Pixar on Collaboration

Check out this video from Pixar University’s Dean: Randy Nelson. Here are three quotes that stuck out to me: •    The core skill of an innovator is error recovery not failure avoidance. •    Collaboration means amplification. •    Be interested, not interesting....

The Best Video Ideas

Part of my role in ministry involves the creation of video teaching resources for K-5th grade and 3-5 year olds.  Every month, we create an average of 80 minutes of finished video for these age groups.  The more video I create, the more I realize that video is one of...

Resources for Design

I know a lot of people who spend time designing their own graphics for children’s ministry, without the benefit of a design degree or professional training.  Here are some sites I go to for help: Planet Photoshop – Great site with lots of tutorials that...

Free Your Ideas

I’m always looking for new ways to get my ideas on paper.  Recently a friend introduced me to the “Personal Idea Pad” or PIP, from Accidental Creative.  PIP is a really effective brainstorming tool.  It structures your thoughts, gives a framework for...