A Nazarene support network providing fellowship, discipleship, and resources that strengthen educational ministries

Rev. Jan Wilton, Preschool and Public School Representative

“What happened to my child? Why is he acting this way?” “My child cries for her pacifier, but she gave it up 6 months ago!” “My boy is now clingy!” We have heard these remarks and questions from parents and teachers. Behaviors, attitudes, neediness, and more are often spoken as if it is an age phase that will pass. But does it? What about teens and adults? Read more

Midge Simpson Farr, Former NEW Preschool and Early Childhood Representative

Having a well-balanced life is essential for any professional person to maintain focus on the important aspects of his or her job. Even more than most professional groups, teachers of preschoolers must keep their emotional lives in check to establish positive relationships with children. Read more

Beula Postlewait, Communications Representative

Whether living in the same house or somewhere else, fathers must make the effort to become actively involved with their children. Fathers can guide children to resources and materials to learn new things, and they can model through their behavior and actions. Fathers can teach children how to handle disappointments by sharing their responses to practical situations they encountered. Read more

Becky Ramsey, Public School Representative

One of the significant issues that teachers face is to engage all the students in a class. Making a lesson both engaging and exciting is a challenge for many classroom teachers. Even when working with small groups, a teacher must keep the rest of the class engaged in alternate learning activities. Read more

Mark Taylor, College/University Representative

One time while staying at my grandparents, I woke early and saw my grandmother sitting at the kitchen table with her Bible and a list of prayer requests. I heard her praying for each of her children and grandchildren by name. I learned that she did this every day. What a blessing it was to know that she prayed for me like that! I would like to remind you and challenge you to pray every day for the students in your classes. Read more