Sabbath School Lessons)
https://ssnet.org/
Small Group Dynamics
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5464f51ee4b05a44e86cbc99/t/5b4150210e2e72bb8047e0c2/1531007011779/SS-AS+1+Small+Group+Dynamics+NAD+EDITION.pdf
2025 NAD Year-End Meetings, Bill Payne
(Session starts at 29:26)
https://www.youtube.com/live/VzaWw2YKmkE?si=PZIpJ6AI01SYVaec&t=1766
The Location
November 15, 2025Wewoka Woods Adventist Center
36242 SH-59, Wewoka, Oklahoma 74884, United States |