Podcast: Affirmation is a Priority in the Classroom!

by Mark Jones | Sep 5, 2019 | Featured, Guiding Behavior, Leadership, Podcast | 0 comments

To be affirmed – Man, it feels so great when someone says to you, “Good job!” “Great work!” “Way to go!” When people say to you how wonderful it was, or what you did. When they even say, “Thank you,” it helps so...

Parenting is a Choice

by Mark Jones | Jun 17, 2019 | Children, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Leadership, Parent/Family, Preschool, Preteens, Research, Resources | 0 comments

Mr. Mark weaves practical tips that parents can follow, with humorous stories from his personal experience to encourage and equip parents. Watch these videos at home with your spouse or gather a small group at church to enjoy the series for four weeks. Mr. Mark...

I’m BORED Jar

by Mark Jones | Jun 3, 2019 | Children, Featured, Game/Activity, Guiding Behavior, Parent/Family, Preteens | 0 comments

Gather: Recycled peanut butter jar, coffee can, mason jar or whatever you can find Strips of paper Something to decorate or label the outside of the jar Marker Prepare: Write “I’m BORED!” on the outside of the container. On the paper strips, write activities,...

Parenting is a Choice

by Mark Jones | Oct 18, 2018 | Children, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Leadership, Parent/Family, Preschool, Preteens, Research, Resources | 0 comments

Mr. Mark weaves practical tips parents can follow, with humorous stories from his personal experience to encourage and equip parents. Watch these videos at home with your spouse or gather a small group at church to enjoy the series for four weeks. Mr. Mark tackles...

Great Advice for Ministry: Improving Your Relationships

by Mark Jones | Aug 30, 2018 | Featured, Guiding Behavior, Leadership, Podcast | 0 comments

Here is part two of this encore podcast with Miss Amy Adams. Our ministry hinges on our relationships. Everything God does is through relationships. It is worth stopping and evaluating how you are doing with the relationships God has given you. Change your negative...

Distracted Adults Teaching Distracted Kids

by Mark Jones | Aug 2, 2018 | Children, Church Weekday Education, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Leadership, Parent/Family, Podcast, Preschool, Research, Resources, Teacher Helps, Training | 0 comments

Are you easily distracted? I know I am. Often, I get my best work done the last hour of the day when I’m all alone in my office. I used to work later and later, but Connie, my wife, made a rule that I had to be home to eat supper at 6:30 pm. That meal time is even...