Response #5 (to Tyler's #7)-Joel

RE: What are the benefits and disadvantages of having multiple speakers? Having multiple speakers among a consistent congregation can make attendees feel somewhat spiritually schizophrenic. On the contrary, it helps getting different perspectives and teaching methods are great for changing things up and upping your chances of engaging with different kids in different ways each week. However, in the case of your Sunday school class specifically, it seems like it has been more harmful than helpful. I think this is because while there are multiple speakers, there is no planning for consistency within those speakers. They aren't working together. Team teaching can work great if the whole teaching team is on the same page and theme but if it's a different speaker on a different week with a different message, it's only going to confuse and frustrate listeners.

RE: Do you think it is better to have one solid speaker for a “season” or switch it around every week? Following up on this question with the previous, I think it really depends. Right now, in your case, it sounds like your class could really use a consistent speaker; someone who is not only consistent but who really cares about the students and teaching them and providing a very learning-friendly environment. In a different case, however, where a group of believers has had a very redundant and repeating experience with a teacher, switching teachers around can be just the opposite: very beneficial.