Last Sunday, The Church of Pentecost worldwide climaxed the annual Children’s Ministry Week celebration with a unique touch. In every assembly across the world, the spotlight was placed on children, as they confidently took charge of the service — leading worship, preaching, moderating, and displaying diverse God-given talents. Their boldness and excellence were rightly celebrated, and they left the congregations with pride and joy for the future of the church.
The children were rightly celebrated for the good job they did. But while we applaud them, there is another group that equally deserves recognition — the Sunday School teachers.
Often working behind the scenes, these dedicated men and women spend countless hours preparing children for moments like these. They rehearse with them, encourage them, correct them, and most importantly, help them grow spiritually, often balancing this with their personal responsibilities. The climax of the Week may last only a day, but the investment that produces such confidence in children takes weeks, months, and even years of selfless service.
Like many church roles, their service comes without financial reward. Yet, they carry it out with joy and pride, motivated only by their love for God and for the children they teach.
One of their greatest contributions is the consistent effort to imbue children with sound doctrine and the values of the Church. From memory verses to Bible lessons, from teaching about salvation to training them in the principles of holiness and service, Sunday School teachers ensure that children grow up with a firm foundation of the faith. This doctrinal grounding is what enables many to hold on to their Christian identity as they transition into youth and adulthood.
Personally, I have benefitted from this ministry. Growing up at the Darkuman Central Assembly in the Kaneshie Area, I passed through the hands of several Sunday School teachers who instilled in me the values and doctrines that continue to shape my life today. To my amazement, some of the same teachers who taught me 15 years ago are still faithfully serving in the same role today. Their consistency and devotion are a testimony of true Christian service. Seeing them go up and down after these years, ensuring that the children put up their best, while I sat behind the media desk birthed the idea of this article.
Today, by God’s grace, I serve as a news anchor and reporter at the Pent Media Centre of The Church of Pentecost. I owe much of who I am to the foundation laid by these teachers who shaped my Christian upbringing.
As we reflect on the beauty of this year’s Children’s Ministry Week, let us not forget the unsung heroes — the Sunday School teachers. They are silently raising tomorrow’s leaders, equipping children with sound doctrine, and inspiring them to live out their faith boldly. They are, indeed, the hands that mould generations.
God bless all Sunday School teachers across the globe, especially those who have laboured for years without recognition. Your impact is eternal, and your reward will surely come from the Lord.
Written by Joshua Kwabena Appauh Heizel (News Anchor, Pent TV)
