Small Changes, Big Results

Some churches will go to great lengths to make visitors feel comfortable like renovating the children’s ministry wing or adding new ministry programs; but is that necessary?  Being friendly and welcoming doesn’t mean taking out a loan.  It might just mean moving...

Bethel’s Global Influence

Bethel’s Global Influence Article by Cory Center Contributor Rhonda Haslett You may not realize this, but the Cory Center (which hosts this blog and provides free resources to leaders in children’s and family ministry) is a project of Bethel Seminary.  You...

20 to Watch

Today I got the November/December edition of Children’s Ministry Magazine in the mail and after opening it, I realized that my picture was actually inside the magazine. Children’s Ministry Magazine compiled a list of “20 to Watch” –...

Kids on the Future of Tech

Latitude in conjunction with ReadWriteWeb has released research on what children want from their technology.  It’s a fascinating look at the future from a child’s perspective.  You can download the entire summary here. Here are the highlights: •    39% of...

More Light Painting Resources

Light Doodles is one of the best places to learn about how to paint with light.  Check them out! •    Light Doodles Tutorial: how to make a “light drawing pen” •    Light Doodles Tutorial: light drawing explained