Free Presentation Software for Children’s Ministry
A great way to enhance your children’s worship or children’s church is by using a projector and presentation software. You can show lyrics to praise and worship songs. You can show promo videos for upcoming children’s ministry events. You can present hilarious videos that will give your kids belly aches from laughing so hard. Lots of options are on the table when you can get a projector, a computer, and a good presentation software.
Votive Praise has a listing of 12 FREE presentation software programs that are sure to help your budget. Check out the article for a full description of the programs, or you can just click on the links below to go to the programs.
1. Exposong
Free Childrens Ministry Resource- Communication Template
Here is your next free childrens ministry resource to help you minister to children and families for effectively and efficiently.
Communication is key. Families want to be informed and you want to give every chance you can for a child to be involved with your ministry.
This children’s ministry communication template can be updated weekly and altered in any way you desire. It is a Microsoft Publisher file. You may choose to only use one side of the hand out. We have moved to that most of the time because if it is on both sides, then when they put it on the fridge you can only see one. If you do use both sides, put the most important information on front.
We do not print in color just to save money. A black and white sheet costs us 1 cent. A color sheet costs 7 cents. It doesn’t seem like it adds up, but it does. Instead we print black and white onto colored paper. It adds a little something to the image.
Comment below letting us know if this helps and how you are using it.
Kidmin People- Maria Brannen
Kidmin People is an interview with various people in Children’s Ministry.
This week’s Kidmin People is a spotlight on one of our Georgia Baptist Missionaries, Maria Brannen. She is here in Georgia help you to equip our churches with resources to disciple our kids. Many of you met Maria at our Children’s Ministry Networking event this past March in Warner Robins. Feel free to connect with her again soon.
Maria Brannen
1) Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I have had the privilege of serving as a GBC State Missionary for 15 years. Before serving at GBC, I served on church staffs in Georgia and Texas for a total of over 25 years of ministry. I am currently also serving as interim Children’s Minister at my church. I have been married to my wonderful husband and ministry support partner Roger Brannen for 23 years. We have 2 boys Tyler (17 ½) and Kyle (12 ½). We are a homeschooling family and live in Bethlehem, Ga. My interests are photography, reading, scrapbooking, and card making. I grew up in Gray, Georgia. I graduated from Georgia College and Southwestern Seminary.
2) Why might a children’s ministry leader contact you?
Ministry areas that I can assist churches with are: Preschool and Children’s Discipleship (resources and strategies), Children and Salvation (The journey of introducing a Child to Christ); New Christian resources/helps for Children; Family Discipleship; Bible Drill; TeamKID; Student Speakers Competition
3) What resources and assistance could you offer for churches in regards to children’s ministry?
With the above areas – we can offer resources, consultations, conferences (we are available to provide training for churches and associations), State-wide Bible Drill Retreat.
Here are a few ways Children’s Ministers can connect with us:
Facebook – Discipleship-Spiritual Renewal Ministries
Blog – Discipleader.wordpress.com
Pinterest – Bible Drill – Georgia Baptist Convention
Web – dm.gabaptist.org
Trends Tips and Thoughts in Children’s Ministry May 17, 2013
Trends, Tips, and Thoughts is a weekly roundup of good articles to read for personal and professional development in children’s ministry and leadership.
“Why French Kids Don’t Have ADHD” -Psychology Today
Different classification systems. Different parental structure. Different approach. But is there really a difference? Let us know your thoughts below.
“Abercrombie and Fitch Become Clothing Choice of Homeless” – Relevant Magazine
Fitch is no stranger when it comes to appalling adults everywhere with trying to get young children to dress with as little as possible. Recently the owner of A & F make a bold statement saying his clothing are made only for “cool kids.” One daring soul decided to make A & F the brand of people that didn’t quite make the “cool” cut.
“Seven Behaviors Your Kids are Guaranteed to Copy” – Confessions of a Parent
Kids don’t just “become.” They are shaped.
Feel free to comment below on insights from the articles above.
*Children’s Ministry Network does not necessarily endorse the articles presented. Rather, they are presented for thought, development, and dialogue.
Children’s Ministry Conference Fall 2013
Spring has rolled by. Summer is on us. And we are already thinking about the fall line-up. Many of you are trying to decide which national Children’s Ministry Conference to attend this fall. Here are some options for you:
September 12-14
Who: CM Leader’s Conference (International Network of Children’s Ministy)
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Pricing: $99- $189
September 25-26
Who: D6
Location: Dallas, TX
Pricing: $70- $199
October 7-10
Who: Lifeway’s Kids Ministry Conference
Location: Nashville, TN
Pricing: $275-$329
October 11-14
Who: Group Resources Kidmin Conference
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Pricing: Between $289- $399
October 16-18
Who: D6
Location: Louisville, KY
Pricing: $149- $319
Know of any other national conferences? Make mention of them in the comment section below.