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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 86: Relationships, Evangelism, and Hot Takes...

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2024/07/17

We are half way through the Student Ministry Circle podcast takeover! Today's episode is a special one. Matt McDermott is joined by his friend, co-worker, and Student Ministry counterpart, Morgan Marshall. Together they cover a multitude of topics like male and female friendships, teaching students how to evangelize, equipping small group leaders, and don't miss their hot take on summer camp! Resources Mentioned Student Ministry Circle Cohort Kids Ministry Circle Cohort

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00:54:18

Episode 85: Student Ministry Through the Generations...

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2024/07/10

Get ready to hear from a Youth Ministry EXPERT! Ron Marrs is a longtime teacher, pastor, mentor, and champion of youth ministry. This episode covers so many different topics from discerning calling, writing curriculum, and discipleship with this generations students. They even work through a case study where a ministry leader is working through feelings of burnout and disappoint. This episode will equip you and encourage you to keep leading for the long haul. Resources Mentioned: Kids Ministry

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01:06:10

Episode 84: Discipleship Strategies for Student...

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2024/07/03

It is time for the Student Ministry Circle Takeover! We believe that one way kids ministry leaders can learn to serve families better is by knowing what the student ministry leaders are doing and learning. We are excited for this takeover to give us a new perspective! In this episode, Matt McDermott talks to Justin Knowles. Justin is the Network Youth Director at Sandals Church in Riverside, CA and shares his incredible story of how he ended up in ministry and the unique and creative ways they are

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00:57:46

Episode 83: The Role of Sunday Morning in a Child's...

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2024/06/28

Who doesn't love a bonus episode!? For this episode, guest is Melanie Hester. Melanie serves as the Director of Discipleship Engagement for Awana and is one of my favorite people to talk about all things discipleship with. We all know that it is so important to champion the parent and help them disciple their kids as the primary spiritual voice, but where does Sunday morning fit in? In this conversation we work to answer that question. Together we talk about the importance of child

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00:45:55

Episode 82: Leading With a Family Ministry Mindset...

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2024/06/26

Today's episode is all about Family Ministry. My guest today is Amber Pike. Amber works for Renewanation, an organization that has a goal of transforming culture by giving millions of children a Biblical worldview. We talk about how to lead with a family ministry mindset. She emphasizes the need to train and equip parents, not just provide resources, and highlights the importance of caring for the entire family unit. Amber shares practical ideas for incorporating family ministry into events and

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00:51:01

Episode 81: Engaging Families Through Community,...

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2024/06/19

Today's episode is with Chris Ammen! Chris is a Kids Ministry Pastor, a writer, and owner of our favorite Kaleidoscope Kids Bibles. Chris shares his journey in children's ministry, emphasizing the value of dedicated leadership and the strategic importance of partnering with parents. He introduces the concept of 'Teams' as a successful discipleship program and discusses the importance of community, accountability, and competition in engaging families. We talk about strategic planning, program

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00:33:16

Episode 80: Who Are You Investing In? with Vance Martin

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2024/06/05

Today's episode is Vance Martin. He is a friend, a leader who I trust deeply, and a champion for all things Next Gen Ministry. Vance serves as the VP of Next Gen for Slingshot Group and is here to help us all think strategically and intentionally around developing leaders in the local church. Vance & I talk about all things developing the next generation and kids ministry leaders everywhere can ask the question, "Who are you investing in?"

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00:50:36

Episode 79: Creating a Worshipful Kids Ministry with...

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2024/05/22

It was a gift to interview Dave & Jess Ray from Doorpost Songs. Musical worship is a huge component to local church kids ministry but few actually know how to teach kids about worship. Dave & Jess ask a few big questions and help us think intentionally about what songs we play, how our volunteers interact, and how we can teach the next generation of singing God's word. Resources Mentioned: Kids Ministry Book Club Connect with Doorpost

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00:44:55

Episode 78: When You Find Yourself "Wearing All The...

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2024/05/15

In this weeks episode, I am joined by Kayla Maxey. Kayla is a Family Life Pastor here in Colorado and she wears many hats. Kayla talks about the importance of being a connector and not carrying the load by herself but bringing in your fellow staff and key volunteers. Kayla's church also has a year-round preschool at their church and we definitely talk about that relationship and how to share space in a way that glorifies God!

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01:08:48

Episode 77: Answering Your VBS Questions

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2024/05/08

Are you in the middle of summer programming or planning VBS for the very first time? I invited 3 of my favorite kids ministry leaders who just happen to have buckets of knowledge when it comes to VBS to answer some of the questions you all submitted. We cover everything from schedules to preschool programs and curriculum to family follow up. I hope this workshop helps you as you are planning your own summer events. Resources Mentioned: Kids Ministry Circle Event Debrief Guide Deeper Kid Min

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00:44:04

Episode 76: Caring for Foster + Adopt Families with...

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2024/05/01

May is National Foster Care Month so we are talking about the many ways the church can care for foster + adopt families. I believe that Kids Ministry leaders are at the forefront of caring for these families and we want to do to it well. I invited my friend Matthew Haines to join me on the podcast to share his experience as a kids ministry leader and foster dad. Matthew shares so much wisdom from both sides of the conversation. Resources Mentioned: Summer Book Club Foster Parent Well Podcast

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00:44:50

Episode 75: How To Leverage Social Media for Kids...

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2024/04/24

Tap into your creative side today! My guest is Madi Hackworth or you may know her as Madi Hax on Instagram. Madi has set out to use her gifting and bring creative resources to kids ministry leaders and ministries all over. She is such a gift to this community and I know you will love hearing her story and learning from all the wisdom she has to offer! Connect with Madi: @madihaxcreative https://www.madihax.com/

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00:44:28

Episode 73: Creating a Safe Environment for Everyone...

Kids Ministry Circle Podcast ·

2024/04/17

My guest is Jeff Dalrymple. Jeff is the Executive Director of ECAP, Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention. ECAP was created in 2019 to provide awareness, accreditation and resources in order to help Christian organizations that serve kids protect the vulnerable in ministry. Some of the stories that Jeff shares in this episode are heartbreaking and based on the stats that you will hear Jeff talk about, there is a good chance that a few of you listening have experience sexual abuse or have

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01:04:41

Ep 73: The Dos & Don’ts of Promotion Sunday with Matt...

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2024/04/10

In today's episode I invited Matt McDermott, the Director of Student Ministry Circle to talk all about promotion Sunday! We share our own promotion Sunday experiences, talk through how to celebrate kids well from kindergarten to high school graduation, and how to include parents every step of the way. We talk about promotion Sunday and all milestones through the lens of three different steps: teaching, equipping, and blessing. These steps will help you be intentional and create a very meaningful

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00:54:26

Episode 72: What Does "There is no Jr. Holy Spirit"...

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2024/04/03

We all know that there is no jr. Holy Spirit but how does that truth play out in Sunday morning programming? I invited Mal Corwin to help us think about that questions. Mal is the lead kids pastor at the Belonging Co. in Nashville, TN and she shares so many stories of how her church is making space for kids to hear and talk to God. In any podcast conversation, it is helpful to be reminded that you don’t need to implement everything you hear and this conversation with Mal is no excuse. But I do

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00:46:37

Episode 71: Discipling World Changers with Melissa...

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2024/03/20

What if we raised up a generation that changes the world instead of the world changing them? That is the question that my friend Mel MacDonald asked in her new book Discipling World Changers and it was such a gift to have her on the podcast to talk all things kids ministry. We seriously talk about a little of everything and I know you will leave being encouraged and equipped to keep going! Resources Mentioned: VBS Workshop Connect with Mel: @melissajmacdonald Get Mel's book: Discipling

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00:46:43

Episode 70: When Camp Comes To You with Aaron Collier...

Kids Ministry Circle Podcast ·

2024/03/13

Get ready to laugh and get ready to up your plans for Summer 2025! I am excited to introduce you to my friend Aaron from WinShape Camps. We talk all about WinShape's Summer Day Camp program that comes right to your church. I learned so much throughout this interview and I am so excited to see how God works through WinShape this summer and maybe at your church in the coming years. Learn more about Kids Ministry Circle Coaching: Next Gen Ministry Coaching Connect with Aaron Collier:

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00:54:43

Episode 69: Church Hurt & The Importance of...

Kids Ministry Circle Podcast ·

2024/03/06

In our last episode of the Who's In Your Circle Series, we are talking about the importance of having a counselor on your team. I invited Joel Sneed LPC to join the podcast today. Joel is a counselor at Forth Worth Counseling & Intervention. We talk about church hurt, how to navigate conflict, the importance of validating emotions, and how to journey alongside families who have experienced suffering. This is a full episode that will definitely promote further thought. Connect with Kids Ministry

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00:43:20

Episode 68: Can I Build Lasting Friendships in My...

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2024/02/28

Our Who's In Your Circle series continues as we dive into the conversation around friendship. Finding friends and building intentional friendships can be hard as a ministry leader, but even through the difficulty, it is worth it!For today's episode, I invited my friend Kaeli Patrick. Kaeli is a Kids Pastor in Washington and has done an incredible job at building a team of friends around her to help point her toward Jesus. You will hear her story of how she invited people in and how her

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00:46:56

Episode 67: What Volunteers Wish You Knew--Who's In...

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2024/02/21

Our Who's In Your Circle Podcast continues and in this episode, I am talking to real life volunteers! I interview my friends Lindsay & Sarah and both of them have served in kids ministry for many many years. They are EXCELLENT volunteers! They share their unique perspectives and what they have to say will definitely help you lead and love your teams better! Let me give you a hint: no more coffee mugs! Resources Mentioned: Who's In Your Circle Guidebook Kids Ministry Circle

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