Reaching Out to a Lost World with Puppets

The founders of Puppets and Praise Ministries, Ron and Bonnie Hiller have been traveling for the past 35 years. They have ministered in over thirty-four denominations in the western and southwestern states, Canada, Israel, Great Britain and the Philippines. Learn more by visiting our Puppets & Praise web site.

Through the use of over twenty large puppets and multi-media, the Hillers teach Bible truths and everyday living with Jesus. Because puppets are accepted by all ages, the Hillers minister in Vacation Bible Schools, Children's Crusades, camps, children's, teens and family services, as well as adult services. The Hillers’ “hands-on” puppet workshop includes instruction in puppetry: manipulation, voicing, script writing and staging. A variety of puppets are demonstrated. This workshop will appeal to elementary age children through adult.

The vision of the ministry is to bring life and hope through Jesus Christ to children and families, helping them to walk in righteousness. Over 400 people have accepted Christ as their Savior or rededicated their lives to Him during this past year, and many thousands over the years of ministry. Parents and leadership are also encouraged to see the Biblical perspective of training and equipping the children, and are encouraged in their own spiritual growth.

During their nine trips to the British Isles, the Hillers ministered in many depressed areas (spiritually and economically). They were invited to bring Jesus into the public elementary and high schools, and taught many workshops to adults, sharing vision for ministry to children.

On their two trips to the Philippines, their main focus was to equip national leaders with the skills to minister to children. In the process, the Hillers ministered to thousands of children. At one school alone, 3600 children heard the message of the Good News of Jesus. During their two trips to Israel, the Hillers had the opportunity not only to minister to children of ten other countries, but to minister to a Bible Study group for completed Jews.

Puppets and Praise Ministries is not supported financially by any one denomination or church, but on the free will gifts of churches where they minister and by individuals who wish to support this children's ministry. Both Ron and Bonnie Hiller are ordained through the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel.

To sign up to receive the Puppets and Praise Newsletter or for further information on this ministry regarding bookings or donations, please email Ron and Bonnie.