Love for the Down Under

I received a question from someone who does not live in Australia why I don't blog more about the greatness that is coming out of the Land Down Under. My response is simple. Shame on Me! Now I know that most of my readers are here in the United States and we can get egotistical sometimes about how cutting edge we are, but we can and should learn more by looking around the world. If you are not aware, Hillsong Kids is doing some incredible things. They are leading the way when it comes to music for Children's Ministry for starters. If you have ever had the thought that kids in elementary can't worship to music then you are doing music wrong for one and two you haven't picked up a Hillsong Kid's DVD. Pick one up and watch kids worship right before your eyes. We use quite a few of their songs and our kids' favorite is "One Way", even though "Jesus in my Life" is a very close second. Also, one of their head guys, Dave Wakerley, has an excellent blog. If you are not reading it you should. Here is the link. One last thing... They are having a conference coming up in July. I have not had the chance to go but I am trying my best to clear my schedule for next year. I know that we have great conferences here in the States but I think we should make it a point to get to Hillsong at least once. By they way, they dress cool too.

I wear socks like that when I play indoor soccer. Maybe I should wear them when I lead worship?!

PureNRG, new music group for kids

As you know, music is one of the most important tools that we can use for Children's Ministry. About 5 years ago we were blessed with a group called Jump 5. This little teen bop group resonated with kids like crazy. We have not had another group capture that excitement since. I am glad to announce that we have another one that is sure to do the same thing that Jump 5 did. The group is called PureNRG. They consist of two 11 year old girls and one 14 year old boy. Your kids are going to love them. Their CD hits the shelves May 1st. Their website is www.purenrgonline.com. There are samples of their music but the site is not totally up yet and won't be until May 1st. So go ahead and impress your kids with the knowledge of what is coming. The funniest song is their cover of Footloose. I am sorry but I had to laugh when I heard it. They are a Christian group and Disney has already picked them up. The advance CD is very good.