by Podcast | Jan 19, 2021 | Podcast, Kidmin, Lead Small, Leadership, Volunteers
In this episode, Gina McClain gives some practical tips on how ministry leaders can and should lead volunteers through challenging times and viewing it from the perspective of a shepherd. This audio is from the Volunteer Bootcamp online event that was hosted by...
by Podcast | Jan 12, 2021 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, Systems, Volunteers
In this episode, Kelly Stockdale dives into some hard questions ministry leaders can ask to re-evaluate volunteer foundations being set in place, especially as many churches begin regathering. This audio is from the Volunteer Bootcamp online event that was hosted by...
by Podcast | Nov 24, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Social Media
In this episode, Dana Williams gives a behind the scenes look into her ministry of partnering with parents through online strategies. Dana shares years of family ministry experience and how that has led to some very intentional conversations around the social media...
by Podcast | Nov 17, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Social Media, Volunteers, Youthmin
In this episode, my friend Andrae Jones talks about kidmin online and in-person, what they have learned and some unique experience they created during COVID. Andrae also shares about his church's recent return to in-person services and how they have won the heart of...
by Podcast | Oct 27, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents
In this episode, Chris Sasser shares some resources from the Parent Network at his church and how staff and volunteers have realigned to support a holistic approach to family ministry. Chris leads a family ministry team where the staff has dedicated significant energy...
by Podcast | Oct 20, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Social Media, Systems
In this episode, Todd Lesher gives some practical ways to build guiding principles and culture for family ministry both online or in person. Todd also shares some of the adjustments his church made along the way as they returned to in-person ministry and the ways they...
by Podcast | Oct 13, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Lead Small, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Social Media
In this episode, Mike Clear talks about children's ministry online and some of the pivots the team at Orange has made in recent months. Mike also shares some helpful ideas on how to effectively continue the engagement of kids, students, and volunteers whether meeting...
by Podcast | Oct 6, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Social Media
In this episode, Mallory Wright from Mosiac Church gives a behind-the-scenes look at their very successful YouTube content for kids and families. Each week, Mosiac uses video content to connect with families, prompt meaningful interactions with kids and parents, and...
by Podcast | Sep 29, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Multisite, Social Media
In this episode, Clent Wells shares some of the key insights that have led to James River Kids being so successful on Instagram. The kid's ministry at James River Church has been intentional with using their social media as a support for their weekend vision and to...
by Podcast | Sep 22, 2020 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents
In this episode, Beth Cunningham from Church of the Highlands gives some practical steps to thriving in kid's ministry in the midst of change. Beth also shares what shifts they have made to continuing partnering with families and utilizing growth track to support...
by Podcast | Aug 25, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Preschool, Preteen, Systems
In this episode, we listen to a webinar recorded recently with my friends at Ministry boost where we discussed what it would mean to have “Your Ministry Boxed.” You'll find out about everything included in a new bundle available and what you need to...
by Podcast | Aug 18, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Youthmin
In this episode, Brittany Nelson gets real about their church's response to multiple staff testing positive for COVID and the adjustments they had to make in their kid's and youth ministry. Brittany also shares how her site Deeper Kidmin began and how she collaborates...
by Podcast | Aug 11, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, High School, Kidmin, NextGen, Youthmin
In this episode, Nick Ballard shares some of the shifts Harvester Church has made over the past five years in family ministry and in most recent days due to COVID-19. Kid's and student ministry looks different around the country, but everyone should be considering a...
by Podcast | Jul 21, 2020 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Preschool, Preteen
In this episode, Andrea Goslee shares some ideas for engaging and connecting with families online and how to provide unique experiences for kids and parents. The ministry she leads has seen an ongoing connection with preschool and elementary-aged kids, and they have...
by Podcast | Jun 30, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Large Church, Leadership, NextGen, Systems
In this episode, we get to listen in to an online event with Ally Evans and Will Hutcherson focusing on re-opening kidmin in the midst of COVID-19. Ally, NextGen Pastor at Life.Church, reopened their kid's ministry a few weeks ago and this interview with Will...
