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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 of our kids pass...

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 speak with Delanee...

How Do You Connect with Others in Kids Ministry?

by Mark Jones | Aug 15, 2019 | Featured, Leadership, Podcast, Resources, Training | 0 comments

In today’s episode I talk about how to get connected with other preschool and children’s ministers. I love being a part of a group of people that are dealing with simillar challenges. Are you involved with a group of leaders to network with and learn...

Parenting is a Choice

by Mark Jones | Jun 17, 2019 | Children, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Leadership, Parent/Family, Preschool, Preteens, Research, Resources | 0 comments

Mr. Mark weaves practical tips that parents can follow, with humorous stories from his personal experience to encourage and equip parents. Watch these videos at home with your spouse or gather a small group at church to enjoy the series for four weeks. Mr. Mark...

Invest in Teaching Bible Skills to Kids

by Mark Jones | Jan 17, 2019 | Bible Skills, Children, Featured, Game/Activity, Resources, Teacher Helps | 0 comments

I love teaching Bible skills every week. When I see kids who can use their Bibles and find passages or verses quickly, I know the investment is worth it all. I want to challenge you to have regular times for Bible skill games and practice Bible Drill. I have lots of...

Parenting is a Choice

by Mark Jones | Oct 18, 2018 | Children, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Leadership, Parent/Family, Preschool, Preteens, Research, Resources | 0 comments

Mr. Mark weaves practical tips parents can follow, with humorous stories from his personal experience to encourage and equip parents. Watch these videos at home with your spouse or gather a small group at church to enjoy the series for four weeks. Mr. Mark tackles...