by Podcast | Jul 28, 2020 | Podcast, Leadership
In this episode, Sam Collier shares some of the key ideas from his new book titled A Greater Story and shares the heart behind his approach to the recent pandemic. As Sam mentions, the realization that God is still working to rescue us from the chaos of life and He is...
by Nick Blevins | Jul 22, 2020 | Strategy
COVID-19 prompted most churches to move to a 100% digital strategy in a short time. It was new and different, but churches adjusted. After moving online quickly, most churches saw higher numbers of online engagement, with about half of churches saying they grew....
by Podcast | Jul 21, 2020 | Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Preschool, Preteen
In this episode, Andrea Goslee shares some ideas for engaging and connecting with families online and how to provide unique experiences for kids and parents. The ministry she leads has seen an ongoing connection with preschool and elementary-aged kids, and they have...
by Podcast | Jun 30, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Large Church, Leadership, NextGen, Systems
In this episode, we get to listen in to an online event with Ally Evans and Will Hutcherson focusing on re-opening kidmin in the midst of COVID-19. Ally, NextGen Pastor at Life.Church, reopened their kid's ministry a few weeks ago and this interview with Will...
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 | Jun 16, 2020 | Podcast, Leadership
In this episode, Gerald Fadayomi is transparent about the anxiety that has surrounded his life and the seasons of adversity that ministry leaders face, as well as key concepts for ministry to 18-30-year-olds. He has also shared some of his personal perspectives on the...
by Podcast | Jun 9, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, High School, Large Church, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, Justin Knowles explains how the youth ministry of Sandals Church has pivoted in the midst of COVID-19 and the key elements to their success. One of the key ideas Justin shares is how to delegate to leaders during this season and shift some...
by Podcast | Jun 2, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Large Church, NextGen
In this episode, Jeremy O'Neill gives us a quick look into Children's ministry of Sandals Church, a multisite church in Southern California that is producing a unique and original approach to the in-person and digital experience for kids and families. Jeremy also...
by Podcast | May 26, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Leadership, NextGen, Youthmin
In this episode, Dr. Terry Linhart shares some of his experiences with teaching in youth ministry as well as thoughts from his book The Self-Aware Leader. From years of ministry experience in the local church and as a faculty member at Bethel University, Terry is able...
