by Mark Jones | Aug 31, 2016 | Articles, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Sunday School, Teacher Helps |
Sometimes we forget we need to encourage regular attenders and let them know how much we appreciate their faithfulness. Parents have said their children want to stay home on Sunday morning so they can get a card sent from their teacher saying, “We missed you today!” ...
by Mark Jones | Aug 24, 2016 | Articles, Children, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Teacher Helps |
Engaging each child in life transforming Bible study is the goal and challenge of every Sunday School teacher. Teachers want children to actively participate and enjoy learning about God and His Word. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to offer appropriate...
by Mark Jones | Aug 18, 2016 | Children, Featured, Parent/Family, Teacher Helps, Training |
Be very familiar and comfortable about your method to share God’s plan of salvation. I share my method here, but you can see my demonstration at Leading Children to Christ. Children’s spiritual formations look more like gather information and placing it on a...
by Mark Jones | Aug 17, 2016 | Church Weekday Education, Featured, Preschool, Resources, Teacher Helps |
Weekday Education programs are being established in increasing numbers as the need for child care escalates. Such programs provide an opportunity for the local church to minister to young children and their families and to provide outreach to families whose children...
by Mark Jones | Aug 1, 2016 | Church Weekday Education, Featured, Game/Activity, Teacher Helps |
Starting a new year of Bible study classes means you need to learn the kids’ names and facts about them. Get a beach ball and a permanent marker. Inflate the ball then write questions on the ball for kids to answer. Good examples include:...
by Mark Jones | Jul 26, 2016 | Articles, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Parent/Family, Teacher Helps |
While selfishness is a sin, self-respect is a virtue. When dignity is freely given there is less desire to challenge. Authority does not have to be taken, it is the result of the adult clearly, lovingly, and respectfully stating expectations. Respect is not neglect,...