by Nick Blevins | Jun 25, 2019 | Podcast, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Brittany Compton about her role working for First Look at Orange. She shares why she believes preschool ministry is so important, walks through how they think through preschool ministry at First Look, and some key components of great...
by Nick Blevins | Jun 11, 2019 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, High School, Kidmin, Middle School, NextGen, Preschool, Volunteers, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Jon Birkmire about volunteer directors and coaches. We talk about what it looks like to structure your volunteer team for growth, how you help volunteers lead like staff, and the specific roles each of these leaders can have in preschool,...
by Nick Blevins | May 28, 2019 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool, Volunteers
We welcome Ryan Frank back to the podcast to share about trends he's seeing in kidmin world, how you can maximize summer in your ministry, and what he does to stay productive while spinning multiple plates. Ryan Frank Connect with Ryan...
by Nick Blevins | Apr 30, 2019 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool, Social Media
In this episode, I talk with my friend and Elementary Coordinator, Todd Hixenbaugh. Todd loves to learn, network with other leaders and engage parents through social media. We talk about learning hacks he's adopted over the years, how he's talked with leaders all over...
by Nick Blevins | Apr 16, 2019 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with my friend, Michelle Suarez, about two bold risks her church has taken to engage kids who aren't a part of any church. First, she walks us through the theme-days or special Sundays they do and how these are great invites for kids. Second,...
by Nick Blevins | Apr 2, 2019 | Podcast, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Amber Lappin about building faith in babies. In the first few years of a child's life, they are learning so much and growing so fast. Amber talks about how to combine that with the wonder of faith and how we can begin to help them...
by Nick Blevins | Mar 19, 2019 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Beth Guckenberger about Back2Back Ministries, the story and vision behind it, and how church leaders can help kids and students have a heart for the nations. We also talk about her unique communication style and how she seamlessly weaves...
by Nick Blevins | Mar 5, 2019 | Elementary, Kidmin, Podcast
In this episode, I talk with Becky Rydman about how to reach your community by partnering with schools. Becky shares what is at the core of this partnership – relationships – and talks about how she got plugged into her local school and how churches in her...
by Nick Blevins | Nov 6, 2018 | Podcast, Elementary, High School, Kidmin, Middle School, NextGen, Preschool, Youthmin
In this episode, Kenny Conley and Kevin Monahan host a panel discussion of NextGen leaders centered around the question, “Should I stay or go?” In ministry, we are constantly evaluating where God has us, and where he is calling us. We want to be prayerful,...
by Nick Blevins | Oct 23, 2018 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin
In this episode, listen in as elementary ministry leaders share what they're doing in large group time, how they recruit large group volunteers, what teaching and storytelling looks like, and how their substitute system works across all their volunteer teams....
by Nick Blevins | Oct 16, 2018 | Podcast, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I share a conversation between a tribe of preschool ministry leaders as they talk about curriculum prep, communication, and scheduling volunteers. Preschool Ministry Leaders Kenny Conley from MISSION Community Church Nick Blevins from Community...
by Nick Blevins | Oct 2, 2018 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Annette Safstrom about her book, Sustainable Children's Ministry. Annette shares Ministry Architect's findings as it pertains to budget, staffing, and volunteer norms for children's ministry and how we can always be working to grow our...
by Nick Blevins | Jul 10, 2018 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Multisite, Preschool, Small Church
In this episode, I welcome back Tom Bump to the podcast. Tom recently transitioned from a small church to being the Family Life Director at one of the smaller campuses at a large multi-site church. Tom talks about the similarities and differences between small church...
by Nick Blevins | May 15, 2018 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Kellie Krueger of Beachcities Church. Over 70% of the weekly kids' team at Beachcities is comprised of student volunteers. Kellie walks through the leadership structure, how it works with so many student volunteers, and how the kid and...
by Nick Blevins | Mar 27, 2018 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Danielle Bell about her church's discipleship strategy for children's ministry. Danielle walks through the key components of their strategy and shares specific details about how they execute these components. From breaking down Sunday...
