by Podcast | Jun 3, 2025 | Elementary, Kidmin, Partner with Parents, Podcast, Preschool, Special Needs, Volunteers
In this episode, Kim Botto and Nick Blevins discuss how to create inclusive children's ministry environments where every child—especially those who are neurodivergent or have experienced trauma—feels a sense of belonging. They share practical strategies from Kim’s new...
by Podcast | May 9, 2025 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Volunteers
In this episode, Collette Taylor shares her journey in kids ministry, offering insights from her time at North Point Ministries and other organizations on creating engaging, intentional experiences for children. The conversation covers effective event production,...
by Podcast | Oct 2, 2023 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Podcast, Social Media, Systems
In this episode, Brittany Nelson talks about her new book Time to Update and speaks on how to leverage digital platforms to lead children's ministry. She also answers some very specific questions on not only WHY it's time to integrate digital discipleship but HOW to...
by Podcast | Apr 11, 2023 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Podcast, Preschool, Preteen
In this episode, David Reneau shares some of the most important metrics he tracks within his kid's ministry as well as some goals he sets for his environments. David also talks through some of the principles he implements for challenges with kids' behavior. David...
by Podcast | Dec 7, 2022 | Elementary, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Podcast, Preteen, Social Media
In this episode, Brent Moxey gives a behind the scenes look into how they have grown their digital Kid's ministry which far exceeds the size of their church. Brent also shares how this digital strategy integrates with their weekly engagement with kids and families....
by Podcast | Aug 23, 2022 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Lead Small, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Podcast, Preschool, Preteen, Volunteers
In this episode, Dale Hudson shares his experience serving in children's ministry for more than 30 years, and the growing need for creating fertile soil to help kids' faith grow within our ministries. Dale also shares some vision around building volunteer teams with...
by Podcast | Jun 22, 2022 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Volunteers, Youthmin
In this episode, I spend time chatting with Kenny Conley about some stats from a survey on staff and volunteer ratios in kidmin and student ministry. Then, we continue the conversation around a new survey just developed to gather new information on the state of...
by Podcast | Dec 23, 2021 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Preteen, Volunteers
This episode features Lisa Molite who serves on staff at Community Christian Church leading a dynamic kidmin large group program, both in-person and online. Lisa also joined the Multiply Ministry online conference and this contains a section of a Zoom interview with...
by Podcast | Dec 14, 2021 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Podcast, Preschool, Preteen
This episode features Yancy Richmond, Dove Award-winning singer and songwriter as she shares what discipling kids in worship looks like. She has led and championed kid's worship for many years and shares a unique perspective about focusing on creating moments to teach...
by Podcast | Dec 7, 2021 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Large Church, Leadership, Podcast, Volunteers
This episode features Andrae Jones, NextGen Pastor at One Community Church in Plano, TX, and he shares a unique perspective of doing ministry inside and outside of the church, focusing on how to connect with people/teams outside of the weekend. Andrae also joined the...
by Podcast | Oct 12, 2021 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Podcast, Volunteers
In this episode, Josh takes time to cast some vision about leading volunteers and how recruiting is an avenue for discipleship. Josh also talks about Kidmin Science and his experience within schools and churches sharing about faith and character. Josh Denhart Connect...
by Podcast | Sep 20, 2021 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Large Church, Leadership, Podcast, Preschool, Preteen
In this episode, Jim and Paul, co-pastors of Preston Trail Community Church reveal the heart behind their church's NextGen strategy and what prompted their book about God's Great Story. Jim and Paul also share some key insights into the success of their relationship...
by Podcast | Sep 15, 2021 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Large Church, Multisite, NextGen, Podcast
In this episode, Lindsay Felstow from River Valley Church gives a behind-the-scenes look at what kid's ministry a large multi-site church has changed and developed since the pandemic. Lindsay also shares more about the dynamics of their volunteer teams, curriculum,...
by Podcast | Jul 20, 2021 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Podcast, Preteen, Youthmin
In this episode, Will Hutcherson shares about his new book SEEN which focuses on helping broaden the conversation about the mental health of kids and students. Together with Dr. Chinwé Williams, this new resource sheds light on the newest statistics surrounding this...
by Podcast | Jun 1, 2021 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Large Church, NextGen, Podcast, Preteen
In this episode, Lisa Molite from Community Chrisitan Church joins Jarrod Harris to continue a conversation on kidmin large group and some best practices to consider as you enhance your experience for kids. This is part one of a two-part discussion. Tune in to Episode...
