Every time my Dispatch box arrives at my front door, I get so excited to dig in and discover all of the goodies inside! If you’ve never heard of Dispatch, allow me to fill you in.
Launched in Spring 2015 by my friend Matt Guevara, Dispatch is a box of hand-picked resources for busy kidmin leaders. Its contents puts the latest and greatest resources into the hands of kidmin leaders without the painstaking task of searching online. Dispatch is a subscription service that ships out a new box quarterly for only $39/quarter.
One of the best aspects of Dispatch is that many of the resources are currently being used by fellow kidmin leaders who give insight into the products they love. I have had the privilege of contributing to both volumes of Dispatch and have shared why I love one of the products in the box.
Here’s what you’ll find in Volume 2 (shipped July 15, 2015):
HomeFront Magazine’s tagline is “a spiritual parenting resource”. Each issue is loaded with practical ways parents can provide spiritual leadership for their children. The magazine is now offered in print and digital formats for individual subscriptions as well as bulk orders.
Spiritual Parenting by Michelle Anthony
Michelle Anthony calls parents to depend upon God for their child’s spiritual and moral development, urging parents toward a heart posture of surrender and faithfulness. The end goal is a vibrant faith that is passed on from generation to generation. I haven’t read this book, but I’m definitely looking forward to it!
Move: Nine Conversations to Build Your Kids Ministry by Brannon Marshall
This book will help you take steps toward that potential by focusing on three key areas of children’s and youth ministry foundational principles, essential relationships, and transformational skills. It includes discussion guides and helpful next steps as you have conversations that will move your ministry forward. I haven’t read this book either, but I will soon!
I Can Learn the Bible by Holly Hawkins Shivers
This resource adapts O.S. Hawkins’ The Joshua Code for kids, guiding parents in helping their children understand and memorize fifty-two Bible verses. Each engaging weekly devotion prompts discussion and explains the accompanying verse in a way that kids can understand.
I love that the book is designed for parents and children to read together. It also has a suggested weekly schedule for families to work through. It looks like a great resource for preschoolers and younger elementary-aged children.
Worship Resources
The box includes three worship resources that will enhance your kids’ worship time. A promo video from Crosskid Nation shows just how fun kids’ worship can be! If your kids love The Lads, they’ll enjoy Cool Worship for Kids DVD, which has on-screen lyrics and video movements. Looking for music to play as kids arrive, leave or move about during your programming? Then you’ll enjoy “Undefeated”, the new kids’ worship CD from Elevation Church. (Side note: I received an advance copy of the entire album before it was released and LOVED it – I play it regularly in our ministry). Dispatch includes a sampler with 2 songs that are fantastic. I even wrote up a little devotional to accompany the sampler. 🙂
Just for Fun!
Two fun kidmin favorites were included in the box. A beach ball (which I used last week for a game) and a package of water balloons (which I’ll use as a giveaway item next month).
If you like being on the cutting edge of new (and timeless) kidmin resources, Dispatch is for you! Check it out!
Keep the conversation going! Have you read or used any of these resources? I’d love to hear what you think about them – share your thoughts below!
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Thanks for sharing about Dispatch! You rock Kathie!!