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!

Random Ramblings by Brittany Sky

I work at a relatively small church, therefore creating a fairly small budget - now I am not complaining at all. I know children's programs that have no budget, but I just want everyone to know that I have to be careful about what I spend money on. I write a lot of my own curriculum for this very reason but sometimes I need help or inspiration so I google. In recent weeks I have been googling for ideas for the spring, new curriculum, new special activities, new coloring pages, etc. and have run into a frequent problem on many of the websites listed as top sources, they require you to pay an annual fee. Now I am not saying that people should be working for free. I understand charging for a membership (too a degree) but the fee is never a small one. The reason I thinks this bothers me the most is this: if we are all fighting for the same thing - to show the love of God to all - then why are  we charging each other for the tools we need to do it? They give you a partial lesson or they give you a trial membership, or they allow you to see a few things but never the good stuff. It's always a teaser. Why? I am not trying to criticize anyone, I just want to understand why we charge each other for things we know we all need. We are supposed to be a church, not a business, right?

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.