by Mark Jones | Apr 24, 2014 | Featured, Podcast |
If you are called to teach, you are also called to minister. Does this mean that you will be standing in the pulpit next week preaching a sermon? No, it doesn’t. It does mean that you should be reaching out to families of the children in your class or department. ...
by Mark Jones | Apr 17, 2014 | Featured, Podcast |
What must a child know, do, feel and believe about salvation? Explaining the plan of salvation is not usually the issue for adults. The problem is trying to discern if the child is following and determining if the child is ready or not. Honestly, no one likes...
by Mark Jones | Apr 3, 2014 | Featured, Podcast |
What’s New The Idea Notebook is filled with 150 ideas to use in childhood ministry. Topics include: Ideas for teaching preschoolers & children, reaching parents, leadership tips, general helps and lots of holiday ideas. The Idea Notebook is...
by Mark Jones | Mar 27, 2014 | Featured, Podcast |
Why Develop Bible Skills? Helping kids gain Bible skills is an important part of your ministry. I have noticed so many adults pulling out their phones and iPads for Bible reading at church. Skills developed as children can extend into adulthood and become second...
by Mark Jones | Mar 20, 2014 | Featured, Podcast |
An Inside Look at Bible Studies for Life There has been some dismay swirling around the newly named product Bible Studies for Life from LifeWay Christian Resources. I sat down and asked Jeff Land, Publishing Team Leader to explain what is happening and what we can...
by Mark Jones | Mar 13, 2014 | Featured, Podcast |
Points to Remember when Counseling Children 1. Deal with each child individually. 2. Ask open ended questions. 3. Listen. 4. Encourage the child to express personal ideas and feelings. 5. Leave the door open for future conversation. 6. Understand the emotional, mental...
