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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 106: 90-Day Volunteer Challenge with Kenny...

Kids Ministry Circle Podcast ·

2024/12/11

In this episode of the Kids Ministry Circle, I talk with Kenny Conley to hear about his latest 90-day volunteer recruiting challenge! He set out to recruit 50 volunteers in 90 days and I am out to get the inside scoop. We talk about Kenny's secret sauce to recruiting and onboarding new volunteers and the many way he plans on retaining all of his new volunteers. Resources Mentioned: Kids Ministry Circle Cohort Ministry Boost 90-Day Challenge 5 Steps to Recruit Volunteers Now @ministryboost

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00:54:55

Episode 105: Are Sports to Blame for the Decline in...

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2024/12/04

The Kids Ministry Circle Podcast is back after a quick Thanksgiving break. Today's guest and I are talking about a little hot button in our culture right now so buckle up! Christina Embree is the founder of Refocus ministry. Refocus exists to help you identify the bridges and barriers to intergenerational ministry in your church and give you the tools you need to create a culture of generational discipleship and faith formation. A few weeks ago our guest today, Christina Embree posted an article

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00:57:29

Episode 104: Family Discipleship That Works with...

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2024/11/20

In today's episode, I interview Brian Dembowczyk and we talk a lot about family discipleship. Brian has a brand new book out called Family Discipleship That Works and so we talk about how this format he suggests throughout his book could really work for a lot of families trying to establish home discipleship rhythms. We explore the themes of gospel transformation in parenting, the importance of understanding image bearing in children, morality versus moralism, and the role of kids ministry leaders

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00:48:08

Episode 103: Digital Church + Millennial Parents with...

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2024/11/13

In today's episode, our guest today is Candice Wynn. Candice is a long-time leader in the youth and family ministry space. Our conversation evolves the landscape of church dynamics post-COVID, the shifting perspectives on discipleship, and the role of technology in modern ministry. Candice highlights the unique challenges faced by millennial parents and the necessity of equipping them for effective discipleship. Also, Candice shares her journey in youth ministry and the creation of BOON, a

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00:48:18

Episode 102: 1 in 168 is Not Enough with Derek Altom

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2024/11/06

Welcome to a new episode of the Kids Ministry Circle Podcast! This week, I had the opportunity to talk to Derek Altom, the director of events and development at D6. Derek and I talk about how we can all get better at equipping parents and how it is not just a one time event, but discipleship happens in all areas of life. I loved the story about Derek’s son memorizing scripture in the car! So encouraging and so applicable to all parents. Of course, I invite Derek to share his families Christmas

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00:53:38

Episode 101: Deck the Halls with Wit.Co Creative

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2024/10/30

Pull out the twinkle lights, Christmas trees, and fake snow! It is time to start decorating for Christmas! But where do we start and how do we find the balance of whimsy and sophisticated? I invited the part of the team from Wit.Co Creative to teach us best practices when it comes to decorating our hallways for Christmas. Resources mentioned: Wit.Co Creative Kids Ministry Space Tour Greenery: Afloral Christmas Trees: Balsam Hill Large Scale Christmas Decor Walmart Garland Amazon Garland White

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01:00:07

Episode 100: A Look Back at 100 Episodes with Luke &...

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2024/10/23

Happy 100 episodes of the Kids Ministry Circle Podcast! To celebrate this milestone, my husband, Luke, took over and interviewed me! Together we look back on some of my favorite episodes, what I am learning these days and what is coming up in this next season of Kids Ministry Circle. We are grateful you are here and cheers to the next 100 episodes! Resources Mentioned: Drama of Scripture Churchfront Worship & Tech Podcast

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Episode 99: Big Questions About a Big God with Joshua...

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2024/10/16

Our guest today is Joshua Cooley. Joshua is a former kids ministry leader turned author! In our conversation, we talk about Josh's journey into ministry (it's a wild story!), the importance of foundational questions in faith for children, and how to navigate big questions that kids ask. Josh emphasizes the significance of using everyday moments to teach kids about God and encourages new leaders in kids ministry to keep learning and growing in their faith.emphasizes the significance of using

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Episode 98: Equipping Kids Ministry Leaders in Canada

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2024/10/09

Welcome to another episode of The Kids Ministry Circle Podcast! Today's episode is one big kids ministry party. My guests are three members from the Kids Ministry team at Hespeler Baptist Church in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada! Together we talk about the differences and similarities of church culture in Canada compared to the United States. We also explore the unique dynamics of volunteer-driven ministry, the challenges of discipleship in a secular culture, and the importance of community

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00:49:39

Episode 97: Is the Great Commission for Kids, Too?...

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2024/10/02

The answer to the title of this podcast is a resounding YES! Our guest today is Abby McClelland! Abby is the Elementary Director from The Crossing Church in Missouri and she reached out to me with a new book she wrote called, God Says Go. Of course I ordered the book and knew she had to come share about it with the rest of you. Abby shared how her and her team have been working together how to teach and share the Great Commission with the kids and families in their community. We talk about the

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01:00:37

Episode 96: Ministry, Marriage & Parenting with Josh...

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2024/09/25

Do you ever look at people and wonder how they do it all? Josh & Sarah Denhart are two people who are serving the church, raising kids, caring for ministry leaders, and so much more! But, what I love the most about Josh & Sarah is their willingness to share how the hard seasons have shaped them and how they continue to put God at the center of all that they do. In this episode we have an honest conversation about what life has looked like for Josh & Sarah as they have served together

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00:45:13

Episode 95: Leading with One Vision with Chuck Peters...

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2024/09/18

Today's episode is with a couple of my favorite leaders in the kids ministry space. Chuck Peters and Jana Magruder lead the team behind Lifeway Next Gen and help create some of our favorite resources. Throughout this episode, they share how they work together united with one vision and they highlight the value of transparency, vulnerability, and grace in their professional and personal interactions. We talk about the joys of launching a brand new curriculum and the importance of being

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01:07:28

Episode 94: Join the Identity Conversation with...

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2024/09/11

The conversation around identity is one of the most important Next Gen conversations of our culture. We must consistently remind kids that they are made in the image of God and that God loves them so deeply. Today on the podcast Christie Penner Worden joins me to dive deep into the identity conversation and talk about her new book, The Me I Was Made to Be: Helping Christian Parents Navigate the Identity Conversation. Whether you lead preschoolers, elementary kids, or students, it is never too

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Episode 93: Leading Through Seasons of Suffering with...

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2024/09/04

Today’s episode is a tender one and comes with a trigger warning! I have felt this pull to talk about what to do when we experience grief as ministry leaders. It is not an, if we experience grief, but it is a when we experience grief. Leading teams, pastoring families, and teaching kids about the goodness of God can be so hard when you as the leader are walking through a season of grief. We fight the lie that when we show up on a Sunday, we must be perfect. We forget that the safety of the local

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00:59:33

Episode 92: Marriage Before Ministry with James + Julie

Kids Ministry Circle Podcast ·

2024/08/28

In today's episode, I get to introduce you to two of my favorite people and my favorite former co-workers. James + Julie Paquette have been married for over two decades and have been doing ministry together in the local church for almost 10 of those years. They join me to talk about the importance of prioritizing your marriage before your ministry. Ministry can quickly become our everything but ministry does not define us. How can we set healthy boundaries to protect our marriages, our

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00:55:54

Episode 91: What You Need To Know About Millennial...

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2024/08/21

On today's episode, Beth Cunningham joins me to talk all about millennial parents and generation alpha. Beth is the Kids Pastor at Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, AL. Every couple months, I invite someone on the podcast with decades of experience in ministry to help us assess what kids ministry looks like right now. Beth shares what she is noticing about parents and kids today and how we can be meeting them right where they are at.

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00:55:37

Episode 90: Leading Teams + Casting Vision at a...

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2024/08/14

Today’s podcast is for all you multi-site church leaders!We all should be a part of churches that plant churches so maybe you are not at a multisite church right now, but you never know what God could do. I hope no matter what season you are in, you listen and store all the wisdom in your pocket for another day. My guest today is Delia Cornwell. Delia is the Central Kids Pastor at Radiant Church in Tampa, Florida. Radiant Church is made up of 10 campuses! Delia shares her story of finding herself

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00:46:43

Episode 89: Journeying with Parents Through the Real...

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2024/08/07

After a month of Matt and the Student Ministry Circle team taking over the podcast, Lauren is back! Our guest today is Katie Robinson. Katie is the Family Ministry Parent Resource Coordinator at Port City Community Church in North Carolina. Katie is also an author! Her collection of books is called Walking Together: navigating with hope through the very real and hard parts of life. They are designed to help elementary-aged children process common yet difficult topics. In this episode we talk

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Episode 88: Why Family Ministry Matters in Student...

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2024/07/31

It is the last week of the Student Ministry Circle takeover! This week, Matt McDermott is joined by Matt McCauley. Matt is the Family Ministry Director at The Village Church and he shares his ministry story and the shift from Student Ministry to Family Ministry. He emphasizes the importance of equipping parents to be the primary disciplers of their children and he walks through the framework for family discipleship at The Village Church. The conversation around family ministry is not just a

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01:16:11

Episode 87: Summer Camp, Discipleship, and...

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2024/07/24

Student Summer Takeover continues with an interview between Matt McDermott & Kyle Gray. Kyle is camp director at Word of Life and he shares his experience in ministry and the importance of discipleship, especially in the context of summer camp. Together they talk about the benefits and common concerns of summer camp and how it serves a vital purpose in student ministry, providing spiritual growth and community building opportunities. They also discuss the importance of personal growth and

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