being passed up for Sunday school position (pastor, service, people)

[Mad Anthonie]

Volunteer to be a substitute SS teacher. That is a good way for them to see if you can handle it, and for you to prove you can.

[corgifreak]

I agree with volunteering to be a substitute. Rather than asking your pastor why you weren't selected, tell him you're interested in teaching Sunday school and would like his guidance on how you could prepare for that.

[Minethatbird]

Originally Posted by upsadaisy

I just think I could do a great job. I have experience with kids and I am currently thinking of getting a degree in teaching. I know the bible and I feel like this is something God wants me to do, just feel like I keep getting passed up. I have a feeling I will get passed up this 4th time to even though I badly want it

OK, it is possible God is calling you to do this. But has He said you must do it at that particular church?

[seain dublin]

Originally Posted by upsadaisy

well the canned food drive helps ppl. but your right... but the others that have been chosen work in food.

Her replacement has been chosen, once again, not me. Which is okay, maybe not my path.

I wanted to speak with my pastor today but he seemed busy.

Well definitely talk to him.

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

Volunteer to be a substitute SS teacher. That is a good way for them to see if you can handle it, and for you to prove you can.

Excellent suggestion.

[Chaofan]

It is possible that the other applicants are viewed as being more reliably versed in the specific dogma espoused by that particular church and are considered to be more reliable in toeing the doctrinal line and instilling the expected indoctrination.

[Kgryfon]

Don't ask why you are not chosen. Ask what you can do so that you are better qualified the next time the position opens. The first puts him on the defensive, the second asks him to help you succeed which will appeal to his good nature.

[Stagemomma]

Ask. Tell him you are considering a career in teaching and ask him what you could do to develop your skills so that he would consider you for Sunday School teaching. If he is on the level he'll have some constructive advice for you.

[belle woods]

Thanks for all the good ideas! Im def going to ask what I can do to strengthen myself as a possible choice

[KathrynAragon]

Originally Posted by Kgryfon

Don't ask why you are not chosen. Ask what you can do so that you are better qualified the next time the position opens. The first puts him on the defensive, the second asks him to help you succeed which will appeal to his good nature.

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Amen!

[Quaker15]

Originally Posted by upsadaisy

Thanks for all the good ideas! Im def going to ask what I can do to strengthen myself as a possible choice

Maybe because you had history of unstable dating life with questionable characters?