Why Shouldn’t I Ever Say, “That’s a Great Answer”? | BE BOLD Teacher Tip
BE BOLD is great at keeping kids’ attention. So much so that they can pick up on cues you may not even be aware of. Let’s take affirmation, for example. Who doesn’t love being confirmed and encouraged? Affirmation is great,…
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Is It Okay to Not Finish a Lesson? | BE BOLD Teacher Tip
Yes! While we’ve written BE BOLD lessons to have a good flow from welcoming to energetic games to experientially exploring questions to action to prayer and empowerment, the key thing is that your preteens are engaged. So if your preteens are…
Safety Standards for 2020: The New Normal
A quick review of 2019 makes us realize how much the world has changed, and not always for the better. Gone are the days the church was the one safe place in town to bring your kids. With mass shooters…
Tips for Selecting and Training Great Volunteers
May is the perfect time to start the process of recruiting and training your fall volunteers. Carefully selecting and training team members may be the most important thing you can do to make sure you have a safe and secure…
What Will You Ponder This Week?
in Lead on“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 How do you respond to Christmas? There is great contrast in Luke chapter two where we read of the angels’ singing, the shepherd’s joy, and…