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Additional suggestions for membership preparation

in conducting the Membership Preparation-Inquirers' Class, the pastor should plan a variety of teaching techniques in order to develop greater interest on the part of the class.

The following have been found effective.

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Extend the number of classes.

Some churches have six or more training sessions of two hours each, generally held on Sunday night or during the week.

This gives greater opportunity for the learning process.

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Use dramatization -- for example, in discussing the Lord's Supper or church symbolism.

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Use audio-visual aids.

Some excellent filmstrips with recordings and motion pictures may be secured from your denominational headquarters to enrich the class session.

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Have a `` Question Box ''.

Some new members will hesitate to ask questions audibly.

Urge them to write out their questions for the box.

5 )

Use a textbook with assigned readings each week.

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Select class members for reports on various phases of the study.

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Conduct examinations, using a true-false check sheet.

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Ask each member to write a statement on such topics as: `` What Christ Means To Me '', `` What The Church Means To Me '', `` Why Join The Church '', `` The Duties Of Church Members '', etc..

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