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Kids Ministry Circle is a community for kids ministry leaders to be encouraged and equipped to love and serve the local church. The hope of The Kids Ministry Circle Podcast is to spend time each week answering real questions sent in by real kids ministry leaders.
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Chelsey Steek joins the podcast to share her experience as a Kids Pastor at Journey Church in Bend, OR. She shares how they create unique events that partner with the church's greater mission and vision, how they think strategically and intentionally about kids and families, and how she balances being a mom while also being called to vocational ministry. We are grateful for Chelsey, her work at Journey Church, and the wisdom she shared with us!
Resources Mentioned:
-Rooted Curriculum: https://www.experiencerooted.com
Contact Chelsey at chelsey@journeyinbend.com
We are back for season 2, and we are SO excited! Becca & Lauren are sharing their favorite tips and tricks for setting up your ministry for success heading into a new season. They dive into setting boundaries as a leader, keeping sabbath rhythms, and how to re-engage with your volunteers and families as everyone enters into new rhythms.
Hello! Welcome to the brand new Kids Ministry Circle Podcast. Join Becca & Lauren as they introduce themselves, talk through what's to come in season 1, and share the heart behind Kids Ministry Circle.
Have you ever been curious about getting head knowledge about God to move to heart transformation from God? My guest today is David Rausch, the founder of GO! Curriculum. In this episode, we talk about David's new book, Feeding Faith: A Children's Ministry Recipe for Rescuing a Lost Generation and so much more! This is definitely a note taking episode that you are going to love! Resources Mentioned: GO! CurriculumDavid's Book, Feeding FaithKids Ministry Circle CohortKids Ministry Circle Summit
This is our last episode in this 4-part series all about raising up the next generation of leaders. My hope is that throughout these 4 episodes, we will begin to answer these 3 questions: -Why is it so hard to find people to work on kids ministry staff? -How can we raise up the next generation of leaders? -How can we better disciple Gen Z? Today's episode is with Colin Provart. Colin is the Director of Salt Network at Storyline Church in Arvada, CO and is faithfully discipling his Gen Z residents and so many college students who are coming to know Jesus. He is a friend and a leader I admire. You are going to love our conversation! Resources Mentioned:Kids Ministry Circle SummitKids Ministry Circle Spring CohortSalt Network
It is week 3 of our podcast series all about raising up the next generation of leaders. My hope is that throughout these 4 episodes, we will begin to answer these 3 questions: Why is it so hard to find people to work on kids ministry staff How can we raise up the next generation of leaders? How can we better disciple Gen Z? My guest today is Julie Puckett. Julie is the Central Kids Pastor at LakePointe Church in Texas. Julie works side by side with LakePointe school of ministry to raise the next generation of ministry leaders. In our conversation today, Julie and I talk about what is keeping Gen Z from jumping into vocational ministry and how we better invite young leaders into leadership within the local church. Resources Mentioned: Kids Ministry Circle CohortKids Ministry Circle Summit
It is week 2 of our podcast series all about raising up the next generation of leaders. My hope is that throughout these 4 episodes, we will begin to answer these 3 questions: 1. Why is it so hard to find people to work on kids ministry staff? 2. How can we raise up the next generation of leaders? 3. How can we better disciple Gen Z? Today's guest is Vicki Abbot. Vicki is the Director of Kids Ministry at Ada Bible Church and together, we talk all about the ins and outs of leading an internship & residency program. If you are leading residents or hoping to at some point, this is the perfect episode for you! Resources Mentioned: The Kids Ministry Circle SummitKids Ministry Circle Cohort
We are jumping into a new podcast series! These next four weeks will be all about raising up the next generation of leaders. My hope is that throughout these 4 episodes, we will begin to answer these 3 questions: 1. Why is it so hard to find people to work on kids ministry staff? 2. How can we raise up the next generation of leaders? 3. How can we better disciple Gen Z? These episodes are both big picture and extremely practical and I hope you will learn a ton and be challenged in the ways you think about vocational ministry and how you are equipping the next generation of pastors and ministers. Our guest today is Terry Parkman. Terry is a pastor, author, and the Global NextGen Ambassador for OneHope (an organization we love around here). He is so passionate about seeing the next generation step into their God-given purpose. Terry’s new book, Future Church is a must read for every ministry leader and this episode only scratches the surface of everything I learned by reading his book. Resources Mentioned: Terry's book: Future ChurchThe Kids Ministry Circle SummitKids Ministry Circle Cohort
Welcome back to the Kids Ministry Circle Podcast and hello 2026! We are kicking off another year of podcasting with 6 predictions for 2026. These are 6 things I am seeing in the Kids Ministry world that I think (& hope) we will see more of in 2026. I'd love to know what you think! Don't miss all that we have planned at Kids Ministry Circle for the new year!Kids Ministry Circle CohortKids Ministry Circle SummitBooks to help you & your team grow
I am so excited to welcome Alisha & Nicole from The Grove Church in Liberty Hill, TX. We are pulling back the curtain on how they plan their annual year and how they make sure everything we do aligns with their greater mission & vision. Plus, you are all going to love their Backyard Bible Club Summer event. Resources Mentioned: Spring Cohort 20251-on-1 Coaching
The end of the year always gives us an opportunity for self-reflection. In this episode, I share 3 mistakes or missed opportunities from this season of planting a church. Don't look back to be filled with shame, look back so you can grow and learn! I hope this encourages you to also take time this season to look back and plan to grow in 2026! Resources mentioned: Spring Cohort 2026Kids Ministry Circle Coaching
As a kids ministry leader, one of the areas I would love to improve is equipping the kids in my ministry to have more gospel conversations with their friends, their neighbors and their family. If you are in the same boat, this conversation is the perfect place to start. My guest today is my friend Jason Lamb. Jason is the President of Dare 2 Share ministries and you will hear all throughout the episode, one of kids ministries greatest cheerleaders. Resources Mentioned: Dare2ShareConnect with Jason Lamb @d2sjasonSpring Cohort Registration1-on-1 Coaching
Moments of feeling overwhelmed aren't avoidable but we can have tools in our tool belts to help us navigate them. In today's episode, I walk through the PAUSE method for what to do when we feel overwhelmed in our job, in life, or in both! Resources Mentioned: Map Your Ministry MasterclassEpisode 141: How to Finish 2025
In ministry, there are often seasons for creating, building, and launching, but what about season of sustaining? My friend Aaron Collier is back on the podcast today to talk about his time as an interim kids ministry leader and how he led a team during a leadership transition and through a season of sustaining. Resources Mentioned: Winshape CampsMap Your Ministry Masterclass Seasons Planning Guide
In this episode, my friend Amanda from Kids Ministry Solutions joins me to talk all about being a mom in ministry. We answered the questions that you submitted during & after our latest masterclass. We hope this encourages you and empowers you to live in your gifting and live confidently right where God has you. Resources Mentioned: Christmas in Kids MinistryKids Ministry Circle MerchCreating Margin in Ministry Masterclass
2026 is right around the corner and we are heading into one of the busiest seasons of the year. How can we head into the season and end 2025 well? In this episode, I share 5 things to remember and maybe implement to end 2025 well. Let's find joy in the remainder of the year!
Do you ever wish you had a local community of kids ministry leaders to chat with? The podcast guest today, Andrae Jones, wanted that, too. So he created it. Andrae believes in the importance of community so he built a community for kids ministry leaders in the DFW area that choose collaboration instead of competition. Resources Mentioned: Christmas ResourcesConnect with Adrae: @draejones
Joining us on the podcast today is Areo Donahue, the creator behind God's Greenhouse from Minno. Areo has a passion to reach preschoolers with the big Gospel story as a former kids ministry leader and now a tv show creator! In this episode, we talk about how to plant seeds of the Gospel through play, songs, and bite-sized truths. Resources Mentioned: Kids Ministry MasterclassMinno God's Greenhouse
Can you even reach a point of having too many volunteers? My friend and podcast guest, Meghan Graham reached that point. Is this episode she shares how one culture shift changed the volunteer culture of the entire church. Resources Mentioned: Margin Masterclass Deeper Kidmin
In today's episode I talk to Sandra Peoples about her new book, Accessible Church. We talk about the importance of creating ministries that are accessible for all kids and families. You will love the practicality of this conversation and how wise & helpful Sandra is! Resources Mentioned: Creating Margin in Ministry MasterclassConnect with Sandra Buy the book, Accessible Church
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