Carlton Gant Sr. receives state Sunday School award
Gant, who leads the adult class has been named 2004 Tennessee Teacher of the Year by the national Sunday School Department, Assemblies of God. He is one of over 120,000 volunteers who teach Bible lessons to over one million young and older adults every week in assemblies of God Sunday Schools.
The recipient was nominated for the honor by several class members. Their comments concerning Gant include:
“Carl is a Godly man.”
“Carl in committed to spiritual development, personal Bible study and prayer.”
“Carl helps people discover and to develop spiritual gifts that God has given to them.”
“Carl makes a lot of personal family home visits and personal contacts when they miss a class on Sunday.”
“He loves to teach.”
As the 2004 Tennessee Teacher of the Year, Gant will be included in a video that will honor all state Sunday School teachers. He has been invited to participate in a Sunday School Celebration at Chateau on the Lake in Branson, Mo., along with other state winners.
Gant has faithfully taught Bible lessons to the young and older adults for over seven years, knowing that what he teaches can change the lives of people.
Wes Bartel, national Sunday School director in Springfield, is pleased to honor teachers of Gant’s caliber.
Pastor Stephen F. Lewis, who has been at Smartt Assembly for the past nine years, added his congratulations to Gant for a job well done.