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Running A.M.O.K.: To Burn or Not to Burn ... by Dave Weiss
Relax, this is not a "turn or burn message." This is a question on the ethics (or lack thereof) of burning digital media. Read more...
Running A.M.O.K.: Screaming Rock: An Art Idea for a Teaching on Evangelism by Dave Weiss
The following is an idea that can be used to teach your group about evangelism, while creating a keepsake as a permanent reminder not to let the rocks cry out for them. Read more...
Running A.M.O.K.: The Art of (Joyful) Noise by Dave Weiss
You know usually I write these columns about excellence in the arts and not being “pretty good for a Christian.” But today I want to address something a little different, kind of the flip side if you will. Read more...
Running A.M.O.K.: Art as Evangelism by Dave Weiss
People are fascinated by watching artists work. So how can we take advantage of this and use it to give God the glory? Read more...
The Rose Garden by Harrison Kelly
A skit for one actress and one actor. Read more...
Running A.M.O.K.: Little Drummer Boy Found in the Bible! by Dave Weiss
Many of you watch it every year around Christmas that stop motion animation masterpiece "The Little Drummer Boy." You've heard the song, with its chorus of "pa rap puh pum pum." Up until now most of you thought it was just a cute story, cute but untrue. Well I've found him in the Bible, OK, well sort of. Read more...
Running A.M.O.K.: You ARE Your Ministry by Dave Weiss
I was young inexperienced and looking for ideas on how to do youth ministry better when I stumbled upon an ad for a local Youth Specialties Resources Conference. The leader of the forum was a guy by the name of Dave Ambrose. I gained a lot of input into resources, techniques, etc. but what really impacted me was not so much that as one sentence that Dave said. He said, "You ARE your ministry." Read more...
Running A.M.O.K.: Using Drama to Help Your Church Think Outside "The Box" by Dave Weiss
The God we serve cannot be held in a box and his people should not be satisfied to live their whole Christian life by spending an hour a week in the box we call the church building. There is a lot to be done outside the box. The following is a skit that talks about going outside the box. Drama is one of the great ways of driving a point home. All you need are a few people and a big cardboard box. Read more...
An Act of Ministry: What Do I Do Now? by Kim Schilz
You have the permission of the church council to form a drama troupe. The creative ideas are filling your head with excitement and grand possibilities. You see the potential for a dynamic dramatic ministry. Every aspect of the church will benefit from your drama skills. Read more...
Running A.M.O.K.: Using the Arts in Ministry by Dave Weiss
In this column, we will explore new and different uses for the arts in ministry. You will find visual arts ideas, ways to challenge people with gifts in writing, original skits, unique uses for music, and more. You will also find articles telling about ways that others are using the arts in ministry as a way to inspire and challenge you and resources that I have found to be useful. Read more...
An Act of Ministry: Overcoming Fishbowl Mentality by Kim Schilz
Drama can be performed in many areas and at many different times. However if you discover, as I did, that your progress will be hindered by "nay-sayers", there are a few things that you can do to get the program going again. Read more...
Skit: Empty by Bob Snook
A skit on counting the cost. 4 minutes. 2 actors. Read more...
Skit: Love by Bob Snook
A skit on witnessing through love. 4 minutes. 2 actors. Read more...
An Act of Ministry: To Act or Not to Act by Kim Schilz
I began to write and direct. However, I also discovered something about my church that I never knew. There were people in the church who felt that drama was not appropriate. It was feared that drama would let in the world and take away from the traditions of the church. Read more...
Skit: Swoon by Bob Snook
A skit on the resurrection. 5 minutes. 2 actors. Read more...
Skit: Dynamite by Bob Snook
A skit on anger management and patience. 3 minutes. 2 actors. Read more...
Skit: Junkfood by Bob Snook
Christian literature can't replace the Bible. 4 minutes. 2 actors. Read more...
Skit: Overview by Bob Snook
A skit on discipleship. 3 minutes. 2 actors. Read more...