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Episode 291: Amazing Life and The Future of Orange

Episode 291: Amazing Life and The Future of Orange

by Podcast | May 27, 2025 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Lead Small, NextGen, Podcast

In this episode, Nick Blevins and Kenny Conley talk with Amy Fenton and Chris Heaslip about recent changes at Orange, including its merger with Amazing Life and the organization’s renewed focus on children’s ministry. They discuss the importance of transparency,...
Episode 290: Creating Experiences for Kids with Colette Taylor

Episode 290: Creating Experiences for Kids with Colette Taylor

by Podcast | May 9, 2025 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Volunteers

In this episode, Collette Taylor shares her journey in kids ministry, offering insights from her time at North Point Ministries and other organizations on creating engaging, intentional experiences for children. The conversation covers effective event production,...
Episode 289: Managing Time & Discipling Volunteers with Lauren Jackson

Episode 289: Managing Time & Discipling Volunteers with Lauren Jackson

by Podcast | Apr 29, 2025 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Volunteers

In this episode of the Family Ministry Podcast, Nick Blevins and Lauren Jackson discuss key aspects of kids and student ministry, including the importance of vision, time management, and volunteer discipleship. Lauren shares insights from her experience and the...
Episode 288: From Youth to Children’s Ministry with Andrew Snead

Episode 288: From Youth to Children’s Ministry with Andrew Snead

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...
Episode 287: Moving to a NextGen Model with Porfirio Caldera

Episode 287: Moving to a NextGen Model with Porfirio Caldera

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...
Episode 286: Leveraging Digital to Lead Children’s Ministry with Brittany Nelson

Episode 286: Leveraging Digital to Lead Children’s Ministry with Brittany Nelson

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...
Episode 284: Where Have the High Schoolers Gone? with Brian Aaby

Episode 284: Where Have the High Schoolers Gone? with Brian Aaby

by Podcast | Aug 25, 2023 | Family Ministry, High School, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Youthmin

In this episode, Brian Aaby from the Slingshot Group shares some of his experiences and interactions with ministry leaders who are asking the question, “Where have the high schoolers gone?” He also speaks about the top three things churches can look for...
Episode 283: Reaching Generation Alpha with Janine McNally

Episode 283: Reaching Generation Alpha with Janine McNally

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...
Episode 282: Students Serving – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

Episode 282: Students Serving – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

by Podcast | Jun 20, 2023 | Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Systems, Volunteers

In this episode, we explore our eighth and final important strategy from The Volunteer Playbook, with a principle that creates faith that lasts when you have STUDENTS SERVING in your ministry. The Volunteer Playbook My first book is out! Purchase the book by visiting...
Episode 281: Weekly Volunteers – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

Episode 281: Weekly Volunteers – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

by Podcast | Jun 13, 2023 | Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Systems, Volunteers

In this episode, we continue exploring one of the eight most important strategies from The Volunteer Playbook, and the impact moving volunteers to a WEEKLY schedule can make on your ministry. The Volunteer Playbook My first book is out! Purchase the book by visiting...
Episode 280: Assimilation Path – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

Episode 280: Assimilation Path – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

by Podcast | Jun 6, 2023 | Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Systems, Volunteers

In this episode, we continue exploring one of the eight most important strategies from The Volunteer Playbook, and discuss the importance of developing and maintaining an ASSIMILATION PATH for volunteers. The Volunteer Playbook My first book is out! Purchase the book...
Episode 279: Competition – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

Episode 279: Competition – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

by Podcast | May 31, 2023 | Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Systems, Volunteers

In this episode, we continue exploring one of the eight most important strategies from The Volunteer Playbook, and consider the things within church culture and volunteer structure that may be causing unnecessary COMPETITION. The Volunteer Playbook My first book is...
Episode 278: Coaches – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

Episode 278: Coaches – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

by Podcast | May 23, 2023 | Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Systems, Volunteers

In this episode, we continue exploring one of the eight most important strategies from The Volunteer Playbook, as we stretch our leadership capabilities by initiating a structure that values the role of COACHES on your teams. The Volunteer Playbook My first book is...
Episode 277: Culture – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

Episode 277: Culture – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

by Podcast | May 14, 2023 | Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Systems, Volunteers

In this episode, we continue exploring one of the eight most important strategies from The Volunteer Playbook, as we define why the CULTURE and values established around your volunteer teams can be a true game changer. The Volunteer Playbook My first book is on sale...
Episode 276: Prospects – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

Episode 276: Prospects – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

by Podcast | May 9, 2023 | Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Systems, Volunteers

In this episode, we continue exploring one of the eight most important game-changing strategies from The Volunteer Playbook, as we dive into how to use the VCR formula to create something every volunteer team needs… PROSPECTS. The Volunteer Playbook My first...
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