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...
by Podcast | May 9, 2025 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Volunteers
In this episode, Collette Taylor shares her journey in kids ministry, offering insights from her time at North Point Ministries and other organizations on creating engaging, intentional experiences for children. The conversation covers effective event production,...
by Podcast | Apr 29, 2025 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Volunteers
In this episode of the Family Ministry Podcast, Nick Blevins and Lauren Jackson discuss key aspects of kids and student ministry, including the importance of vision, time management, and volunteer discipleship. Lauren shares insights from her experience and the...
by Podcast | Jun 20, 2023 | Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Systems, Volunteers
In this episode, we explore our eighth and final important strategy from The Volunteer Playbook, with a principle that creates faith that lasts when you have STUDENTS SERVING in your ministry. The Volunteer Playbook My first book is out! Purchase the book by visiting...
by Podcast | Jun 13, 2023 | Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Systems, Volunteers
In this episode, we continue exploring one of the eight most important strategies from The Volunteer Playbook, and the impact moving volunteers to a WEEKLY schedule can make on your ministry. The Volunteer Playbook My first book is out! Purchase the book by visiting...
by Podcast | Jun 6, 2023 | Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Systems, Volunteers
In this episode, we continue exploring one of the eight most important strategies from The Volunteer Playbook, and discuss the importance of developing and maintaining an ASSIMILATION PATH for volunteers. The Volunteer Playbook My first book is out! Purchase the book...
by Podcast | May 31, 2023 | Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Systems, Volunteers
In this episode, we continue exploring one of the eight most important strategies from The Volunteer Playbook, and consider the things within church culture and volunteer structure that may be causing unnecessary COMPETITION. The Volunteer Playbook My first book is...
by Podcast | May 23, 2023 | Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Systems, Volunteers
In this episode, we continue exploring one of the eight most important strategies from The Volunteer Playbook, as we stretch our leadership capabilities by initiating a structure that values the role of COACHES on your teams. The Volunteer Playbook My first book is...
by Podcast | May 14, 2023 | Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Systems, Volunteers
In this episode, we continue exploring one of the eight most important strategies from The Volunteer Playbook, as we define why the CULTURE and values established around your volunteer teams can be a true game changer. The Volunteer Playbook My first book is on sale...
by Podcast | May 9, 2023 | Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Systems, Volunteers
In this episode, we continue exploring one of the eight most important game-changing strategies from The Volunteer Playbook, as we dive into how to use the VCR formula to create something every volunteer team needs… PROSPECTS. The Volunteer Playbook My first...
by Podcast | May 2, 2023 | Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Systems, Volunteers
In this episode, we talk about one of the eight most impactful recruiting strategies from The Volunteer Playbook, beginning with the first and most important game-changer… TIME. The Volunteer Playbook My first book is on sale now! Buy the book or find more info...
by Podcast | Oct 11, 2022 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Lead Small, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Volunteers
In this episode, the legendary Jim Wideman takes time to share about volunteer recruitment and building a strong culture within volunteer teams. Jim Wideman Connect with Jim on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram JimWideman.com Clearstream Clearstream works with thousands...
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...
by Podcast | Jun 22, 2022 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Volunteers, Youthmin
In this episode, I spend time chatting with Kenny Conley about some stats from a survey on staff and volunteer ratios in kidmin and student ministry. Then, we continue the conversation around a new survey just developed to gather new information on the state of...
by Podcast | Mar 2, 2022 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Podcast, Systems, Volunteers, Youthmin
This episode features Greg Curtis who communicates about three keys the retaining new families within the church. Greg originally shared this content within the Multiply Ministry online conference organized by Ministry Boost members. Greg Curtis Connect with Greg on...
