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The Toddler’s Bible – A Kidmin Review

Keith Tusing February 25, 2012 0

Recently, I was provided a copy of The Toddler’s Bible by V. Gilbert Beers from David C. Cook to review. I must confess I really enjoy receiving new books and getting an opportunity to get a “sneak peak”

Play is a Critical Component of Kidmin

Tim Shiels February 23, 2012 0

Play is critically important to children’s development, healthy growth, well-being, creativity and ability to learn. ‘Play underpins all development and learning for young children. Most children play spontaneously, although some may need adult support, and it is

Leading Kids in Worship – Part 3 – Older Boys?

Keith Tusing February 17, 2012 0

A question I hear often is is “How do you get older boys to participate in the worship experience?” When I moved from Youth Ministry to Family Ministry with responsibility for the Children’s Ministry

Fishing for Kids in Their World – Part 2

Keith Tusing February 3, 2012 0

Wednesday I shared about our fishing trips last weekend. How we had no success the first day in Kings Bay and incredible success the next day on Hudson Beach. Same fishermen, same tools, same

Fishing for Kids in their World

Keith Tusing February 1, 2012 0

Sunday I took Julie, Tanner and Christy to Hudson Beach to fish. The sun was out, music was playing at a nearby restaurant, and it was a beautiful afternoon. As we cast their lines

Kidmin Basics – Safety & Security Part 4

Keith Tusing January 31, 2012 0

In today’s world it is absolutely necessary to establish boundaries for how we interact with children. Again, our number one goal is the safety and security of the children we teach. We are also

Kidmin Basics – Safety & Security Part 3

Keith Tusing January 27, 2012 0

With the heighten concern for safety among parents we as Kidmin leaders must be proactive with our security measures. In an era when custody battles have become common place we must be cautious with

Kidmin Basics – Safety & Security Part 2

Keith Tusing January 26, 2012 0

Ok, in Part 1 the essential element of Screening all Kidmin applicants was discussed. Now that we have taken the first precautionary step to insure the physical and emotional safety of our children what’s

Kidmin Basics – Safety & Security Part 1

Keith Tusing January 25, 2012 0

I am beginning a series here at CM Buzz that we’ll call Kidmin Basics. The goal is to share some fundamental material that will benefit both the newbie and the veteran Kidmin Leader. For

VBS 2012 Top Pick – #1

Keith Tusing January 13, 2012 0

TOP VBS PICK OF 2012 Adventures on Promise Island byStandard Publishing Content – Kids will learn God’s promises to be with us, care about us, to give us what we need, save us and answer us