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Praise/Easter Banner

by Mark Jones | Mar 5, 2018 | Children, Featured, Holiday/Seasonal, Preteens | 0 Comments

“Rejoice in the LORD, I will say it again, REJOICE.” Philippians 4:4 Supplies: Blue Poly Tarp Scissors Colorful Duct Tape Washi Tape Marker Pattern Ideas (Praise/Worship—Verses—Holiday Themes) Make Your Tarp: Choose a design. Use a permanent marker to draw out the...

The Gifts of Capability and Confidence Create Leaders

by Mark Jones | Jan 17, 2018 | Children, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Leadership, Parent/Family, Preschool, Preteens, Teacher Helps | 0 Comments

By Jayna Coppedge Although most religious educators work to instill biblical information and values to students, many do not consider the importance of training children to serve one another. Capable confident leadership begins its development in the preschool...

Gathering and Providing Parenting Helps

by Mark Jones | Sep 14, 2017 | Articles, Children, Featured, Leadership, Parent/Family, Podcast, Preschool, Preteens, Resources, Sunday School | 0 Comments

Three things to know when you begin to gather and provide parenting helps: What is the age group you want to target? Younger Preschool, Older Preschool, Younger Children, or Older Children What needs do you want to address? Physical, Mental,...

FAQ’s From Parents When Their Kids Resist Church

by Mark Jones | May 3, 2017 | Children, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Parent/Family, Preschool, Preteens | 0 Comments

By Dr. Jim Dempsey As a children’s pastor, I hear from parents whose kids resist coming to church. I cringe when parents tell me they aren’t coming because of this. I’m tempted to shout back that church is God’s idea, and attending is not an...

The Responsibility to Balance Discipline with Relationship

by Mark Jones | Jan 4, 2017 | Church Weekday Education, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Leadership, Parent/Family, Preschool, Preteens, Sunday School | 0 Comments

I believe Josh McDowell’s statement: “Rules without relationship leads to rebellion;” simplifies Ephesians 6:4. When we exasperate or provoke our children with rules without taking the time to know them as individuals, there will not be respectful...

The Gifts of Capability and Confidence Create Leaders

by Mark Jones | Dec 6, 2016 | Children, Featured, Missions/Service, Parent/Family, Preschool, Preteens | 0 Comments

Although most religious educators work to instill biblical information and values to students, many do not consider the importance of training children to serve one another. Capable confident leadership begins its development in the preschool years. Jesus spent...