by Podcast | Apr 6, 2022 | Family Ministry, Partner with Parents, Podcast, Social Media, Systems
In this episode, I speak with my friend Matt McKee, one of the leading voices on the topic of online safety for kids and parenting within a tech world. Matt also shares some practical principles and mindset shifts in regard to technology and helps clarify some goals...
by Podcast | Apr 5, 2022 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Podcast
In this episode, Chris Sasser shares insights from his new book and gives some brief but helpful examples for parents to lighten the load for their kids. Chris has been leading within family ministry for just over thirty years and has developed a unique and powerful...
by Podcast | Aug 9, 2021 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Lead Small, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Podcast
In this episode, my friend Phil Bell gives insight on how to develop a family ministry playbook for partnering with parents. After years within the local church and coaching ministry leaders, Phil has a unique perspective on how these principles can effectively change...
by Podcast | Jul 27, 2021 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Podcast, Systems, Youthmin
In this episode, Kristen Ivy, the new President of Orange, explores ideas about how to engage every parent everywhere. While this seems almost impossible, with some key thoughts and the use of technology, it is much more feasible than ever to connect, communicate,...
by Podcast | Jul 20, 2021 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Podcast, Preteen, Youthmin
In this episode, Will Hutcherson shares about his new book SEEN which focuses on helping broaden the conversation about the mental health of kids and students. Together with Dr. Chinwé Williams, this new resource sheds light on the newest statistics surrounding this...
by Podcast | Apr 13, 2021 | Family Ministry, Leadership, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Podcast, Systems
In this episode, Keith Ferrin shares his passion for helping the next generation engage with the Bible consistently and passionately. Keith uses a plethora of methods to encourage and inspire families to enjoy reading the Bible and understanding who God is and who...
by Podcast | Nov 24, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Social Media
In this episode, Dana Williams gives a behind the scenes look into her ministry of partnering with parents through online strategies. Dana shares years of family ministry experience and how that has led to some very intentional conversations around the social media...
by Podcast | Nov 3, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Leadership, Partner with Parents, Youthmin
In this episode, Jamey Dickens gives some background to his church-planting journey at East Cobb Church and his unique leadership role as the lead pastor. Jamey also has a long history of communicating to youth and he shares some of his most helpful tips for speaking...
by Podcast | Oct 27, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents
In this episode, Chris Sasser shares some resources from the Parent Network at his church and how staff and volunteers have realigned to support a holistic approach to family ministry. Chris leads a family ministry team where the staff has dedicated significant energy...
by Podcast | Oct 20, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Social Media, Systems
In this episode, Todd Lesher gives some practical ways to build guiding principles and culture for family ministry both online or in person. Todd also shares some of the adjustments his church made along the way as they returned to in-person ministry and the ways they...
by Podcast | Oct 13, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Lead Small, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Social Media
In this episode, Mike Clear talks about children's ministry online and some of the pivots the team at Orange has made in recent months. Mike also shares some helpful ideas on how to effectively continue the engagement of kids, students, and volunteers whether meeting...
by Podcast | Oct 6, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Social Media
In this episode, Mallory Wright from Mosiac Church gives a behind-the-scenes look at their very successful YouTube content for kids and families. Each week, Mosiac uses video content to connect with families, prompt meaningful interactions with kids and parents, and...
by Podcast | Sep 22, 2020 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents
In this episode, Beth Cunningham from Church of the Highlands gives some practical steps to thriving in kid's ministry in the midst of change. Beth also shares what shifts they have made to continuing partnering with families and utilizing growth track to support...
by Podcast | Aug 25, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Preschool, Preteen, Systems
In this episode, we listen to a webinar recorded recently with my friends at Ministry boost where we discussed what it would mean to have “Your Ministry Boxed.” You'll find out about everything included in a new bundle available and what you need to...
by Podcast | Aug 4, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Large Church, Multisite, NextGen, Partner with Parents
In this episode, we listen to a special interview from a webinar with Ally Evans from Life Church, focusing on a shift in family ministry strategy to thinking digital first. As churches regather, there may be a tendency to stop thinking of a digital strategy for...