Apostolic Children’s Ministry Podcasts 2.0

Are you giving your children's ministry your very best, even when only a handful of kids show up? In this episode of the Apostolic Children's Ministry Podcast, we're talking about an important principle: Prepare for the ministry you WANT, not just the ministry you HAVE! Whether you're teaching 3 children or 3,000, every child deserves your very best. Don't wait for a bigger class, a larger Sunday School, or a more successful bus route before you start giving 100%. The children God has entrusted to you right now are worth your preparation, enthusiasm, creativity, and prayer! We'll discuss why excellence should be a habit, how to stay motivated when attendance is low, and why some of the greatest ministry opportunities happen in the smallest classrooms. Also in this episode: 😂 Dad Jokes: A little humor to brighten your day! 🚌 Sunday Recap: Harvest Fest cancellation and a fun Sunday! 💡 Objectively Cool: A dog leash object lesson about how God's boundaries keep us safe. 📚 From the Archives: Keeping Your Life in Balance. 🎯 Main Topic: Give It All You've Got! Treat the 5 Like 500! 📅 Episode #161 | November 4, 2026 🌐 RESOURCES & LINKS Children's Ministry Resources, Lessons & Ideas: https://www.apostolicsundayschool.com Apostolic Children's Ministry Books & Resources: https://www.apostolicchildrensministry.com Apostolic Podcast Network: https://www.apostolicsundayschool.com/apn Apostolic Kids YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ApostolicKids 📧 Contact Us: [email protected] 👍 If this episode encouraged you, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with another Sunday School teacher, bus ministry worker, or children's ministry leader! #ChildrensMinistry #SundaySchool #Apostolic #SundaySchoolTeachers #BusMinistry #MinistryTraining #ApostolicChildrensMinistry #SundaySchoolIdeas #ChristianLeadership #Pentecostal

What do 221 public school students, a giant pirate ship, and 15 children receiving the Holy Ghost have in common? One incredible weekend in Union City, Tennessee! Join Phillip and Trystan Booker on the road to the Memphis airport as they recap the Union City Children’s Ministry Conference. From ministering in a public school to practical sessions on bus ministry, action songs, object lessons, and connecting with kids beyond Sunday, this episode is packed with ideas, encouragement, and plenty of laughs. Hear the stories behind a pirate-themed salvation service, a stained-shirt object lesson, and the altar call that brought the weekend to a close. Along the way, we share things that worked, moments that didn’t go as planned, and why gathering with others who love children’s ministry matters. Whether you teach Sunday school, work a bus route, or lead a children’s ministry team, we hope this conversation leaves you encouraged to keep learning, keep reaching, and keep investing in kids! 🎧 Hit play, laugh a little, and leave encouraged.   📍 Find more at ApostolicSundaySchool.com/APN or linktr.ee/apostolicpodcastnetwork   🎥 Check out our new videos at YouTube.com/@ApostolicKids   📅 Released: October 25, 2026 _________________________________________________ Tune in for inspiring conversations, creative ideas, and practical resources to help you grow your children’s ministry. Explore more podcasts and resources at www.apostolicsundayschool.com, check out books, a kid's audio bible and more at www.apostolicchildrensministry.com  and connect with us at [email protected]. Check out the Apostolic Podcast Network for more great content at www.apostolicsundayschool.com/apn.

What happens when your bus ministry grows faster than your team can handle? Sometimes the harvest is plentiful, but the nets start breaking! In this episode of the Apostolic Children's Ministry Podcast, we're answering a listener's question about restarting a bus ministry after overwhelming growth, behavioral challenges, and a shortage of workers forced them to hit pause. Using the miraculous catches of fish in Luke 5 and John 21, we discuss how to repair the nets before launching out again. From building a stronger team and establishing clear expectations to managing classroom behavior and knowing your ministry's capacity, we share practical ways to prepare for the children God is sending your way. Plus, we've got plenty of laughs, dad jokes, ministry victories and bloopers, another Objectively Cool idea, and a trip into the archives! Whether you're starting a bus ministry, rebuilding one, or simply trying to strengthen your Sunday School, this episode is packed with encouragement and practical advice. 🎧 Hit play, laugh a little, and leave encouraged.   📍 Find more at ApostolicSundaySchool.com/APN or linktr.ee/apostolicpodcastnetwork   🎥 Check out our new videos at YouTube.com/@ApostolicKids   Timestamps Intro (0:00) Game (4:51) Dad Joke (13:34) Victories / Bloopers (15:04) Objectively Cool (23:25) From the Archives (26:41) Sharpen the Saw (28:43) 📅 Released: October 15, 2026 _________________________________________________ Tune in for inspiring conversations, creative ideas, and practical resources to help you grow your children’s ministry. Explore more podcasts and resources at www.apostolicsundayschool.com, check out books, a kid's audio bible and more at www.apostolicchildrensministry.com  and connect with us at [email protected]. Check out the Apostolic Podcast Network for more great content at www.apostolicsundayschool.com/apn.

Today we talk about Summit, new object lessons, victories, bloopers and final end with what makes a great lesson? Is it the big visuals or great teaching? Or.... perhaps both? Tune in for inspiring conversations, creative ideas, and practical resources to help you grow your children’s ministry. Explore more podcasts and resources at www.apostolicsundayschool.com, check out books, a kid's audio bible and more at www.apostolicchildrensministry.com and connect with us at [email protected]. Check out the Apostolic Podcast Network for more great content at www.apostolicsundayschool.com/apn.

What do you do when you keep praying, preparing, reaching, and showing up, but still cannot see the results? In this episode, we talk about the difference between temporary motivation and lasting faithfulness.  Timestamps Intro (0:00)  Dad Joke (2:17) Victories and Bloopers (2:41) From the Archives (9:40) New Object Lesson (14:14) – Lightbulbs, water bottles, and the dangers of fitting where you don’t belong. Final Thought (17:27) – The Holy Ghost is free… but not cheap. Ministry takes sacrifice. Want revival? Be willing to pay the price. 📅 Released: August 27, 2026 _________________________________________________ Tune in for inspiring conversations, creative ideas, and practical resources to help you grow your children’s ministry. Explore more podcasts and resources at www.apostolicsundayschool.com, check out books, a kid's audio bible and more at www.apostolicchildrensministry.com  and connect with us at [email protected]. Check out the Apostolic Podcast Network for more great content at www.apostolicsundayschool.com/apn.