Publicize Your Ministry
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Publicize Your Ministry

  “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 to action (repentance, giving, what not to do, etc.) Marketing…

Practicing Fire Drills
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Practicing Fire Drills

  Yes, we had a Fire Drill on Sunday morning. We left the building and met at our safe location. I remember bringing it up in staff meeting and getting some resistance. The truth is, our kids never thought twice about it. So many of the children already practice these drills at school. The littlest ones thought is was fun…

Tips for Classroom Appearance 
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Tips for Classroom Appearance 

  Please understand that your classroom needs your attention. We have moved in and out of these classrooms all year and it’s time to clean it up (especially after Vacation Bible School). Make it a goal this summer to get in that classroom and clean out the old, rearrange as needed, and possibly put a…

Eight Ways Preschoolers Learn – Part 2
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Eight Ways Preschoolers Learn – Part 2

Knowing how preschoolers learn is the biggest issue with our early childhood classes. It feels like teachers are moving toward childcare rather than Bible teaching. The problem is understanding how preschoolers learn. If we could understand this part, it would make more sense why we set up the classroom a certain way and the activities…

Classroom Swag
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Classroom Swag

There’s got to be more than Pinterest! My teachers bring Pinterest into the classroom, but it doesn’t always support the Bible study! Our time is limited with our kids, so we need resources and ideas that are new, fun, fresh and most of all, easy.  At Mr. Mark’s Classroom, a team of Children’s Ministers have…

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