Am I wrong for not wanting to be a Sunday School class director?

Question

I was recently asked to take over the ABF class I attend. I am an introvert. I do not feel that I am the right person for this job. I was quazi comfortable with being a small group director. I do not desire to "control" my class. I do want to see changes in the class, as I feel we tend to be apathetic. I am a big beliver in the freedoms we are given through accepting Jesus Christ as my savior. Romans 14:19-22

I do want to lead others astray, or promote what might be false doctrine. My walk is not consistent and just do not feel comfortable with this job and responsibilities.

If I decide to tell our edification director that I do not want to continue as this ABF director, how do I convey that? I feel that I may be looked down upon for not "stepping up to the plate."

Sorry, I meant to say I do NOT want to lead others astray or promote false doctrine. Please ignore that I want to do that.

Wow, so many supportive and understanding people. It will be a very diffucult decision to choose a best answer as all are very insightful and helpful. Thank you all for being there.

Answer 1

No, I do not think that you are wrong for feeling this way. If you explain it to your director how you just explained it here, they should understand. I am an introvert also and do teach a Sunday school class, but only because I am trying to overcome my fear of public speaking.

I, however, do think that you should pray and ask God if He is trying to get you to step out of your comfort zone and take on new responsibilities. Sometimes he presents us with unfavorable tasks to teach us lessons.

You said that your walk is inconsistent and that you don't want to lead others astray. Well, God could be using this as a way to try and get you to dig deeper into His word and study more. As you gain more knowledge in the things of God, you strengthen your walk with God as well as have more to add to the church and to impart into the lives of those in your class. That's the effect that teaching has had on me. Just some food for thought.

Answer 2

People get so bogged down in "church work" that they forget the work of the church. If you're not feeling qualified, well rest assured that none of us are. If there is some thing wrong with your walk with Christ. Take the opportunity to get it right. I would thank the person for the opportunity, but decline for personal reason. You can't talk the talk, if you're not walking the walk. That would make you a hypocrite. It's not a good feeling, so until you get it right, you're not going to feel right about doing the job. Also, God will guide you in all things, especially regarding your work for Him. Seek Him, but I think you already got your answer.

Answer 3

If you want to see changes in the class, perhaps the first step is YOU. Work on your walk, which you admit to having difficulties with. Express your concern to the director about your lack of knowledge and testimony. It should be well-received, and he should look elsewhere for leadership.
If it is received in a bad spirit, perhaps you are not in the place where God would have you to be after all.

Never let someone else's expectations rule your life... unless that Someone is the Lord. ;)

Answer 4

Well, I'm sure you don't have to do this if you really don't want to. But, you might want to look at it as an opportunity for personal growth. You say you are an introvert. Well, speaking in front of a group or leading a group will challenge areas of your personality and comfort zones, and will make you find new areas of strength inside yourself to meet this challenge.

Answer 5

i was also asked to lead a BIBLE STUDY where I reside and turned it down because although I believe in JESUS feel as though there are other ways to also return to GOD. therefore I told the person asking me the truth and was " off the hook " since my belief system was " outside the box " thinking for a Christian. suggest you be honest as this will gain you the respect rather than beating around the bush. your Director should understand and should not look down on you.

Answer 6

Perhaps if you went to them with suggestions of someone more suited for the job. Tell them that you believe that this age group is not you strength. You just can't connect with them and it would be a poor decision to put you here. Suggest some other service that you might be more suited to.

Answer 7

If she's bored, i could completely pull her out. on the equivalent time, i could amplify her array of buddies - especially help her detect some acquaintances that probable she'll be going to Kindergarten with so she's now not feeling remoted mutually as that day comes and many young toddlers have already formed some pre-ok bonds and friendships. this could with ease be executed by utilising ability of playdates and clearly would not require her being in preschool. i could be pondering how bored she can be in a relentless college, nevertheless. My lady is going to a Montessori and the parents of the graduates say that educational examining halts to a stand nevertheless whilst they enter kindergarten.. and at that ingredient it quite is in basic terms a social relish and that they are all attempting to be certain how they may be waiting to improve the Kindergarten relish with homeschooling so they are young toddlers do not get bored. it quite is now not that those parents are pushing their young toddlers academically, it quite is that the Montessori technique quite evokes a love of examining and the toddlers, subsequently, be experienced... and Kindergarten is in basic terms uninteresting for them subsequently - previous the social stuff. feels like your lady is complicated. possibly you will could desire to be exploring shape and/or guy or woman colleges for Kindergarten and pull the plug on Montessori. in case you become going to a guy or woman college, it probable harder to even identity young toddlers for a playdate that she'll know as she movements directly to ok. possibly you are able to fulfill parents at orientation conferences... appropriate of stable fortune with some ingredient you're making a call. Congrats on a sensible cookie!

Answer 8

Simply tell the truth. You do not comfortable taking on a responsibility such as this at this moment. Offer to help the person who will take over but let him know you are not comfortable with sole responsibility.

Answer 9

In ministry there is no such standard as 'stepping up to the plate'. One must be called by God, and not by a person. Tell them no. An excuse is irrelevant. If they don't like it-change churches.

Answer 10

It is better that the position be vacant than to have the wrong person in the position
If you don't believe God wants you there, then decline. However, God may want you to step out of faith - you can do ALL things through Him who give you strength.