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
What are some of the websites you go to for inspiration, tutorials, and/or tips?
Michael Moyer
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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.
Thanks, Christopher, I’ve never heard of that website. I will definitely check it out!
Thanks for these resources. These are some great sites….almost as great as this one!
Bro. Moyer,
Thanks for all the tips and links. It saves me a lot of research time.
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.
Great post! I am constantly looking for sites with good ideas! Keep up the good work!
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
Paul, I’m glad you found the site today. I got the template from themeforest.net. It’s a really well thought out theme.
Great, thanks for the info. I will look into it.
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
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.
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.
Judith, Many of the resources you need are at the links listed above. I hope they are a help.
WOW!! This is the coolest blog I have ever seen!! INCREDIBLE was the only word that comes to my mind when I saw it. Good Stuff!!
Hi Michael,
I came across your blog today and I am so happy I did!!
I was recently appointed head of the Media ministry in my local church.
Your website offers so many useful articles that I will enjoy reading.
Many thanks for being a blessing.
Kind regards,
Emma from London, England
Emma, I’m glad you found the blog, and I hope it’s a help to you. Let me know if I can help answer any questions.
- Mike
I have enjoyed looking through the site and getting many more tools to help our church present the Gospel in an even greater way in our graphics. I posted a link to your site on my twitter account.
Keep plugging away and I look forward to seeing even more helpful content from you in the future.
Pastor Giesen, I’m glad to hear the posts have been a help to you and your ministry. Thank you for telling others about mediaministryblog.com!
Bro. Moyer your blog is a blessing and I refer to it often. I was wondering if maybe in the future you could do a post on “building a media team”. I attend a fairly large church and am helping bring our media out of the stone age lol. There is lots of talent available but nothing structured. Any thoughts you may have would be greatly appreciated. thanks so much for your time.
-Matt
Matt, Thanks for the encouraging comment and the great idea for a blog post. I’ll have to give that idea some thought. I’m glad to hear that this blog has been a blessing!