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You have the Two or More™ curriculum in your hands, and you might be wondering if you are using it the right way.

Before you overthink it, take a deep breath. You already made a great choice. This is one of the few curriculum options created with small churches in mind. It is flexible, Bible-rich, and made for real volunteers with real lives. It was not designed for a team of ten with a stage and a spotlight.

I want to talk about it because I know how often small churches get left out when it comes to resources. The big publishers create programs for big churches, and the rest of us have to figure out how to make it work. When I reviewed Two or More™ from Group Publishing, I didn’t just think it was good. I believed in it enough to share it with you. That is why we partnered with them.

If you purchase through our Two or More™ page, we will receive a small affiliate commission. That helps us keep creating free trainings, tools, and resources for small churches everywhere. When you order through our link, you are giving your church a resource that works, and you are helping other small churches, too.

I have put together five short training videos for you. They will help you get more out of what you already have, whether you have been teaching for years or you just said yes to fill in next Sunday.

If you do not have your curriculum yet, you can get it right here. If you already have it, keep reading so we can make it work even better for you.

5 Tips to Maximize the Two or More™ Curriculum for Your Small Church

1. Getting Started with Two or More: Your No-Stress Guide

You do not need to be a “curriculum person” to do this well. The leader guide is set up to walk you through each week with less prep and less second-guessing.

In this first video, I will show you the simple rhythm that is built into every lesson. You will see how to keep the focus on connecting with kids instead of trying to complete every activity. If you have ever been tempted to rewrite the whole thing to fit a small group, this will save you from doing all that extra work.

Watch Video 1: Getting Started with Two or More

2. All Together on Purpose: The Power of Mixed Ages

If you have a 5-year-old, a 12-year-old, and everyone in between in the same room, that is not a problem. That is a gift.

Mixed ages give you natural moments for leadership, mentoring, and shared memories. Older kids step up, younger kids get involved, and everyone grows together. The key is being intentional about how you set it up. In this video, I will give you a few simple ways you can make mixed ages work well this Sunday.

Watch Video 2: All Together on Purpose

3. A Big-Story Plan for Kids Who Aren’t Here Every Week

In a small church, kids will miss weeks. Sometimes they will miss a lot. That is why having a scope and sequence, or a big-story plan, matters so much.

You are not just teaching random stories. You are walking kids through God’s big story again and again, so even if they miss some Sundays, they will still understand the bigger picture. In this video, I will show you how to use the plan that is already built into your curriculum so you do not have to start from scratch every time.

Watch Video 3: A Big-Story Plan

4. Why Small Churches Are the Best Place for Sunday School

Some people think small means less. We know small can mean more of what matters most. You can have more relationships, more flexibility, and more discipleship that fits real life.

Two or More™ works so well here because you can adapt it without having to recreate everything. You can stretch the moments that matter, skip what does not fit that day, and lean into the personal connections that only happen in a smaller setting. This video will help you see the advantages you already have and how to use them with purpose.

Watch Video 4: Why Small Churches Are the Best Place for Sunday School

5. Show This to Every Volunteer: 5-Minute Teacher Training

Whether someone has been teaching for years or they just said yes last night, this short video will get them ready. It covers the five essentials for leading a class well and what to do when the unexpected happens.

It is not about being perfect. It is about being present. Sometimes that reminder is exactly what a volunteer needs before they walk into the room.

Watch Video 5: 5-Minute Teacher Training

Try One Thing This Week

You do not need to change everything at once. Choose one tip or idea from these videos and try it this Sunday. Then share it with another volunteer so they feel supported too.

If you have not purchased Two or More™, you can get it here. Ordering through our link gives your church a resource that works and helps fund training and tools for small church volunteers around the world.

At the end of the day, it is not about how polished your program looks. It is about the relationships you are building and the seeds you are planting in kids’ hearts. That is the real win.

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