Nor More Anonymous Teachers
When you take your child to a Sunday school class at Castleview Baptist Church in Indianapolis, you don't have to wonder who's in charge. This church thinks enough of its teaching staff to provide a color picture and a name outside each doorway. "We wanted to provide recognition for our teachers and also set them up for communication with parents," says David Lohse, minister of education. "So the Sunday school superintendent went around with a 35mm camera and shot pictures, which were then mounted on mat boards. A skilled artist in the congregation added a design border, hand-lettered the teacher's name and department on each one, and sealed the whole thing with clear acetate." Parents have been quick to praise: "I'm glad you put those up," said one. "Now I know for sure who my child's teacher is." Even trustees have been heard to say, "That long hallway in the CE wing looks so good—all those smiling faces as you walk along." On one occasion when a teaching vacancy occurred, Lohse put up the standard rectangle with a blank in the middle, showing only the words "Could this be you?" The post has since been filled. The posters' personal touch has told both staff and parents that teaching is a significant ministry in this church.
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