by Mark Jones | Mar 18, 2025 | Articles |
Thirteen years ago, I was driving and praying about the many needs I see in children’s ministry and asking God why there was not someone to champion this very important ministry in the church. You need to know, I was so upset that I could not even listen to music. ...
by Mark Jones | Jul 5, 2022 | Articles, Children, Featured, Leadership, Parent/Family, Preschool, Resources, Teacher Helps, Training |
In this episode, Mr. Mark explains the spiritual formations of children. He walks through the process he uses to lead children to Jesus with a simple drawing. He provides tips and helps for better communication when explaining Romans 6:23. Mr. Mark...
by Mark Jones | Mar 1, 2022 | Articles, Children, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Parent/Family, Preschool, Resources |
Classroom Friends— I want to introduce to you Daniel Sherwin, a single dad with a heart to encourage and support other single dads. His website is dadsolo.com where he provides regular posts to resource and encourage single dads. Last Sunday, I had the privilege to...
by Mark Jones | Jul 2, 2020 | Articles, Buildings, Space and Equipment, Children, Featured, Leadership, Parent/Family, Preschool, Safety & Security, Sunday School |
I have heard from many that have appreciated the Reopening Childcare document I posted last Thursday. I want to share what I have put together for reopening our Sunday School on promotion day August 16. I know we are all reopening at different times, but if...
by Mark Jones | Oct 24, 2019 | Articles, Children, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Parent/Family, Preschool, Preteens, Research, Resources |
Hey Friends— I enjoyed hearing Jana Magruder, Director of LifeWay Kids Ministry, speak about her book, “Nothing Less.” LifeWay Research has gone to great lengths to survey and research spiritual health in young adults. We see so many...
by Mark Jones | Sep 6, 2018 | Articles, Children, Events, Featured, Holiday/Seasonal, Missions/Service, Preschool |
It’s time to plan ahead for your “Pastor’s Appreciation Day” in October. Churches can choose a day to celebrate and love their pastor(s). Here’s a fun idea we did last year and I thought you might like to consider it. Our pastor was so surprised when we brought him a...