by Podcast | May 26, 2022 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Podcast, Social Media, Systems
In this episode, I am joined by Carl Barnhill and Jason Noble to discuss digital media within children's ministry as well as some tips, tricks, and best practices within a digital strategy. Carl and Jason curate and provide resources through multiple sites including...
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 | Feb 16, 2021 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Podcast, Social Media, Volunteers
In this episode, Chris Sasser talks about how his staff re-imagined the way volunteers serve and built teams around what families were in need of in their church. The three buckets he explains help to narrow the focus of how to effectively reach families in the midst...
by Podcast | Dec 8, 2020 | Podcast, Middle School, Social Media, Youthmin
In this episode, Stephen Law reveals the tips and tricks he developed for middle school ministry using Discord as a platform for engagement. Stephen also shares some of the ways their student ministry has adapted to the ever-changing reality of church needing to be...
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 17, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Social Media, Volunteers, Youthmin
In this episode, my friend Andrae Jones talks about kidmin online and in-person, what they have learned and some unique experience they created during COVID. Andrae also shares about his church's recent return to in-person services and how they have won the heart of...
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 29, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Multisite, Social Media
In this episode, Clent Wells shares some of the key insights that have led to James River Kids being so successful on Instagram. The kid's ministry at James River Church has been intentional with using their social media as a support for their weekend vision and to...
by Podcast | Jun 23, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Leadership, Social Media, Volunteers
In this episode, the founder of ServeHQ, Scott Magdalein, shares how he and his family are experiencing church at home and gives us an up-close look at how churches are using ServeHQ and TrainedUp. TrainedUp and HuddleUp are online training tools with hundreds of...
by Podcast | Mar 16, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Social Media, Youthmin
In this episode, Nick Blevins takes time to share some unique ideas for churches while they may not be gathering during this most recent COVID-19 virus. Some ideas are specific to this situation, but others are absolutely applicable in the future and could even be a...
by Nick Blevins | Sep 24, 2019 | Podcast, Large Church, Leadership, Small Church, Social Media
In this episode, Jeff Henderson shares his journey of answering these two pivotal questions for any organization: What do you want to be known for and What are you known for? I also ask Jeff some specific questions about how to practically implement a strategy for...
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...
by Nick Blevins | May 1, 2018 | Podcast, Social Media
In this episode, I talk with Kevin Jennings. Kevin is a marketing strategist who works with Orange and helps people communicate their message through social media and email marketing. He walks through a plan for how you can market well from scratch, highlighting...
