…from Cresset Baptist in Durham, NC which is coincidentally my town of ministry!
I promise, there was no rigging, I randomly selected the winner through the Interactive Fruit Machine.
Here’s a screenshot for the skeptics! Amanda (the winner) is highlighted in orange.
You can, however, still get a discount on the Handbook and a Kidology membership. Just take note of the discount codes in the WGA post.
Have a great video online that you want to use in your ministry? Maybe someone sent you a video that you want to convert to a different format.
The best online solution I have found for these purposes is Movavi. It is easy to use and not very finicky. I’ve used a variety of different sites that do the same things, but they always seem to have a few quirks.
Christianaudio.com provides a free book download per month. They are usually pretty good. Check them out and grow your walk!
I know that many of you may be considering your options for a guest speaker over the coming year. With many of you not coming to my actual site and checking the blog from a reader, I wanted to make sure you knew about my secondary calling as an event speaker or worship leader. I am passionate about kids and families drawing closer to the Lord. I’m even more passionate about my Jesus and His gospel. Perhaps you are considering a speaker for:
Coincidentally, I’m not available to speak on:
Or perhaps you want a powerful and entertaining message delivered at half of what you would normally pay someone who does this on a full time basis. I don’t juggle fiery samurai swords, can’t spin 14 basketballs on my fingers, and don’t know how to make an ornery child disappear under a sheet. I have been told, however, that the Lord has given me a unique ability to present His Word in creative, powerful, and entertaining ways. I intertwine games, interactive object lessons, passionate speaking, music, audience response, and expository preaching into all of my messages. I’ve done a number of these events over the years and can provide a good deal of references (except the church that almost burnt down…).
If you are interested, check out my Consulting section for contact details. I’m flexible and fair regarding fees and travel; I work with what your church is able to do and have no set charges. May the Lord bless your ministry, and I hope my calling can benefit a few churches out there!
One of the priorities in my prayer and planning day earlier this month was to develop a communication time line. I started thinking that I not only need to communicate about events that happen from year to year, but I need to communicate other pertinent reminders throughout the year. I thought this time line might be helpful for you. It is in an editable format so you can adjust to fit your ministry needs.
What would you add to it? Send me some comments to make it better!
Vertex42 is a unique site full of Microsoft Excel templates. These things are very high quality. They are free to use, they just ask that you don’t edit their format and you can always purchase a more full version if you like. However, for ministry needs, I think that would be a rare occasion.
This month’s Wednesday Give Away (WGA) is generously provided by the Kidologist, Karl Bastian. I had not met Karl until a few weeks ago at CPC. He is an awesome leader in CM and continues to do great things for our field of ministry.
Karl has made several arrangements for Free CM Stuff readers. Here they are, take advantage of them all!
1. One free copy of the Kidology Handbook. Find out more info on the hand book from the video below. After watching the video, submit this comment: “Gimme tha’ Handbook!” and I’ll put your name in a drawing. The more times you comment, the more times I will enter your name in the drawing. The winner will be announced next Wednesday January 27th.
2: For the many unlucky enough to not win it here, you can still get a $5 off discount for the handbook. Just put in the code: FRCMHND at checkout. This offer is valid from 1/20-2/20/2010.
3. Karl is offering one final deal. Join or renew your Kidology membership, place the code: FRCMKDY in the promo box and get two free months added to your membership. Again this offer is valid only from 1/20-2/20/2010.
Start commenting!
This blog post is going to be a little different. I have found a website with various “game show controls” for games like Deal or No Deal, Wheel of Fortune, Press Your Luck, Family Feud, and others. These are downloadable applications which you can customize to fit your needs. You could use them for review games in a kids class, for fun games at a retreat or camp, or with your volunteers at an appreciation event.
I’m not giving the link yet, though. In order to get the link posted, I have to see 10 comments about the picture above. Just jot a quick comment about what you sarcastically like the best about that pic. I’ll get the ball rolling:
“I like the energy, however, I’m wondering if I am pushing the limits by showing adult “midriff” on a Children’s Ministry site!”
Give me 10 comments, I’ll give you the link!
Congrats, you did it, here’s the link:
Several years ago, I realized that my design skills just weren’t cutting it. In a nutshell, the stuff I produced as newsletters and promotional material was junk. I decided to learn from others who know what they are doing (a generally good rule of thumb in any circumstances!). I’m no pro, but most of my stuff looks decent. One of the tools I use to inspire myself and get free fonts and logos is dzineblog. It is a great tool that I peruse on a weekly basis.
And if you want to read some great articles on the basics of design, check out Kenny Conley’s series on the topic. Just go to his site and search for design, there are about 8 posts on the series.
Puzzles…crafts…games…object lessons…lessons…coloring pages…skits.
Sound good?
Then go to Kids Sunday School Place. You can pay them for a membership, but they have a load of stuff that is free. Go for it and if you can, support their ministry with a membership or a donation!
