Inspirational & Useful Websites

I get asked the same question a lot. “How do you come up with all your ideas.” I usually proceed to tell them that I get ideas everywhere and anywhere. Next, I usually show them is a large filing cabinet in my office. The top large drawer is filled with brochures, mailers, postcards, magazines, advertisement, and a lot of other junk. At least others may think of it as junk, but I view it as an invaluable resource. My wife sometimes laughs at me, because everywhere we go I am picking up new brochures and stopping to examine everything around me. However, the filing cabinet lately has been getting less and less usage, because I go online many times now for inspiration.

Here are a few of the sites I go to if I need some inspiration. I do not control, nor can I vouch for everything on these sites. I have found them helpful and clean, and I hope they will be a help to you as well.

CreativeMYK.com - Free Christian graphics for download shared by artists around the world.

MinistryCSS.com – A gallery of CSS websites designed to inspire you.

Kuler.Adobe.com – Colors swatches by a community of people who love colors.

Blog.SpoonGraphics.co.uk – Tutorials and others helpful tips

SmashingMagazine.com – Another website with tutorials, tools, and tips

MiniAjax.com – Code and instructions on how to make your website more dynamic and a richer experience for your visitors

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What are some of the websites you go to for inspiration, tutorials, and/or tips?

Michael Moyer

13 Comments

Christopher Sanchez 10:23 am - 4th November:

Hey Bro. Moyer,
Thanks for all the great links and all the help you’ve given us. I like going to the website hongkiat.com for inspiration.

Michael Moyer 12:09 pm - 4th November:

Thanks, Christopher, I’ve never heard of that website. I will definitely check it out!

Stephen Russ 4:28 pm - 4th November:

Thanks for these resources. These are some great sites….almost as great as this one!

Jonathan Wells 8:48 pm - 5th November:

Bro. Moyer,
Thanks for all the tips and links. It saves me a lot of research time.

Michael Moyer 11:19 pm - 5th November:

Jonathan, I’m glad it’s a help to you. Let me know if you have any ideas for blog posts that would be a help.

Estevan Montoya 1:25 pm - 11th November:

Great post! I am constantly looking for sites with good ideas! Keep up the good work!

PaulConner 12:25 pm - 12th January:

Hey Michael, just found your blog today and have enjoyed perusing your posts. I am the media director at a church in Vancouver BC and I am always looking for new ideas. The question I had for you today is about your blog template, did you build it yourself, or did you get the template somewhere, i am looking to redesign some of the blogs we have and am looking for ideas. Thanks

Michael Moyer 10:43 pm - 12th January:

Paul, I’m glad you found the site today. I got the template from themeforest.net. It’s a really well thought out theme.

PaulConner 11:54 am - 13th January:

Great, thanks for the info. I will look into it.

Benjamin 1:53 pm - 26th May:

Bro. Moyer,
I am a member of an independent Baptist church in Hungary and many of the graphics on nvbc.org have inspired me in making our church website and articles, so.. thank you for these sites and ideas

Michael Moyer 12:16 pm - 28th May:

Benjamin, I’m very happy to hear that this blog has been a blessing to you in Hungary! Please, let me know if I can be of any other help to you.

Judith Cheek 2:59 pm - 22nd June:

I would like to do a Media Minstry newsletter.

Where can I find templates, great graphics, ideas and info on this need at our church.

Thanks in advance.

Michael Moyer 4:51 pm - 7th July:

Judith, Many of the resources you need are at the links listed above. I hope they are a help.