by Mark Jones | May 3, 2017 | Children, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Parent/Family, Preschool, Preteens |
By Dr. Jim Dempsey As a children’s pastor, I hear from parents whose kids resist coming to church. I cringe when parents tell me they aren’t coming because of this. I’m tempted to shout back that church is God’s idea, and attending is not an...
by Mark Jones | May 1, 2017 | Featured, Game/Activity, Holiday/Seasonal |
Gather: Round swim noodle Scalloped swim noodle Large knife (leader use only) Gold tees (4 per child) Index cards Toothpicks Koosh balls Markers Prepare: Cut the swim noodles into 3½-inch pieces. ...
by Mark Jones | Apr 25, 2017 | Buildings, Space and Equipment, Featured, Safety & Security |
It was an ordinary Sunday. You know, teachers calling saying they won’t be there and subs nowhere to be found. (I know you understand and it makes me feel better to say...
by Mark Jones | Apr 24, 2017 | Featured, Holiday/Seasonal |
Gather: Cardstock: 1 Color- 1 page for each child 2nd Color- enough to die cut 3 large letters Die Cuts Glue Markers Prepare: Die cut 2 M’s and 1 O for each project. Teach: ...
by Mark Jones | Apr 19, 2017 | Featured, Leadership, Resources, Sunday School, Teacher Helps, Training |
Written by: Jayna Coppedge I know many experienced teachers despise attending planning meetings. It is true you can get things done more quickly if you are left alone to prepare. BUT then you are not training the inexperienced, you are missing-out on creative...