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- What are credits? Why do I need them?
- I am logged into my account and am trying to download and save files to my computer, but I can't seem to figure out how, so...how?
- I signed up on your mailing list, but I haven’t received any emails yet. What’s up with that, man?
- Who are you?
- May I re-sell, give away or share resources I purchase on Ministry Downloader?
- Which kinds of resources does Ministry Downloader currently offer?
- Which kinds of resources will Ministry Downloader offer?
- Who owns submitted materials, Ministry Downloader or the contributor?
- I am interested in selling my original resources on Ministry Downloader. In what format will I submit my materials for review?
- How do I submit my files to Ministry Downloader for review?
- I don’t like rejection—so what if my resource is rejected?
- In what form will I receive my digital downloads from Ministry Downloader?
- Why not free?
- How do I find the resources I want on Ministry Downloader?
- Can resources be returned for credit? Re-downloaded?
- Why digitally downloaded resources?
- Are resources edited?
- How much $$ can I make from selling my resource on Ministry Downloader?
- Claims of copyright infringement or failure to accredit?
- What do I do if I have any issues with the Ministry Downloader site?
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What are credits? Why do I need them?
Credits are the currency of Ministry Downloader. You use credits to purchase resources on Ministry Downloader. You can buy credits in quantities of 5, 10, 20, 30, 50, and 100. The more credits you buy...the cheaper they get.
For example, right now, 100 credits costs $90, or 90 cents per credit, while 5 credits cost $7.50 or $1.50 per credit. That means a complete SERMON on Ministry Downloader (typically 3 credits or less), can be purchased for as low as $2.40 or as high as $4.50 while a MICRO-MESSAGE (1 credit), can be purchased for 90 cents to $1.50. (Credit prices are subject to change.)
Credits allow YOU to control the prices of resources on Ministry Downloader. It allows US easy flexibility for monthly specials (emailed to those on our mailing list).
Important: Credits will remain on your account for at least one year from date of purchase.
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I am logged into my account and am trying to download and save files to my computer, but I can't seem to figure out how, so...how?
To save a file to your PC, please "right-click" the word "Download" beside the file name and click "Save Target As." Then choose the destination on your computer for the downloaded file. To save a file on your Mac, please right-click the word "Download" beside the file name and click "Download Linked File As." Then choose the destination on your computer for the downloaded file.
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I signed up for your mailing list, but I haven’t received any emails yet. What’s up with that, man?
Well, we can’t send them out to EVERYBODY :). Kidding. We email our mailing at least once a month. If you haven’t received one in about a month, check your Junk/ Spam/ Bulk Mail folder. Since we use Constant Contact to send out these emails, our newsletter may have triggered your spam filters. Be sure to add us to your address book or contacts. Or whitelist us with your email service. If it’s been over a month, we’ll resend you the latest emails. Just click here You must be registered/ logged in to use the “Contact Us” form.
If all else fails, simply register again (sorry!) Remember, we always include free stuff in EVERY email.
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Who are you?
Ministry Downloader was started by Jim Kochenburger—someone who regards youth/ student pastors, and young adults/ college pastors as his heroes. You amazing people who love and serve our young people deserve great resources to help you do what God has called you to do. (Read more about Jim here.)
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May I re-sell, give away or share resources I purchase on Ministry Downloader?
No. Please respect the copyright of the original contributors.
Only the original purchaser may use the resources within their ministry. Regardless of personal philosophy or conviction :), purchaser may not share beyond their local ministry or give away, or sell these copyrighted resources.
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Which kinds of resources does Ministry Downloader currently offer?
Micro-Sermons—(1 credit) These are thumbnail outlines, with clear intro, points and conclusion. They are typically offered without illustrations, creative interactive, Power Points, or videos.
Sermons—(2-3 credits) These are complete, multi-media sermons/ talks that typically include complete sermon notes, movie clip discussions, YouTube videos, creative interactives, and illustrations. They also include Power Point presentations, and may include video trailers and themed wallpaper.
Videos—(Free) We have some funny commercials, some raw video with suggestions for how to use in your ministry, as well as video trailers for certain messages.
So far, we have resources that may be used for Jr. High/ Middle School, Senior High, and College age groups.
Sermon Illustrations—(Free) These illustrations (searchable by subject/topic), are fun facts, current events, funny bits, stories, hostorice or scientific facts--all across the board. PERFECT for use in youth ministry.
We sort all our resources by subject/ topic, book of the Bible, have resources that may be used for Jr. High/ Middle School, Senior High, and College age groups.
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Which kinds of resources will Ministry Downloader offer in the future?
Quick-prep lessons, small group and Bible studies, creative ideas, skits, indie worship, set and stage ideas, and homegrown videos with a message. (We add new resources just about every day, so check back often.)
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Who owns submitted materials, Ministry Downloader or the contributor?
Rights to materials always remain with the individual who originally submitted them to Ministry Downloader. Ministry Downloader merely formats and offers these resources for sale, and promotes them online or by other means.
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I am interested in selling my original resources on Ministry Downloader. In what format will I submit my materials for review?
Written resources are to be submitted in MSWord (without graphics embedded in them and without any template or weird formatting pre-sets).
Pictures and graphics are to be submitted as j-pegs.
Power Points are, of course to be submitted in Power Point.
Audio files are to be submitted as MP3’s.
Video files are to be submitted in WMV or MOV format (though we can also accept MPG4 files).
Click here for Submission Guidelines.
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How do I submit my files to Ministry Downloader for review?
Simply Multi-component, or multi-media complete youth ministry sermons should be submitted using our convenient SELL page. Simply click here for instructions: SELL page. There are no size restrictions on files submitted via the SELL page.
Submitting individual files under 7MB: If you are NOT submitting a multi-media resource and are submitting a micro-sermon, video, audio, MSWord, or graphic file, simply email them to Ministry Downloader. To get our email address, simply log into your account, then click on the “Contact Us” link at the bottom of any page on the site and request the email address. (Or click here.)
Submitting individual files over 7MB: If you are NOT submitting a multi-media resource and are submitting a LARGE video, audio, MSWord,or graphic file, simply Mail them to: MD Submissions, c/o Konsensus LLC, PO Box 160876, Altamonte Springs, FL, 32716-0876. (Video files on DVD disks only please.)
Click here for Submission Guidelines.
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I don’t like rejection—so what if my resource is rejected?
First know that we are motivated to ACCEPT all submissions. (Does that only make it worse? Okay, we’ll try again.) We are not into the snobby “expert” thing of just rejecting work because we are on some ego trip. We will do our level best to help you shape your work into something we believe will sell. It is highly unlikely ANYONE’s work will just be taken as is. If there is no way we can make it work, we let you know early. However, we do have a quality promise to maintain. As long as people are responsive to our coaching we believe any issue with any resource can be overcome.
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In what form will I receive my digital downloads from Ministry Downloader?
Messages/ talks, Lessons (written resources) will download as PDF’s, so you must have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and view these files.
Individual pictures and graphics will download as j-pegs.
Power Point presentations will download in Power Point (surprise!), so you must have Power Point to view, edit or use these.
Audio files will download to you as MP3’s or as WMA files.
Video files will come to you in format playable by Windows Media Player (WMV) and/or QuickTime (MOV, MPG4). We try to offer all video in both versions. Maintain the latest versions of Windows Media Player and/or QuickTime on your computer!
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Why not free?
On Ministry Downloader you’ll find cool, creative, high quality, formatted resources for affordable prices. Sure there are a number of “free” resources littering the internet. Sure you can slog through these sites sifting through heaps of unusable stuff. But who has time for that? Get quality resources here (reviewed by our seasoned pro’s) at far lower prices than the old guard of resource providers offer.
Finally, ministry leaders worked hard on these resources, and we believe a workman is worth his or her hire. Bibles are not free (typically). Curriculum is not free. Christian musicians do not offer their music for free. We believe it shouldn’t be any different for these resources.
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How do I find the resources I want on Ministry Downloader?
Go to the SEARCH page. (Or click here: SEARCH page.)
The default view is a listing of ALL resources ordered by Subject/ Topic (primary topic first). To narrow your search, use any of the six filters we provide: Subject/Topic, Resource Type, Key Scripture, Age Group, Contributor, Affiliation/ Denomination.
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Can resources be returned for credit? Re-downloaded?
These are digital resources and, as such, may not be “returned”. No credits or refunds. Your purchased resources will remain in your account to re-download as necessary.
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Why digitally downloaded resources?
Three reasons: First, resources can be offered more affordably. Second, you can get resources fast and easy—in minutes. No trips to the store or waiting for an online order. Finally, digital downloads are green. No trees for paper. No electricity or gasoline are used for transporting or storing these resources.
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Are resources edited?
Resources are CAREFULLY reviewed for quality and creativity of the ideas submitted. They are cleaned up a bit and formatted, but they are not “edited” per se’. Grammar review, fact-checking, theological analysis and the like are not performed by Ministry Downloader. Resources are sold as is.
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How much $$ can I make from selling my resource on Ministry Downloader?
Is money ALL you care about?? Gotcha! Seriously, this is a fair question. Ministry Downloader cannot promise any resource will sell, so we cannot say how much anyone will make. However, we are committed to giving back. We give you a way to make more than you are currently making. How much are you making on your resources right now? If you are like most, that’s a great big -0-.
For the latest on royalties rates we pay, see our sample agreement. Ultimately you will find that the biggest blessing for you will get is knowing that your messages are being used by leaders who need them to touch the lives of young people in churches beyond your own. The money is just the icing on the cake. (Great, now I’m hungry.)
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Claims of copyright infringement or failure to properly accredit?
All materials submitted to Ministry Downloader are contractually guaranteed by the contributor as totally original resources to which they own full rights. All responsibility and liability remains with the original contributor. To report a claim of infringement or failure to accredit properly , simply click here.
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What do I do if I have any issues with the Ministry Downloader site?
Log in to your account. Then simply click on the “Contact Us” link at the bottom of every page on the site. (Or click here).
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