A Dramatic Ministry for Small Churches
Plays Written Specifically for Small Churches
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My son always loved to wear costumes, and I discovered that most of his friends did too. With this information, and my desire to keep the kids interested, we began to practice reciting elements of the Christmas story or the Easter story to perform for the church on those special Sundays. The kids would dress up like nativity characters or wear their Easter Sunday morning best and really get excited about their roles in the service. The kids loved getting the opportunity to get on the stage and be a part of the church service. With this successful venture underfoot, I decided to try to find some skits they could perform on Sunday mornings that might show what they learned in children’s church, get them used to speaking in front of people (an important life skill), and perhaps even draw in the families of the kids who would be performing that particular day. With this, a ministry was born.
This book is a collection of some of the plays written for the kids (and the adults) of the church. As the church has grown, the plays have grown. We have found that people love to get involved by building sets, painting, making costumes, running the lights and sound, coordinating props, performing music, and of course, playing characters on stage. Everyone has an opportunity to get involved. Not all of the plays included here are Christmas plays, but most are. I hope you enjoy them and find use for them in your church as you begin to develop a dramatic ministry in your own community.
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About the Book
It can be challenging for small churches to have a positive presence in their communities, especially when pursuing creative ways to spread the gospel. And it can be difficult for small groups with even smaller budgets to stand out, so what can a small church do to attract and inspire young believers?
In A Dramatic Ministry for Small Churches, author Holly Langster shares a collection of inspiring and entertaining dramatic plays that are perfect for a small church that needs something to engage and encourage its attendees—especially kids! Noticing that there was nothing out there for her small church, Holly brought drama into the church life and used it to build a community ministry. She offers several scripts and helpful tips for anyone starting a drama program in their own church.
It doesn’t take a big church to perform a big play, and A Dramatic Ministry for Small Churches can help small churches discover a new and dramatic way to excite young believers about the gospel message. And as more and more people get involved, these small churches will grow and grow, inspiring the next generation and bringing more people to Christ.
About the Author
Holly Langster is a fifteen-year resident of Heber Springs, Arkansas, where she resides with her husband, Rodger, and her son, Lucas. Holly has been involved in drama since high school, where she participated in several high school plays. After high school, her favorite pastime became community theater. Today using all the helpful things she learned from her directors over the years, Holly brings drama to her local church and community.