by Nick Blevins | Oct 3, 2017 | Family Ministry, Podcast
In this episode, I interview Greg Curtis and Joe Schmaltz of Eastside Christian Church. Eastside does a great job helping first time visitors become attenders, plug into groups, and jump onto serving teams. Greg works on the Assimilation team, and Joe leads NextGen,...
by Nick Blevins | Sep 26, 2017 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin
In this episode, I talk with Lisa Molite about her site, ReadySetSunday.com and how she creates irresistible environments for kids. Specifically we dive into how she creates a new set and environment related to the curriculum's theme each month. We walk through how...
by Nick Blevins | Sep 19, 2017 | Family Ministry, NextGen, Podcast
In this episode, I talk with JC Thompson. JC has transitioned into three different roles over the past ten years at the same church. He shares what it was like going from leading a specific ministry to leading all of NextGen, and what those different roles looked...
by Nick Blevins | Sep 12, 2017 | Podcast, Leadership, Partner with Parents
In this episode, I welcome my friend, Cindy Fiala, back to the podcast (You can check out Cindy's first episode on the Family Ministry Model and Women in Leadership here). Cindy has recently transitioned into the role of Family Minister at LifeBridge Christian Church....
by Nick Blevins | Sep 5, 2017 | Podcast, Leadership
In this episode, I talk with Author and North Point Community Pastor, Clay Scroggins, about his new book, How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge. We have a great conversation about steps you can take to use your influence even when you’re not in charge, how to apply...
by Nick Blevins | Aug 29, 2017 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Leadership
In this episode, I talk with Rich Birch from the unSeminary Podcast. We unpack the differences that exist between Family Ministries in churches that are less than 1,000, and over 1,000. Rich also walks through the unique challenges facing those trying to break through...
by Nick Blevins | Aug 22, 2017 | Family Ministry, NextGen, Podcast
In this episode, I welcome back NextGen Pastor, Kenny Conley, to the podcast (Check out Episode 25 when Kenny talks about the NextGen and Family Ministry Model). This time, Kenny shares the five things to focus on during your first year in a NextGen role. Kenny just...
by Nick Blevins | Aug 15, 2017 | Podcast, Elementary, Kidmin, Multisite, Preschool
In this week’s episode, I talk with Jessica Bealer. Jessica and I have a great conversation about multisite children's ministry – what kids' ministry looks like in a multisite context, from great principles to specific, helpful practices. Whether or not you serve in a...
by Nick Blevins | Aug 14, 2017 | Freebie
Did you know that most churches only keep about 10-20% of their first-time families? I don't know about you, but I definitely want to see our church do better. Recently, I've been researching what churches do to help encourage guests to come back. I have enjoyed...
