by Nick Blevins | Apr 2, 2019 | Podcast, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Amber Lappin about building faith in babies. In the first few years of a child's life, they are learning so much and growing so fast. Amber talks about how to combine that with the wonder of faith and how we can begin to help them...
by Nick Blevins | Mar 19, 2019 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Beth Guckenberger about Back2Back Ministries, the story and vision behind it, and how church leaders can help kids and students have a heart for the nations. We also talk about her unique communication style and how she seamlessly weaves...
by Nick Blevins | Nov 6, 2018 | Podcast, Elementary, High School, Kidmin, Middle School, NextGen, Preschool, Youthmin
In this episode, Kenny Conley and Kevin Monahan host a panel discussion of NextGen leaders centered around the question, “Should I stay or go?” In ministry, we are constantly evaluating where God has us, and where he is calling us. We want to be prayerful,...
by Nick Blevins | Oct 16, 2018 | Podcast, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I share a conversation between a tribe of preschool ministry leaders as they talk about curriculum prep, communication, and scheduling volunteers. Preschool Ministry Leaders Kenny Conley from MISSION Community Church Nick Blevins from Community...
by Nick Blevins | Oct 2, 2018 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Annette Safstrom about her book, Sustainable Children's Ministry. Annette shares Ministry Architect's findings as it pertains to budget, staffing, and volunteer norms for children's ministry and how we can always be working to grow our...
by Nick Blevins | Sep 18, 2018 | Podcast, Elementary, Lead Small, Preschool
In this episode I talk with NextGen Pastor, Gina McClain, about building a lead small culture for kids and students. Gina talks about her experience in past churches, how she lead through the transition from Sunday school to small groups, and the lasting impact of...
by Nick Blevins | Sep 4, 2018 | Podcast, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Erin English about redefining preschool ministry. Erin walks through what preschool ministry looked like at her church in previous years, how they shifted their focus to be on relationships and the gospel, and how she helped her team and...
by Nick Blevins | Jul 10, 2018 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Multisite, Preschool, Small Church
In this episode, I welcome back Tom Bump to the podcast. Tom recently transitioned from a small church to being the Family Life Director at one of the smaller campuses at a large multi-site church. Tom talks about the similarities and differences between small church...
by Nick Blevins | May 15, 2018 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Kellie Krueger of Beachcities Church. Over 70% of the weekly kids' team at Beachcities is comprised of student volunteers. Kellie walks through the leadership structure, how it works with so many student volunteers, and how the kid and...
by Nick Blevins | Mar 27, 2018 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Danielle Bell about her church's discipleship strategy for children's ministry. Danielle walks through the key components of their strategy and shares specific details about how they execute these components. From breaking down Sunday...
by Nick Blevins | Mar 20, 2018 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Amy Fenton from Orange about VBS. Amy shares best practices for planning ahead and how to build a team and process in order to create a remarkable experience for kids. And, she dives into the difference between focusing on evangelism or...
by Nick Blevins | Jan 23, 2018 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Partner with Parents, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Director of Kids' Club and Student Ministry, Kim Botto, about what her church has done to serve kids and families that are hurting, have experienced trauma, have difficult backgrounds, or are facing other challenges. She shares about the...
by Nick Blevins | Jan 16, 2018 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool, Volunteers
In this episode, I talk with Erin English. Erin is the Early Childhood Pastor at Westside Family Church. Erin shares the principles and practical steps that helped grow her volunteer team from 250 to 400 in just two years. We then have a great conversation about goal...
by Nick Blevins | Dec 12, 2017 | Podcast, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Alison Leamon about preschool ministry. Alison walks through what preschool ministry looks like at her church – from programming, to volunteers and recruiting, to key events they do to partner with parents. She shares the vision and...
by Nick Blevins | Nov 28, 2017 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Rachel Walker about starting a ministry from scratch. Rachel is the Kids' Director at a church that launched nine weeks ago, and she walks through what building a team, training volunteers, and creating environments has looked like. We...
