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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 290: Creating Experiences for Kids with Colette Taylor

Episode 290: Creating Experiences for Kids with Colette Taylor

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,...
Episode 289: Managing Time & Discipling Volunteers with Lauren Jackson

Episode 289: Managing Time & Discipling Volunteers with Lauren Jackson

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...
Episode 282: Students Serving – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

Episode 282: Students Serving – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

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...
Episode 281: Weekly Volunteers – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

Episode 281: Weekly Volunteers – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

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...
Episode 280: Assimilation Path – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

Episode 280: Assimilation Path – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

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...
Episode 279: Competition – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

Episode 279: Competition – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

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...
Episode 278: Coaches – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

Episode 278: Coaches – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

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...
Episode 277: Culture – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

Episode 277: Culture – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

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...
Episode 276: Prospects – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

Episode 276: Prospects – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

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...
Episode 275: Time – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

Episode 275: Time – A Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer

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...
Episode 268: Volunteer Recruiting & Culture with Jim Wideman

Episode 268: Volunteer Recruiting & Culture with Jim Wideman

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...
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 262: Staff & Volunteer Ratios for Kidmin/Stumin with Kenny Conley

Episode 262: Staff & Volunteer Ratios for Kidmin/Stumin with Kenny Conley

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...
Episode 252: 3 Keys to Retaining New Families with Greg Curtis

Episode 252: 3 Keys to Retaining New Families with Greg Curtis

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...
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