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Episode 291: Amazing Life and The Future of Orange

Episode 291: Amazing Life and The Future of Orange

by Podcast | May 27, 2025 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Lead Small, NextGen, Podcast

In this episode, Nick Blevins and Kenny Conley talk with Amy Fenton and Chris Heaslip about recent changes at Orange, including its merger with Amazing Life and the organization’s renewed focus on children’s ministry. They discuss the importance of transparency,...
Episode 290: Creating Experiences for Kids with Colette Taylor

Episode 290: Creating Experiences for Kids with Colette Taylor

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,...
Episode 289: Managing Time & Discipling Volunteers with Lauren Jackson

Episode 289: Managing Time & Discipling Volunteers with Lauren Jackson

by Podcast | Apr 29, 2025 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Volunteers

In this episode of the Family Ministry Podcast, Nick Blevins and Lauren Jackson discuss key aspects of kids and student ministry, including the importance of vision, time management, and volunteer discipleship. Lauren shares insights from her experience and the...
Episode 288: From Youth to Children’s Ministry with Andrew Snead

Episode 288: From Youth to Children’s Ministry with Andrew Snead

by Podcast | May 14, 2024 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Large Church, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast

In this episode, Andrew Snead spends time unpacking his journey from youth into children's ministry and how his passions have aligned in both areas. Andrew also shares the key focuses of River Valley Kids and the importance they place on trying new things that involve...
Episode 287: Moving to a NextGen Model with Porfirio Caldera

Episode 287: Moving to a NextGen Model with Porfirio Caldera

by Podcast | Oct 10, 2023 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Youthmin

In this episode, Porfirio Caldera gives practical insights about moving to a NextGen staffing model within his church. Porfirio has maintained influence within the same church for over a decade in various ministry roles and he also shares the challenges faced while...
Episode 286: Leveraging Digital to Lead Children’s Ministry with Brittany Nelson

Episode 286: Leveraging Digital to Lead Children’s Ministry with Brittany Nelson

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...
Episode 285: Innovative Kidmin Ideas with Larry Cramer

Episode 285: Innovative Kidmin Ideas with Larry Cramer

by Podcast | Sep 26, 2023 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Large Church, Leadership, Multisite, Podcast

In this episode, Larry Cramer shares his experience leading the kid's ministry at Christ Church of the Valley (CCV) and the innovative kidmin ideas they have implemented at each of their campuses. He also gives some insight into their strategy behind creating ministry...
Episode 284: Where Have the High Schoolers Gone? with Brian Aaby

Episode 284: Where Have the High Schoolers Gone? with Brian Aaby

by Podcast | Aug 25, 2023 | Family Ministry, High School, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Youthmin

In this episode, Brian Aaby from the Slingshot Group shares some of his experiences and interactions with ministry leaders who are asking the question, “Where have the high schoolers gone?” He also speaks about the top three things churches can look for...
Episode 283: Reaching Generation Alpha with Janine McNally

Episode 283: Reaching Generation Alpha with Janine McNally

by Podcast | Jun 27, 2023 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Youthmin

In this episode, Janine McNally speaks about the newest emerging group of kids and youth, Generation Alpha, and some of the unique data being compiled to assist in reaching them inside and outside of our ministry settings. Janine also shares about her book titled When...
Episode 273: Kidmin Goals, Metrics, Discipline Challenges, and more with David Reneau

Episode 273: Kidmin Goals, Metrics, Discipline Challenges, and more with David Reneau

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...
Episode 271: Student Ministry Trends & Helping Students See God with Shane Sanchez

Episode 271: Student Ministry Trends & Helping Students See God with Shane Sanchez

by Podcast | Feb 16, 2023 | Family Ministry, Leadership, Middle School, NextGen, Podcast, Youthmin

In this episode, Shane Sanchez spends some time sharing about current trends in student ministry. Shane also gives some insight on his new book focused on helping students see God in their everyday lives. Shane Sanchez Connect with Shane on Instagram | Facebook...
Episode 269: The Future of Kidmin & Racial Unrest with Esther Moreno

Episode 269: The Future of Kidmin & Racial Unrest with Esther Moreno

by Podcast | Nov 30, 2022 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast

In this episode, Esther Moreno shares openly about some personal examples she has experienced in regard to racial unrest within kidmin. She also takes time to speak about the future of kidmin and the opportunities to engage in uncomfortable conversations within the...
Episode 268: Volunteer Recruiting & Culture with Jim Wideman

Episode 268: Volunteer Recruiting & Culture with Jim Wideman

by Podcast | Oct 11, 2022 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Lead Small, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Volunteers

In this episode, the legendary Jim Wideman takes time to share about volunteer recruitment and building a strong culture within volunteer teams. Jim Wideman Connect with Jim on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram JimWideman.com Clearstream Clearstream works with thousands...
Episode 265: Creating Fertile Soil to Help Kid’s Faith Grow with Dale Hudson

Episode 265: Creating Fertile Soil to Help Kid’s Faith Grow with Dale Hudson

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...
Episode 264: Becoming an Accessible Church with Kerri-Ann Hayes

Episode 264: Becoming an Accessible Church with Kerri-Ann Hayes

by Podcast | Jul 26, 2022 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Podcast, Special Needs

In this episode, Kerri-Ann Hayes shares her passion for churches finding ways to become more accessible to the special needs community and to those that have experienced trauma. Kerri-Ann Hayes Connect with Kerri-Ann on Facebook | Instagram |  Email Clearstream...
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