children’s ministry news, thoughts, and ideas from the blogosphere
Have you ever wanted a customized map for a special trip or event? Give Google’s “My Map” feature a try. Here’s a quick video that explains how to create a customized map in Google Maps.
What applications do you see for customized maps in children’s ministry? Post a comment with your ideas for how customized mapping can be utilized in your children’s ministry.
Here’s a great little video thanking children’s ministry volunteers for their service to the children of your church.
What effective approaches have you found for encouraging and appreciating the children’s ministry leaders of your church?
CommonCraft has released yet another wonderful video explaining a technology in plain english. In their latest video, they explain Twitter in Plain English.
How might Twitter be used in a children’s ministry context? I’m looking for examples of how children’s ministry leaders are currently using Twitter. If you have an example, comment with your ideas.
Looking for an efficient way to share photos of your latest children’s ministry event with parents, volunteers, or the children of your ministry? Give online photo sharing a try. If you take digital pictures, you need to watch this 3 minute video that explains the value of posting photos on a service like Flickr for sharing or safe keeping.
Looking for more ideas on how to communicate effectively using the Web? Consider signing-up for the “Advanced Web Communications” course that I teach through Children’s Ministries University Online. More details about this course are available here.
I came across this video full of volunteers and staff of the Children’s Ministry @ Irving Bible Church … proclaiming that they are still dancing, taking a chance, and showing what they’re all about. Take 2 minutes out of your day to watch this…http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5630794652186747183
Ever wondered what exactly a blog is or why someone would want to use one? The folks over at CommonCraft have put together a great video called “Blogs in Plain English” that explains in 3 minutes the premise for and power of blogging.
If you like this video, you might find some of the other “Plain English” videos helpful, like:
