By Kris SmollIf you desire to create a ministry culture of last-minute emergencies, closed rooms, frustrated leaders, and irritated parents, here's how you can achieve it in just four easy steps:1) Arrive with a negative attitude; very little effort will be needed to spread it...
As I was standing in line at the Sacramento Airport, I noticed this safety sign posted in a prominent place so everyone could see it. I thought was, "Isn't that obvious? No guns, no smoking, no explosives, no in incendiary devices. Did you really need...
By Kris SmollToday I toured a beautiful hospital in Connecticut. The decor and friendly staff were amazing. It was clear they truly cared for their patients, who they treated like guests in their home. I felt compelled to pray for those who were being wheeled...
Why do we focus so heavily in Discovery Land on grounding kids in the Word of God and giving them a Biblical worldview?The research in this recent article is alarming. But as followers of Christ, we are not people of despair...
Tracker Tickets and Discover Market are tools to encourage kids to attend Discovery Land, bring their Bibles, fully participate, and work with their parents on Tracker's Treasures at home. These are important outcomes, but they are just the start of how these tools can help...
Are you a Type-A person who loves organization? Or are you a creative type who loves new ideas? Either way, this up-close-and-personal look at Appleton Alliance's Resource Room is for you!You won't find word searches or fill-in-the-blank worksheets in the Discovery Land program. Instead, we...
Jump start your Sunday's "Do Right" point by creating a quick, kid-friendly survey that students can respond to as they enter your Discovery Land. All you need are pit balls and two containers for students to vote their opinion. In the second picture, you can...
With the holidays upon us, we might think: I’d like an extra portion of mashed potatoes or the extra big piece of pie. Keep heaping it on there! Wouldn’t it be rude to be so bold to ask anyone, even our own parents, if we...
By Kris SmollHow do you recruit? This email recently came past my desk:"We are in dire need of a lunchroom helper tomorrow, Thursday, November 10th and a lunchroom helper for EVERY day next week. If you are able to help in this area, please contact...
By Amanda AlbertsWith the start of a new year of Discovery Land, it is a great time to talk about the Do Right point of being a great leader. Whether you are a leader in a classroom, a service leader, a department leader or leader...