Didn’t you love the playground when you were growing up? I did! The giant slide, the swings and the monkey bars were amazing. Today’s kids still love the playground…only it’s a different playground.

We just hosted our 2nd Family Fun Night and that’s exactly what it was like. One of the goals of our ministry is to find creative ways to encourage family interaction. Family Fun Night is an evening of silly, messy games that challenge families to compete for points and at the end of the night crown a “First Family.”

Today two of the leaders in the Children’s Ministry Internet Blogosphere released Extreme Makeovers of their sites. If you’ve been involved with Children’s Ministry for any length of time Jim Wideman and Karl Bastian should be on your radar. These two men are pioneers in utilizing the web to extend their impact in the world of Children’s Ministry.

One of the most important things that happens during a football game is the huddle. In the huddle the QB calls the play, exhorts his team, and leads the team. We as leaders in children’s Ministry often fill both the roles as coach and QB. So how do we serve as both coach and QB?