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Resources
Need an idea? Need to layout a ministry plan for the
next 5 years? Need a vision of what it could look like? Here you are
then! The best websites, loaded with information, resources and helpful
customer service!
Prices: $=ten
dollars, $$=twenty dollars, $$$=thirty dollars and so on
Products: A=Excellent
B=Great C=Good
Products: A+
Prices: FREE!
Have you heard of the W.O.R.M.? It is
also called the workshop rotation model, a new model for Sunday School.
Kids fidgeting is a thing of the past. This model taps into limited
resources, low budgets, irregular volunteers, irregular attendance, timid
teachers, and an exhausted volunteer base. Sound familiar? It is the
culprit that every ministry has to face. And this flips all those things
from exhausting to exciting. I thought it sounded too good to be true,
too. Get your hands on this book. A model like this
combines the fun times of VBS and Christmas Pageants, and turns the fun into
foundational spiritual development. The best thing is that it works for large
and small churches - your only limit is your
imagination!
Products: A+
Prices: $-$$
This is a great place to buy resource
materials, a.k.a. books. Yes, books are your friend! You need to see
ideas, photos, bulletin boards, kids sermons, and more? Look
here...Their prices are less than the publishers and much less than the
bookstores. The only downside to this site is it is enormous! Keep
an eye out for their free shipping. It takes a little longer, but if you
are in no rush it's worth it.
Products: A+
Prices: FREE!
This is a website that lists recalled
items. It is a great tool to use to find out what things can be tossed in
your church. Now you have a good reason to. The last thing you want
is an accident, followed by a lawsuit. So take a second and search for
what you have. You can sign up for e-mail alerts on new recalls
and this site is user friendly too!
Products: A Prices:
$$$-$$$$$
This site specializes in individual background
checks. They offer background criminal screening on volunteers and
staff. They can check on the state and federal levels and work with your needs (for us it is childcare/children's ministry staff). Turn
around time is 72 hours on an application. An annual subscription is approximately
$50, each background check is approximately $30. It is well worth the
check. Don't skimp on screening no matter how small your budget is.
Products: A Prices:
FREE!
This is a great starter site. It has
encouraging get started information and it is free! We like the free
part! They offer a lot of advice and practical information. Check it
out. This site is owned by Group Publishing, a Christian publication
company.
Products: A+
Prices: $$$ annually
This is a magazine that is published by Group -
a Christian publisher dedicated to children's ministry. Want to know the
latest trends, problems, and more? This is the best, most current
reference to have. The magazine isn't cheap, but the information is the
best there is. Don't pass this one by.
Products: A Prices:
$$$-$$$$$
This is a live lecture series that specializes
in children's ministry. Check out the site and see if they are in your
neck of the woods. They have conferences all over the US and anyone can
attend with a registration fee. Save money - go with a group and buy in
advance. The only thing you have to be aware of is that all three
children's ministry sites/ events/ magazines are owned by Group Publishing and
they would very much like you to buy everything they have to offer. Some
of the items you need, some you don't. So be aware, they are always trying
to sell you something. It is worth the sales pitch to get at the good
stuff!
Products: B+
Prices: $$-$$$$
Gospel Light is a Christian publication company
that sells all sorts of reference, resource, curriculums and more. They
have a varied assortment of items useful to your ministry. You have to dig
a little to find them, so we have listed some of their best items on our site.
Products: B Prices:
$$-$$$
Cook Communications is a Christian publication
company that sells all sorts of reference, resource, curriculums and more.
They have a varied assortment of items useful to your ministry. Their web
site is less than user friendly, but worth digging through. We have listed
some of their best items on our site.
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