by Nick Blevins | Dec 20, 2016 | Podcast, High School, Leadership, Middle School, Multisite, Volunteers
In this episode, I talk with Jeff Cochran of YMLead. Jeff and I talk about leadership development and the system his team uses to develop ministry leaders. He sharethe different components of their plan and how they move people from one level to the next. These...
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 15, 2016 | Podcast, Lead Small, Leadership, Volunteers
In this episode, I interview Tom Shefchunas. Tom is the Multi Campus Middle School Director at North Point Ministries in Atlanta, GA. We talk about introducing the role of a volunteer coach and finding the right people to invite into that level of leadership. He also...
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 | Nov 1, 2016 | Podcast, Family Ministry, NextGen
In the this episode, I interview Kenny Conley about the role of the NextGen/Family Pastor. Kenny clarifies what a NextGen/Family Pastor does and we talk about how he brought his children and student staff together as one, unified team. Kenny Conley Connect with Kenny...
by Nick Blevins | Oct 25, 2016 | Podcast, High School, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, I interview Terrace Crawford, a veteran of youth ministry with tons of wisdom to offer. We talk about the importance of helping students serve and unpack what that can look like in our churches. Terrace Crawford Connect with Terrace on Facebook |...
by Nick Blevins | Oct 18, 2016 | Podcast, Leadership
In this episode, I interview Carey Nieuwhof. We talk about his new book, Lasting Impact: 7 Powerful Conversations to Help Your Church Grow, and unpack what every pastor wants from their family ministry staff. Carey Nieuwhof Connect with Carey on Facebook | Twitter |...
by Nick Blevins | Oct 11, 2016 | Podcast, Partner with Parents
In this episode, I interview Brian Dollar, Children's Ministry Pastor and author, about his new book Talk Now and Later: How to Lead Kids Through Life's Tough Topics. We talk about Brian's role and explore how to equip parents to have tough conversations with their...
by Nick Blevins | Oct 4, 2016 | Podcast, Volunteers
In this episode, I talk with Ryan Frank about how to effectively recruit and equip volunteers. He points to multiple resources that will help you lead volunteers and yourself well. Ryan Frank Connect with Ryan on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RyanFrank.com Links...
by Nick Blevins | Sep 27, 2016 | Leadership, Podcast
In this episode, I talk with Nina Schmidgall, Family Pastor at National Community Church in Washington, D.C. We talk about how to overcome some barriers and issues that exist when it comes to empowering women to lead in our churches. Nina Schmidgall Connect with Nina...
by Nick Blevins | Sep 20, 2016 | Podcast, High School, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, I interview Josh Griffin, who served as the High School Pastor at Saddleback Church before transitioning to work full time with Download Youth Ministry. We talk about tips for teaching students, DYM, and something new they're doing at DYM to help...
by Nick Blevins | Sep 13, 2016 | Podcast, Partner with Parents, Preteen
In this episode, I interview my friend Bill Hegedus. Bill and I talk about how to best serve preteens and kids who are in their last years of elementary school before moving on to middle school. We also talk about some practical ways his church seeks to partner with...
