by Chris Young | Sep 3, 2013 | Communication, Uncategorized
Summer hiatus? Yes. Other life situations? Yes.
As you know summer picks up dramatically for most of us in children’s ministry. Camp, VBS, weekly events, and family time all crammed into two short little months.
Add my wife getting pneumonia, an unexpected surgery (that I found out I was going to need while I was at kids camp), and the death of a family member. I’m back in the game now.
Some things to look forward to in upcoming blogs:
-special needs resources
-introduction of a new Georgia Baptist state children’s ministry leader
-fall kid’s ministry conferences
-new resources
Stay tuned to the Children’s Ministry Network, and help us keep the kidmin conversations alive!
Chris
by Chris Young | Jun 20, 2013 | Tips Trends and Thoughts, Training
Mark Jones over at Mr. Mark’s Classroom listed a great post asking “Is your kid’s ministry unwelcoming?”
He asks a series of questions that help guide you in areas that make an impression on visitors to your kid’s ministry.
Here are a couple questions:
•Greeters know how to lead guests to our children’s ministry area.
great greeters……..need some help……..what greeters?
•The children’s ministry area is easy to find.
Yes!……..some signs would help……..have time for a tour?
Check out the rest of his questions here: Welcome, and Don’t Turn Them Away!
by Chris Young | Jun 20, 2013 | Tips Trends and Thoughts, Training, Video
The Sunday School/Small Group Ministry of the Georgia Baptist Convention has released a new video offering tips for VBS.
Two of our own children’s ministry leaders are interviewed, Jenni Carter and Kim Harris.
Check it out here:
Here is the link: GBC Small Group
by Chris Young | Jun 14, 2013 | Culture, Tips Trends and Thoughts
Copyright Melissa Witcher
www.melissawitcher.com
According to a study conducted by the University of Georgia, middle school students who date “have significantly worse study skills, are four times more likely to drop out of school and report twice as much alcohol, tobacco and marijuana use than their single classmates.” Link to UGA study.
Wow.
Huge repercussions simply to date someone you like. The study shows that children who date are more likely to make poor choices.
This study followed 624 students over a seven-year length of time. So the statistics make a pretty bold statement. But through media, our culture pushes relationships heavily to our children and youth. Relationships are prevalent in kid’s TV shows. Most songs are based around relationships.
I have even had people tell my five year old that he is the boyfriend of different little girls, or that they are going to get married. I always gently assure him they are just best friends. He prefers that anyway. I know people think it is cute. But why start so early??
We can’t get past relationships being pushed on them. So how do you address children in dating relationships with your students and their parents?
Share in the comments below ways you have spoken regarding relationships.
by Chris Young | Jun 5, 2013 | Communication, Free Resources, Resources, Video
Now that you’ve got your free presentation software for Children’s Worship, you will need great, professional looking graphics and videos to display during your program. I’ve included links to a few FREE resources for your children’s ministry.
1. Graceway Media– Check out these great countdown clocks, video, and still images. Very professional. Very free. Sign up for a free account to begin downloading immediately.
2. FreePik – Great Photos and Photoshop files that you can use for backgrounds for your presentation material.
3. Muddy River Media – Video loops, countdown clocks, still images.
4. Church Media Design – Backgrounds, theme packs.
5. Creation Swap – Motions, slides, photos. Lot of great stuff. One of my favorites.
Do you have some favorites that aren’t listed here?
