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Group Kidmin Conference

November 23, 2010 in Links, Ministry with 0 Comments

In October of 2011, Group Publishing is hosting a special gathering of Kidmin leaders.  It’s called, believe it or not…the Kidmin Conference. I’m excited about the conference because they are looking to gather the Kidmin leaders that are leading large groups of kids, those leading small groups of kids, those leading in denominations, those leading in traditional churches, those leading kids for decades, and those leading kids for only a few weeks.

It’s gonna be on like Donkey Kong, and you can already register.  Stay tuned to jonathancliff.com for more and more details as we approach October in 2011.

Cue Box Winners

November 22, 2010 in Ministry with 2 Comments

Last week I introduced the Uniqueness Cue Box for the month of November.  I promised to give away 3 Cue Boxes to 3 people that were willing to leave a comment.  Orange then stepped up and offered 5 Cue Boxes!  I took all the entries, and randomized them into a new list.  The top 5 are winners!  Congrats to Sheila, Kelly, Julie Polk, Beau Bredow, and Acey.  I’ll be in touch with your prize!

The Future of Children’s Ministry

November 19, 2010 in Ministry with 5 Comments

This week an article I submitted to the Future of Children’s Ministry project was released over at www.kidmin360.com. It was a great opportunity to join a group of Kidmin All-Stars as we write, talk, discuss, and dream about the future of ministry to children!  Take some time over at www.kidmin360.com to read all the entries!

The future of Children’s Ministry can be summed up in one word. Robots. I believe that eventually the technological geniuses around the world will create a Children’s Ministry volunteer that will be totally automated to not complain about diaper changes, always show up on time, offer timely encouragement to their children’s pastor, be willing to stay for multiple services, and will accurately teach from the provided curriculum without adding their own strange theological nuances. But as I sit an ponder this development, I’m worried. If they can develop a Children’s Ministry Volunteer Robot, then couldn’t they just develop a Children’s Pastor Robot? Scratch that, now that we know the robot is a bad idea, let’s look into the future for something a little more realistic. Forget that we ever mentioned this robot idea. Seriously, just move along to the next paragraph!

I believe that the future of children’s ministry will be…

Read the FULL ARTICLE here, then come back and leave a comment.  I’d love to know what you think!

What’s in the Bible?

November 18, 2010 in Ministry with 3 Comments

Howdy, Partners! Chuck Waggin here.

Thought I would trot on by Jonathan’s blog to tell you about an exciting new adventure!  This week the What’s in the Bible? Curriculum launches. Me and my friends all came together to teach kids the Bible. It’s great for churches to use on Sunday morning or during a midweek program.  And you know what, buckaroos, I’ve got a great deal for you.

When you order a 4 week set of curriculum at http://curriculum.whatsinthebible.com, enter my name chuckwaggin, and you’ll receive 10% off.

If that isn’t exciting enough, head over to my own personal bio page and watch and listen to more!

Jelly on, pardner!

Let My Kids Introduce the Cue Box

November 16, 2010 in Ministry, Technology with 23 Comments

My kids and I have loved the new Cue Boxes that accompany the Orange 252 Basics Curriculum.  In October, we used the electronic version; but in November we stepped it up to the physical Cue Box.

We’ve had it in the house for a few days, and it’s a big hit.  My boys at age 7 and 8 are the perfect age for the Cue box, and are loving it.  I’ve been trying to think of a creative way to let my parents at the church see what the Cue Box is, and how they can get it.  I thought of doing a video review, or maybe a long 500 word review of what I like and what I don’t like.  Instead I created this…

Thanks to Dan Scott for the video idea.

We have our winners!  // http://www.jonathancliff.com/2010/11/cue-box-winners/

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