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Should I talk to my youth pastor?
Hi, Advicenators. Normally I make up my own mind, but I need a little help. If you're going to be sarcastic or rude, don't bother.
Gender: female
Grade: Eighth
I have a problem with my Sunday School teacher. You see, I honestly believe that I have more Biblical knowledge than her. I know that sounds conceited.. but it just seems like it! Yesterday (Easter Sunday) our "lesson" was on miracles. This is what the conversation was like:
Teacher:Who can preform miracles?
Teacher:Only Jesus can preform miracles! No one else can!
Me:*raises hand*
Teacher:yes?
Me:But Jesus isn't the only one who can preform miracles.. Paul, Elija, Elisha, the Devil, the Twelve Disciples.. they all preformed miracles..
Teacher:No, no, no. That's not what I said..
Me:You said "Only Jesus can preform miracles".
Teacher:Anyway, girls, as you see.. blah, blah, blah.
At this time, I'm feeling pretty screwed over since she just blew me off. All of that conversation is an exact quote. This was the third time that I was able to correct her (and the third time I got blown off) yesterday alone! It happens every Sunday.. she doesn't know the lesson, she doesn't know what she's talking about.. It makes me mad!
I know that I am much, much more mature Spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and in my knowledge of the Bible and Christ.. (not trying to sound conceited..) but the lessons are never fufilling! I could gather more from my eight-year old sister's Sunday School lesson. Get this: I was the only girl in my class of seventh and eighth grade girls that knew what the Rapture was! Oh my gosh! How dumb?!
So, I was considering talking to my youth pastor about this. I'm naturally shy, and I don't like to put myself in that position.. but this is so annoying.. and a waste of my Sunday morning! So.. do you think I should speak to my youth pastor about this?
PS - I don't really get along with my teacher, I'm nice to her... but we don't get along. :\
PPS - Sorry it's so long! Thanks in advance..
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You might want to talk to your teacher first. Don't start off saying that you know more than she does; tell her how it makes you feel when she blows you off. Let her know it's a serious issue for you. If you get blown off again, then go to the youth pastor. Be polite with your teacher, and be calm throughout the discussion so she can understand where you're coming from. Most likely she's saying what she thinks is true, so if you have actual Bible passages that disprove things she's said before she might think twice. I realize she hasn't given you much respect, but you'll be more likely to get a positive response if you act respectfully when you talk to her. Wait until after your next lesson, so that if one of you gets upset it won't affect the class and you can keep it between the two of you if at all possible.
If the youth pastor doesn't help, go further up the ladder or involve your parents. They send you to Sunday School for a reason, and it isn't to be given false information.
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I understand, but like you said the other girls didn't know what the rapture was so maybe she is putting it on a lower level so they can understand it .. Maybe you should go to the nexet grade level for your sunday school class and if someone asks why then just tell them that you weren't learning anything in the other one ..
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Maybe it's not just the fact that you know more than her. Maybe it's a "superiority complex" or something. She's a teacher, therefore one must assume that she knows more than her students. And whenever she is challenged, she either ignores it or fights back (if she ignores it, she's too afraid to loose the battle...). Trust me, this probably won't be the only time that you're in this scenario. YOU as a person have to pick your own battles, even if you KNOW that you're right. Knowing things and being smart is great, but knowing when to bite your tounge is even better. In conclusion, yes, talk to your youth pastor, but only ONCE. If it doesn't work, then hold your tounge. Practice the faith alone or just help your peers (because maybe they feel the same way...)
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I would do something more worthwhile with my time.
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yes i totally think you should take this to your youth pastor. she just blows u off? thats rude and she doesn't belong teaching. i'd freak out if i was in your posision
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yes, i think you should talk to your youth pastor. if your sunday school teacher is seriously as you described then it could effect all of the other students in your class. Just let the youth pastor know how you feel, tell him the truth but do it lovingly and with all intentions for the best. Catch him when he's not to busy and alone or if he is busy ask him when you could speak to him in private. Rapture!? haha. Even I know what that is. Sorry
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If you're feeling discouraged, by all means, talk to your youth pastor about this. Sunday School should encourage you to grow in your faith, not make you think it's a waste of time and make you not want to be there.
But one thing I'd like to bring up... maybe in the future, instead of correcting your teacher in front of the entire class, talk to her aside. It's annoying as a teacher to have students demean your authority and interrupt your lesson. Yes, she's making mistakes. But you have to remember, she's only human. So instead of telling her she's wrong, be satisfyed with the knowledge that you DO know what the Bible says, and just don't let her wrong information affect your beliefs.
I only say this because I've had experience as a teacher. I teach swim lessons, and last summer I had one kid who seemed to think that the way I ran the "rainbow jump in" game was wrong. Now, his refusal to play by my rules interrupted the class, and made the other kids less likely to want to listen to me, too. I know it's not the same thing as blasphemy, but do keep in mind that your teacher probably isn't trying to lead you the wrong way, and even if it's not new book learning, you are benefitting from these sunday school classes on some spiritual level.
A note to end this long (probably not all useful) advice, Jesus was ALWAYS humble, a lesson we can all learn from. And God DOES work in mysterious ways- ways we don't and can't always understand.
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You really need to talk to your youth pastor and maybe even your pastor. Write letters and make some phone calls.
This Sunday school teacher is pathetic; it's pretty obvious what the problem is. I know of people like this in my "former" church. You just need to make your voice heard. See if anyone else has the same opinion. Or you could go to someone else's class if it's that much of a problem. Pretty bad when you think your Sunday morning is wasted. Apparently talking to the teacher isn't going to help you since she doesn't listen to you as it is, so you need to take it to someone in higher authority, as you have already deducted.
Is your teacher even genuinely saved? Pray hard.
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This lady obviously doesn't have any clue what she's talking about. If someone in sunday school( you) knows more than the teacher, it's definitely time to get a new teacher, or make sure that she's more prepared. If you go to church often, you shouldn't have to sit through these lessons that are teaching you absolutely nothing! Definitely talk to your pastor, because this IS God we're talking about.. your religion is very important. Hope that I helped!!
The famous ***PINKYMEOWCAT*** hah
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Well maybe your church is in need of sunday school teachers and they let anyone join. I'm the sunday school helper and all our sunday school teachers are hardcore christians and stuff. You should talk to your pastor about it but talk to him in a friendly voice and respect what he has to say. You guys need to learn about stuff, and she obviously isint teaching you..so you should talk to your pastor and also talk to the other girls in the class. Ask them if they feel like their learning anything knew. And maybe they havent been taught the rapture yet, and its probabaly a good oppurtunity to tell them yourself you know? So speak to your youth pastor and maybe he/she will do something about it. Actually I think what would be better is talking to the head person/president of all the sunday school's. The person thats in charge of finding teachers, sunday school supplys, etc.
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I'd say talk to him about it. If you dont feel comfortable with the knowledge your learning on Sunday with this particular teacher, perhaps you can ask to learn udner another, or even spend awhile with him? The shyness, it comes naturally for all big questions, this being one I'm sure ^^
<3 EJ
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maybe you souldn't talk to her cause she might blow you off. so talk to a parent or another pastor someone who would talk to her for you. then don't forget to have tell her that you think that she tries her best & maybe sould do so more reading in the bible. k, well good luck!! & hope i helped.
*icepriencss*
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