We had our KidzMatter Christmas party Friday night at our house. My brother-in-law, Matt, and his wife, Megan, created an awesome meal for us complete with appetizers. Keep your eye out for Matt Bishir - he might be the next Iron Chef. The meal ended with an awesome chocolate fondu and Starbuck’s coffee. We had a fun gift exchange and even a game complete with prizes. Nevan even gave me a new book - The Idiot’s Guide to Creating a Magazine for Children’s Ministry. Awesome gift Nevan. I’ve almost read the whole thing. In the picture you’ll see us sporting our new KidzMatter hooded sweatshirts.

I’m so thankful to God for the team God has brought together at KidzMatter. I’m praying that next year our staff will grow with even more creative people that love kid’s ministry like this team does. I wish we could have included our magazine staffers and editors too. Maybe next year.

For the record, here’s the who’s who (from left to right). Front row: Ryan Frank (President), Beth Frank (Office Manager). Back row: Nevan Hooker (Product Development Director), Renae Doyle (Publications Director), Evan Doyle (Technology Director).