en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/626966 Comments by michaelchanley http://cmmonthly.com/2009/08/most-childrens-ministry-gurus-dont-minister-to-me/#IDComment30191977 Most of them are on cmconnect.org... some I work with... can you email me which ones and I'll let you know more specifics? Hope you are well, Todd. Let me know if I can do anything else to serve you and your church. Michael Chanley Sun, 9 Aug 2009 23:53:05 +0000 http://cmmonthly.com/2009/08/most-childrens-ministry-gurus-dont-minister-to-me/#IDComment30191977 http://cmmonthly.com/2009/08/most-childrens-ministry-gurus-dont-minister-to-me/#IDComment30006557 I need to ammend my - part 3 - Instead of "transfering to a new church" I actually go to Spencer Click because he is "big and good looking." : ) Sat, 8 Aug 2009 02:43:19 +0000 http://cmmonthly.com/2009/08/most-childrens-ministry-gurus-dont-minister-to-me/#IDComment30006557 http://cmmonthly.com/2009/08/most-childrens-ministry-gurus-dont-minister-to-me/#IDComment30001764 - part 5 - Looking really pretty: Rose Chanley (my wife... yes, I know... it's shameless) ummm... there's more... but, I'm running out of time... and just realized this won't all fit... ugh. My point is that with social networking and the breakdown of six degrees of seperation to one degree of seperation, we can now contact people almost directly... we can find leaders to network with and get information from. We can learn from one another in a way never before imagined. I think James was also alluding to this, it takes humility, a teachable spirit, and a desire to not settle for the status quo to become a leader in any area. As it is written: 1 Peter 5:5 Honored to serve with each of you. Sat, 8 Aug 2009 01:39:06 +0000 http://cmmonthly.com/2009/08/most-childrens-ministry-gurus-dont-minister-to-me/#IDComment30001764 http://cmmonthly.com/2009/08/most-childrens-ministry-gurus-dont-minister-to-me/#IDComment30001710 - part 4 - Portable Church: Dave Dummit, Brad Tate Canada: Henry Zonio Australia: David Wakerly, Rob Bradbury Preteen Ministry: Rob Tuma, Nick Diliberto, Patrick Snow Fitness: Michelle Romaine Scholars: Rick Chromey, Diane Garland Free Resources: Andy Johnson Sat, 8 Aug 2009 01:38:08 +0000 http://cmmonthly.com/2009/08/most-childrens-ministry-gurus-dont-minister-to-me/#IDComment30001710 http://cmmonthly.com/2009/08/most-childrens-ministry-gurus-dont-minister-to-me/#IDComment30001691 - part 3 - That being said, here are some other leaders I look to for wisdom in niches: Urban Ministry/Inner City: Denny Dillman, James Kennison, Jared Kennedy Small Groups: Bill Search (my boss) Leadership: Reggie Joiner, Jim Wideman, Dave Stone, Bill Search, Brett Deyoung, Brad Devries Children's Ministry on a large scale: Jim Wideman, Sue Miller, Craig Jutilla, Steve Young Children's Ministry worship: Yancy, Sara Semenick, Jason Hauser Children's Ministry at a smaller to medium sized church: Ryan Frank, Rick Chromey Children's Ministry at a church plant: Stephanie Porter Children's Ministry at a satelitte campus: Pudge Huckaby Chidlren's Ministry related events: Roger Fields Children's Ministry in a desperate place: Justyn Smith Conferences: Nevan Hooker, Judy Comstock, Roger Fields Crazy faces and creativity: Johnny Rogers Transfering to a new church: Spencer Click Blogging and Twitter: Sam Luce, Kenny Conley, Jonathan Cliff, Matt Guevara, Gina McClain Sat, 8 Aug 2009 01:37:55 +0000 http://cmmonthly.com/2009/08/most-childrens-ministry-gurus-dont-minister-to-me/#IDComment30001691 http://cmmonthly.com/2009/08/most-childrens-ministry-gurus-dont-minister-to-me/#IDComment30001664 - part 2 - Ha... He don't know this, because I've never told him (until now); but, when someone contacts me about serving in an inner city church and doing Children's Ministry there... I refer them to James. God has put James in a unique place, with a very specific calling and set of gifts that makes him a great resource for Children's Ministers doing inner city ministry. He is the only person I know doing what he is doing... and, he has a great heart for teaching and leading others... case in poing: this blog, his podcasts, etc... Sat, 8 Aug 2009 01:37:28 +0000 http://cmmonthly.com/2009/08/most-childrens-ministry-gurus-dont-minister-to-me/#IDComment30001664 http://cmmonthly.com/2009/08/most-childrens-ministry-gurus-dont-minister-to-me/#IDComment30001592 - part 2 - Ha... He don't know this, because I've never told him (until now); but, when someone contacts me about serving in an inner city church and doing Children's Ministry there... I refer them to James. God has put James in a unique place, with a very specific calling and set of gifts that makes him a great resource for Children's Ministers doing inner city ministry. He is the only person I know doing what he is doing... and, he has a great heart for teaching and leading others... case in poing: this blog, his podcasts, etc... Sat, 8 Aug 2009 01:36:36 +0000 http://cmmonthly.com/2009/08/most-childrens-ministry-gurus-dont-minister-to-me/#IDComment30001592 http://cmmonthly.com/2009/08/most-childrens-ministry-gurus-dont-minister-to-me/#IDComment30001522 - part 1 - ummm... thanks Spencer... but, I hardly think I belong in this conversation. If anyone is a guru its the people who have been doing ministry for years and with excellence and in many varied positions. My experience is to be blessed to connect a lot of people to others. I cut my teeth on leadership as a Sergeant of Marines, 7 years at a small church doing CM, and now almost 3 at a bigger church. I'm just getting started in my ministry. Honored to serve, no doubt... but really not worthy. I think the point James is making, correct me if I'm wrong, is that there are far too many people who are trying to provide answers to things they know nothing about and have no experience doing. From my conversations with James, we've talked on the phone a couple of times, I know he is serving at an inner city church. Sat, 8 Aug 2009 01:35:41 +0000 http://cmmonthly.com/2009/08/most-childrens-ministry-gurus-dont-minister-to-me/#IDComment30001522