by Nick Blevins | Jul 18, 2017 | Podcast, Kidmin, Youthmin
In this episode, I have a conversation with a student, Micah Fletcher, and his Student Pastor, John Cahill. Micah talks about serving as a student, what his experience has been, what his responsibilities are, and why he does it. John then shares what he and his team...
by Nick Blevins | Jul 11, 2017 | High School, Middle School, Podcast, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Alex Beaverson of Mariners Church. Alex and I have a great conversation about how his team empowers students to serve and lead in high school ministry. He walks through the different volunteer teams they have, and their processes for...
by Nick Blevins | Jul 4, 2017 | Podcast, Leadership
In this episode, I talk with Amber Baker about the Real Colors Personality Test. Amber shares how she uses it with her team, and how they have leveraged it as a tool to help their children’s ministry develop. We also have a great conversation about women in ministry,...
by Nick Blevins | Jun 27, 2017 | Podcast, Special Needs
In this episode, I talk with Ellen Stumbo about how to best serve families with individuals who have disabilities. Ellen shares her experience working with churches and her family’s own personal story. We then have a great conversation about key principles surrounding...
by Nick Blevins | Jun 20, 2017 | Podcast, High School, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Joe Crabb of Woodside Bible Church about student ministry and youth ministry in the summer. Typically, youth ministry takes a break during the summer when students are off from school. However, Joe and his team have decided to leverage...
by Nick Blevins | Jun 13, 2017 | Leadership, Podcast
In this episode, I talk with Frank Bealer–the Executive Director of Leadership Development at Orange, and the CEO of their new Phase Family Centers. Frank and I talk about his new book, The Myth of Balance, in which he shows that you can't balance family and ministry...
by Nick Blevins | Jun 6, 2017 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Gabe Boucher from Worlds of Wow. Gabe and I talk about what their organization does to create irresistible environments for kids, students, and churches overall. We have a great conversation about their process, what the outcome looks...
by Nick Blevins | May 30, 2017 | High School, Middle School, Podcast, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Tomy Cummins of Woodmen Valley Chapel. Tomy and I dive into what youth ministry trips look like at his church, from planning and fundraising, to details of where students are going and the mission work they are doing. He also shares what...
by Nick Blevins | May 23, 2017 | Podcast, Partner with Parents
In this episode, I talk with Will Hutcherson of NextLevel Church in Fort Meyers, FL. Will and I talk about clarifying the win for family engagement and their five-part strategy for partnering with parents. He shares a lot of practical things they have done to simplify...
by Nick Blevins | May 16, 2017 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Leadership
In this episode, we celebrate one year of the podcast with a special Q&A episode where we answer questions you all have asked and submitted throughout the year! One Year Celebration Congratulations to Jhark423 for winning the $50 Amazon Gift Card. Thanks for the...
by Nick Blevins | May 9, 2017 | Podcast, Partner with Parents
In this episode, I talk with Jeff Henderson of Gwinnett Church. Jeff and I talk about Champion Tribes–something new he’s launching to help busy dads connect with their sons in unique and life-changing ways. If you lead in ministry, it’s an awesome way to partner with...
by Nick Blevins | May 2, 2017 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool, Small Church
In this episode, I interview Jared Massey. Jared and I talk about what children’s ministry in a small church looks like. Jared shares his definition of a small church, why he is passionate about leaders who serve in a small church context, and unique strengths and...
by Nick Blevins | Apr 25, 2017 | Podcast, Family Ministry, High School, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, I interview Brad Griffin of Fuller Youth Institute. Brad and I talk about the book, Growing Young, which is all about six essential strategies that help churches reach young people and create churches they love to attend. Brad and I dive into some...
by Nick Blevins | Apr 18, 2017 | Podcast, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Katie Edwards. Katie is the Junior High Pastor at Saddleback Church in California. She shares some great insight on how to understand middle school students, and then how we can help them understand just how much Jesus loves them. Katie...
by Nick Blevins | Apr 11, 2017 | Podcast, Lead Small
In this episode, I talk with one of the small group leaders from our church, Shannon Pijanowski. Shannon is a phenomenal small group leader who leads a group of 2nd graders every Sunday morning, and a group of 11th graders every Sunday night. We walk through what she...
