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Kids Ministry Circle Podcast

Kids Ministry Circle

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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Episode 32: Recruiting, Training, & Celebrating...

Kids Ministry Circle Podcast ·

2023/03/08

You can't run a Sunday without volunteers and at the same time, recruiting & training volunteers can be the hardest part about leading a Kids Ministry. This episode with Catherine Hwang-Jin is full of incredible tips & tricks for recruiting, onboarding, and celebrating volunteer teams. Catherine is the Pastor of Kids Ministry at Mariners Church in Southern California and they need about 300 volunteers to make a Sunday morning happen so they are constantly pouring into new volunteers and

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00:49:11

Episode 31: Church Planting, Building Teams, and...

Kids Ministry Circle Podcast ·

2023/03/01

In this episode, I got to chat with two members of the Life.Church kids ministry team. Delaney is the Kids Pastor at Life.Church Colorado Springs and Justin is the Central Ministry Life.Kids Leader. Life.Church is known for planting campuses and so I asked them all the hard questions on how they plant so many churches and how they have learned over the years to do it well. We talk about building teams from the ground up and how all church leaders need to lead with the Gospel and the mission of their

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00:37:52

Episode 30: Partnering with Parents & Teaching Family...

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2023/02/22

For this episode, I got to sit down with my friends Jenna & Frank from Family Time Training. We could have talked about family discipleship forever--it was so fun! We spend time talking about the many ways kids ministry leaders can partner with parents during the Easter & Lent season and specifically parents who are not sure where to start when it comes to partnering with parents. The Easter season is a great time for parents and families to begin new rhythms around diving into God's Word

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00:49:17

Episode 29: Navigating Singleness & Finding Community...

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2023/02/15

In this episode, I was able to chat with my new friend Jennifer Cronk. Jennifer and I met while working together on a writing project and I knew she had to be a guest on the podcast. Jennifer has been in Kids Ministry for many many years and is also a single woman. So many people, both men & women, have similar stories of being single and navigating the ups and downs of ministry. Jennifer offers so much wisdom and encouragement for leaders who are trying to find trusted voices and people who can

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00:51:54

Episode 28: Leading a VBS (or Sports Camp!) From...

Kids Ministry Circle Podcast ·

2023/02/08

In this episode, I talk to Kim Hanson. Kim is the Kids Ministry Director at Mission Hills Church in Littleton, CO. We dive deep into the planning, preparing, executing, and debriefing process for Mission Hills' Sports Camp! Kim has been leading at Sports Camp for around 15 years and has SO much wisdom to share. If this is your first year leading a VBS or you've been leading for decades, I am sure you will be able to learn something new from Kim--I know I did! Resources Mentioned: Spring Cohort

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00:55:34

Episode 27: Think Outside the Box, Help Parents Win...

Kids Ministry Circle Podcast ·

2023/02/01

It was SO fun to virtually sit down with David Rausch, the creator of GO! Curriculum. He was so funny and I loved his story of faithfulness and courage. I hope that as you listen to this episode, you feel the freedom to say "no" to things that aren't working anymore so you can say "yes" to all the things God has planned for you. Resources Mentioned: The Fabulous Reinvention of Sunday School by Aaron Reynolds GO! Curriculum Gingerbread Bash The Big Drop Easter Egg-stravaganza Disciple

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00:30:43

Episode 26: A Peak Inside Grow Curriculum's VBS with...

Kids Ministry Circle Podcast ·

2023/01/25

Hooray for Summer! This episode kicks off our summer event series, and I am so excited to introduce you to Linda Moon. Linda is the Director of Grow Kids and the Director of Education at a church in Southern California. She not only knows all the ins and outs about Grow Curriculum & VBS, but you can definitely hear her Kids Ministry leader heart shine through. I hope this episode is helpful for you if you are just learning about Grow Curriculum or trying to make a VBS curriculum decision

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00:41:36

Episode 25: Using WOW moments to teach kids about our...

Kids Ministry Circle Podcast ·

2023/01/18

In this episode, I got to chat with my longtime friend & mentor about adding wow moments and wonder fill activities to your classrooms & events. We all know that kids love exciting environments with moments that make them go “wow!” but we can find a balance between the exciting newness & biblical teaching. Connect with Nancy. Email: nmatossian@slingshotgroup.org Slingshot Group

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00:45:24

Episode 24: Faithfulness in Ministry, Finding the...

Kids Ministry Circle Podcast ·

2023/01/11

In this episode, I got to sit down with my longtime friend in ministry, Melanie Fenwick. Melani serves as the Kids Ministry Director at Park Church in Denver, CO. We talk about faithfulness in all seasons of kids ministry and how to build a volunteer team and encourage them to serve in their gifting. Melanie is full of so much wisdom and helpful tips & tricks, you're going to love this conversation! Episode Partner: -Anchor.fm

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Episode 23: 3 Ways to Be the Best Small Group Leader...

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2023/01/04

This episode is designed with the Kids Ministry volunteer in mind! We are talking about 3 ways to be the best small group leader ever and whether you are teaching 5 kids or 200 kids, we can all improve how we lead kids on a Sunday morning (or mid-week). This podcast is short & sweet and perfect to share with volunteer teams as a training resource. This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Episode 22: Church Tech for Kids Ministry with Luke...

Kids Ministry Circle Podcast ·

2022/12/14

In this episode, I get to introduce you all to my husband, Luke, and talk all about technology in kids ministry. After over a decade in worship & production ministries, Luke is full of wisdom when it comes to adding technology into kids ministry spaces and how to do it well. If you are a small church or a big church, we talk about why tech is important, how to use it well, and what resources are out there to learn new technology and train your team. We talk about a TON of different resources,

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00:38:48

Episode 21: Using Mission, Vision, and Values to...

Kids Ministry Circle Podcast ·

2022/12/07

In this episode, Lauren talks to Shayleen Smith, the Kids Ministry Director from New Life East in Colorado Springs, CO. Shayleen shares her vision behind the ministry she leads, where she learned it, and how she implements it at her specific congregation. She also shared her tips and tricks for planning intentional events and teaching kids how to engage with the Holy Spirit. Resources Mentioned: Kids Ministry Circle Cohort 7 Family Ministry Essentials by Dr. Michelle Anthony & Megan Marshman

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Episode 20: Creating a Plan to Partner With Parents...

Kids Ministry Circle Podcast ·

2022/11/30

Join Lauren as she interviews Autumn Gardner, the Family Ministry Director at Fellowship Denver in Denver, Colorado. They talk all about how Autumn works alongside the student ministries team and pastoral staff to partner with all parents. Resources Mentioned: Project 127 Safe Families For Children

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Episode 19: Calling The Whole Church to Partner With...

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2022/11/16

In this episode, Lauren talks to Cassie Bryant from Northway Church in Dallas, TX to continue to the mini-series on Partnering with Parents. Cassie shares how she encourages the whole church to partner with parents, what has helped her as she strives to serve parents and families, and the family discipleship strategy she leans on to evaluate and plan. Resources mentioned: -Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home Through Time, Moments, and Milestones -Family Discipleship Podcast -Little Prayers for

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00:35:23

Episode 18: Casting a Clear Vision for Parents,...

Kids Ministry Circle Podcast ·

2022/11/09

Today's episode is with, Josh Navey, the Director of Family Ministries at Storyline Church in Arvada, CO. Josh is only 6 months into this role so I sat down with him to hear how he is working (alongside a great family ministry team) to cast vision, partner with parents, and build relationships. He shares SO much wisdom and may even convince you to jump back on Twitter! Resources Mentioned Jesus Storybook Bible Sponsors: -Anchor.fm -Kaleidoscope Kids Bibles: 10% off your purchase with code

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00:58:03

Episode 17: Partnering with Parents from Birth to...

Kids Ministry Circle Podcast ·

2022/11/02

Join Lauren as she talks with the Family Ministry Team at Denver Community Church, Nick Elio & Maggie Knight. They share their 0-18 road map and how they work to care for their parents as they disciple their kids and students. Head over to @kidsministrycircle on Instagram to see graphics of their Parent Road Map. Nick Elio: nelio@denverchurch.org Maggie Knight: mknight@denverchurch.org

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Episode 16: Celebrating Milestones, Including Kids in...

Kids Ministry Circle Podcast ·

2022/10/26

In this episode, Lauren sits down with Brie Pollard. She is on staff at Wellspring Englewood, an Anglican church outside of Denver, CO. Lauren & Brie talk about integrating written scripture and liturgy into the kids ministry space and why it is important. Brie shares how her church partners with parents and celebrates faith milestones and how they include kids in adult worship. Here are the resources mentioned: -Wellspring's youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WellspringChurch1/videos -To

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00:10:53

Episode 15: 4 Ways to Improve Your Large Group Teaching

Kids Ministry Circle Podcast ·

2022/10/19

This episode is designed with the Kids Ministry volunteer in mind! We are talking about 4 ways to improve your large group teaching and whether you are teaching to 5 kids or 200 kids, we can all learn and improve the way we teach kids the Gospel. This podcast is short & sweet and perfect to share with volunteer teams as a training resource.

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00:49:35

Episode 14: Special Needs Ministry: Where to Start...

Kids Ministry Circle Podcast ·

2022/10/12

Join us as we talk with special guest, Brooke Green, about all things Special Needs Ministry. We spend time talking about how to start a special needs ministry, how to recruit volunteers, what resources are available, and how to journey alongside special needs families in your church. Here is a list of resources mentioned throughout the episode: Special Needs Registration Form Coaching with Kids Ministry Circle: Bible Promises for Parents with Special Needs Leading A Special Needs Ministry (buy

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00:42:24

Episode 13: Calling, Longevity in Ministry, and...

Kids Ministry Circle Podcast ·

2022/10/05

In today's episode, Patty Evans joins us as a special guest! She recently retired after 22 years as a Kids Ministry Director and she shares how she stumbled into her vocational ministry calling, what sustained her after so many years, and how she trusted God to help her finish well. This conversation will be encouraging to kids ministry leaders of any age!

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