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 | 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... 
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... 
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... 
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... 
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... 
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,... 
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... 
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... 
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... 
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 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 | Nov 3, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Leadership, Partner with Parents, Youthmin
In this episode, Jamey Dickens gives some background to his church-planting journey at East Cobb Church and his unique leadership role as the lead pastor. Jamey also has a long history of communicating to youth and he shares some of his most helpful tips for speaking... 
by Podcast | Aug 18, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Youthmin
In this episode, Brittany Nelson gets real about their church's response to multiple staff testing positive for COVID and the adjustments they had to make in their kid's and youth ministry. Brittany also shares how her site Deeper Kidmin began and how she collaborates... 
by Podcast | Aug 11, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, High School, Kidmin, NextGen, Youthmin
In this episode, Nick Ballard shares some of the shifts Harvester Church has made over the past five years in family ministry and in most recent days due to COVID-19. Kid's and student ministry looks different around the country, but everyone should be considering a... 
