Kids Ministry Collective

Confronting Isolation and Emotional Health in Ministry Leadership In the final episode of the Health for Leaders series on the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump discusses the importance of emotional health for ministry leaders, addressing the risks of isolation and emotional instability. He highlights the prevalent issue of loneliness among pastors and ministry leaders, underscoring the negative impacts on personal and professional life, including anxiety, depression, and decreased effectiveness. Tom shares personal experiences and emphasizes the significance of community, like the KidminPlus.net leadership community, in preventing isolation. The episode offers practical advice for maintaining emotional health, such as seeking solitude with Jesus, building supportive relationships, and fostering an open emotional environment. Tom's message is clear: leaders must prioritize their emotional well-being to lead healthy, resilient teams and ministries. 00:00 Welcome to the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast 00:41 Final Episode on Health for Leaders: Emotional Health Focus 00:51 The Importance of Emotional Health for Ministry Leaders 02:37 Introducing Kidmenplus.net: A Leadership Community 03:25 Deep Dive into Emotional Health Risks and Isolation 12:47 Strategies for Building Emotional Strength and Teamwork 14:38 Practical Steps for Maintaining Emotional Health 19:17 Closing Thoughts and Resources

Join Tom Bump in this episode of the Kids Ministry Collector Podcast as he delves into the importance of rest and mental health awareness for ministry leaders. Discover the power of rest in rejuvenating your body, mind, and spirit as a leader, and learn how prioritizing rest can enhance your creativity and effectiveness. Tune in for valuable insights and practical tips on how to incorporate rest into your leadership journey. Don't miss out on this empowering episode to help you lead better and serve effectively in your ministry. Need Community? Check out KidminPlus.net a monthly leadership community where you will connect, learn and grow!  Need Coaching? Need some help thinking and strategizing as a leader? Want to gain more influence with senior leaders? Check out KMCCoach.net

Join Host and Leadership Coach, Tom Bump as he shares a candid episode about why it's important for leaders to take mental health and specifically create a healthy self-image.   Leaders struggle so much with self-doubt and a low self-image that they often overcompensate for it.  This episode is going to give you some simple strategies to replace and repair negative thoughts. 

Join host Tom Bump and his guest Dr. Scott Turansky from the National Center For Biblical Parenting to discuss how leaders can help parents fight digital addiction from affecting their children. They are releasing new resources and I highly recommend all church leaders check this out. BiblicalParenting.org The Technology Wellness At Home Course will provide your parents with a solid strategy to manage digital tools.  Episode Sponsor:  KidminPlus.net A new monthly membership community for higher level leaders. It's only $15 a month and you can get a free 14-day trial by requesting it at tom@tombump.com mention the KMC Podcast in your email. 

In this episode, Host & Coach, Tom Bump shares, important questions every leader should ask to ensure successful and impactful outreach events in kids' ministry. It emphasizes the evaluation of impact, engagement, resource management, content alignment with core values, feedback collection, team resilience, delegation, empowerment, and feedback loops. Have you checked out KidMinPlus.net  An amazing membership community for leaders who want to develop healthy teams and healthy ministry while healthily leading themselves?   This amazing community is only $15.00 a month and for a limited time is offering a 14-day free trial!! Use this link to get the Free Trial then $15.00 a month (yes you can cancel at any time)  Check out KidMinistryCollective.com for more about our amazing ministry

Do you as a leader have a community who you can be real with? Do you feel isolated and alone in ministry? Do you know that's dangerous? Join host and coach, Tom Bump as. he shares 3 power positives and 3 dangerous negatives about community for leaders.  Check out Kidsministrycollective.com  Want to join a community that you need and that needs you? Join our membership community. Kidminplus.net 

Embracing Change and Positive Growth in Kids Ministry Leadership In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump discusses the importance of changing our narratives, mindsets, and perspectives, especially during challenging times in ministry. The episode also previews the upcoming Kidman Plus membership community as a resource for deeper connection and support among ministry leaders.   Links Mentioned: KMCCoach.net KidsMinistryCollective.com   00:00 Welcome to the Kids Ministry Collector Podcast! 00:35 Embracing Change in Ministry Leadership 01:38 The Power of Coaching for Ministry Leaders 04:31 Changing the Narrative: A Guide for Ministry Leaders 09:24 Planning for Growth and Success in Ministry 17:21 Closing Thoughts: Stay Positive and Connected

Have you ever struggled as a children's ministry leader with your identity as a leader? I think most leaders wonder at times who they are or who they are becoming as a leader.  With so many to compare ourselves to it can really impact everything we do and even those around us.  In this episode, Host and Coach, Tom Bump shares some critical things you can do and implement as a leader to build a healthy resilient identity as a leader.  If you need help or someone to talk to head to : KMCCoach.net  To see what our community offers: Kidsministrycollective.com

Every children's ministry leader needs someone but honestly, you need more than someone, you need a tribe, a group, a posse! You need community! In this episode, host and coach Tom Bump will share 4 reasons and benefits of having other leaders in your inner circle whom you can do real life with.  If you are finally ready to invest in yourself and look into coaching here is your chance. Mention the KMC Podcast when you schedule your 30-minute clarity call and you will get a fantastic discount. LIMITED TO FIRST 5 who schedule their calls!!! Don't wait!  Click HERE

How is your leadership foundation? Is it built on the right kind of things? What should a Kidmin Leader do to build a solid ministry? Join leadership coach and host Tom Bump, as he shares 4 crucial building blocks for a leader to build resilient leadership on.        Charlie Bancroft makes this a WIN-WIN for churches!!! For every $25 dollars you gift one Carlitos kit to a child somewhere in the world and Charlie gives you a Carlitos kit for you to use !! 1.  Take a look at the Carlitos website. 2.  Go to the Carlitos4Kids.com website and look at the missions page, watch the 3-minute video and go through the FAQ’s.  Here’s the direct link to that page:    https://carlitos4kids.com/mission-projects/ 3.  If you are interested, shoot Uncle Charlie an email or give him a call and tell him Tom sent you!  Here’s his contact info:  Email:  Charlie@Carlitos4Kids.com   Need Coaching/Mentoring? Check out KMCCoach.net Hurting/struggling with burnout or more? RestoringLeaders.org is here for you!

Are you asking questions?  Do you know what questions should be asked? Join Ministry Coach and Host, Tom Bump as he shares why every leader who wants to grow themselves, their teams, and their ministries should learn how to ask the right kind of questions! Episode Sponsor:  The Carlitos Project You can make a difference this summer for local children and for children around the world by supporting this project. Here's where you can find out more! Go to the Carlitos4Kids.com website and look at the missions page, watch the 3 minute video and go through the FAQ’s. Here’s the direct link to that page: https://carlitos4kids.com/mission-projects/ If you are interested, shoot Uncle Charlie an email or give him a call and tell him Tom sent you! Here’s his contact info: Email: Charlie@Carlitos4Kids.com Cell: 813-240-4179

Join Host Tom Bump and his guest, Jason Tilley as they discuss how children's ministry leaders can create a plan that is clear, simple, and effective to help them grow their kids ministries.  Jason outlines some steps that leaders can implement right away that will give them direction and influence.  You can email Jason at jason@ministryaccelerator.com  To get help building or implementing your plan, check out a coaching journey with KMCCoach.net Need Community, resources, etc. head over to Kidsministrycollective.com 

Reaching Generation Alpha with Digital Church: Kids Ministry Collective Podcast In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump talks to Ben Folks about his initiative, Big Kid Ben. Discussing the increasing trend of Generation Alpha turning to YouTube for entertainment and information, they question how this shift impacts the church. Ben discusses his daily YouTube shorts where he tells bible stories to engage kids digitally. The goal of Big Kid Ben is to reach kids who might not step foot in a traditional church building with exciting, accessible Christian content. The episode emphasizes the importance of inclusivity, digital savvy, and creativity when trying to reach kids with Christ's message today. 00:08 Introduction to the Kids Ministry Collector Podcast 00:46 Understanding Generation Alpha's Learning Habits 01:20 The Impact of YouTube on Church Outreach 01:49 Guest Introduction: Ben Folks 02:49 The Importance of Digital Ministry 03:06 Ben's Journey to Digital Ministry 04:40 The Birth of the 1014 Kids App 05:52 The Power of YouTube in Reaching Kids 06:31 The Success of Big Kid Ben's YouTube Shorts 07:17 The Importance of Consistency in Digital Ministry 08:49 Understanding What Kids are Attracted to on YouTube 12:16 The Challenges and Rewards of Creating Digital Content 23:03 The Future Goals for Big Kid Ben 30:46 Conclusion: The Power of Digital Ministry SHOW LINKS: https://www.instagram.com/bigkidben https://www.youtube.com/@bigkidben Bigkidben@yahoo.com  Check out KidsMinistryCollective.com for Coaching, Blog, and More Kidmin related things!!

In this episode of the Kids Ministry Podcast, Host Tom Bump and his guest Justyn Smith dig into what it takes for children's ministry leaders to use the creative gifts God has given to make deeper discipleship happen each week. Justyns newest book, Kidmin Trust and Pixie dust hs a great resource that every Children's ministry leader should read.    Kidmin, Trust And Pixie Dust Justyn’s Books My contact: justyn@justynsmith.com Social media: @pastorjustyn or /pastorjustyn

Exploring The D6 Conferences 2024: A Chat With Tom Bump and Derek Altom on Kids Ministry Collective Podcast In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, Tom Bump chats with Derek Altom about the exciting D6 Conferences 2024. They discuss key distinctions of the two versions of the conference designed for the West Coast and the East Coast. The highlights include the themes, speakers, and experiences of past conferences, goals for the upcoming ones, and an exclusive discount code. They also chat about the idea of everyday discipleship and the importance of investing in oneself as a ministry leader. With mentions of breakouts, sponsorships, and international D6 conferences. This episode packs a wealth of information for anyone involved in children's ministry. 00:08 Introduction and Welcome 00:41 Discussing Ministry Conferences 01:26 Guest Introduction: Derek Alden 02:29 Derek Alden's Role at D6 04:36 The Importance of Personal Growth for Leaders 08:16 Understanding D6 Ministries 11:11 The Theme of the 2024 D6 Conference 15:19 Details of the 2024 D6 Conferences 19:55 Who Should Attend the D6 Conference 24:27 Maintaining Professionalism at Conferences 24:53 The Value of D6 Conferences 25:17 The Perfect Conference Environment 26:10 The Impact of Conferences on Teams 27:02 Conference Highlights and Speakers 28:24 The Power of Worship at Conferences 34:14 The Importance of Engaging with Vendors and Exhibitors 36:27 How to Register for D6 Conferences 40:38 The Global Reach of D6 Conferences 41:56 Closing Remarks

Kids Ministry Collective Podcast: Strengthening Leadership Through Silence, Solitude, and Stillness In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump explores the importance of silence, solitude, and stillness As we navigate a new year, he challenges children's ministry leaders to incorporate these elements into their daily lives, thereby improving their ability to lead others and reach more people. This episode is also filled with a range of exciting announcements and upcoming guest appearances from the Kid Ministry world. 00:08 Introduction and Welcome 00:44 Appreciation for the Community and Newcomers 01:54 Upcoming Podcast Series and Events 02:29 Invitation to Join KMC Coaching Connection Groups 02:47 Introduction to Personalized Coaching 03:35 Announcement of New Coaching Structure 04:44 Introduction to the Episode Topic 05:13 The Importance of Slowing Down 06:19 Personal Health Journey and Goals 06:43 Three Practices for Personal and Ministry Growth 06:52 The Practice of Silence 09:16 The Practice of Solitude 11:40 The Practice of Stillness 15:12 Conclusion and Invitation to Share Experiences 16:09 Upcoming Podcast Episode Announcement 16:20 Closing Remarks and Thanks If you want to join the Kids Ministry Collective community you can request to join. Just be sure to answer the membership questions!! If you want to grow as a leader, check out KMCCoach.net

Engaging Kids and Impacting Community Beyond Church Walls | Kids Ministry Collective Podcast In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump brings on guest Rob Livingston to discuss ways in which they can impact their community outside of the church. They talk about partnering with local schools and community groups, and how leaders can bridge the gap and create impactful ministry. Rob shares his experiences from working in various schools and his passion for reaching kids where they are. He also talks about how to organize school clubs and community events, and the impact these initiatives have on spreading God's love. This episode is full of practical advice for leaders looking to expand their reach in their communities. If you find yourself in a waiting season but feel stuck, RestoringLeaders.org is a place you can find help navigating that season or any other hard season. If you need help growing your leadership to the next level KMCCoach.net is the place to learn about how a coaching journey can be custom-built to help you grow children's ministries, teams, and the leader.  Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/172328542891575/ Check out our Website: https://kidsministrycollective.com  

Are you asking the right questions as a Childrens ministry Leader? If we are going to grow the kids ministries we lead and our teams, we as leaders must grow our ability to ask questions.  Join Host and KMC Coach, Tom Bump as he shares 10 questions along with 2 follow-up questions you can ask yourself and other ministry leaders.          Main Question Follow-Up Question 1 Follow-Up Question 2 1. Am I effectively communicating my vision and expectations to my volunteer team? - How often am I communicating with my team about the vision and expectations? - Are my messages clear and easily understood by all team members? 2. How can I create an environment that fosters collaboration and teamwork among my volunteers? - Do I promote open communication and active participation within the team? - What can I do to encourage cooperation and support among team members? 3. Am I regularly providing constructive feedback and recognition to my volunteer team? - How frequently am I giving feedback and recognition to my team members? - Do I provide specific examples and actionable suggestions for improvement? 4. Are there any areas in which my volunteers may need additional training or development? - Have I identified the specific skills or knowledge gaps within my team? - What training or development opportunities can I offer to address those gaps? 5. How can I empower my volunteers to take ownership of their roles and contribute their unique talents and skills? - What strategies can I implement to delegate responsibilities and empower my volunteers? - How can I create an environment that encourages innovative thinking and creative problem-solving? 6. Are there any obstacles or challenges that are hindering my volunteer team's effectiveness and how can I address them? - What are the specific challenges my team is facing and what are their root causes? - How can I provide support and resources to help my team overcome these obstacles? 7. Am I ensuring that my volunteers have the necessary resources and support to carry out their responsibilities? - Do I regularly check in with my team to identify any resource or support deficiencies? - How can I proactively anticipate and provide the resources needed for upcoming projects or events? 8. How can I facilitate opportunities for my volunteers to grow personally and professionally within the ministry? - What personal and professional goals do my team members have and how can I support them? - Are there any mentorship or training programs I can implement to foster their growth? 9. Am I creating a culture of continuous improvement and learning within my volunteer team? - How do I encourage feedback and suggestions from my team members? - What steps can I take to foster a culture of curiosity and learning within the team? 10. What strategies can I implement to cultivate a sense of purpose and fulfillment among my volunteers in their service to the ministry? - How can I align their individual roles with the overall mission and vision of the ministry? - Are there opportunities for them to see the impact of their service and celebrate their contributions?     If you find yourself in a waiting season but feel stuck, RestoringLeaders.org is a place you can find help navigating that season or any other hard season. If you need help growing your leadership to the next level KMCCoach.net is the place to learn about how a coaching journey can be custom-built to help you grow children's ministries, teams, and the leader.  Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/172328542891575/ Check out our Website: https://kidsministrycollective.com

Ever had a Monday where you were ready to throw in the towel? Woke up feeling down but not out, yet?  This episode addresses what many in Children's Ministry Leadership encounter, the dreaded, "blue" Monday! Host and Ministry Coach Tom Bump will share some personal stories and wisdom about how to respond and not react to the Monday blues!!    If you find yourself in a waiting season but feel stuck, RestoringLeaders.org is a place you can find help navigating that season or any other hard season. If you need help growing your leadership to the next level KMCCoach.net is the place to learn about how a coaching journey can be custom-built to help you grow children's ministries, teams, and the leader.  Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/172328542891575/ Check out our Website: https://kidsministrycollective.com

Every leader at this time of year should spend some quality time reflecting, evaluating and resetting for the coming year. Are you ready? Do you have a process to evaluate your children's ministry? Join Host and Leadership Coach, Tom Bump as he shares some powerful questions you should be asking. Principle 1: Self-Reflection Prompting question: "Have I authentically led by example this year and how has this impacted the ministry and my team?"  *How has my pace been? *What’s it like being on the other side of me? Principle 2: The Team  Prompting question: "How has my team grown this year? What challenges did we face and how did we overcome them?"  Have I given my team a way to give me honest feedback? Does anyone on my team need a break? Principle 3: Program Evaluation Prompting question: "What worked in our programming and what didn't? What could be improved for the following year?" What do we need to stop doing? What could we do? Question 1: Goals for the Ministry  Prompting question: "What are the crucial milestones we desire to reach as a ministry this coming year? How specifically will we help children take next steps of faith? How will we connect with our community? What will we do for fun? Question 2: Team Objectives  Prompting question: "What skills or improvements are we aiming to develop in our team members?" What can I do to help my leaders disciple others more effectively? What do we need to keep leaders encouraged? Question 3: Personal Leadership Betterment  Prompting question: "What areas of my leadership do I need to strengthen in the coming year?" Who should I add to my circle of influence- Who can speak into my life and leadership?