Archive for Archive for August, 2012
• Twelve Flannel-Graph Tips
Twelve Flannel-Graph Tips I do recognize that with all the technology that is available today for teaching children, that Flannel-Graph seems to be relegated to “old school.” However, you must take notice that the use of Flannel-Graph in many parts of the world is quite new. When you consider that many children’s leaders overseas would […]
• Target Audience—Fatherless
The sixth in a series that will attempt to help you deal with some of the issues you face in relating to various constituents in your children’s ministry. #6. Focus on the Fatherless We cannot forget the fatherless children. It is too common these days that we find children in our ministries without fathers. […]
• Target Audience—Janitor
The fifth in a series that will attempt to help you deal with some of the issues you face in relating to various constituents in your children’s ministry. #5. Focus on the Janitor Having a significant relationship with the church custodian cannot really be overstated. I was a summer custodian in a very large church […]
• What is Scaffolding?
What is Scaffolding? Scaffolding is a term that is used in the educational field for a reading paradigm. Teachers use this term to cover how to teach reading to the children. “A set of training wheels on a bicycle is a classic example of scaffolding. It is adjustable and temporary, providing the young rider with […]
• Creating A Policy Manual
Creating A Policy Manual Why have a Policy Manual for your Children’s Ministry? A Policy Manual is a working document that is revised and reviewed annually. It is not so much a final edition, but rather a work in progress. As your ministry grows and programs expand a Policy Manual should be revised and […]
• Target Audience—Visitors
#5. Target Audiences: Visitors The fifth in a series that will attempt to help you deal with some of the issues you face in relating to various constituents in your children’s ministry. This is one of the most significant ways to grow your program and ministry to children. I became acutely aware of visitors […]
• Target Aud—Young Families
Target Audiences The third in a series that will attempt to help you deal with some of the issues you face in relating to various constituents in your children’s ministry. #3. Focus on Families with Young Children It is all about your preschool and your program menu to help parents. It has been researched that […]