I think the Jesus Storybook Bible is on one the best books for kids I have read in a long time. The underlying message of every bible story is how Christ is our Redeemer. Powerful. I found this video over on Tony’s site – We are doing a Happy Birthday Party in all our environments […]

When you think of kids what colors come to mind?  Let me guess, primary colors, right?  The true blue, solid red, bright yellow, and golden green seems to penetrate all things kids.  Why is this?  Is it that kids don’t know any better and therefore are given the basics, or is it that these are

I remember when I first started reading blogs about 3 years ago I didn’t really know what I was doing or what I was looking for and had a hard time finding anything that resembled anything to do with kids ministry. I did however stumble on Matt’s blog. At the time it was called The

Performance skills – 101 Sharpening your skills to use in every aspect of your program. One of my greatest frustrations is that only in the church world do people think that performing, preaching and mc’ing are a natural gift. This belief means that (1) those who believe that they don’t have this gift are excused

I remember the first time I saw Funny Man Dan on a Hillsong Kids DVD. I thought to myself man this guy is funny, my suspicions were confirmed when my son said “Dad you are funny but not as funny as Funny Man Dan”. I was crushed (not really) but rebounded nicely. I remember when

Looking forward to a phone meeting with some amazing kids pastors tonight I always come away challanged. #kidmin #cmconnect # RT @loswhit: Surround yourself with those who haven't drank your koolaid. # RT @MikeServello: RT @Langer123: @samluce Susan Boyle is on the Today Show for an entire 1/2 hour/// lol @pastorjude ///// she's rockn it!

Can’t believe I am typing these words already but 2009 is coming to a close rather quickly. One of the things I am doing for 2010 and 2011 is look and plan further out so that the weeks, months and years don’t slip by without intentional thought put into them as to what I am

RT @kennyconley: CMO: #kidmin Email yourself… in the future! http://bit.ly/2u5led /// Great Scott Marty! # Reformatted my iPhone it is WAY faster, and less buggy. # RT @jwmoss: @samluce reformat or restore??/// Restore actually, my bad # Why is it that I like every kind of music including Taylor Swift but loath Rap and hardcore?

I had the pleasure, honor to guest blog for a friend of mine Dan lee-Archer most of us know him as FMD. Until about 2 years ago I thought the only people who ever said “I made this friend on the internet” were either a scum bag or a massive nerd with no life whatsoever.

I love New York. There are few places on earth that are quite like New York. It is rich in History, Good food, Sights, and Sarcasm. I have had many people I know go to NYC and ask where is the best of everything in NY. I definitely don’t know New York like my best