by Nick Blevins | May 28, 2019 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool, Volunteers
We welcome Ryan Frank back to the podcast to share about trends he's seeing in kidmin world, how you can maximize summer in your ministry, and what he does to stay productive while spinning multiple plates. Ryan Frank Connect with Ryan...
by Nick Blevins | May 21, 2019 | Podcast, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Justin Herman about his transition between churches, the questions he wishes he would have asked, and what he's learning in his current season. We also talk about the newly re-released, Controlled Chaos book, which now includes added...
by Nick Blevins | Apr 30, 2019 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool, Social Media
In this episode, I talk with my friend and Elementary Coordinator, Todd Hixenbaugh. Todd loves to learn, network with other leaders and engage parents through social media. We talk about learning hacks he's adopted over the years, how he's talked with leaders all over...
by Nick Blevins | Apr 23, 2019 | Podcast, NextGen
In this episode, I talk with Dan Doerksen about team structure and aligning your Next Gen and family ministry teams. Dan talks about the different approaches leaders take to their teams, and what has happened on his team since he started taking a structural approach....
by Nick Blevins | Apr 16, 2019 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with my friend, Michelle Suarez, about two bold risks her church has taken to engage kids who aren't a part of any church. First, she walks us through the theme-days or special Sundays they do and how these are great invites for kids. Second,...
by Nick Blevins | Apr 9, 2019 | Podcast, Family Ministry, NextGen, Partner with Parents
In this episode, I talk with Kurt Brodbeck about his church's family framework for partnering with parents through transitions and milestones. Kurt walks through the different components of their framework, the vision behind each step, and how they set parents up to...
by Nick Blevins | Apr 2, 2019 | Podcast, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Amber Lappin about building faith in babies. In the first few years of a child's life, they are learning so much and growing so fast. Amber talks about how to combine that with the wonder of faith and how we can begin to help them...
by Nick Blevins | Mar 26, 2019 | High School, Podcast
In this episode, I talk with my friend Will Hutcherson about his new organization, Youth Leadership Collective. This non-profit was born out of a desire to help educators and parents heal despair in teenagers. They are all about bringing hope to students in youth...
by Nick Blevins | Mar 19, 2019 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Beth Guckenberger about Back2Back Ministries, the story and vision behind it, and how church leaders can help kids and students have a heart for the nations. We also talk about her unique communication style and how she seamlessly weaves...
by Nick Blevins | Mar 12, 2019 | Podcast, High School, Youthmin
In this episode I talk with Shane Sanchez all about student ministry – what they do at his church, how they structure middle and high school ministries, when they meet, and their different formats and environments. He also talks about what they've done to create...
by Nick Blevins | Mar 5, 2019 | Elementary, Kidmin, Podcast
In this episode, I talk with Becky Rydman about how to reach your community by partnering with schools. Becky shares what is at the core of this partnership – relationships – and talks about how she got plugged into her local school and how churches in her...
by Nick Blevins | Feb 26, 2019 | Podcast, Preteen
In this episode, I talk with Preteen Pastor, Zach Matchett about creating environments for preteens. Zach talks about his vision for creating spaces for preteens to be in awe of who God is. He also talks about the importance of creating community for preteens,...
by Nick Blevins | Feb 20, 2019 | Family Ministry
Most people who have served in a children's ministry or student ministry context have heard various statistics about youth leaving the Church after they graduate high school. 70%-%80 is generally the estimate you hear, and my personal experience growing up church...
by Nick Blevins | Feb 19, 2019 | Podcast, Family Ministry
In this episode, I talk with Jason Tilley about creativity in ministry. Jason walks through seven steps he uses to solve problems, create things from scratch, or improve something that already exists. He then takes us through practical examples and gives tips for each...
by Nick Blevins | Feb 18, 2019 | Leadership, Posts
Rethink Leadership is an event for senior leaders in the church that's designed by senior leaders. Carey Nieuwhof helped create the event, along with the team at Orange, and it runs alongside The Orange Conference. The fact that Carey Nieuwhof is behind it is all you...