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 | Nov 10, 2013 | Events, Featured, Teacher Helps |
We are planning a Thankful Party for our workers in November and we will have a fine time. We discussed today, that waiting till Thanksgiving every year would never cut it. We are looking at a faculty of workers that God gifted and blessed our children’s ministry...
by Mark Jones | Oct 22, 2013 | Teacher Helps |
Do you know people who are creative? Characteristics of Creative people: Creative people are often happy go lucky- whistle – live in the moment- joy- smiles- willing to take risks- enjoys the process as much or more than the product. Creative people can be hard...
by Mark Jones | Sep 10, 2013 | Resources, Sunday School, Teacher Helps |
Reviewing the tips for Sunday morning survival will affirm a teacher in what she is doing well and help her in areas that might need some work. Gathering the supplies will help the teacher prepare for Sunday morning each week. Tips for Sunday morning survivors: Select...
by Mark Jones | Aug 8, 2013 | Articles, Featured, Leadership, Teacher Helps, Training |
Prayerfully consider people God wants to use in the children’s ministry Enlist—Don’t Draft! Give a job description Don’t go to the same well twice Lead! Don’t push or pull Mentor—work yourself out of a job, take people along Delegate Empower Encourage Give...
by Mark Jones | Aug 7, 2013 | Articles, Featured, Leadership, Resources, Teacher Helps, Training |
Keep the vision biblical Keep the vision child and family centered Keep it simple—a bigger bang is not necessarily better Share it with your pastor, parents, and church Use proven methods of reaching and teaching children Honor God in all that is done Allow for each...
