by Nick Blevins | Mar 20, 2018 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Amy Fenton from Orange about VBS. Amy shares best practices for planning ahead and how to build a team and process in order to create a remarkable experience for kids. And, she dives into the difference between focusing on evangelism or...
by Nick Blevins | Jan 23, 2018 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Partner with Parents, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Director of Kids' Club and Student Ministry, Kim Botto, about what her church has done to serve kids and families that are hurting, have experienced trauma, have difficult backgrounds, or are facing other challenges. She shares about the...
by Nick Blevins | Jan 16, 2018 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool, Volunteers
In this episode, I talk with Erin English. Erin is the Early Childhood Pastor at Westside Family Church. Erin shares the principles and practical steps that helped grow her volunteer team from 250 to 400 in just two years. We then have a great conversation about goal...
by Nick Blevins | Nov 28, 2017 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Rachel Walker about starting a ministry from scratch. Rachel is the Kids' Director at a church that launched nine weeks ago, and she walks through what building a team, training volunteers, and creating environments has looked like. We...
by Nick Blevins | Nov 7, 2017 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Partner with Parents
In this episode, I talk with my friend, Dave Truitt, about creating great family experiences for parents and kids, where they can learn and talk about faith together. He breaks down what goes into each experience, how they prepare for it, and why it is key to their...
by Nick Blevins | Oct 24, 2017 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Leadership, Preschool
In this episode I talk with my friend, Children's Pastor, Kathie Phillips. Kathie has taught at the Children's Pastors Conference and the Group Kidmin Conference, and has a lot of great insight to share from her years in ministry. She shares some of her story and...
by Nick Blevins | Oct 17, 2017 | Elementary, Kidmin, Leadership, Podcast, Preschool, Volunteers
In this episode, I talk with Children's Pastor Andrae Jones. Andrae works at a church that has a very low ratio of staff to volunteers and kids. We dive into his church and ministry, exploring their structure, how they value leadership development, and what they do to...
by Nick Blevins | Sep 26, 2017 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin
In this episode, I talk with Lisa Molite about her site, ReadySetSunday.com and how she creates irresistible environments for kids. Specifically we dive into how she creates a new set and environment related to the curriculum's theme each month. We walk through how...
by Nick Blevins | Aug 15, 2017 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Multisite, Preschool
In this week’s episode, I talk with Jessica Bealer. Jessica and I have a great conversation about multisite children's ministry – what kids' ministry looks like in a multisite context, from great principles to specific, helpful practices. Whether or not you serve in a...
by Nick Blevins | Aug 1, 2017 | Elementary, Kidmin, Podcast, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Children’s Pastor and Evangelist, Ricardo Miller. We have a great conversation about the top mistakes ministry leaders make. Ricardo shares from the perspective of a children’s pastor, but the list and principles he walks through apply...
by Nick Blevins | Jun 6, 2017 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Gabe Boucher from Worlds of Wow. Gabe and I talk about what their organization does to create irresistible environments for kids, students, and churches overall. We have a great conversation about their process, what the outcome looks...
by Nick Blevins | May 2, 2017 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool, Small Church
In this episode, I interview Jared Massey. Jared and I talk about what children’s ministry in a small church looks like. Jared shares his definition of a small church, why he is passionate about leaders who serve in a small church context, and unique strengths and...
by Nick Blevins | Mar 21, 2017 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin
In this episode, I interview Children’s Pastor Corinne Noble. Corinne and I have a great conversation about creating remarkable kids' worship experiences. She talks about what this looks like practically from building teams, training leaders, setting up the...
by Nick Blevins | Feb 14, 2017 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Leadership, Preschool
In this episode, I interview Children’s Pastor, Tom Bump, about what he’s learned throughout thirty years of ministry. We have a great conversation about how to delegate, focus on your strengths, and approach conflict. He even shares about a specific conflict he had...
by Nick Blevins | Jan 31, 2017 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with children’s ministry speaker, consultant, and writer, Melissa MacDonald. She and I have a great conversation about helping kids find their place in God's story. Melissa shares how to disciple kids and teach them the Bible in a way they can...
