by Nick Blevins | Feb 7, 2017 | Podcast, Kidmin, Systems
In this episode, I talk with Michael Covington of Disciplr. We have a great conversation about the new things Disciplr is putting out this year, and he shares the revolutionary changes they are making in how you get digital children's ministry curriculum, customize...
by Nick Blevins | Jan 31, 2017 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with children’s ministry speaker, consultant, and writer, Melissa MacDonald. She and I have a great conversation about helping kids find their place in God's story. Melissa shares how to disciple kids and teach them the Bible in a way they can...
by Nick Blevins | Jan 17, 2017 | Podcast, Elementary, High School, Kidmin, Middle School, Multisite, Preschool, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with the team at LCBC Church in Manheim, Pennsylvania. We talk about what Multi-Site Family Ministry, and what children's and student programming look like at their various locations–from their largest campus of 6,000 to their smallest campus...
by Nick Blevins | Jan 10, 2017 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I interview Sam Luce. Sam and I talk about his journey leading children’s ministry and the tension between entertainment and discipleship – between making church fun and entertaining for kids versus discipling them and growing their faith. Sam Luce...
by Nick Blevins | Dec 13, 2016 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Podcast, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Orange 252 Basics Large Group Director, Daniel Scott. Dan and I talk about the power of story. We look at how it’s used in the Bible and how we can best leverage that when teaching the Bible story to the kids and students in our...
by Nick Blevins | Dec 6, 2016 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Dale Hudson. Dale is a well-known children’s ministry leader, author, and pioneer. We talk about Dale’s latest book that he co-authored with Bruce Barry & Justyn Smith entitled If Disney Ran Your Children’s Ministry. Whether you lead...
by Nick Blevins | Nov 29, 2016 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Jeff Reed of Lifeway Kids. We talk about the changing emphasis in children's ministry over the last couple decades and the growing interest in gospel-centered approaches. We also talk about Lifeway's most popular children's curriculum, The...
by Nick Blevins | Nov 22, 2016 | Podcast, Elementary, High School, Kidmin, Middle School, Preschool, Volunteers, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Anthony Prince of Ministry Architects. We talk about what healthy benchmarks are for staffing, volunteers, and budgets in children's and youth ministry. Anthony Prince Connect with Anthony on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Newhope Church...
by Nick Blevins | Nov 8, 2016 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Leadership, Preschool
In this episode, I interview Heidi Hensley. Heidi is the Children’s Pastor at Bayside Church in California. We talk about tough topics leaders encounter and how to practically approach difficult conversations and situations all across family ministry. Heidi Hensley...
by Nick Blevins | Jul 5, 2016 | Elementary, Kidmin, Podcast, Preschool, Volunteers
In this episode, I talk with Amy Fenton. Amy works for Orange, holding 3 roles in 1. She's an Orange Specialist, serving church leaders who use their elementary curriculum. She leads their Orange VBS team and she leads Live to Serve, an event Orange puts on for...
