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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.
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
On this week's episode I am joined by my friend Tanya Rinella. Tanya is the Kid's Ministry Pastor at Rock Harbor Church in Costa Mesa, CA. Tanya has been in her role for only 2 years and has so much experience coming into her role and changing different elements while bringing her team along with her. She shares so much of her experience and encouragement as she took a ministry and continues to make changes for the better! Resources Mentioned: Creating Milestones that Matter Course
Two weeks ago we planted a church and I've been bringing you along with me as I build a kids ministry from the ground up. In today's episode I share about the long awaited launch day, what I am learning about myself, and what I am working on next.
My friend Christen Clark is back on the podcast today and we are talking about how to create the perfect large group. Whatever type of program you are running on Sunday, Christen offers so much wisdom on how to capture the kids attention and keep it! Resources Mentioned:Creating Milestones That Matter CourseCrowd Control Online Course USE CODE MINISTRY CIRCLE FOR $5 off!Collide Kids Podcast7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents
Have you ever wanted a resource that you can go to with all your kids ministry questions? Well, my new friend and today’s podcast guest David Reneau wrote a new book that I truly believe will be that kind of resource. David is the Lead Pastor of Encounter Church and with over 17 years of experience in ministry, most of it in kids, he has developed a passion to help others lead in their churches well. His new book, Next Level Kidmin: The Children’s Pastors practical guide to building a thriving ministry releases in on September 16. In this episode, David and I talk about his new book and how kids ministry leaders can continue to learn and grow as ministry leaders. Resources Mentioned: Fall CohortSeasons Planning GuideDavid's Book: Next Level KidminConnect with David
Our friend Becca Harris is back on the Kids Ministry Circle podcast and we are talking all things Preteens. Are you working to create a plan to better disciple the 4th, 5th, & 6th graders in your ministry? Hear from Becca Harris how her staff team is building an environment for deeper discipleship and more intentional relationships specifically for preteens.Resources Mentioned: Kids Ministry Circle CohortGen Z Survey (Future of NextGen Leader)
Is your ministry all fun with not relationships? Maybe it is all relationships but no fun. I think there is a middle ground that has both fun and discipleship. My guest today, Justyn Smith, has a new book out to help Kids Ministry leaders find that balance. Listen to all the ways we can learn from leaders like Walt Disney and Mr. Rogers. Resources Mentioned:Kids Ministry Circle Fall CohortSeasonal Planning GuideConnect with Justyn:@pastorjustynWondersmith.coTrolley Rides and Fairy Tales book
Today’s episode feels very timely. For many of us, we are in the middle of a season change. We are putting away our VBS costumes and gearing for the launch of the fall season. My guest today is Angie Hooie and together we talk about burnout. I know that feels like a hot topic word, but I feel like these feelings of being overwhelmed, overworked and under equipped often show up when our expectations around the next season seem to be unmet. Angie brings so much encouragement and practical steps to take if you to prevent burnout or if you find yourself in a hard season.Resources MentionedKids Ministry Fall CohortSeasons Planning GuideConnect with Angie
Have you ever been stumped when it comes to planning out your kids worship set? How can we keep the kids engaged and help them understand the importance of musical worship? Our guest today, Dylan Arms, is going to help unravel all of those in our episode today. Dylan is a Worship Pastor, musical artist, and a new dad. He helps us see that worship does matter and that we can create a space for all kids to thrive. Resources Mentioned: Kids Ministry Circle Fall CohortSeasons Planning GuideDylan Arms Kids Worship MusicDylan Arms Kids Worship Website
The Kids Ministry Circle Podcast is BACK! After our Summer break, we are back and I am picking up right where I left off with Building a Kids Ministry Part 2. It's been a summer of building a kids ministry for a church launching in September and I am filling you in on what I've been working on, new resources we are launching, and my ministry motto. Resources Mentioned: Seasons Planning GuideFall Cohort Registration
In this special episode of the Kids Ministry Circle podcast, I am sharing some big news on the next season! Hear the news, wha I am working on, and how you can join in on the fun! Let's build a Kids Ministry!
It’s another week, with another episode where I learn something new about how to teach kids about God and His Word. I am so excited to introduce you to today’s guest, Mary Wiley. Mary is a mom, kids ministry volunteer, author, and a publisher for B&H publishing. Her latest book is called Discovering the Bible: A Kid's Guide to Reading and Understanding God's Word and just wait until you hear how she uses this book in her own church. I was instantly hooked. Together, we talk about helping kids understand the importance and authority of scripture. In our culture today, kids are tempted to look everywhere for truth and we want to help this next generation of kids know that they can turn to the only thing that is True forever, God’s Word. Resources Mentioned: Summer Intensive Discovering The Bible bookLearn more from Mary Wiley
It's time for another pep talk. VBS, Kids Camp, or whatever you have planned for Summer programming may be in full swing or right around the corner and we could all probably use some encouragement. In this episode, I share 5 things that you can focus on or remember during VBS. I am cheering you on. To God be the glory!
I have heard from countless leaders about the struggle of the preteen years in Kids Ministry. They aren’t quite ready for student ministry, but they are searching for deeper discipleship opportunities. I was even asked a few weeks ago if I knew of anyone creating curriculum or content for preteen girls and I am so excited to introduce you to someone who is doing just that and she just happens to be neighborhood! Janna Widdifield is the founder of Vessels. Today we talk about preteen girls and what they need from the church and how the chance to pour into young girls isn’t just a kids ministry opportunity. It’s a women’s ministry opportunity! You will love hearing what Janna has experienced as she has led this over the years and how we can come alongside young girls and equip them to follow Jesus all of their days. Resources Mentioned: Vessels Ministry Connect with Janna @godsvesselsSummer Intensive
Today on the podcast we have Barry & Jess Saylor from One Hope. They serve on the research team at One Hope and have led projects to help parents and ministry leaders better understand the generations, discipleship, and struggles of parenting. In this episode, we deep dive their research on Generation Alpha. This research is important and impactful. Don't miss this conversation and download the entire research for yourself! Resources Mentioned:Summer IntensiveOne Hope Research: Gen A
We’ve all been keeping our eyes on the stats about Gen Z, Bible sales, and pop up revivals happening on college campuses, but what about Gen A? Can we pinpoint what ministry leaders have done different this time? Is it possible to recreate what is happening now for the next generation? Those are the questions we are asking in today’s podcast and I invited Shane Pruitt to talk all about it. Shane is an author, speaker, and Director of Next Gen for the North American Mission Board. We talk about cultural shifts, empowering gen Z, and how to disciple Gen A. Get your notes ready friends—this conversation is for sure a note-taking episode. Resources Mentioned:Summer IntensiveConnect with ShaneIG: @shane_pruitt78
This one is for the moms, people who lead alongside moms, and people who support a mom in ministry. My guest today is my friend and mentor, Nancy Matossian. I got a front row seat to watch Nancy raise her girls and work in full-time vocational ministry and it was such a gift to bring her on the podcast to talk about being a mom in ministry. We talk about the illusion of balance, how to navigate difficult church seasons, and how we can change our perspective to notice God. Resources Mentioned: Summer IntensiveConnect with Nancy & Slingshot Group
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