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Bible Study / Daily Devotionals / Personal Growth |
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| Devotional | Oswald Chambers "My Utmost for His Highest" - This daily devotional is a collection of Oswald Chambers teachings compiled by his wife into a daily devotional format. It's presented here in the original English. (FREE) |
| Devotional | Our Daily Bread - Radio Bible Class Ministries' popular daily devotional message. (FREE) |
| Devotional | The Upper Room - Daily spirit-lifting anecdotes from Guideposts publications. (FREE) |
| Devotional Podcast | 1 Year Daily Audio Bible - One year through the Bible with Nashville, TN based record producer, Photographer and Graphic Artist Brian Hardin. Every week a different Bible translation is selected and read through this audio podcast. Available through ITunes (FREE) |
| Devotional Podcast | UpWords With Max Lucado - With more than 39 million books sold worldwide, Max Lucado has touched millions with his signature storytelling writing style. Each weekday you can download a new inspirational one-minute message from MaxLucado.com. Available through ITunes (FREE) |
| Online Bibles | Bible Gateway is a tool for reading and researching scripture online, all in the language or translation of your choice! It provides advanced searching capabilities, which allow readers to find and compare particular passages in scripture based on keywords, phrases, or scripture reference. (FREE) |
| Resources for Teachers & Children's Pastors | |
| Activity Pages | Crossmap Kids - Connect the Dots (FREE) |
| Activity Pages | Firefighters For Christ - Downloadable activity sheets for over 325 bible lessons for K - 6th grade. (FREE) |
| Activity Pages | Sharon's Place - Downloadable activity sheets (FREE) |
| Bible Stories | Children's Chapel Bible Stories (FREE) |
| Bible Stories | Sharon's Place Children's Bible Stories (FREE) |
| Coloring Sheets | Children's Corner - Bible related coloring pages (FREE) |
| Coloring Sheets | Crossmap Kids - Coloring Pages (FREE) |
| Coloring Sheets | Sermons 4 Kids - Bible related coloring pages (FREE) |
| Coloring Sheets | Kathy's Kollection - Bible related coloring pages (FREE) |
| MSSS Crafts and Resources for Bible Stories - A directory of Children's Sunday School resources and crafts. Here you will find crafts and ideas for over one hundred Bible stories as well as other activities for devotions and Bible classes. (FREE) | |
| Magic Supplies | Lock Family Magic - Lock Family Magic has built a reputation for providing high quality professional magic equipment and supplies with outstanding personal customer service. Professional entertainers from around the world, as well as the true apprentice in illusion, will benefit from the full line of excellent magic items available from Lock Family Magic. They offer products for stage, children shows, clowning magic, comedy magic and the gospel illusionist. |
| Music | Ronnie Caldwell Peaceable Kingdom Ministries - Ronnie Caldwell has produced 3 music albums. “Have Fun, Please God”, “Children’s Church Classics-1" and "Children's Church Classics-2". The music is energetic and contemporary.. |
| Music | Uncle Charlie and Upward Bound Ministries - Children's worship leader "Uncle Charlie" Bancroft proves that kids can get excited about praising God! Music samples are available online. Check it out, some really great music is available for your kids church program. |
| Podcast | Children's Ministry Talk - Podcast providing encouragement for children's ministry leaders, by children's ministry leaders, on all things related to children's ministry. Available through ITunes (FREE) |
| Podcast | GoKido.com - Pastor Brendon Ramseier shares his experience and know how in Children's Ministry. Available through ITunes (FREE) |
| Podcast | Monkey in the Middle - A podcast about Children's Ministry from a laymen's point of view. Listen to the podcast to hear helpful ministry ideas, stories for kids, ministry goal setting, stuggles and other important stuff. Available through ITunes (FREE) |
| Training | Children's Ministry University Online - This is a 30 credit certificate program in children's ministries which can be completed completely online. ($$$$) |
| Variety Arts Ministries | |
| Evangelist/Varity Arts | 4 Merry Hearts - The Scott Family from Roanoke Va., utilizes variety arts such illusion, ventriloquism, chalk art, to share a message of hope and joy that only Christ can give. They would love to use their talents to help you, your group, or organization laugh, learn and develop a Merry Heart. |
| Evangelist/Varity Arts | Dyno-Might Ministries, Inc - Revs. Rob & Deb Diehl have been teaching since 1984 through puppetry, clowning, mime, storytelling and gospel illusions. Available for Camps, Children's Revivals, Family Worship or Children's Church, they are dedicated to the telling of God's "Good News" to leaders of the future with excitement and enthusiasm. They are speakers and workshop leaders at regional conferences. The Diehl's have ministered since 1995 full-time in 22 States to more than 10,000 children, traveling over 100,000 miles. They are now based out of Roanoke, VA |
| Evangelist/Varity Arts |
Kingdom Treasure Company
- The purpose of KTCO is to lead children to Christ and
help them develop a stronger relationship with Him using
a fast-paced and energetic program. We actively involve
children in worship and present the gospel through
music, puppets, stories, drama, and unusual object
lessons. We are available to speak in camps, Vacation
Bible Schools, revivals, retreats and training
workshops. Based in Roanoke VA, contact Cheryl Riddle at
540.366.7943 or 540.312.9180 Email: KTCOCheryl@juno.com |
| Evangelist/Varity Arts |
Team Impact Ministries
- Team Impact Ministries specialize in Kid’s Crusades,
VBS programs, Family Fun Nights or Weekends and teaching
seminars. Based
out of Christiansburg |
| Family Entertainers | |
| Ralph MacPhail Comedy in Magic! - Ralph MacPhail's show is for all ages (well, ages six and up!). He enjoys performing for kids, for adults, and especially for families. His shows (20-minute and 30-minute) involve lots of audience participation and laughter. Phone 540.828.6656 or email RMacPhai@Bridgewater.edu | |
| Rosie the Clown - Family Entertainer Rosie the Clown provides face painting, balloon twisting, personalized singing / balloon telegrams, glitter tattoos, story telling and/or games for kids of all ages. Her work is always family friendly and adds the WOW factor to any gathering, whether it is a child’s birthday party, a family reunion, special recognition event or a company picnic. Contact her at 540-574-2420 or CKennedy@abeaconofhope.org | |
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Software / Tech |
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| Anti-Virus | AVG Free Edition - This may not be the most sophisticated anti-virus software, but it's FREE for home users and it does the job. (FREE) |
| Audio Editor | Audacity Audio Editor - A free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems. (FREE) |
| OpenOffice.Org | OpenOffice.Org - A free office suite of tools to install on your desktop to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations. It is compatible with MS Office, so you can read and edit existing Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents with it.(FREE) |
| PDF Creator | PDFCreator - Use this to easily create PDFs from any Windows application. When you want to create a PDF document, just choose FILE>PRINT from any Windows application and choose the PDFCreator printer. Your PDF document with then be saved to your hard drive. (FREE) |
| MS Charity Program | Microsoft Open License Charity Program - The Microsoft Open License Charity program allows eligible nonprofit organizations to acquire multiple software licenses-rather than multiple software packages-at reduced prices. You need only purchase one complete software package and enough licenses to cover the remaining amount of computers. This is tremendous savings on products such as Microsoft Office 2003 and Windows XP Operating Systems. I purchased copies for Microsoft Office 2003 pro for our church at $59 a copy. If your church has tax exempt status, you're eligible. If you need help understanding this program, email me with your contact information and I'll give you a call. Also, visit Provantage.com. Check out the prices or ask them to assist you in your purchase. Provantage is a Microsoft Reseller of the Open License Program and I found them to be EXTREMELY helpful. ($$$$) |