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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.
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
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
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