Yeah, so I thought that I’d be able to post a few devotions for you this week, but it’s not happening. I barely have time for this one!

I’ll be back in action next week. Now, I’ve got my kids at Triangle Kids Camp, an effort from several other CP’s in my area and myself. It’s turning out to be a pretty rockin’ camp. Check it out at the website and see some of the pics on the parent page. If you want to know how to start your own camp, just give me a buzz, we’ve learned a lot this year as a team!

Are you doing a camp or summer weeknight ministry? I’ve found two sites full of games and ideas that may be useful to you:

1. Ultimate Camp Resource
2. My Camp Resources

Have fun!

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:

• Upward Awards Night
• Awana Awards Night (Scripture memorization is a deep passion of mine)
• VBS Kick Off or Celebration
• Summer Camp
• Kids or Family Retreat
• Volunteer Banquet
• Kids Ministry Sunday

Coincidentally, I’m not available to speak on:

• Pet Grooming
• Fireworks Safety
• Small Engine Repair
• How to Get Your Youth Pastor to Understand That Children’s Ministry Really Is the Most Important Ministry in the Church
• Rogaine: To Foam or Not To Foam
• Any Topic with the Letter “Q”

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!

Bass Pro Shops is doing free family activities on Saturdays during the summer. Not everyone has the luxury of having a Bass Pro Shops in their area, but if you live in a metropolitan area, you are likely to be near one. Activities include laser shooting, archery clinics, outdoor crafts and a s’mores cookout!

It seems that with our economy, there are a lot of businesses offering free items to get people into their stores to buy from them. This is no doubt a plan of Bass Pro Shops. I recently posted about free kids movies at theaters all around the country as well.These types of things are great to pass on to your families in newsletters or weekly announcement emails.

If you know of any other opportunities for free kids or family activities throughout the summer, drop a comment and let us know!