Web Wednesday

I have been looking for other children's ministry blogs the last few days and this one is a must see. The Scripture Lady  is a blog devoted to "get the kids you minister to excited about the Word of God!" She has lots of fun games that help kids learn about the stories in the Bible and how to use their Bibles. It's a great resource to turn to for a Bible retreat after Bible Sunday. Go check the Scripture Lady out!

Web Wednesday

I have another website for you all to check out! Go to http://www.childrensministry.net/ for a directory of Children Ministries websites. It has quite a few to check out and will give you a base of online resources to check for ideas on programming, spiritual development, Sunday School, leadership training and so on.

Web Wednesday

I would love to recommend Ministry-To-Children today as a great resource. Tony Kummer's blog has a plethora of information ranging from free curriculum to video reviews to leader resources. He has done a great job providing lots of information for anyone interested in Children's Ministry. Whether you are conservative or liberal, you will find lots of helpful information and ideas that you can use. Check out his list of recommended blogs while you are there! :)

Web Wednesday

Here is a new link for you to check out http://www.christianitytoday.com/childrensministry/! They have lots of articles to help develop you as a leader and your volunteers as great leaders. Check it out!

Web Wednesday

I would recommend to everyone the power of Twitter. If you don't already have a Twitter account here are a few reasons why you should get one:

1. So many people have moved to this form of communication. You can talk about what you are working on, ask for suggestions, and post website links.
2. It's a form of free marketing and advertising. If you want people to know about an activity you are planning, they can see your updates and gather that information instantly.
3. Social networking. They say it's all about who you know. Well here you can talk to people all over the world, get ideas, and make new support systems based on your needs.

Twitter is awesome. My twitter profile is this: www.twitter.com/iheartchildren. Check me out and while you are there check out this live feed of all this children's ministry: http://twitter.com/#search?q=kidmin. Anyone who tags their post as #kidmin will be included in this list. 

Web Wednesday :)

This Wednesday  I would like to recommend http://www.childrensministry.com/ as a good website for free information for children's ministries and Christian education as well. They have a bank of articles about various topics, such as, lessons, leadership help, etc. all based on age groups. The only down side is that you pretty much have to look at each page of articles to find what you need. They aren't very organized, but it is the only children ministries website on the first page of google that gives you free stuff.

Also be aware the theology used on this site is pretty evangelical so for those of us with various theological backgrounds you may have to tamper with their wording to get what you want.

Web Wednesday :)

I have found a really great blog that I think is worth sharing! Check out http://ministryideastudios.com/! The author has been a Children's Minister for 25 years. She works as a Development Director with the ReThink Group. Her blog is a great place to seek advice and learn better techniques to be a leader. Check her blog out!