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Episode 292: Every Child Belongs – Practical Strategies for Your Children’s Ministry

Episode 292: Every Child Belongs – Practical Strategies for Your Children’s Ministry

by Podcast | Jun 3, 2025 | Elementary, Kidmin, Partner with Parents, Podcast, Preschool, Special Needs, Volunteers

In this episode, Kim Botto and Nick Blevins discuss how to create inclusive children's ministry environments where every child—especially those who are neurodivergent or have experienced trauma—feels a sense of belonging. They share practical strategies from Kim’s new...
Episode 273: Kidmin Goals, Metrics, Discipline Challenges, and more with David Reneau

Episode 273: Kidmin Goals, Metrics, Discipline Challenges, and more with David Reneau

by Podcast | Apr 11, 2023 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Podcast, Preschool, Preteen

In this episode, David Reneau shares some of the most important metrics he tracks within his kid's ministry as well as some goals he sets for his environments. David also talks through some of the principles he implements for challenges with kids' behavior. David...
Episode 265: Creating Fertile Soil to Help Kid’s Faith Grow with Dale Hudson

Episode 265: Creating Fertile Soil to Help Kid’s Faith Grow with Dale Hudson

by Podcast | Aug 23, 2022 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Lead Small, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Podcast, Preschool, Preteen, Volunteers

In this episode, Dale Hudson shares his experience serving in children's ministry for more than 30 years, and the growing need for creating fertile soil to help kids' faith grow within our ministries. Dale also shares some vision around building volunteer teams with...
Episode 250: Discipling Kids in Worship with Yancy

Episode 250: Discipling Kids in Worship with Yancy

by Podcast | Dec 14, 2021 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Podcast, Preschool, Preteen

This episode features Yancy Richmond, Dove Award-winning singer and songwriter as she shares what discipling kids in worship looks like. She has led and championed kid's worship for many years and shares a unique perspective about focusing on creating moments to teach...
Episode 240: Helping Kids Find Their Place in God’s Great Story with Co-Pastors Paul & Jim

Episode 240: Helping Kids Find Their Place in God’s Great Story with Co-Pastors Paul & Jim

by Podcast | Sep 20, 2021 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Large Church, Leadership, Podcast, Preschool, Preteen

In this episode, Jim and Paul, co-pastors of Preston Trail Community Church reveal the heart behind their church's NextGen strategy and what prompted their book about God's Great Story. Jim and Paul also share some key insights into the success of their relationship...
Episode 231: A Discussion on Kidmin Large Group Part One

Episode 231: A Discussion on Kidmin Large Group Part One

by Podcast | May 25, 2021 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Large Church, Podcast, Preschool, Preteen, Volunteers

In this episode, Kenny Conley, Jarrod Harris, Annie Tucker, and Tony Caniglia have a conversation on kidmin large group and some best practices to consider as you enhance your experience for kids. This is part one of a two-part discussion. Tune in to Episode 232 for...
Episode 203: Webinar Replay – Your Ministry Boxed with Ministry Boost

Episode 203: Webinar Replay – Your Ministry Boxed with Ministry Boost

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...
Episode 198: Connecting With Families Online with Andrea Goslee

Episode 198: Connecting With Families Online with Andrea Goslee

by Podcast | Jul 21, 2020 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Preschool, Preteen

In this episode, Andrea Goslee shares some ideas for engaging and connecting with families online and how to provide unique experiences for kids and parents. The ministry she leads has seen an ongoing connection with preschool and elementary-aged kids, and they have...
Episode 183: Kidmin Curriculum with Mike Clear

Episode 183: Kidmin Curriculum with Mike Clear

by Podcast | Mar 10, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Preschool

In this episode, Mike Clear shares some of his experiences moving from working within family ministry roles to serving family ministries through Orange and the Rethink Group. He also explains more about the heart and strategy behind some of the world's leading Kidmin...
Episode 154: Life.Church Kids Ministry with Justin Edge

Episode 154: Life.Church Kids Ministry with Justin Edge

by Nick Blevins | Jul 9, 2019 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool

In this episode, I talk with Justin Edge of Life.Church about multi-site kids' ministry, how resourcing campuses works, and how each campus functions individually. He talks specifically about his role leading at the central level, and what they are looking for in...
Episode 152: Preschool Ministry With Brittany Compton

Episode 152: Preschool Ministry With Brittany Compton

by Nick Blevins | Jun 25, 2019 | Podcast, Kidmin, Preschool

In this episode, I talk with Brittany Compton about her role working for First Look at Orange. She shares why she believes preschool ministry is so important, walks through how they think through preschool ministry at First Look, and some key components of great...
Episode 150: Volunteer Directors & Coaches with Jon Birkmire

Episode 150: Volunteer Directors & Coaches with Jon Birkmire

by Nick Blevins | Jun 11, 2019 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, High School, Kidmin, Middle School, NextGen, Preschool, Volunteers, Youthmin

In this episode, I talk with Jon Birkmire about volunteer directors and coaches. We talk about what it looks like to structure your volunteer team for growth, how you help volunteers lead like staff, and the specific roles each of these leaders can have in preschool,...
Episode 148: Kidmin – Trends, Maximizing Summer, and Productivity

Episode 148: Kidmin – Trends, Maximizing Summer, and Productivity

by Nick Blevins | May 28, 2019 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool, Volunteers

We welcome Ryan Frank back to the podcast to share about trends he's seeing in kidmin world, how you can maximize summer in your ministry, and what he does to stay productive while spinning multiple plates. Ryan Frank Connect with Ryan...
Episode 146: Learning, Networking & Social Media with Todd Hixenbaugh

Episode 146: Learning, Networking & Social Media with Todd Hixenbaugh

by Nick Blevins | Apr 30, 2019 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool, Social Media

In this episode, I talk with my friend and Elementary Coordinator, Todd Hixenbaugh. Todd loves to learn, network with other leaders and engage parents through social media. We talk about learning hacks he's adopted over the years, how he's talked with leaders all over...
Episode 144: Engaging New Kids with Special Sundays, Camps & VBS with Michelle Suarez

Episode 144: Engaging New Kids with Special Sundays, Camps & VBS with Michelle Suarez

by Nick Blevins | Apr 16, 2019 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool

In this episode, I talk with my friend, Michelle Suarez, about two bold risks her church has taken to engage kids who aren't a part of any church. First, she walks us through the theme-days or special Sundays they do and how these are great invites for kids. Second,...
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