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Welcome to the Cross Formed Kidmin podcast. A weekly children's ministry podcast made for kidmin pastors, leaders, and volunteers.
Every Tuesday your hosts Ryan, Hunter, and Sam, realease a brand new episode discussing key topics, answering questions, and sharing insights from our combined 60 years of experience with kid and family ministry.
We know that leading a kids ministry in todays ever changing world can feel overwhelming , if not impossible! Busy schedules, disengaged families, and scattered priorities all seem to work together to block your ministry's success.
Join us each week as we help you make the most of your ministry and join God in raising up the next generation of life long Christ followers.
After all, building a fruitful kids ministry is always a miracle, but it's never an accident.
Every Tuesday your hosts Ryan, Hunter, and Sam, realease a brand new episode discussing key topics, answering questions, and sharing insights from our combined 60 years of experience with kid and family ministry.
We know that leading a kids ministry in todays ever changing world can feel overwhelming , if not impossible! Busy schedules, disengaged families, and scattered priorities all seem to work together to block your ministry's success.
Join us each week as we help you make the most of your ministry and join God in raising up the next generation of life long Christ followers.
After all, building a fruitful kids ministry is always a miracle, but it's never an accident.
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Description: In part two of two on improving your leadership, Hunter and Tim discuss the last three areas that all leaders need to consistently grow: perserverance, protection, and planning. They share ideas around delegation, decision-making, rest, and how to plan well. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids!
Description: In part one of two on improving your leadership, Hunter and Tim discuss the first two areas that all leaders need to consistently work: prayer and presence. They spend much of the episode sharing tips and stories of conflict management. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids!
Description: In this episode, Hunter and Tim share how they show care and appreciation for their volunteers. They also provide key principles and practices you can apply immediately to the care of your leaders. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids!
Description: In part two on recruiting and training volunteers, Hunter and Tim share how they onboard their volunteers and provide examples of how to traing them effectively long-term. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids!
Description: In part one of two on recruiting and training volunteers, Hunter and Tim share tips and stories to help leaders build their team and effectively onboard volunteers into their ministries. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids!
Description: In this episode, the guys walk through the three C's of Family Ministry. They explain what they are, why they're needed, and practical steps to apply them in your context. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids!
Description: In this episode, Tim and Hunter describe what they do in their kid's ministry hour and why they do it. Along the way, they drop tips for how you can be more intentional with your time. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids!
Description: In part two of this conversation on Intergenerational ministry, Tim and Hunter discuss practical ideas for fostering intergenerationality in your church. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids!
Description: In part one of two on Intergenerational ministry, Tim and Hunter discuss what Intergenerational ministry is, what it's not, its biblical basis, and why it matters. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids!
Description: In this episode, we introduce our new co-host to the podcast! We talk about his ministry, and the important topic of hot chips. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids!
Description: In this episode, we return to the podcast discussing the three spheres of child discipleship with special guest, Tim Beilharz. He is the Children's Pastor at Soul Revival Church in Sydney and author of The Child in God's Church. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! URLS: Custom Quote: https://crossformedkids.typeform.com/to/GCIcAuhN
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Description: In this episode, Ryan and Hunter give a step-by-step process of building a children's ministry from scratch. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed Kids curriculum to your kidmin. URLS: Custom Quote: https://crossformedkids.typeform.com/to/GCIcAuhN
Description: In this episode, Ryan and Hunter give advice on when a church needs to switch its children's ministry curriculum. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed Kids curriculum to your kidmin. URLS: Custom Quote: https://crossformedkids.typeform.com/to/GCIcAuhN
Description: In this episode, Hunter and Sam discuss various books that have helped them in Kid's Ministry, leadership development, and more. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids See what makes Cross Formed Kids stand out: download your curriculum comparison guide! URLS: Curriculum Comparison Guide: https://cfk.myflodesk.com/c43buh7gob
Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter walk through Aristotles three principles of rhetoric and give tips on how to apply them in your communication. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed Kids curriculum to your kidmin. URLS: Custom Quote: https://crossformedkids.typeform.com/to/GCIcAuhN
Description: In this episode, the guys share practical tips and creative ideas for crafting good illustrations for kids' sermons Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed Kids curriculum to your kidmin. URLS: Custom Quote: https://crossformedkids.typeform.com/to/GCIcAuhN
Description: In this episode, Ryan and Hunter discuss the why, what, and how of starting a local kidmin meet up. You'll learn best practices, potential obstacles, and the many benfits of these gatherings. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed Kids curriculum to your kidmin. URLS: Custom Quote: https://crossformedkids.typeform.com/to/GCIcAuhN
Description: In this episode, Hunter and Sam discuss the two sides of planning in ministry and provide suggestions to help you in each. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed Kids curriculum to your kidmin. URLS: Custom Quote: https://crossformedkids.typeform.com/to/GCIcAuhN
Description: In their 100th episode, the guys look back in order to look forward. They discuss the switch that needs to flip for the future of kidmin to be strong and thriving. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed Kids curriculum to your kidmin. URLS: Custom Quote: https://crossformedkids.typeform.com/to/GCIcAuhN
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lots of helpful tips! thank you guys
This is so true. This is my first year in children’s ministry and I’ve discovered that the biggest skill I need to keep working on in myself is developing leaders.
Classical educating homeschool mom & part-time children’s ministry director here. Thanks for this great episode! Looking forward to my Cross Formed Kids demo meeting tomorrow.