Rebuild under way…
So, I’ve not been real consistent with this blog… it’s because I’ve been blogging mainly at CMConnect. I chat there, post in the forums, and connect any other way I can imagine. However, I love writing and blogging… so, my team is going to be making over this blog and adding content. Once we … Read more
Collaborate: Family + Church – Parent Liaisons 2.2 … one year later
I followed up with Anna to see what she has learned since writing her chapter for “Collaborate: Family + Church.” Here is what she had to say: “More than ever I’m realizing how important it is to involve the parents in what we do in our youth ministry. Recently I made a HUGE mistake that … Read more
Encourage One Another & Thursday’s Chat Topic
We’ve been featuring different members of our CMConnect community on the home page. It’s just a small way to connect with and encourage people who are doing great things for God’s kingdom! So far we’ve featured Jim Wideman, Keith Tusing, and today, Eric Riskus… …who do you think we should feature next? Someone you know? … Read more
Collaborate: Family + Church – Parent Liaisons 2.1
What do you do when 88% of the parents are dropping their kids off at church and leaving? How to you make your ministry parent friendly when you don’t know what it’s like to be a parent?
Blogging made simple
How to start your own Children’s Ministry blog for free and the benefits of doing so at CMConnect.org.
FEATURED: Keith Tusing and CMBlitz
Keith Tusing has recently created a new resource to help you discover onine content about Chidlren’s Ministry. It’s called CMBlitz. Here is how Keith describes it in his blog: “How would you like to have access to the best and most current Children’s Ministry and Family MinistryBlogs on one page? What if you could view … Read more
3 Things: CHAT is back, this week’s HOT topics, and Anna J. Light
1. Mark your calendars… next week, we are bringing chat back!!! Monday - Topic: Open Format We’ll discuss what to discuss… it’s a brainstorm! 2-3 pm EST Thursday – Topic: Communicating to Children Effectively We’ll get ready for the weekend by discussing how to communicate with the children in your ministry. 2-3 pm EST and 10-11 pm … Read more
How Innovation Happens
It’s instant… like your mind’s is opened to a new way of applying something old or adapting something new… then, suddenly… it consumes your thoughts. Innovation is not looking outside of the box…. it is what happens when we stop seeing the box. What box?
Kidology, OK, IN, CA released for imakidmin!
Exciting news about newly released maps: If you are a member of the Kidology community we have something special just for you. In a collaborative effort with Karl Bastian, we have released a Kidology themed map! If you are a member of Kidology you will now be able to find other members who live in … Read more
Collaborate: Family + Church – A Rising Tide 1.2
Please discuss and share your thoughts after answering the poll. This post is part of the “Collaborate: Family + Church” blog tour.










