The sunshine is “on” all the time. While that is awesome for all the sun-worshippers and outdoorsmen it can also be a little bit hazardous. Sunscreen and ChapStick our essentials for those of us that live here in the Valley of the Sun. So what does that have to do with ministry? So glad you asked.

I have six kids and “Winnie the Pooh” has been a staple in our house for many years now. I’ve always found the characters and relationships at Pooh’s Corner fascinating.

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.

Kids love competition and competing for the right stuff is again something that’s hard to fault. Think about how many of your kids invest incredible amounts of time to win a football game, baseball game, soccer game, etc.