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New Resources For Virtual VBS

by administrator | Feb 25, 2021 | Children, Featured, Leadership, Preschool, Resources, VBS 2021 | 0 comments

Guest PostMelita Thomas, LifeWay Christian Resources Greetings, friends! I hope you saw the Facebook Live video yesterday where we unveiled some brand new resources for churches planning a VIRTUAL VBS this summer. All of these resources are in the final stage of...

Bible Drill Home Kits

by Mark Jones | Sep 10, 2020 | Bible Skills, Children, Featured, Resources | 0 comments

We started back on Wednesday night programming last night. Starting back is not easy and everyone needs to be as flexible as possible. I mentioned to my few returning leaders that the plans we are making are simply “wet cement.” I expect they will change regularly as...

VBS – What Will We Do?

by Mark Jones | Apr 16, 2020 | Children, Featured, Leadership, Preschool, Resources, VBS 2020 | 0 comments

Happy Thursday, my friends! Let me share what’s we are discussing for our June VBS. I realize many leaders are trying to decide what will be best for your church, so I have some good news. LifeWay has officially released an eBook with four strategies for VBS (how...

Let’s Paint!

by Mark Jones | Mar 23, 2020 | Children, Featured, Preschool, Resources, Teacher Helps | 0 comments

Supplies: Large plastic lid (about 6 inch diameter)7-10 small plastic lids (about 1 inch diameter)Glue gunCraft knifePool noodlePlastic shoe box Instructions: Use the glue gun to affix the small lids to the larger lid to make an artist’s pallet. Cut a hole for...

Interview with Jana Magruder and “Nothing Less”

by Mark Jones | Oct 24, 2019 | Articles, Children, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Parent/Family, Preschool, Preteens, Research, Resources | 0 comments

Hey Friends— I enjoyed hearing Jana Magruder, Director of LifeWay Kids Ministry, speak about her book, “Nothing Less.” LifeWay Research has gone to great lengths to survey and research spiritual health in young adults. We see so many...

Ministering to the Family Before the Baby

by Mark Jones | Sep 26, 2019 | Featured, Parent/Family, Podcast, Resources | 0 comments

Lately, I have noticed more churches with wonderful bulletin boards sharing the news of expecting babies coming soon. This shows the heart of your preschool ministry to anticipate and planning for new babies coming to church. In this episode, I...