by Mark Jones | Mar 7, 2013 | Children, Church Weekday Education, Featured, Leadership, Podcast, Preschool, Resources, Sunday School, Training, Uncategorized |
Interview with Dr. Karen Kennemur, Childhood Ministry Professor for Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Kennemur discusses the ever popular question- “How to Retain Workers”. This is a common concern for anyone leading children’s and preschool ministry. I...
by Mark Jones | Feb 28, 2013 | Leadership, Podcast, Teacher Helps, Training |
Finding more workers is an unending job. I share some ideas and some experiences I’ve encountered through the years and what I’m up against now. I wish I could say, “Drive over the Staples and buy an Easy Button and all your worries will be over”. There...
by Mark Jones | Feb 14, 2013 | Featured, Leadership, Podcast |
This episode involves a message from a children’s ministry leader who has been serving for six months and doing it all herself. She is exhausted! I discuss some ideas from my experience for equipping others so they can take hold and help carry the load....
by Mark Jones | Jan 17, 2013 | Articles, Featured, Leadership |
Sharing space is a mindset. Decide today to SHARE with others. Each preschool and children’s class is there for the same purpose, to lay spiritual foundations in the lives of young children. Realize that you are a team working together to provide what is best for...
by Mark Jones | Jan 10, 2013 | Articles, Featured, Leadership, Missions/Service, Parent/Family, Resources, Sunday School |
Here we are in 2013 and everyone is wishing me a Happy New Year. Yes, I’m all for happiness but I have a problem. Since we promoted kids in August and started a new Sunday School year, I still don’t have workers for one of my classrooms. I have called many people...
by Mark Jones | Dec 27, 2012 | Articles, Children, Church Weekday Education, Leadership, Parent/Family, Preschool, Resources, Sunday School, Teacher Helps, Training |
Tell stories but also give the children opportunities to tell present day and Bible stories. Children never tire of hearing the Bible stories. Just as they frequently read a favorite book over again. Learn to open the Bible and tell the story in your own words....