I have seen how enthusiastically that children (and adults) respond to puppets making them an ideal teaching companion. Puppets are equally accepted in the classroom, in the Sunday school room, in auditoriums and in the great outdoors. If you have a message to offer, puppets can assist in the delivery.

I was asked to join our church puppet ministry several years ago and I have seen how enthusiastically that children and adults. Within months of joining, I found myself leading the ministry. Overwhelmed, I quickly envisioned the future of the puppet ministry and set forth a plan, a plan that God has truly blessed.

Following my plan, with God’s blessings (can’t do anything without that), we basically started over. We’ve replaced our store-bought puppets with original creations that have character. We’ve moved from “sing along” and pre-recorded skits, to custom skits written for the occasion. Now, our puppet ministry is a favorite with adults and kids alike. We are frequently asked to perform at other churches in our state.

Whether you want to start a new ministry or give a fresh start to your existing ministry, “Want a Bite of Elephant? A guide to starting your puppet ministry” is the book for you. Please read a few words from my friend, Shawn Sorrell.

Ben Jones has done a wonderful job of introducing the challenges faced by those starting a puppet ministry in "Wanna Bite of Elephant?" His humorous approach to the subject keeps you reading till the very end. The break down of sections helps the beginner to get a handle on the steps that are needed in order to develop a successful puppet ministry. The Adobe format makes it easy to read either on your computer or to print it out for reading. His inclusion of web site resources allows you to continue you development of skills needed to accomplish the task at hand. If the desire to start a puppet ministry sinks it's teeth in you, take the first bite with "Wanna Bite of Elephant?". - Shawn Sorrell of Wild Joker Design, Wild Joker Puppets and Puppets and Stuff.com