If you are a Kids Ministry leader, you know how important it is to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and resources. One great way to do this is by listening to the top podcasts. There are many great podcasts out there that can help you learn more about leading kids ministry, and keep your teaching fresh. In this blog post, we will share our picks for the best podcasts for Kids Ministry leaders! As we planned
It’s hard to believe that children’s ministry is already in 2022, but here we are! In this episode of the Children’s Ministry Podcast, we take a look at the state of kids ministry and what lies ahead. What trends are happening in churches today? What do kids need most from their ministry? And how can we make sure our ministry is future-proof? Tune in for all that and more! Church leaders, what is the state of your
The pandemic as an unexpected blessing to the disability community. What should churches learn from this remarkable time in our society. What can Coronavirus teach the church about offering the “least restrictive environment” for children? Dr. Stephen Grcevich serves as President and Founder of Key Ministry, a non-profit organization providing free training, consultation, resources and support to help churches serve families of children with disabilities. Key Ministry promotes meaningful connection between churches and families of kids with
COVID-19 has been closing churches since March 15th. Congregations are starting to come back. 20% of churches will open for in-person events this Sunday (5/17). That’s up from a low of 3.6% on 4/19. We’ve been polling our website readers every week: What is your church doing this Sunday? Full results at the link below. We went live on Facebook with Tom Bump from the Kids Ministry Collective to talk through all these issues (and more). Transcript
I just had a great conversation with the Michayla White, the executive director of the International Network of Children’s Ministry. This was a informal talk about what’s happening right now in kids ministry and why leaders need time to recharge at events like the Children’s Pastors Conference. Why go to a children’s ministry conference? Training Resources from INCM Free webinars Certification in Children’s Ministry Subscribe to their blog Children’s Pastor’s Conference Interview Audio about the Children’s Pastors
Nick Blevins just released our podcast conversation talking about the latest children’s ministry statistics and what that means for local churches. We talk about how kids are coming to Christ and how families are essential at every step of that process. You can also download our full 33-page special report (PDF). Transcript: Importance of Children’s Ministry Introduction: Welcome to the Nick Blevins family ministry podcast. Our goal is to help you maximize your church’s potential. You’ll hear
Children who grow up as the preacher’s kid face a unique set of challenges & opportunities. Amy Fenton Lee knows this first hand. She is the daughter of a respected Baptist minister. In this podcast, she talks candidly about that experience and how it has shaped her faith today. She also shares some tips for raising kids in this unique situation. Anyone serving in ministry should be thinking how it will effect their own children. Listen below and click here to leave
Divorce is a traumatic life event for an large number of children in our society. This presents both an opportunity and a challenge for the local church. In this podcast, I talk with Wayne Stocks about his new website focused on ministry to children of divorce. Directions: To listen to this audio recording, simply click the play button below or download the MP3 audio file. Since 1972, over 1,000,000 kids each year have joined the ranks of
In this fast moving interview, I talk with Brain Haynes about his new Christian parenting book titled The Legacy Path. Among other topics, I asked how these principles can help the non-traditional and broken families our churches need to reach with the Gospel. Update ~ Brian also responded specifically to one of my questions on his blog. Directions: To listen to this audio recording, simply click the play button below or download the MP3 audio file. You
Will new interest in family discipleship somehow distract churches from doing kids ministry? Does embracing family ministry require your church to add new programs? These are common concerns for many church leaders. This podcast explores those issues with Dr. Timothy Paul Jones. He is a teacher and writer who has studied these topics in depth. You can learn more about him from his biography page at Southern Seminary. Directions: To listen to this audio recording, simply click the
What is Autism and what issues does it raise in real world ministry? That’s what I wanted to talk about in this latest episode of our podcast. So I invited back Amy Fenton Lee who runs a popular blog about special needs children’s ministry. You’ll remember her from our very first podcast and her guest post about adapting curriculum for kids with special needs. Directions: To listen to this audio recording, simply click the play button below
The Internet has created many new opportunities for people in kids ministry. One highlight has been CM Connect, the social network for children’s ministers. With over 6,700 users, it’s become an amazing way to share ideas online. The man behind it all is Michael Chanley. He’s also an author and popular conference speaker. His work is an encouragement to many and having a great impact for God’s Kingdom. That’s why I wanted to talk with him in
It’s only November, why are you talking about VBS? The short answer is you can’t start planning too early. For the longer answer, you should listen to this podcast. In this episode I talk with Shannon Velasquez who plans VBS training all across the country. She was the one who invited me to attend their PandaMania field test last summer. It’s always fun to meet the people behind kids ministry curriculum, especially when they approach their work as
It’s just hard to stick with one topic when you’re talking with someone like Matt McKee. So, I’m not sure how to introduce this one. The conversation was very good but we covered so many different topics. I asked Matt about Orange and all the buzz about family ministry. Then we covered some new technology and how churches can make the most of it. Then to round off the episode, Matt answered some questions from Twitter. Directions:
What’s an 18 year old doing starting a website about kids ministry? That was my first thought when I found out about Brandon Maddux from Children’s Ministry Live. Most guys his age are chasing after the world or still looking for their purpose in life. To hear the full story, listen to the audio below. This is a special collaborative podcast with Children’s Ministry Live. The audio below is the second part from our conversation. Click here
Leading in kids ministry is a challenge. Your job includes a little of everything. Doing volunteer meetings, choosing curriculum, encouraging parents, and a hundred little administrative details on top of it all. I can understand why so many kidmin leaders seek outside consulting. One such helper is Amy Dolan. She is the founder of Lemon Lime Kids and a popular speaker about leading kids ministry. She has a very interesting resume and the can-do attitude to back it up. Her real
Today’s families are in trouble. That’s old news for anyone working in kids ministry. But now more than ever, we need to find ways to encourage and disciple Christian parents. One strategy is providing resources for the home. In my ministry, that has been a powerful way to help families grow together toward Christ. That’s why I wanted to talk with Jason Houser from Seeds Family Worship. They are a group of musicians that create Bible saturated
What’s the deal with poor quality kids music? Does it make you crazy? If so, then you’re not alone. Too often the technical side of children’s worship music is a low priority. That’s why I wanted to talk with Bob Singleton. He is a real music production professional with years of experience. He’s busy now making some great worship resources for kids. In this fast moving conversation, we talk about the qualities of good kids worship music.
How can we use kid culture to better share God’s message with children? That’s a question I’ve been asking myself lately. Maybe you’re asking the same thing at your church. If so, you’ll want to listen to this conversation with Dale Hudson. You may know Dale from his excellent blog titled Relevant Children’s Ministry. He’s also the Children’s Pastor at Christ Fellowship Church in Palm Beach Gardens Florida. Directions: To listen to this 40 minute audio recording, just press
What kind of advice do you wish future-you could give current-you right now? Of course, you can’t even guess and that’s just the problem with hindsight. Sometimes life and ministry are like walking backwards. The best way to get insight is calling out to people who have been on the journey longer than you. I especially like to hear from leaders who have moved ahead, but are still close enough to see what I’m stepping in. That’s
Does your church welcome children with special needs? That is a question that many kids ministry leaders should be asking. It’s also the topic of our very first podcast. It took a little more work than I expected, but the end result is a very helpful conversation about welcoming special needs children into your church. The guest for this podcast was Amy Fenton Lee from The Inclusive Church blog. Directions: To listen to this 24 minute audio
