by Podcast | May 19, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Leadership, Systems, Volunteers
In this episode, Jason Young gives some helpful ideas for guest retention and new families by considering how the experience makes people feel, especially as churches return to campus ministry. Jason also shares from his experience at Northpoint Community Church and...
by Podcast | May 12, 2020 | General
In this episode, Jonathan Malm gives some practical steps and insight on utilizing digital platforms and social media for discipleship and encouragement. He also shares some of the foundation for a book he co-authored with next week's podcast guest, Jason Young,...
by Podcast | May 5, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, High School, Lead Small, Middle School, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Volunteers, Youthmin
In this episode, Tom Shefchunas spends time sharing about what it's like connecting students during the current state of church ministry and ways they have prioritized building relationships. Coach Shef also shares the importance of shaping youth ministries to focus...
by Nick Blevins | May 1, 2020 | Conferences
Here are some of my favorite points and quotes from the 2020 Orange Conference. Kristen Ivy The grace you give yourself changes everything Become all things to all people Paul was suggesting we need to understand people first It’s hard to give people hope before...
by Nick Blevins | Apr 29, 2020 | Conferences
Orange Conference 2020 is quite different as an online experience this year, but the content has been amazing as usual in the opening session. Here are some of my notes: Kristen Ivy When you don’t know what to do, start by asking why: When you remember why you...
by Podcast | Apr 28, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Systems
In this episode, Gina McClain shares some ideas that she has gathered and a resource she helped create: a COVID-19 Family Ministry Road Map. Whether you have a specific strategy already in place or are just starting this conversation, Gina brings years of expertise...
by Podcast | Apr 21, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Preteen
In this episode, Sean Sweet shares about preteen ministry and his specific experience helping his own church develop a thriving preteen ministry. Sean also gives some specific insight into FourFiveSix, a ministry of Destiny Church in Rocklin, CA, focused on community,...
by Podcast | Apr 14, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Large Church, NextGen, Systems, Youthmin
In this episode, Dale Hudson spends time recapping some of the kidmin challenges large churches are facing across the country including attendance trends, volunteers and online church strategies. He also shares briefly about his new book “Lead Well in Children's...
by Podcast | Apr 7, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Volunteers
In this episode, Jarrod Harris shares about his church's recent shifts in kidmin to online church as well as some unique tips for volunteer recruitment and empowerment. Making adjustments within kidmin and family ministry is inevitable, but all the strategies we hold...
