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...
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...
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 | 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...
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...
by Podcast | Apr 24, 2023 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Lead Small, Leadership, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Podcast, Preschool, Preteen, Youthmin
In this episode, we replay an interview from a webinar with Kenny Conley and Nick featuring Reggie Joiner & Leslie Mack on The Future of Family Ministry. This episode contains insights into the ways the Orange Team is thinking through the future of partnering with...
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 | Feb 22, 2023 | Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Youthmin
In this episode, Scott Pace shares about the concepts behind his book focused on students accepting the calling into vocational ministry. Scott also shares more form a collegiate perspective about the changes they are seeing on campus in regard to those following a...
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 | 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...
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...
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 | 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...
by Podcast | Jul 12, 2022 | Digital Strategy, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Partner with Parents, Podcast, Social Media
In this episode, we chat with Keturah Boston about ministry to families both online and in-person after her church pivoted for almost two years before regathering after the pandemic. Keturah has years of experience within family ministry and has helped develop a...
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...
