by Mark Jones | Dec 6, 2017 | Children, Church Weekday Education, Events, Featured, Leadership, Preschool, Resources, Training |
Hey Friends! I am heading up the Heart of the Child Conference here in Oklahoma, with my friends in Texas and LifeWay Christian Resources. We have been enlisting wonderful keynote speakers and breakout conferences to bless the over 800 attendees who have joined...
by Mark Jones | Nov 30, 2017 | Buildings, Space and Equipment, Children, Featured, Preschool, Resources, Safety & Security |
This time of year seems to be the most challenging to manage when it comes to childcare issues at the church. Every class wants to have a Christmas party and all at different times. The music ministry forgets to schedule childcare for those extra...
by Mark Jones | Oct 26, 2017 | Buildings, Space and Equipment, Children, Classroom Swag, Featured, Preschool, Resources, Teacher Helps |
I recently enjoyed speaking at Indiana Avenue Baptist Church in Lubbock, TX and received a wonderful tour of their Children’s Building. Brenda Loftus, Children’s Minister, had invested much time and attention to the details when planning and building. That was...
by Mark Jones | Oct 19, 2017 | Featured, Leadership, Podcast, Resources, Training |
Begin the building process by understanding who you are. Learn your strengths and weaknesses. Yes, you have weakness even though we all know you’re amazing. You’re a Children’s Minister, of course you’re amazing. However, if you want to...
by Mark Jones | Oct 18, 2017 | Bible Skills, Discipleship, Featured, Preschool, Resources, Teacher Helps |
The goal for using Bible verses with preschoolers is to help them begin to apply the Bible to life. Application and not memorization may be your primary goal, but an older preschooler who hears the same Bible verse several times may be able to remember that...
by Mark Jones | Oct 5, 2017 | Children, Featured, Leadership, Podcast, Preschool, Resources |
“Marketing is a contest for people’s attention.” – Seth Godin Jesus…the Public Relations Guru Jesus was a leader of people, not things. Mark 12:37b “…the large crowd listened to him with delight.” Calling and leading of the 12 disciples Always had a call...
