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 | Aug 9, 2021 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Lead Small, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Podcast
In this episode, my friend Phil Bell gives insight on how to develop a family ministry playbook for partnering with parents. After years within the local church and coaching ministry leaders, Phil has a unique perspective on how these principles can effectively change...
by Podcast | Jul 27, 2021 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Podcast, Systems, Youthmin
In this episode, Kristen Ivy, the new President of Orange, explores ideas about how to engage every parent everywhere. While this seems almost impossible, with some key thoughts and the use of technology, it is much more feasible than ever to connect, communicate,...
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 8, 2021 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Large Church, NextGen, Podcast, Small Church, Systems
In this episode, we hear from Trisha Peach about the children's ministry principles she has learned and implemented and encouraged in churches worldwide. Trisha also shares her experience in helping relaunch a church plant post-pandemic and how it has grown both...
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...
by Podcast | May 25, 2021 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Large Church, Podcast, Preschool, Preteen, Volunteers
In this episode, Kenny Conley, Jarrod Harris, Annie Tucker, and Tony Caniglia have 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 232 for...
by Podcast | Mar 30, 2021 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Systems, Volunteers
Crystal Mazzuca participated in the Volunteer Boost Challenge through Ministry Boost, and in this episode, she shares some of her key takeaways from this course. Crystal was able to implement some simple changes, recruited, and increased her kid's ministry volunteer...
by Podcast | Mar 23, 2021 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Youthmin
In this episode, Amber Baker shares her experience leading through the various changes in kidmin after the pandemic and the leadership shifts in her ministry team. Shifting to a new leadership model within family ministry produces some challenges, and Amber gives some...
by Podcast | Mar 16, 2021 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Volunteers
In this episode, John Huber from Westside Family Church talks about the frustrations associated with people leaving the church as well as how he has developed his staff in this ministry season. John also gives some practical encouragement and steps for growing...
by Podcast | Mar 9, 2021 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, Podcast, Systems, Volunteers
In this episode, we highlight 7 ideas shared by Jim Wideman during a webinar hosted by Ministry Boost, 21 Big ideas for finding and leading volunteers. Jim reveals some key foundational tools to bring volunteers into your teams with simplicity and excitement. Jim...
by Podcast | Mar 2, 2021 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Volunteers
In this episode, we highlight 7 ideas shared by Christine Kreisher during a webinar hosted by Ministry Boost, 21 Big ideas for finding and leading volunteers. Christine gives practical ways to not only recruit but to retain volunteers that will find value in serving...
by Podcast | Feb 16, 2021 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Podcast, Social Media, Volunteers
In this episode, Chris Sasser talks about how his staff re-imagined the way volunteers serve and built teams around what families were in need of in their church. The three buckets he explains help to narrow the focus of how to effectively reach families in the midst...
by Podcast | Feb 2, 2021 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Volunteers
In this episode, Andrae Jones shares how reactivating volunteers is important in the midst of COVID-19, empowering them to lead in new ways. He also gives some helpful tips on reaching volunteers where they are and fighting for their hearts. This audio is from the...
