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Episode 287: Moving to a NextGen Model with Porfirio Caldera

Episode 287: Moving to a NextGen Model with Porfirio Caldera

by Podcast | Oct 10, 2023 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Youthmin

In this episode, Porfirio Caldera gives practical insights about moving to a NextGen staffing model within his church. Porfirio has maintained influence within the same church for over a decade in various ministry roles and he also shares the challenges faced while...
Episode 284: Where Have the High Schoolers Gone? with Brian Aaby

Episode 284: Where Have the High Schoolers Gone? with Brian Aaby

by Podcast | Aug 25, 2023 | Family Ministry, High School, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Youthmin

In this episode, Brian Aaby from the Slingshot Group shares some of his experiences and interactions with ministry leaders who are asking the question, “Where have the high schoolers gone?” He also speaks about the top three things churches can look for...
Episode 283: Reaching Generation Alpha with Janine McNally

Episode 283: Reaching Generation Alpha with Janine McNally

by Podcast | Jun 27, 2023 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Youthmin

In this episode, Janine McNally speaks about the newest emerging group of kids and youth, Generation Alpha, and some of the unique data being compiled to assist in reaching them inside and outside of our ministry settings. Janine also shares about her book titled When...
Episode 272: Calling Students to Vocational Ministry with Scott Pace

Episode 272: Calling Students to Vocational Ministry with Scott Pace

by Podcast | Feb 22, 2023 | Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Youthmin

In this episode, Scott Pace shares about the concepts behind his book focused on students accepting the calling into vocational ministry. Scott also shares more form a collegiate perspective about the changes they are seeing on campus in regard to those following a...
Episode 271: Student Ministry Trends & Helping Students See God with Shane Sanchez

Episode 271: Student Ministry Trends & Helping Students See God with Shane Sanchez

by Podcast | Feb 16, 2023 | Family Ministry, Leadership, Middle School, NextGen, Podcast, Youthmin

In this episode, Shane Sanchez spends some time sharing about current trends in student ministry. Shane also gives some insight on his new book focused on helping students see God in their everyday lives. Shane Sanchez Connect with Shane on Instagram | Facebook...
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 261: Communicating to Middle Schoolers with Ashley Bohinc

Episode 261: Communicating to Middle Schoolers with Ashley Bohinc

by Podcast | May 31, 2022 | Family Ministry, Middle School, NextGen, Podcast, Youthmin

In this episode, Ashley Bohinc gives some practical and applicable practices to implement around communicating with middle schoolers. Ashley shares several key points from her new book which is focused on this topic and directs us toward some free resources to help...
Episode 258: The State of Children’s & Youth Ministry Staff with Vance Martin

Episode 258: The State of Children’s & Youth Ministry Staff with Vance Martin

by Podcast | Apr 28, 2022 | Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Youthmin

In this episode, Vance Martin from the Slingshot Group helps reveal some details on the current state of children's and youth ministry staffing within the local church. Vance also provides some observations on how the church today can prepare young leaders to move...
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...
Episode 242: Growing Student Ministry Beyond 10% with TJ McConohay

Episode 242: Growing Student Ministry Beyond 10% with TJ McConohay

by Podcast | Oct 6, 2021 | Family Ministry, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Youthmin

In this episode, I talk with TJ McConohay about the things that helped grow a student ministry beyond 10% of the overall attendance in his church. He also shares some best practices for connecting with youth through social media and how to increase attendance through...
Episode 238: Growing Student Ministry in Pandemic with Steve Cullum

Episode 238: Growing Student Ministry in Pandemic with Steve Cullum

by Podcast | Aug 17, 2021 | Family Ministry, High School, Middle School, NextGen, Podcast, Youthmin

In this episode, Steve Cullum shares his experiences about growing a student ministry in the midst of the pandemic and he gives some practical steps to prepare for this type of growth. Steve also breaks down some of the changes they experimented with to enhance their...
Episode 235: Engage Every Parent Everywhere with Kristen Ivy

Episode 235: Engage Every Parent Everywhere with Kristen Ivy

by Podcast | Jul 27, 2021 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Podcast, Systems, Youthmin

In this episode, Kristen Ivy, the new President of Orange, explores ideas about how to engage every parent everywhere. While this seems almost impossible, with some key thoughts and the use of technology, it is much more feasible than ever to connect, communicate,...
Episode 234: Helping Kids & Students Feel SEEN with Will Hutcherson

Episode 234: Helping Kids & Students Feel SEEN with Will Hutcherson

by Podcast | Jul 20, 2021 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Podcast, Preteen, Youthmin

In this episode, Will Hutcherson shares about his new book SEEN which focuses on helping broaden the conversation about the mental health of kids and students. Together with Dr. Chinwé Williams, this new resource sheds light on the newest statistics surrounding this...
Episode 226: Student Ministry in Pandemic with James Sabin

Episode 226: Student Ministry in Pandemic with James Sabin

by Podcast | Apr 6, 2021 | Family Ministry, NextGen, Podcast, Volunteers, Youthmin

James Sabin gives some encouragement on how student ministry has thrived in the midst of a pandemic. James also gives some feedback from the implementation of some strategies around new family/student retention. James Sabin Connect with James on Instagram. Ministry...
Episode 224: Family Ministry Model and Kidmin in Pandemic with Amber Baker

Episode 224: Family Ministry Model and Kidmin in Pandemic with Amber Baker

by Podcast | Mar 23, 2021 | Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Podcast, Youthmin

In this episode, Amber Baker shares her experience leading through the various changes in kidmin after the pandemic and the leadership shifts in her ministry team. Shifting to a new leadership model within family ministry produces some challenges, and Amber gives some...
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