Minister2Kids exist for one reason, to glorify God! It is our goal to equip ministry leaders to reach kids for Christ. Children's Ministry: What does it take to have a successful children's ministry? Obviously it takes God and a lot of prayer. It takes a lot of work. It takes time. It takes passionate volunteers. It takes more time. It takes planning. It takes encouragement. It takes resources. Equipping You. It is our goal to help equip you with quality resources that are proven to work in a children's ministry. We hope all of our resources will save you time so you can effectively reach kids for Christ. That is what it's all about!
Jon Smith Founder of Minister2Kids
Jon has been doing children's ministry for over twelve years and believes he has the best occupation in the world. Where else do you get paid to minister to kids? Jon graduated from Kentucky Christian College (now KCU) in 2001 and is almost done with his Masters in Family Ministries from Cincinnati Christian University. He is married to his beautiful wife Laura and has two adorable daughters, Hannah and Hillary.
What do you like to do?
I enjoy being with my family and friends. I love spending quality time with my girls and taking long walks on the beaches of Indiana with my wife. I really like to play golf, go fishing, go boating, play bball, computer stuff, and play an occasional video game.
What's your favorite sports team?
That's an easy one! The 2006 Super Bowl World Champs! My Indianapolis Colts.
What TV shows do you like?
I really enjoy watching The Office - do you have a Dwight at your church?, American Idol, Americas Funniest Home Videos, Sports.
Tell us something crazy about you. I'm not sure if these are interesting, but I have dare devil tendencies. In high school, I climbed a 100ft radio tower. In college, I went skydiving from 13,500ft and it was the first time I had ever been in an airplane. The only thing i've done that I regret is cliff jumping off a 65ft ledge into a lake in Arizona on a Mission Trip. It really hurt.
Laura Smith
The Brains Behind The Brawn
Laura graduated from Kentucky Christian College with a degree in elementary education and Bible. She currently is a first grade teacher at a Christian school and loves what she does. Laura assists Jon in his ministry by volunteering as a classroom teacher and leading preschool worship. She loves to watch the expressions on children's faces when they discover new things.
What do you like to do with your free time?
Make crafts with Hannah and Hillary, go on dates with Jon, Scrapbook, read books and magazines, and take naps.
What is your favorite restaurant?
Olive Garden if it's just grownups, Qdoba, Panda Express
What is your favorite TV show?
The Office, American Idol, Macgyver (okay...not really, Jon typed this one in)
Tell about a memory of church growing up.
I went to church camp every summer. I still remember several of my counselor's names because they made an impact on my life. I want to make the same positive impact on children I lead at church.
"Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment.
And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew 22:37-39
