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The Kidmin Huddle is your go-to weekly resource for children’s ministry leaders who want to disciple kids with biblical depth, practical wisdom, and intentional creativity. Hosted by veteran ministry leader and RenewaNation’s Church & Family Ministry Coordinator Amber Pike, each episode equips you with tools for teaching Scripture, engaging families, planning events, and growing in your leadership role. Whether you're building a safe and Christ-centered environment, preparing for VBS, or helping parents disciple their kids at home, The Kidmin Huddle gives you faith-driven strategies grounded in experience. Subscribe now and join a growing community of leaders transforming the next generation—one Bible lesson at a time.
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As leaders in children's ministry, we have a vital role in equipping our kids to recognize the lies of the world and stand firm in the truth. Every day, our children face a spiritual battle. This episode will remind you not to fall asleep on your assignment. Recommended Resources to Check Out: Intentional Children's Ministry: https://amzn.to/4crIyPf Praise Him: A 30 Day Family Devotional: https://amzn.to/48E1p8z Raising Worry Free Girls: https://a.co/d/03e1pCln
Ever had a class of squirrely, disengaged kids? Engaged kids during lesson time starts with your prep. In this episode, Amber teaches you to S.M.I.L.E. and gives practical tips and tricks to help you engage kids better, thus reducing the squirrelyness. Resources Mentioned in the Episode: Classroom Management Live Training in the Family Ministry Community Group on 4/21/2026 - https://www.facebook.com/groups/familyministrycommunity Intentional Children's Ministry Children's Ministry...
If you've ever struggled with feelings of doubt or fear or fallen into the comparison trap as a kidmin leader, then this episode is for you. Discover practical tips for overcoming self-doubt, fear, and comparison in your ministry, as well as how to embrace your unique journey and grow as a leader. Check out what leadership books Amber has been reading: Soundtracks by Jon Acuff - https://amzn.to/4v47a9g Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki - https://amzn.to/4dRXFnh The Art of People by...
This episode might step on your toes, but listen in as Amber talks about 10 of her unpopular kidmin opinions and why she has them. Each of her opinions is rooted in the eternal importance of what we do in children's ministry. If you want to learn how to be more intentional in your ministry, grab a copy of her book Intentional Children's Ministry on Amazon (available in audio and ebook as well) or at renewanation.org.
To protect children at church, policies and procedures must be in place. Who gets access to your children? What policies are being put in place to keep children safe? If no policies are in place, now is the time to get started.
Are we teaching our kids who God is both at church and at home? 🤔 If not, we need to start! In this episode, Amber shows how understanding God's character is essential for our children. They need to know that He is loving, kind, holy, and just. These attributes shape their trust and faith in Him. Resources in this episode: Blog Article RenewaNation Review Magazine Who is God Curriculum Praise Him: A 30 Day Family Devotional
Do you want to make this year's VBS the best yet? Here are 10 tips to make this VBS a discipleship success.
David Rausch, from GO! Curriculum joins Amber to talk about his new book, Feeding Faith, and how we can truly disciple boys and girls during lesson time. Get David's new book here: https://amzn.to/4rDq2d9
Kids need to be taught theology and doctrine, not a watered-down version of the Bible. In this episode, Amber goes over 10 tools you can use to help teach theology and doctrine to the kids in your ministry, helping to give them a firm faith. Resources mentioned in the episode: Mavalus Tape: https://amzn.to/4arWeZm Pointer Hand: https://amzn.to/4bV2E5R Hula Hoops: https://amzn.to/4qEIh0k Posters: https://amberpike.org/shop/ols/categories/teaching-aids Predicting Crayon trick: https://you...
Have you ever thought about starting a preschool choir at your church? The benefits of choir for kids are huge! Brenda from Little Jam Sessions shares with us not only the benefits of kids' choir, but also about her choir curriculum. Find out more at: https://littlejamsessions.com/
If you haven't placed a volunteer training on the calendar yet this year, then this episode is for you. Amber walks you through the why of training, plus practical tips to get you started. Recommended resources mentioned in the episode: Intentional Children's Ministry: https://shop.renewanation.org/products/intentional-childrens-ministry-how-your-church-can-disciple-children-with-a-lifelong-faith-in-jesus-pre-order-to-be-released-january-2025 Bring in a Speaker: https://family...
Children's ministry is awesome, but corporate worship is biblical. When are children worshipping with mom and dad and the whole church family? How are kids and parents being trained on this? Recommended resources: Parenting in the Pew by Robbie Castleman - https://amzn.to/3Z7vJDsFamily Ministry by Dr. Josh Mulvihill - https://shop.renewanation.org/products/family-ministry-how-your-church-can-shepherd-parents-and-grandparents-to-make-disciples-pre-order-to-be-released-january-2025
Listen and find out about the new Easter family devotional, Wondering to Jerusalem, by Vanessa Myers from Family Faith Builders. Learn more about Family Faith Builders at: https://www.familyfaithbuilders.org/ Order your copies of Wondering to Jerusalem at: https://amzn.to/3LTCoy0
Whose job is it to disciple boys and girls? Are you leading your ministry in such a way that you are fulfilling your biblical command for discipleship? Check out the resources mentioned in the episode: The Family Ministry Academy Intentional Children's Ministry Family Ministry Praise Him: A 30 Day Family Devotional
It's the start of a new calendar year. If discipleship is your goal, you need to be asking these 3 questions. Grab the resources mentioned in the episode: Praise Him: A 30 Day Family Devotional Proverbs Bile Reading Scratch Off Challenge
Wondering what you should and should not have in your children's ministry classroom? Amber has 5 must haves and 5 have nots to help you be intentional in your classroom.
Take a tour with Amber and see what resources she loves to put into the hands of parents and kids. There's a warning when it comes to resources, though. Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T-67dsSbEVg
With Grandparent's Day this Sunday, how are you not just honoring and celebrating grandparents, but equipping them to fulfill their biblical role as disciple maker? Check out the Family Ministry Academy here: https://www.renewanation.org/family-ministry-academy
When kids are attending the full congregational church service, is your goal to entertain and keep them quiet? Or are you intentionally training kids on how to worship?
Teaching in a one-room classroom style ministry has is challenges, but it can be done. Here are three tips that will help you engage all ages when you have multiple levels of learning all in the same room.
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