by Mark Jones | Mar 8, 2018 | Articles, Children, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Parent/Family, Preschool, Preteens, Research, Resources |
Hey Friends— I recently enjoyed hearing Jana Magruder, Director of LifeWay Kids Ministry, speak about her newest book, “Nothing Less.” LifeWay Research has gone to great lengths to survey and research spiritual health in young adults....
by Mark Jones | Oct 29, 2015 | Featured, Research, Resources |
There’s life after lice! Let me start there. Just talking about this makes my head itch and I barely have any hair. Have you scratched your head yet? Yes, kids get lice and the funny thing is, lice like the clean heads best. We had a bout with lice a few weeks...
by Mark Jones | Apr 25, 2015 | Articles, Research |
Do you have a wide range of ages among the children in your home or Sunday school class? How do you teach the Bible to such a diverse group? Here are five tips I’ve found helpful. Be sure to add any I missed in the comments below. God promises that if we teach His...
by Mark Jones | Mar 26, 2014 | Research, Teacher Helps, Training |
Dear Mr. Mark— I have a young woman I hired last fall to be my rotation coordinator on Sunday mornings. She is now part-time church receptionist and part-time Childhood Associate. She primarily has preschool responsibilities but as time goes on I will involve her in...
by Mark Jones | Jul 7, 2013 | Articles, Buildings, Space and Equipment, Featured, Research, Teacher Helps |
I realize many churches want to move Kindergarten classes out of the preschool division and into the children’s division, BUT WAIT! Maybe it has to do with space constraints. Maybe it involves a children’s worship or any number of reasons. I was lured into this way...
by Mark Jones | Jun 23, 2013 | Articles, Children, Featured, Preschool, Research, Teacher Helps |
“Do not be afraid. I am with you” (Joshua 1:9). God’s assurance to Joshua can provide comfort and strength to parents who are trying to help their children deal with tragic events. Traumatic events shatter a child’s perception that his world is safe and secure. ...