Tag Archives: Twitter
A free and highly accessible kidmin resource
Posted on 31. Jan, 2012 by Kenny.
I’ve learned that most kid’s pastors I’ve met are highly resourceful. They’re always looking for great new resources and the cheaper it is, the better. If it’s free, well that’s incredible.
So, I figured that all the resourceful kidmin peeps who read this blog would be interested in this great free resource. Are you ready for this?
Really?
Here goes….
It’s called following #kidmin on twitter.
Wait a second, before you bail on this blog post, hear me out. Some of you have refused to get on twitter because you’ve not seen it’s relevance to your life or you don’t need another social media element in your life. I totally get that. However, you don’t have to sell your soul to Zuckerberg to get a twitter account (yes, I know Zuckerberg is with facebook, not twitter) and signing up for an account doesn’t mean you have to use it an the traditional way.… Read the rest
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The birth of Kidmin
Posted on 30. Jan, 2012 by Kenny.
I’m always intrigued the origin of things. Why we say certain words or how names come about. What’s even more interesting is when you see the origin of something new right before your eyes. A handful of children’s pastors saw the very thing happen almost three years ago… the birth of “Kidmin.”
At this point, the term kidmin is still catching on, but I suspect that will change in the coming years and perhaps more people will refer to children’s ministry as kidmin as opposed to… well, children’s ministry.
For those of you who are new to this blog or the greater “kidmin” conversation, let me tell you how this whole thing got started.
I first became involved in children’s ministry as a four year old… back in 1981 and ever since then, I’ve been involved in the ministry either as a participant, a junior volunteer or as a ministry leader.… Read the rest
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Kidmin turns three!
Posted on 29. Jan, 2012 by Kenny.
Another year gone by already.
Last year I wrote this post a few days after the #kidmin twitter hashtag turned two. Apparently no one celebrated the first birthday either. What a shame.
So, being the infamous creator of #kidmin (I say this tongue in cheek only because I feel it was more of a group effort) I put this date on my calendar so that we won’t forget again. February 3rd. That means that this Friday, February 3rd… #Kidmin turns 3.
So, here’s how we celebrate. Sometime between now and February 3rd, write a post on your blog explaining how #kidmin has affected your life or ministry. (No, I’m not talking about kids ministry in general, but the twitter search term).… Read the rest
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Illuminate HashTag
Posted on 26. Aug, 2011 by Kenny.
Some people have credited me for creating the #kidmin twitter hashtag. I don’t claim sole credit, but I was involved. However, I am announcing a hashtag that I am claiming responsibility for (actually, that’s not the total truth as I did as Matt McKee for his opinion). Ha!
So, the official hashtag for Illuminate is #illumin8.
Those tweeting from the event will be encouraged to use the tag and if you feel the urge to tweet anything about Illuminate, feel free to add #illumin8 along with your obligatory #kidmin tag.
Thank you and happy tweeting!
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Happy (belated) Birthday #Kidmin
Posted on 08. Feb, 2011 by Kenny.
It came and went and no body knew it. February 3rd was the 2nd birthday of #kidmin. We should be ashamed!
Happy Belated Birthday Kidmin!
People always seem to give me the credit for coming up with the hashtag. I was a part of it, but it was a team effort. In case you don’t remember (or weren’t even on twitter yet, here’s where it all started.
After the superbowl in 2009, John Mullis (@johnincolorado) tweeted me asking me if there was a hash tag for children’s ministry. There were a lot of us children’s ministry leaders on twitter that night goofing off on twitter in conjunction with the superbowl. I was intrigued, so the next morning I wrote this post on the blog.… Read the rest
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Social Media enters the Christmas Story
Posted on 19. Dec, 2010 by Kenny.
In the last three days I came across two fun but touching videos about the birth of Christ as told through social media. What if Joseph was on facebook? What if the shepherds were twitter addicts? Enjoy!
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-12-06
Posted on 06. Dec, 2010 by Kenny.
- CMO: #kidmin Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-11-29 http://bit.ly/evVU2k #
- CMO: #kidmin I’m so lame http://bit.ly/dED1th #
- @garylindsay I heard I get to meet and hang out with you tomorrow. Looking forward to it! #
- Taking Titus to see Santa, trains and the decor at the Gaylord Texan. http://yfrog.com/mj63937238j #
- @kellichuff grapevine, up in DFW. in reply to kellichuff #
- Had an absolutely wonderful visit in DFW! We had a wonderful 3 years here with wonderful memories and great friends! #
- @m_vince hey, can I catch the live stream over iPhone? Sara and I are traveling? Just wondering. in reply to m_vince #
- @m_vince perfect! Thank you! in reply to m_vince #
- @m_vince it says that channel is not mobile compatible at this time.
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-11-22
Posted on 22. Nov, 2010 by Kenny.
- CMO: #kidmin Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-11-15 http://bit.ly/9YW7Sf #
- CMO: #kidmin Child Dedication nuts and bolts (Service details) http://bit.ly/9ISXni #
- CMO: #kidmin Parents in Transition http://bit.ly/bU7loR #
- CMO: #kidmin I am already thinking about promotion Sunday http://bit.ly/bA33M5 #
- Any #kidmin leaders want to weigh in with promotion strategies? http://goo.gl/7hKJP #
- CMO: #kidmin Child Dedication nuts and bolts (Registration process) http://bit.ly/9tlzb3 #
- CMO: #kidmin Book Review: The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family http://bit.ly/9n0FQb #
- CMO: #kidmin Do you have a whiteboard in your kitchen? http://bit.ly/bxfu9P #
- Do you have a whiteboard in your kitchen? How do you lead your family? http://goo.gl/EZz95 #kidmin #
- First dentist appointment in way too long… Probably going to be a long one.
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-11-15
Posted on 15. Nov, 2010 by Kenny.
- CMO: #kidmin Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-11-08 http://bit.ly/9X9J8e #
- CMO: #kidmin Programing for the Win! http://bit.ly/baVsTE #
- CMO: #kidmin Illuminate: Review http://bit.ly/buM8mD #
- Out on a hike today at Wild Basin. Beautiful and perfect day got a hike. http://yfrog.com/jb7l5jj #
- Just saw this and made me think of @samluce. I'll keep an eye out for dust storms! http://yfrog.com/na7vzfj #
- @stocksohio ha! No, @samluce was just taken by cactus here in TX. What a Yankee!
in reply to stocksohio # - Sunset walk at brushy creek. Beautiful evening! http://yfrog.com/5599874676j #
- CMO: #kidmin Child Dedication: Stuff we are doing http://bit.ly/aaaP2K #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-11-08
Posted on 08. Nov, 2010 by Kenny.
- CMO: #kidmin Last day to register for Illuminate! http://bit.ly/8XY3oe #
- CMO: #kidmin Winner of a new Yancy DVD/CD Combo! http://bit.ly/cuUFXy #
- CMO: #kidmin Two #kidmin lists http://bit.ly/99Ied3 #
- Busy day for getting things ready for #kidmin illuminate conference! It's going to be amazing! #
- Running around like crazy. Kinkos twice, 2 different office depots while the rest of the team is at ikea. Busy, but not feeling too stressed #
- @jonros @jonathancliff you're both in luck as we'll be having dinner together tomorrow! W00T! in reply to jonros #
- @samluce is giving @jonathancliff and @michaelchanley about sharing fajitas for dinner. #
- Sitting in Ikea…. Waiting for it to open…. Lots to do today and limited time.
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