Miscellaneous 

Miscellaneous  On-Line

Child Evangelism Fellowship - Children's Ministry Institute, Good News Clubs, 5-Day Clubs,
Tele-a-Story, Evangelizing Today's Child magazine, Today's Child Radio Listings, Teacher Tip of the
Week, "Wordless Book"

Children's Ministry  Articles - Examples:
"Helping Children Feel At Home at Church"
"Helping Children and Youth Develop Good  Giving Habits
"Helping the Young Child Grow in Faith"
"Nurturing Children as Disciples"
"Worshiping with Children"

Children's Ministry Today - Virtual Vent, Puppet Power, Clowning Around, Fire Up the
Romance, Family Time Can Be Fun, Fun Page for Kids, Tricks of the Trade, Object Lessons,
Red-Hot Rebus, Children's Ministry Mall, Children's Pastors Network

CrossSearch - Children's Resources - 100+ liinks

How to Do Hospital Visitation - article by Chaplain Dana Bratton

The Idea Exchange - ideas to spread the Good News to kids...includes learning
activities, lessons, games & more

A Manual for Children's Ministry by Mark Tittley
Chapter 1 - Understanding Children; 2 - Relating to Children; 3 - Counseling Children;
4 - Disciplining Children; 5 - Programming for Children;  6 - Teaching Truth to Children;
7 - Devotional Articles; 8 - Worship for Children; 9 - Games for Children; 10 - Children &
Divorce; 11 - Children & Abuse; 12 - Relating to Parents; 13 - Visiting Children;
14 - Holiday Club Ministry; 15 - Camping with Children

Teaching Tip of the Week - weekly tips from 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996 covering topics such
as scripture memory, music,  missions, visuals, etc. Search box included.

Children's Ministry Guide for Smaller Churches. Rick Chromey. 1995,
Group Publishing. Paperback.  $12.99.  Here's practical help for making the most of your small
church setting! You'll find case histories, encouraging examples, and sound advice from children's
workers who are making a difference in small churches.  Group & Amazon Books

Children's Ministry That Works!: The Basics & Beyond. Jolene L.
Roehlkepartain. Group Publishing 1991, 223 pages.  In this useful handbook, 22 children's
ministry veterans share creative ideas for Sunday school, children's church, vacation  Bible school...even
after-school programs and ministries to children with special needs. Whether you're a seasoned veteran
or just starting out, this book will improve your ministry!  Group & Amazon Books

The Christian Educator's Handbook on Children's Ministry : Reaching and Teaching the Next
Generation. Robert J. Jr Choun, Michael S. Lawson, Howard G. Hendricks. Baker Book House.
2nd edition,1998, 302 pages, ISBN: 080109058X.    Amazon Books

The Discipline Guide for Children's Ministry. Jody Capehart, Gordon
West, Becki West. Group Publishing, 1997. Group & Amazon Books.

No-Work Paperwork for Children's Ministry, Every Quick-Copy
Form You Need to Complete Record-keeping in Record Time. Group Publishing.
1997. Group & Amazon Books.

S & S Christian Crafts catalog - Craft Activities for Youth Groups, Vacation Bible Schools
& Sunday Schools. Selection includes dramatic play, recreation group packs, games & activities
selected with the Christian educator in mind. To request catalog: 1-800-243-9232  Mon-Fri.
8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. OR Fax 1-800-566-6678 24 hours or S & S Worldwide.

Teacher Recruiting Month

Ways to Encourage & Affirm - from C.T.A.: Lapel pins, pagemarkers, pewter keychains,
bookmarks, pen & pad sets, etc.  C.T.A.,  P.O. Box 1492, Maryland Heights MO 63043-0492
1-800-999-1874  (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST Monday -Friday); FAX 1-800-315-8713 24 hour

Teacher's Appreciation Dinner

Thank You by Ray Boltz: A Music Video Tribute to Sunday School Teachers.
Group Publishing.   $9.99 #2017  Be sure your teachers hear the two words they need to hear
most: Thank You. This 5-minute video version of Ray Boltz's classic Thank You affirms and
inspires Sunday school teachers and renews their enthusiasm for ministry. Perfect for your next
teachers meeting or teacher-appreciation Sunday. Group
 
 

Teaching Your Child About God - Summarizes Review of and study guide by Wes & Sheryl
Haystead. Group Study Guide is a reproducible course with 6-10 sessions designed to help you give
parents the resources and tools they need to teach their children about God in the home.
Available from Gospel Light 1-800-4GOSPEL or at your local Christian Book Store.

Teaching of Children About our Lord - Suggests simple ways to help parents teach their kids
that can form a base to build a parenting ministry from.

Goshen Net Classifieds - Job Openings

Intercristo
        A non-profit job referral service matching Christians with Christian service opportunities in the United
States and overseas. 1997 commemorated their 30th year of service. Each year they work with more
than 10,000 individuals and at least 3,000 Christian organizations, via more than 250 different kinds
of job classifications.
        Their primary services include providing timely, affordable, customized, and up-to-date job leads to
individuals, and candidate information to hiring managers. Job seekers fill out a personalized application
detailing work experience, kind of job desired, geographic preferences for employment, and more to
be matched with their extensive database.

Geddes-Schools.com - school tools, fun stuff, art suppllies, paper products, weekly specials.

Kipp Brothers - Direct Inporters & Wholesalers.  Div. of Indiana Novelty International, INC.,
E-Mail: toys@kippbro.com. Order catalog: 800 428-1153; 317 634-5507; Fax 800 832-5477;
Mail - Kipp Brothers, Inc., PO Box 157, Indianapolis, IN 46206 USA

Sherman Specialty Company - Treasure Chests, Candy, Toys, Jewelry, Pencils & Easers, Stickers,
Balloons, Party Products. P.O. Box 401, Merrick, NY 11520-3833; Order Toll Free: 800-645-6513;
Order Fax No.: 800-853-8697. Free Catalog.

U.S. Toys Constructive Playthings - The U.S. Toy Company sells a vast array of carnival/party and
seasonal decorations, novelty toys, stuffed animals, balloons and many more items that have been
developed by us for our exclusive sale. Products are affordable, with some items priced as low as a                                           penny a piece. Request catalog.

Stik-ees  - static cling decorating kits, activity tooys and educational sets,
including the popular Success Tools for Kids!TM and Magic Mounts.

Designed in a rainbow of beautiful colors, Stik-ees decorations add fun and beauty to holidays,
birthdays, other special occasions and celebrations of seasons. Stik-ees sets can be assembled in
an unlimited number of ways and can even be mixed and matched to create unique and innovative
designs. Use Stik-ees on windows, mirrors, refrigerators, other appliances, ceramics, white boards,
file cabinets, lockers, plastic containers and bathtubs!