by Podcast | May 5, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, High School, Lead Small, Middle School, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Volunteers, Youthmin
In this episode, Tom Shefchunas spends time sharing about what it's like connecting students during the current state of church ministry and ways they have prioritized building relationships. Coach Shef also shares the importance of shaping youth ministries to focus...
by Podcast | Apr 28, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Systems
In this episode, Gina McClain shares some ideas that she has gathered and a resource she helped create: a COVID-19 Family Ministry Road Map. Whether you have a specific strategy already in place or are just starting this conversation, Gina brings years of expertise...
by Podcast | Apr 21, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Preteen
In this episode, Sean Sweet shares about preteen ministry and his specific experience helping his own church develop a thriving preteen ministry. Sean also gives some specific insight into FourFiveSix, a ministry of Destiny Church in Rocklin, CA, focused on community,...
by Podcast | Apr 14, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Large Church, NextGen, Systems, Youthmin
In this episode, Dale Hudson spends time recapping some of the kidmin challenges large churches are facing across the country including attendance trends, volunteers and online church strategies. He also shares briefly about his new book “Lead Well in Children's...
by Podcast | Apr 7, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Volunteers
In this episode, Jarrod Harris shares about his church's recent shifts in kidmin to online church as well as some unique tips for volunteer recruitment and empowerment. Making adjustments within kidmin and family ministry is inevitable, but all the strategies we hold...
by Podcast | Mar 16, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Social Media, Youthmin
In this episode, Nick Blevins takes time to share some unique ideas for churches while they may not be gathering during this most recent COVID-19 virus. Some ideas are specific to this situation, but others are absolutely applicable in the future and could even be a...
by Podcast | Mar 10, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Preschool
In this episode, Mike Clear shares some of his experiences moving from working within family ministry roles to serving family ministries through Orange and the Rethink Group. He also explains more about the heart and strategy behind some of the world's leading Kidmin...
by Podcast | Feb 25, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents
In this episode, Jenny Funderburke Smith points toward some specific ways to create a gospel-centered approach to kid's ministry, regardless of the size of your church or the curriculum you use. She also shares some very helpful tips on how to structure discipline...
by Podcast | Feb 18, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Multisite, NextGen, Partner with Parents
In this episode, Paula Dannielle speaks from her experience as a single parent and leading a ministry with the single-parent in mind. There are specific changes you could make to your ministry to more intentionally serve single-parent families and Paula shares what...
by Podcast | Feb 11, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, High School, Leadership, NextGen, Youthmin
In this episode, Tony Myles sheds light on youth ministry from the unique perspective of a pastor. After sitting in both the Youth Pastor and Lead Pastor role, he brings an understanding of how each can complement and strengthen the ministry of the other. Tony Myles...
by Podcast | Feb 4, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Large Church, Multisite, NextGen
In this episode, Alfred Burgess shares some of his experiences within multisite NextGen ministry over the years and his heart for reaching outsiders. Having served on staff at two large multisite churches, Alfred provides a unique perspective on how an effective...
by Podcast | Jan 28, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Systems
In this episode, Jeff Bates dives into some specific practices on tracking family ministry data at Elevation Church and gives practical tips for how to get these families more engaged. Each family is unique and defining engagement can be tricky, so there is a great...
by Podcast | Nov 19, 2019 | Podcast, Family Ministry, High School, Middle School, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Youthmin
In this episode, Jody Livingston and Chris Trent from the Longer Haul Podcast talk about big ideas that help create an environment for family ministry alignment under different youth ministry models. Also, with decades of combined experience, the three of us discuss...
by Podcast | Nov 12, 2019 | Podcast, Family Ministry, High School, Leadership, NextGen, Youthmin
In this episode, Robert Purvey talks about some of the ministries and strategies his church has used to impact youth and their families and schools. One of the immediate action steps he prompts is for churches to be present in the life of their local schools, with no...
by Podcast | Nov 5, 2019 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Podcast, Preteen
In this episode, Yancy gives practical tips and advice from her decades of leading kids worship. Some of these tips could greatly impact the culture of your kid's ministry and help lead the next generation to a lifestyle of worship through creating intentional worship...
