In This Issue of Children's Ministry Magazine:
Sept./Oct. 2011
FEATURES
There's an App for That
With the Bible at the touch of an iPhone, what does it mean for
kids to be biblicaly literate in the Internet age?
Dream Team Casting Call
Discover how one solo player built a dream ensemble of
volunteers.
Going,
Going...Gone
Find out why families slip out the back door of your church-and
how you can keep them from looking for the door.
To Heaven & Back
What children's ministers can learn from a little boy's
journey.
A New You in Ministry
5 principles to help you break free from meaningless busyness.
More Than Glue and Glitter
Here's all you need to create crafts and experiences that'll spark
kids' interest in missions and support for missionaries.
Keeping Current
What you need to know about today's kids and their
culture.
The Goods
Our recommendations for the best resources.
Heart Matters
"Out of the Box...Into the Paint" by Katie Martin.
AGE-LEVEL INSIGHTS
Birth to 2
Handling toddler anger, Ride on the Ark activity, teaching
toddlers, Grandma Betty, and more.
Ages 3 to 5
Making chairs behave, fingerpaint fish craft, images of God,
separation anxiety, and more.
Ages 6 to 9
Amazing God teaching ideas, shaving cream art, teaching the tithe,
the reluctant child, and more.
Ages 10 to 12
Popcorn teaching idea, oil-resistant art, tech talk, Coach Pete,
and more.
IDEAS
Reaching Out
Prayer pillow craft, virtual kidmission, and Silly Band
Sunday.
Family Ministry
The heart connection, prayer placemats, and family ministry field
guide.
Special Needs
A day of fun festival, needing one other, and Joni's corner for
kids.
Discipline Q&A
Copying "cool" kids, latecomers, and toddler discipline.
Leading Volunteers
Positive attitude check, family worship Sundays, how to "wow"
guests, keeping your volunteers, and more.
>>And much more...
