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The Kids Ministry Calling Podcast is designed to inspire and equip kids ministry leaders in every season of their journey! Join us as we dive into heartfelt discussions, practical tips, and uplifting stories that remind you of the incredible calling God has placed on your life. Tune in to be reminded of your purpose, share in the joys and struggles of ministry, and find renewed strength in your calling. Together, we can remember to have joy in our calling!

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Latest Episodes:

6. The Coaching Hat with Heidi Hensley Oct 31, 2024

Ever wondered what it takes to build a thriving kids ministry team?" In this episode, Heidi Hensley shares her insights on the vital roles that shape a successful ministry, with a special emphasis on the coaching element. From purposeful recruiting to fostering community among volunteers, Heidi explains how these efforts lay the foundation for impactful ministry. She also dives into the importance of continuous training and development, underscoring the value of investing in people. Finally, Heidi opens up about her personal calling story, reflecting on how mentors and her experiences have inspired her journey in children's ministry.
Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!
SHOW LINKS:
Connect with Lifeway Kids

Connect with Lifeway Kids

5. The Counselor Hat with Sam Luce Oct 24, 2024

Stepping into the role of a counselor can feel intimidating, but wearing this hat can be so crucial for creating lasting spiritual impact on the families we serve. On today's show we're putting on the "counselor hat" and tackling one of the most meaningful yet challenging roles in kids ministry. Moving away from a flashy, entertainment-driven approach, we talk about how the church can focus on building genuine relationships and fostering a safe community for kids.

We also dive into the role of the children's ministry leader as a counselor for pre-faith conversations and other important discussions with kids and their families. You’ll hear about the importance of building strong relationships with both parents and children, as well as the transformative power of listening and being rooted in the Word of God. From addressing deeper heart issues over surface-level behavior to walking with kids through grief and hard times, this episode offers invaluable insights on being present, compassionate, and spiritually grounded in every interaction.

Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend.
SHOW LINKS:
The Moon is Always Round
Forming Faith
The Cross Forum Kidmin Podcast
Connect with Sam

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4. The Evangelist Hat with Danielle Bell Oct 17, 2024

In this insightful episode, we dive into the vital role of evangelism in children's ministry with special guest Danielle Bell. Together, Jana and Danielle explore how to keep the gospel at the heart of kids' ministry, emphasizing the power of family involvement and creative strategies to share faith with children. Danielle opens up about her ministry journey, highlighting the importance of intentionality and introducing practical tools to help kids both understand and share the gospel. They also discuss how training kids and parents in faith-sharing practices strengthens the Great Commission as the foundation of their ministry.
Get ready to be inspired and equipped to make a lasting impact in your ministry! Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!
SHOW LINKS:
Three Circles
The Gospel: God's Plan For Me

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3. The Teaching Hat with Kevin Jones Oct 10, 2024

Whether you're wrangling toddlers or leading preteens, wearing the teaching hat is one of the most important (and sometimes most challenging) parts of the ministry. In this episode, Kevin Jones and Jana Magruder are putting on their "teaching hat" and diving into all things related to leading well in kids ministry! We talk about the vital role adult leaders play in calling out and nurturing the teaching gift in younger kids, helping them grow into their God-given potential. Plus, we'll share how to bring the power of prayer and preparation into your lessons, making your teaching both impactful and fun! You’ll learn how to prepare age-appropriate lessons, equip others to teach effectively, and create an environment where both leaders and kids thrive.
Whether you're a pro or just starting, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you lead with confidence and joy! Thank you for listening and sharing with a friend!
SHOW LINKS:
The Gospel Project
Levels of Biblical Learning

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2. The Creative Hat with Jeff and Abby Land Sep 30, 2024

Whether you're crafting a Bible lesson, planning a fun event, or simply looking for ways to engage young hearts, creativity is your secret weapon in kids ministry!

Jeff and Abby Land join us on the show today to explore practical ways to wear the "creative hat" in your ministry. From transforming everyday spaces into biblical adventures to caring for your volunteers and families, this episode is packed with inspiration that will help you take your ministry to the next level.

Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting, you’ll walk away with new tools and inspiration to help kids experience God in fresh, impactful ways. Don’t miss it—grab your notebook and let's get creative for the Kingdom!
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Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!
SHOW LINKS:
The Way to The Savior: A Family Easter Devotional
The Way to The Manger: A Family Advent Devotional

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1. What Is a Calling and Why Is It Necessary? Sep 30, 2024

Hey friends, welcome to a brand new podcast, Kids Ministry Calling! In the busyness of leading kids ministry, it’s easy to get caught up in the details and lose sight of the bigger picture. But today, your host Jana Magruder and producer Nikki Ogden, are hitting pause to reflect on one essential truth: the importance of your calling.

Join us as we dive deep into why remembering your God-given purpose is vital to thriving in ministry. In this episode, we’ll explore the power of staying connected to the mission God has placed on your heart and how that foundation can transform your leadership. Whether you’re facing burnout, navigating challenges, or simply in need of encouragement, this conversation will remind you of the "why" behind all that you do.

We know this episode will encourage you and we’d love for you to share it with a friend who is living out their calling to spreading the good news of Jesus to the next generation!

We want to hear from you! Click here to leave us a message or question!

Thanks for listening!
SHOW LINKS:

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Introducing Kids Ministry Calling with Jana Magruder Sep 30, 2024

Are you feeling over-worked, over-looked, or thinking about leaving ministry? Do you love working with kids and families, but find yourself questioning longevity? When is the last time you recalled your calling to ministry? When's the last time you reminded yourself of your "why"?
The calling to Kids Ministry is a sacred calling, and a calling worth remembering, retellings, and sustaining us during all seasons of ministry! At Kids Ministry Calling we're thrilled to remind you of that calling to ministry, and share stories that help us link arms and encourage one another.
We want to hear from you! Click here to leave us a message or question!
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SHOW LINKS:

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318. Using Leadership Tools in Ministry Aug 29, 2024

Ministry is a team sport and it's crucial for the success of the team to have a diverse range of players. In this episode of the Kids Ministry 101 podcast, Chuck Peters, Jana Magruder, and Landry Holmes discuss the importance of knowing the different personalities and unique wiring of team members in order to better leader, equip, and engage with your team. They explore various tools and assessments that can help leaders understand the strengths and weaknesses of their team members. During this conversation they specifically highlight the six types of working genius, which include wonder, invention, discernment, galvanizing, enablement, and tenacity.
Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!
SHOW LINKS:
-Strength Finders
-Myers-Briggs
-Insights
-The 6 Types of Working Genius
-The 6 Types of Working Genius Book

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317. ETCH 2024: AI and Child Development with Dr. Shelly Melia Aug 22, 2024

An entire generation is growing up watching videos, completing assignments, and potentially being taught by artificial intelligence. The AI concept that use to make good movies, is a reality of our present. While there are many benefits to AI, there are serious threats that ministry leaders need to be aware of. On today's show of Kids Ministry 101, Chuck Peters, Jana Magruder, and Dr. Shelly Melia discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on childhood development, including brain development, social development, and even spiritual development.
Dr. Shelly Melia serves as the Program Director for the Master of Arts in Children's Ministry and the Master of Arts in Family Ministry at Dallas Baptist University. Prior to coming to DBU she served for over 25 years in children's and family ministry in Oklahoma, Florida, and Texas. Dr. Melia is also a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in grief and resilience. She holds an undergraduate degree from Oklahoma Baptist University, two master’s degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Philosophy from B.H. Carroll Theological Institute.
This conversation explores the potential benefits of AI, and the risk of dependency and detachment from real-life relationships. Dr. Melia emphasizes the importance of maintaining real-life, face-to-face relationships and the need for discernment and wisdom in navigating the use of AI.
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SHOW LINKS:

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316. ETCH 2024: Trauma-informed Ministry with Stephanie Shivers Aug 15, 2024

In this episode of the Kids Ministry 101 podcast, Chuck and Jana have a conversation with trauma expert Stephanie Shivers, where they discuss the concept of trauma-informed ministry. Stephanie Shivers shares her knowledge and provides practical ways to help volunteers in children's ministry understand and support children who have experienced trauma. The conversation highlights the importance of defining the difference between trauma and toxic stress, and understanding the impacts on children's development and behavior, and emphasizes the need for compassion and awareness in ministry.
We'd love for you to share this episode with a friend! Thanks for listening!
SHOW LINKS:
ETCH Conference

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315. ETCH Conference 2024 Overview with Melita Thomas Aug 08, 2024

If you're a Next Gen leader of any kind, the ETCH Conference is for you! Lifeway's Etch Conference in Nashville, Tennessee will help you reset your focus so that you're ready to lead others! On today's episode, Chuck Peters, Jana Magruder, and Melita Thomas discuss what's in store for the conference this year, and why you should bring your entire team!
You and your team will gain valuable insights into four key areas of awareness that every NextGen leader needs to be in tune with—Church, Community, Culture, and Core (individual)— and practical tools to harness this knowledge to effectively reach and disciple the next generation! Click on the links below to sign up your team today!
SHOW LINKS:
ETCH Conference

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314. What's New with The Gospel Project Aug 01, 2024

You spoke, we listened, and now we're excited to share with you what's new in the updated cycle of The Gospel Project Curriculum.
The Gospel Project Curriculum is a three year comprehensive, Christ-centered, chronological curriculum for your next generation! On today's show Chuck Peters, Jana Magruder, and Landry Holmes share the new elements you can expect from the 5th cycle of The Gospel Project. Engaging videos, QR codes on take-home pages, and updated big picture questions and answers is just the beginning of all the elements you're going to love about this curriculum!
We encourage you to click the links below to check out the Gospel Project, and head over to facebook to join our vibrant online community for support and resources!
SHOW LINKS:
Lifeway Kids Curriculum
The Gospel Project
Lifeway.com/bpqa

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313. Best Of Kid's Ministry 101: Make Your Volunteer Expectations Clear Jul 25, 2024

Hey friends! Over the next few weeks we're going to be sharing with you the top three episodes from Kid's Ministry 101. These are the most listened to episodes, which shows us, it's the topics you want to hear, and probably need to hear again!
Setting clear expectations is crucial in recruiting new volunteers, and sustaining current ones. On today's show, Shelly Harris and Bill Emeott discuss the importances of clearly outlining your expectations for all kids ministry volunteers.

Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!
SHOW LINKS:
Connect with Lifeway Kids

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312. Best Of Kid's Ministry 101: Best Practices for Developing Leaders Jul 18, 2024

Hey friends! Over the next few weeks we're going to be sharing with you the top three episodes from Kid's Ministry 101. These are the most listened to episodes, which shows us, it's the topics you want to hear, and probably need to hear again!
Developing key leaders is crucial in growing and sustaining a healthy ministry. On today's show Lauren Bush joins the podcast to discuss some of the best practices for developing those leaders.
Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!
SHOW LINKS:
Connect with Lifeway Kids

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311. The Best of Kid's Ministry 101: A Dozen Do Nots For Recruiting Volunteers Jul 11, 2024

Hey friends! Over the next few weeks we're going to be sharing with you the top three episodes from Kid's Ministry 101. These are the most listened to episodes, which shows us, it's the topics you want to hear, and probably need to hear again!
On today's show we're bringing back a conversation with Klista Storts on a dozen do NOTS for recruiting volunteers! No matter how desperate you are to fill a space, Klista discusses the main things to stay away from when recruiting!
Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!
SHOW LINKS:
Connect with Lifeway Kids

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310. Rethinking Ministry Goals, Failures, and Success Jul 04, 2024

This week we are sharing an episode from one of our favorite shows from the Lifeway Podcast Network - Youth Ministry Booster. This show is the most honest podcast in student ministry! Hosted by Zac Workun and Chad Higgins, the biggest fans of youth ministry leaders, Youth Ministry Booster brings you the humor and help to engage, entertain, equip, and encourage!
Chad and Zac tackle the hefty topic of expectations in ministry. They peel back the layers on why we plan events and who they're truly for. It's all about syncing our passions with the real needs of our audience. This episode isn't just about shrugging off failures; it's a roadmap for refining our perspective to enhance our work. Join Chad and Zac as they question the norms, from worship to the structure of our gatherings
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SHOW LINKS:
-Connect with Youth Ministry Booster

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309. Emotions in Ministry with Bryan Barley Jun 27, 2024

Emotions are created by God as indicators of how we are processing the environment or circumstances around us. Most people identify themselves as emotional or not by how much they cry; however, there's a lot more to emotions than crying and it's important that we experience the emotions God has given us. On today's episode of KIDS Ministry 101 we wanted to share an episode from The Glass House with Ben and Lynley Mandrell. They sit down with Bryan Barley to discuss emotions in ministry.
Bryan Barley is a former church planter that recently moved to Nashville, TN. He and his wife of 17 years share four children. He is a coach for The Voice of the Heart Center.
Bryan discusses the importance of emotional health and how it relates to our relationship with God and others. He shares his personal journey of discovering emotional health and the impact it had on his life and ministry. The conversation also touches on the challenges of sharing honest feelings in a healthy way within a marriage and the need for boundaries and self-awareness.
It is critical for pastors to have safe spaces where they can be vulnerable and share their struggles. We hope this conversation encourages you and supports you in finding that space!
SHOW LINKS:
-The Voice of the Heart book
-The Voice of the Heart Center
-Connect with the Glass House on Instagram HERE

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308. What Is NextGen Ministry? with Bryan Rose Jun 20, 2024

Last week Chuck Peters and Jana Magruder attended the Southern Baptist Convention and had the opportunity to sit down with Bryan Rose and discuss, what exactly is Next Gen ministry?
Bryan Rose is the Senior Lead Navigator and multisite specialist for Auxano. Bryan's vision facilitation weaves a strong strategic style with an engaging creativity. Bryan also hosts the My Ministry Breakthrough on the Auxano Podcast Network. In each episode, Bryan talks with different leaders from around the country who are experiencing breakthrough in their churches by using visionary planning to see real church growth. With experience in virtually every church ministry role, Bryan enjoys connecting with the diverse staff and lay leader perspectives on the teams he serves. Bryan and his wife live in the Nashville area with their two children.
Bryan discusses the need for a unified vision that encompasses all generations and ministries within the church and highlights the significance of using consistent language and values across all age groups. The conversation also explores practical ways to implement family ministry, such as serving together, worshiping together, and learning together. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of working together to make disciples and pass on the faith to the next generation.
Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!
SHOW LINKS:
Connect with Lifeway Kids
My Ministry Breakthrough

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307. A Guide to Special Needs Inclusion in Your Ministry Jun 13, 2024

One of Lifeway Kids biggest focuses over the past year was equipping churches to offer welcoming and inviting experiences for our families with kids with special needs. Live from the Southern Baptist Convention, Chuck Peters and Jana Magruder discuss the importance of special needs inclusion in every church's children's ministry. You'll here about Lifeway Kids' new webpage, lifeway.com/specialneeds, that provides resources, training videos, and an ebook to help churches create a welcoming and inclusive environment for children with special needs. They emphasize the need for awareness, acceptance, and accessibility in order to effectively serve these children and their families.
You may think it's overwhelming or you don't have a big budget to be inclusive, but Lifeway Kids is here to ease your mind and give you simple steps to take to create an place for ALL children! Check out the links below for everything you need to get started!
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SHOW NOTES:
-lifeway.com/specialneeds
-The Glass House Podcast
-3 Part Podcast Series of Special Needs
-Download Be All In

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306. Accountability and Expectations of Volunteers Jun 06, 2024

So many problems that surface and put our kids at great risk, are avoidable situations that happen in environments where everyone thinks, "this could never happen here." That mentality is dangerous and the reality is, we can't afford to risk our children in that way.
In today's episode, Chuck and Jana are joined with Kimba Campbell and Delanee Williams to discuss the importance of having policies and procedures in place to ensure the safety and security of children in church ministries. They emphasize the need for churches to have a team approach in developing and enforcing these policies, involving church leadership and parents. Delanee discusses the importance of setting expectations for volunteers and communicating the why behind these policies, and Kimba enforces how accountability and care can be demonstrated to every member of your ministry by implementing safety policies.
Kimba Campbell serves as the Lifeway Kids Publishing Team Leader for Bible Studies for Life: Kids. Before coming to Lifeway, she served on church staff for over 18 years in Texas, Georgia, California and Tennessee. Kimba is a Texas Aggie (Gig ‘Em Aggies!) and also earned a Master of Arts in Christian Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She and her husband, Paul, stay busy with their three boys.
Delanee Williams serves as Content Editor for The Gospel Project. She is a graduate of Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Delanee has served in kids ministry for over twenty years and is passionate about developing, equipping and encouraging leaders.
Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend.
SHOW LINKS:
SBC Abuse Prevention
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305. Protecting Our Children May 30, 2024

One of the most dangerous environments we can put our children in, is an environment without the right policies and procedures in place to protect them. On today’s episode, Chuck and Jana are joined by Brad Eubank and Kris Buckman to discuss how we can be intentional in warding off predators and protecting our kids.

Brad Eubank is the Senior Pastor of Petal First Baptist Church and Kris Buckman is a Youth and Kids Ministry Consultant for the Baptist Convention of Maryland Delaware. Brad and Kris were commissioned by the SBC to lead a task force focused on equipping and training churches to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse within our walls.
Brad and Kris share with us a FREE resource created for leaders that gives step-by-step information on how to implement the best safety policies in your ministry! This curriculum also trains in 5 essential areas with next steps included. You’ll hear how your ministry can be educated on the how’s and why’s of training, screening, protecting, reporting, and caring for your children.

Check out the links below to grab your free resource! Thanks for sharing and listening with a friend!
SHOW LINKS:
sbcabuseprevention.com
Lifeway Kids

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304. The Gospel in 3 Circles May 23, 2024

In this episode of the Kids Ministry 101 podcast, host Jeremy interviews Danielle Bell about the importance of sharing the gospel with kids. They discuss the Three Circles conversation guide, which simplifies the gospel message into three circles: God's plan, our sin/brokenness, and Jesus. Jeremy and Danielle highlight the benefits of using the Three Circles model, such as its simplicity, visual nature, and interactivity. They also provide tips for ministry leaders to have meaningful conversations about the gospel with kids, including practicing, planning, and praying.
Danielle has over 25 years of kidmin experience and she possesses a great fervor for sharing, discipling, and shepherding children and families with the message of Jesus Christ. Danielle is a well-respected leader and trainer in the area of Children's Ministry and has spoken regionally at local churches and nationally at children’s ministry conferences. She is a curriculum writer for Gospel Project Kids. and Awana brite. She has also written the following resources: “God’s Brave Girl” Leader and Student Guides (Lifeway), “The Gospel God’s Plan for Me” Leader and Student Guides (Lifeway), and the Younger KidMin chapter for “Children’s Ministry Volunteer Handbook” (Outreach). Danielle is the lead instructor for the Children's Ministry Certificate at beadisciple.com. In 2010, Danielle was named by “Children’s Ministry Magazine” as one of the top 20 Children’s Ministry Leaders to watch. Danielle’s blog, dandibell.com, is one of the top 100 kid’s ministry blogs.

SHOW LINKS:
-Connect with Jeremy
-Connect with Danielle Bell
-The Gospel in 3 Circles
-Lifeway Kids

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303. Vision Centered Ministry Part 3 May 16, 2024

Hey friends! Welcome back to this 3-Part Series on leading a vision centered ministry! If you haven't listened to part 1 or 2, we highly encourage you to do so. Chuck and Jana discuss how to check your vision and how to craft an effective and meaningful vision for your ministry.
On today's episode, Chuck Peters and Jana Magruder discuss the importance of casting vision in Kids Ministry. Chuck and Jana share different ways to effectively cast your vision, including one-on-ones, small group trainings and discussions, and displaying it in your environment. They also highlight the importance of timing, tone, and attention when communicating the vision. Overall, the episode will provide Kids Ministry leaders with practical insights and strategies for effectively casting vision in their ministry.
Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend.
SHOW LINKS:
-Lifeway Kids

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302. Keeping the Connection with Families after VBS May 09, 2024

Vacation Bible School is typically one of the largest events of the year in the life of a church. Churches around the country will see record numbers of visitors through their VBS ministry. While VBS is an extremely impactful experience for kids, is it possible to make just as large of an impact with the parents and families after the decorations have come down and the games have ended?
In today's episode of the Kids Ministry 101 podcast, Guest Host, Jeremy Carroll, and special guest, Lauren Bush, discuss how to keep the connection with families after VBS. Jeremy and Lauren emphasize the importance of building relationships and making families feel seen and valued. You'll hear creative ideas for engaging with families from dress-up days, to mobilizing students to invite their friends, and organizing game nights or picnics for families to connect.
We want to encourage ministry leaders to invite others to come alongside them and not feel the pressure to do everything on their own. We hope this episode encourages you! Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!
SHOW LINKS:
-Lifeway Kids

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301. Vision Centered Ministry Part 2 May 02, 2024

Hey friends! Last week, Jana and Chuck began a conversation about leading with vision. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, we highly encourage you to check it out before starting this one. Chuck addressed some of the greatest threats to leadership vision and how to overcome them in order to have a thriving Kids Ministry!
In this week’s episode, Chuck and Jana share Part 2 of the conversation, crafting a vision. Chuck dives into how you can craft a clear and compelling vision to lead your ministry! He gets beyond the whiteboard with insights that can lead to transformational outcomes in the life of your Kids Ministry.
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SHOW LINKS:
-Lifeway Kids

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300. Vision Centered Ministry Apr 18, 2024

Proverbs 29 warns, “where there is no vision, the people will perish;”. Leading with a clear vision is crucial to ministry; however, when you are one piece of the entire ministry puzzle, it’s important that your ministry is aligned with the wider church vision. In today’s episode Jana Magruder and Chuck Peters discuss the value …

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299. Ready Set VBS: Part 2 Mar 28, 2024

Melita Thomas joins host Chuck Peters to discuss more about getting ready for VBS this year.

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298. Ready Set VBS: Part 1 Mar 21, 2024

Melita Thomas joins host Chuck Peters to discuss getting ready for VBS this year.

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297. About Hyfi on Marked Podcast Mar 14, 2024

Chuck Peters joins the marked podcast to discuss some of his story and the heart behind Hyfi.

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296. Next Gen Ministry Mar 07, 2024

Chuck Peters and Jana Magruder join host of the “Group Answers” podcast to discuss next gen ministry

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295. Celebrating 100 Years of Lifeway VBS Feb 29, 2024

Rhonda VanCleave joins cohost Jana Magruder and host Chuck Peters to walk through the last 100 years of Lifeway VBS.

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294. Breaking Down Breaker Rock Beach: VBS 2024 Feb 22, 2024

Rhonda VanCleave joins cohost Jana Magruder and host Chuck Peters to discuss the breakout of VBS 2024 days.

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293. Becoming a Special Needs Friendly Church Ep 3 Feb 15, 2024

Tyler Quillet and Jess Dunlap join guest host Jana Magruder to discuss more ways to become a special needs-friendly church.

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292. Becoming a Special Needs Friendly Church: Episode 2 Feb 08, 2024

Sandra Peoples joins guest host Jana Magruder to discuss ways to be a special needs friendly church. Sandra Peoples (M. Div, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is one of the leading voices in the special-needs community. She is the author of three books, including her most recent release, Unexpected Blessings: The Joys and Possibilities of Life in a …

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291. Becoming a Special Needs Friendly Church: Episode 1 Feb 01, 2024

Sandra Peoples joins guest host Jana Magruder to discuss ways to be a special needs friendly church. Sandra Peoples (M. Div, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is one of the leading voices in the special-needs community. She is the author of three books, including her most recent release, Unexpected Blessings: The Joys and Possibilities of Life in a …

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290. The Importance of Preschool Jan 11, 2024

Delanee Williams and Kimba Campbell join the podcast to discuss the importance of preschool ministry.

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289. Set Yourself up for Success: Structure Your Teaching Hour to Simplify Your Prep Jan 06, 2024

Mark Jones joins the podcast to discuss ways to set yourself up for success by structuring your teaching hour.

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288. Holly Jolly Palooza Dec 07, 2023

Jeremy Carroll and Crystal Mazzuca join host Chuck Peters to discuss elements of Hyfi, including Holly Jolly Palooza. Check out more at https://myhyfi.com/

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287. Family Discipleship Basics Nov 30, 2023

Cheryl Markland and Jana Magruder join host Chuck Peters to discuss some basics for family discipleship. Check out more at Lifeway.com/lobl

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286. Introducing the New FREE Family Advent Guide from Lifeway Kids Nov 16, 2023

Jana Magruder joins host Chuck Peters to discuss the time for Advent.

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285. Teaching Kids Gratitude Nov 09, 2023

Champ Thornton joins Host Chuck Peters to discuss ways of teaching our kids to be thankful. Check out more about Champs books https://www.champthornton.com/

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284. Bridging the Gap Between Student and Kids Ministry Nov 02, 2023

Tega Faafa and Jana Magruder join Host Chuck Peters to discuss how we can better bridge the gap between student and kids ministry.

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283. Why ETCH? Oct 27, 2023

Jeremy Echols and Jana Magruder join Host Chuck Peters to discuss what it’s like coming to ETCH, and why you should come.

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282. How to Build a Catch and Release Culture Oct 19, 2023

Ken Braddy joins host Chuck Peters to discuss the idea of a catch and release culture in our ministries.

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281. Discipleship Pathway for Preschool, Kids, and Student Ministry Oct 12, 2023

Danielle Bell joins host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss the discipleship pathway for preschool, kids, and student ministry.

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280. Why Groups Matter Oct 05, 2023

Ken Braddy joins host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss why having groups in your ministries matter.

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279. Children and Grief Sep 28, 2023

Shelly Melia joins host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss how to handle children and grief.

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278. Gospel-Centered Family Experiences Sep 21, 2023

Danielle Bell joins Host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss how to have gospel-centered family experiences.

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277. Generation Alpha Sep 07, 2023

Shelly Melia joins Host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss who Gen Alpha is and what they face.

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276. Dealing with Difficult People Aug 31, 2023

Stephanie Chase joins host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss tips on dealing with difficult people in our ministry.

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275. Intentional Discipleship in 30 Seconds Aug 24, 2023

Taylor Johnson joins host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss how to have intentional conversations in everyday life.

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274. Real Talk Recruiting Aug 17, 2023

Stephanie Chase joins Host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss 7 tips on how to talk recruiting.

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273. The Great Commission Isn’t Just for Adults Aug 10, 2023

Taylor Johnson joins Host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss tips on talking to kids about missions. Check out more about ETCH Conference HERE

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272. A Dozen Do Nots for Recruiting Jul 27, 2023

Klista Storts joins the podcast to discuss things to stay away from when recruiting volunteers.

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271. Sneak a Peek at Hyfi Preschool Jul 13, 2023

Jana Magruder, Kayla Stevens, and Isaac Kierstead join host Chuck Peters as they talk about about Hyfi for preschool Get your free ebook of Flip the Scrip HERE Check out more at Lifeway.com/kids Myhyfi.com

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270. Hyfi for Kids Jul 07, 2023

Crystal Mazzuca, Kayla Stevens, and Isaac Kierstead join Jana Magruder to discuss what Hyfi for Kids looks like in a session. Get your free ebook of Flip the Scrip HERE Learn more about Hyfi and subscribe now at: www.myhyfi.com

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269. Say Hi to Hyfi Jun 29, 2023

Jana Magruder, Kayla Stevens, and Isaac Kierstead join host Chuck Peters as they talk about an overview of the new curriculum, Hyfi. Get your free ebook of Flip the Scrip HERE Check out more at Lifeway.com/kids Myhyfi.com

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268. Shifting to VBS Theme of 2024 Jun 22, 2023

Melita Thomas joins host, Chuck Peters, as they discuss the theme for VBS 2024. Check out more at: Lifeway.com/VBS

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267. It’s the Most VBS Time of Year Jun 15, 2023

Melita Thomas joins Host Chuck Peters to discuss what is going on with VBS this time of year!

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266. Flip the Script for the Whole Church Jun 08, 2023

Jana Magruder and Stephanie Salvatore join Host, Chuck Peters to talk about how to flip the script on the whole Church and what F.L.I.P stands for. Get your free ebook of Flip the Scrip HERE Check out more at Lifeway.com/kids Myhyfi.com

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265. Flip the Script on Identity Jun 01, 2023

Jana Magruder and Stephanie Salvatore join Host, Chuck Peters to talk about how to flip the script on kids and their identity. Get your free ebook of Flip the Scrip HERE Check out more at Lifeway.com/kids Myhyfi.com

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264. Flip the Script from Seen to Known May 25, 2023

Jana Magruder and Stephanie Salvatore join Host, Chuck Peters to talk about how to flip the script on making kids feel seen and known. Get your free ebook of Flip the Scrip HERE Check out more at Lifeway.com/kids Myhyfi.com

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263. Flip the Script on Cultural Messages May 18, 2023

Jana Magruder and Stephanie Salvatore join Host, Chuck Peters to talk about how to flip the script in your ministry. Get your free ebook of Flip the Scrip HERE Check out more at Lifeway.com/kids Myhyfi.com

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262. Flip the Script May 11, 2023

Jana Magruder and Stephanie Salvatore join Host, Chuck Peters to talk about how to flip the script in your ministry. Get your free ebook of Flip the Scrip HERE Check out more at Lifeway.com/kids L Myhyfi.com

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261. Volunteer Developement May 04, 2023

Nick Blevins joins the podcast to discuss tips on developing your volunteers so they are better equipped.

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260. How to Recruit with Confidence Apr 20, 2023

Nick Blevins joins the podcast to discuss tips to help you recruit with confidence. Check more from Nick with The Volunteer Playbook

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259. Engaging Kids in Missions Mar 23, 2023

Kelly Little joins the podcast to discuss ways to engage kids in missions.

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258. Ways to Approach Bible Studies with Kids Mar 16, 2023

Kayla Stevens joins the podcast to discuss different ways to approach bible studies with kids.

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257. Kids and Identity with Jamie Ivey Feb 23, 2023

Jamie Ivey joins the podcast to discuss kids and finding their identity in Christ. Check out the The Happy Hour podcast with Jamie Ivey.

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256. Dismantling Deconstruction: What to do When Kids Doubt Their Faith Feb 16, 2023

Kayla Stevens joins the podcast to discuss how to help kids deal with doubting their faith.

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255. Real ID: Helping Our Kids Find Their Identity in Christ Feb 09, 2023

Kevin Jones joins the podcast to discuss how to help our kids find their identity in Christ.

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254. Helping Kids Find Their Faith in a Culture of Expressive Individualism Feb 02, 2023

Kayla Stevens joins the podcast to discuss how to help kids find their faith in a culture of expressive Individualism.

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253. Best Practices for Developing Leaders Jan 26, 2023

Lauren Bush joins the podcast to discuss some of the best practices for developing leaders.

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252. VBS Preview 2023: Twists & Turns Jan 19, 2023

Melita Thomas joins the podcast to discuss why you should come to the events, and why it’s worth it, to do VBS.

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251. New Curriculum Reveal Jan 12, 2023

Jeremy Carroll and Jana Magruder join the podcast to discuss Hyfi, the new nextgen experience from Lifeway. Check out more about Hyfi at MyHyfi.com Check out the book Flip the Script!

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250. New Habits for The New Year Jan 05, 2023

David Bennett joins the podcast to discuss tips for making new habits for the new year.

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249. How to Create a Culture in Your Ministry Dec 15, 2022

Todd Adkins joins the podcast to discuss ways to create culture in your ministry.

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248. Equipping Kids To Share Their Faith Dec 08, 2022

Lauren Bush joins the podcast to discuss how to equip kids to share their faith.

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247. In The Interim Dec 01, 2022

David Bennett joins the podcast to discuss tips of being in the interim position in your ministry.

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246. Sharing Your Ministry in 3D Nov 17, 2022

Todd Adkins joins the podcast to discuss 3 ways to help be a great leader in your ministry.

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245. Making the Transition Between Kids Ministry and Student Ministry Nov 10, 2022

Keiron Miles joins the podcast to discuss different ways to help make the transition between KidsMinistry to Student Ministry.

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244. Prayer For The Empty Chair Nov 03, 2022

Pastor Steve Hample joins the podcast to discuss how his church implemented praying for the empty chair. Check out more what was talked about in the episode: Prayer for the Empty Chair Gospel Gods Plan Gospel Gods Plan Script

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243. Why Middle School Ministry Matters Oct 27, 2022

Keiron Miles joins the podcast to discuss why middle school ministry matters and is so important.

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242. Know Thy Gamer Oct 20, 2022

Drew Dixon joins the podcast to discuss how to know the kids in our ministry that enjoy playing games. Check out more at lifeway.comESRB.orgcommonsensemedia.orgtwitch.tv

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241. How To Help Kids Love Their Bibles Oct 13, 2022

Andy McLean joins the podcast to discuss how to help kids love their Bible. For more info about the Bibles that were discussed in the episode, checkout the links below: ExplorerBibleForKids Lifeway.com/en/shop/bibles

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240. The Story of the Gospel Project Oct 06, 2022

Jana Magruder, Jeremy Carroll and Landry Holmes join the podcast to discuss the story of the gospel project, and how it got started 10 years ago.

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239. Doing Kids Ministry in a Post-Christian City Sep 29, 2022

Ben and Lynley Mandrell join the podcast to discuss what it’s like to do kids ministry in a post-christian city.

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238. Preparing for Christmas Sep 22, 2022

Dr. Mary Manz Simon joins the podcast to discuss preparing for the holidays seasons.

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237. The Importance of Kids Ministry to the Church Sep 15, 2022

Ben and Lynley Mandrell join the podcast to discuss words of advice & affirmation from a senior pastor about the importance of kids ministry to the church.

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236. Loneliness in Kids Ministry Sep 08, 2022

Lauren Jackson joins the podcast to discuss how to deal with the loneliness in Kids Ministry we might feel.

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235. New to Ministry Sep 01, 2022

Melita Thomas, Zac Workun, and Jana Magruder join the podcast to discuss being new to ministry.

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234. Goal Setting For the New School Year Aug 25, 2022

Lauren Jackson joins the podcast to discuss ways to set goals in your ministry for the new school year.

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233. ETCH 2022 Aug 18, 2022

Melita Thomas and Zac Workun join the podcast to discuss what ETCH is going to look like this year and why you and your team should come. For more, check out the ETCH website HERE.

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232. Fostering Friendships Aug 11, 2022

Jana Magruder joins the podcast to discuss how to foster friendships in ministry. For more about ETCH, Check out etchconference.lifeway.com Jana discussed the KNOWN acronym on the podcast. Read more about it here: How can we as leaders help kids feel known at church? Use the “Known” strategy for a quick and simple reference. K …

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231. Communicating Biblical Truth in Preschool Aug 04, 2022

Klista Storts and Rachel Coe join the podcast to discuss how to communicate biblical truth in preschool. D

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230. Helping Preschool Parents Jul 28, 2022

Delanee Williams and Kimba Campbell join the podcast to discuss different perspectives on helping preschool parents.

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229. Preschool Tips Jul 21, 2022

Klista Storts and Rachel Coe join the podcast to talk about preschool tips.

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228. Separation Anxiety Jul 07, 2022

Dr. Mary Manz Simon joins the podcast to discuss how to help kids deal with separation anxiety. An educator, consultant, media personality and award-winning author, Dr. Mary Manz Simon has embodied thought leadership in the children and family space for more than forty years. With more than three million books sold in English in addition to publishing in …

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227. Discipleship in Relationship: Helping Every Kid Feel Known and Seen Jun 23, 2022

Crystal Mazzuca joins the podcast to discuss how to help kids feel known and seen.

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226. Persistent (or Consistent) Thankfulness Jun 16, 2022

Jeremy Carroll joins the podcast to discuss the importance of staying in a persistent state of thankfulness

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225. The Most Important Message Jun 09, 2022

Jeremy Carroll joins the podcast to discuss the key important message in your ministry.

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224. Behind the Music: VBS 2022 Jun 02, 2022

Paul and Jeremy join the podcast to discuss their thought process behind the music of VBS 2022.

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223. Three Ways to Connect with Parents Through Social Media During the Week May 26, 2022

Isaac Kierstead joins the podcast to discuss how to connect with parents through social media.

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222. A Leader’s Guide to Summer May 19, 2022

Crystal Mazzuca joins the podcast to discuss ways to help out your ministry during the summer.

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221. Making the Most of Large Group May 12, 2022

Isaac Kierstead joins the podcast to discuss how to make the most of large group in your ministry.

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220. Partnering With Parents May 05, 2022

Chad Higgins joins the podcast to discuss how we can partner with parents in our ministries.

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219. Prayer Apr 28, 2022

Stephanie Chase joins the podcast to discuss the importance of prayer.

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218. Helping Families Define Discipleship Apr 21, 2022

Chad Higgins joins the podcast to discuss how to help families define discipleship.

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217. Leading With Confidence Apr 14, 2022

Stephanie Chase joins the podcast to discuss ways to lead your ministry with confidence.

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216. Rethinking Discipline in Kids Ministry Apr 07, 2022

Heidi Hensley joins the podcast to discuss tips to rethink how we discipline in kids ministry.

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215. Sharing the Gospel with Kids Mar 31, 2022

Tristen Meza joins the podcast to discuss how we can have Gospel conversations with kids.

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214. Building a Culture of Belonging For Your Volunteers Mar 24, 2022

Heidi Hensley joins the podcast to discuss what building a culture with your volunteers looks like.

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213. Investing in Young Volunteers Mar 17, 2022

Tristen Meza joins the podcast to discuss the importance of investing into younger volunteers.

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212. Why In-Person Events Matter Mar 10, 2022

Jeremy Echols joins the podcast to discuss the importance of going to in-person events.

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211. Dealing with Insecurity Mar 03, 2022

Bill Emeott joins the podcast to discuss dealing with insecurities while working in kids ministry.

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210. Sending Your Students to Work at Camp Feb 24, 2022

Jeremy Echols joins the podcast to discuss some of the things you should be looking for in students to encourage them to work camp. Check out more at Centrikid.com/staff

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209. Lifeway Research: Discouragement, Apathy and the Unreached Feb 17, 2022

Scott McConnell joins the podcast to discuss more statistics about the research done since covid-19.

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208. What sounds fun to you? A fun conversation about fun with Annie F. Downs Feb 10, 2022

Annie F. Downs joins the podcast to discuss why fun is so important in Kids Ministry. Check out more about Annie F Downs – Click Here

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207. Go! The importance of Kids Ministry in light of the current decline in the Church Feb 03, 2022

Mark Croston joins the podcast to discuss the second part of his session “ready, reset, go”.

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206. Lifeway Research: Post-COVID Insights & Encouragement Jan 20, 2022

Scott McConnell joins the podcast to discuss research data from how churches dealt with covid.

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205. Solomon Says: Connecting Teens with the Wisdom of God’s Word Jan 13, 2022

Sarah Humphrey joins the podcast to discuss how to connect with teens through the book of proverbs and more.

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204. Ready… Reset… Influencing Kids in the Foundations of their Faith Dec 16, 2021

Mark Croston joins the podcast to discuss some of his session at etch about influencing kids in the foundations of their faith.

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203. VBS Previews Are Back In Person Dec 09, 2021

Melita Thomas joins the podcast to discuss who you need to bring to a VBS Preview near you and what to expect! Check out more about VBS Previews

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202. Developing a Rhythm of Gospel Conversations Nov 18, 2021

John Paul Basham joins the podcast to discuss how to start developing a rhythm of gospel conversations.

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201. The Importance of Keeping God’s Word at the Center of Your Kids Ministry Nov 11, 2021

Kevin Jones joins the podcast to discuss the importance of keeping God’s word at the center of your kids ministry.

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200. 10 More Things I’ve Learned in Preschool Ministry Oct 07, 2021

Delanee Williams joins the podcast to finish discussing the last 10 things she’s learned from preschool ministry.

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199. Team Talk: Encouraging Your Volunteer Team Sep 30, 2021

Jeremy Carroll joins the podcast to continue talking about volunteer teams and how to encourage them.

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198. Dealing With Kids That Talk Too Much Sep 23, 2021

Mark Jones (Mr. Mark) joins the podcast to discuss how to deal with kids that talk too much while you’re teaching. For more about Mr. Mark, check out mrmarksclassroom.com

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197. 10 things I’ve learned in Preschool Ministry Sep 16, 2021

Delanee Williams joins the podcast to discuss 10 things she has learned in preschool ministry.

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196. Team Talk: Building Up Your Volunteer Team Sep 09, 2021

Jeremy Carroll joins the podcast to discuss how to build up your Volunteer Team.

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195. Making the Print or Digital Decision Sep 02, 2021

Landry Holmes joins the podcast to discuss what are the things to look for when deciding to go with print or digital resources.

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194. Leading with a Heart of Hope Aug 26, 2021

Zac Workun joins the podcast to discuss how to lead your ministry with a heart of hope.

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193. Making a Meaningful Midweek Ministry Aug 12, 2021

Jeremy Carroll joins the podcast to discuss how to make your midweek ministry meaningful.

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192. The Battle of Belonging Aug 05, 2021

Jana Magruder joins the podcast to discuss building a culture where every kid feels welcome. Check out kidsministry.lifeway.com/readyresetgo

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191. Anxiety, Anger and Anti-social Behavior Jul 29, 2021

Landry Holmes joins the podcast to discuss how to prepare your heart to help kids as they return to church. For the Blog Post talked about in the episode CLICK HERE

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190. Video Games & the Gospel Jul 15, 2021

Drew Dixon joins the podcast to discuss the truths and myths about video games and how we can connect through them.

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189. Leveraging Digital Resources to Better Our Kids Ministry Jul 08, 2021

Andy Dukes joins the podcast to discuss ways we can leverage digital resources to better our kids ministry. Check out ministrygrid.com etchconference.com

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188. Camp Is Back! Jul 01, 2021

Jeremy Echols joins the podcast to discuss how camp is going and what to expect!

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187. VBS 2022 Theme Reveal Jun 24, 2021

Melita Thomas joins the podcast to discuss the new theme for VBS 2022! Lifeway.com/VBS

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186. 10 Goals as you Relaunch your Kids Ministry Jun 10, 2021

Kimba Campbell joins the podcast to discuss goals we want to when we are relaunching our kids ministry.

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185. A Dozen Do Nots for Recruiting Jun 03, 2021

Klista Storts joins the podcast to discuss things to stay away from when recruiting volunteers.

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184. Ready, Reset, Go May 27, 2021

Aaron Armstrong joins the podcast to discuss summer preparation for fall reset.

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183. Equipping Your Teachers with Classroom Management Skills May 20, 2021

Mark Jones joins the podcast to discuss some simple strategies that teachers should use to create a peaceful environment even when they resemble wild monkeys. Mr. Mark is the Children’s Pastor of Quail Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City where he loves and teaches preschoolers, children and their parents. He is a national speaker to train …

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182. The Importance of Worship With Kids May 13, 2021

Jonathan and Emily Martin join the Podcast to discuss why worship with kids is so important.

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181. Talking Big Truths with Kids May 06, 2021

Aaron Armstrong joins the podcast to discuss why kids can handle deeper subjects than we give them credit for.

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180. Building a Solid Foundation Apr 29, 2021

Kimba Campbell joins the podcast to discuss ways to build a solid foundation in your kids ministry.

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179. Equipping Families for Daily Devos Apr 22, 2021

Michael Kelley joins the podcast to discuss his book about having family devotions.Check out his Book The Whole Story for the Whole FamilyOr check out his Blog at Michaelkelley.co

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178. ETCH Is Back Apr 15, 2021

Melita Thomas and Jana Magruder join the podcast to discuss how ETCH is back in person and how all of that will look!

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177. VBS Training Apr 08, 2021

Rhonda VanCleave joins the podcast to discuss the importance of training for VBS.

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176. VBS 2021 Music Showcase Apr 01, 2021

Jeremy Johnson and Paul Marino join the podcast to discuss the behind the scenes how they made the music for VBS 2021.

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175. How to Coordinate a Multi-site Kids Ministry Mar 25, 2021

Isaac Kierstead and Tristen Peters join the podcast to discuss how they coordinate a mulit-site kids ministry.

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174. Choosing a Good Bible for a Child Mar 18, 2021

Rachel Shaver joins the podcast to discuss ways to choose a good bible for a child.

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173. Building Bridges Between Kids and Student Ministry Mar 11, 2021

Zac Workun joins the podcast to discuss ways how Kids and Student can be bridged and work as one, to minister to kids and students as they go through different stages of life within the church.

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172. Avoid Isolation by Connecting in Community Mar 04, 2021

Andrew Hudson joins the podcast to discuss how to avoid isolation and the importance of connecting in community. Check out more from Andrew at: Discipleology — Discipleology.comDiscipleology on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_X2i7xIi4RwYVJlt16x8bC1pRAwIHl5hFree eBook: How to Build Community — https://biblestudiesforlife.com/how-to-build-community

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171. Staying Connected with Our KidMin Leaders Feb 25, 2021

Delanee Williams and Landry Holmes join the podcast to discuss how to stay connected with your church leaders while Covid is still around.

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170. Covid Consideration for VBS Feb 18, 2021

Rhonda VanCleave joins the podcast to discuss different considerations to take with Covid when dealing with VBS.

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169. Parent Ministry Feb 11, 2021

Dr. Jim Dempsey joins the podcast to discuss ways to minister not just to the kids in your ministry, but you the parents as well.

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168. Music and Kids Ministry Feb 04, 2021

Stacy Porter joins the podcast to discuss how music is important in kids ministry.

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167. Apologetics and Kids Ministry Jan 28, 2021

Landon Tucker joins the podcast to discuss how apologetics can be talked about in your kids ministry

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166. When Plan B Becomes Plan A Jan 21, 2021

Chuck Peters joins the podcast hosted by Guest Host, Jeremy Carrol, to discuss how to make other plans when your original plans don\’t pan out. lifeway.com/kmfa

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165. Road Back to Camp in 2021 Jan 14, 2021

Jeremy Echols joins the podcast to discuss how camp will look like in 2021! For more info, check out: centrikid.com studentlifekidscamp.com

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164. Christmas From Anywhere Dec 10, 2020

Jana Magruder joins the podcast to discuss different ways to do Christmas in our ministry from anywhere. lifeway.com/kmfa

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163. Say YES to VBS! Talking VBS Previews & Duel Themes Dec 03, 2020

Melita Thomas joins the podcast to discuss the importance of doing vbs and what VBS Previews will look like in January.

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162. Preteens Nov 19, 2020

Tim Pollard joins the podcast to discuss a more in depth look into preteens, what they go through and how to walk through things with them.

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161. Hospitality Nov 12, 2020

Kelly Minter joins the podcast to discuss different ways to host gathering that are easy and don\’t cost a lot. Check out Kellyminter.com Find out more on Digital Pass

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160. Virtual Disability Ministry Nov 09, 2020

Diane Dokko Kim joins the podcast to discuss the importance of virtual disablity ministry in the times that we are in. Find out more on Digital Pass

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159. Twitch, TikTok, & YouTube Obsession in Kids Oct 29, 2020

Nathan Howard joins the podcast to discuss the names, games, and voices that are informing, shaping, and influencing kids. Find out more on Digital Pass

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158. Consumerism Oct 22, 2020

Brian Dembowczyk joins the podcast to discuss the belief that possessions make a person happy—is one of the greatest lies that families and churches have accepted. At its core, consumerism is not an economic or political issue, but rather a gospel issue. we will explore consumerism’s dangers and how we can reject it in our …

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157. Be You: No One Else Can Oct 15, 2020

Klista Storts joins the podcast to discuss reasons God has chosen you, and specifically you, to serve where you are. Find out more on Digital Pass

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156. Leadership: Building a Strength-Based Team Oct 08, 2020

Andrew Hudson joins the podcast to discuss how to build your team around you.

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155. Talking Big Truths with Kids Oct 01, 2020

Aaron Armstrong joins the podcast to discuss why kids can handle deeper subjects than we give them credit for.

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154. Simple Ideas for Doing Kids Ministry From Anywhere Sep 24, 2020

Kimba Campbell joins the podcast to discuss some simple ideas to help do kids ministry from anywhere.

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153. ETCH Live Sep 17, 2020

Melita Thomas joins the podcast to discuss a variety of ways ETCH will be a little different this year with a virtual event. https://etchconference.com/ Find out more on Digital Pass

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152. Importance of Being Age Aware Sep 10, 2020

Dr. Karen Kennemur joins the podcast to discuss how different ages learn different ways and how kids ministries need to be aware of it.

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151. Designing a Family Focused Kids Ministry Sep 03, 2020

Jana Magruder joins the podcast to discuss ways design you kids ministry to be family focused. lifeway.com/kidsministryfromanywhere

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150. Honoring & Equipping Volunteers Aug 27, 2020

Jeff Land joins the podcast to discuss how to better equip volunteers within your kids ministry.

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149. Setting a Long-term Vision for Kids Ministry Aug 20, 2020

Jenni Carter joins the podcast to discuss how we can set a long-term vision for our kids ministries.

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148. Trustworthy Teaching Aug 13, 2020

Landry Holmes joins the podcast to discuss how kids ministry needs curriculum that is trustworthy, biblical teaching.

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147. Discovering Digital Curriculum Aug 06, 2020

Jana Magruder and Brian Dembowczyk join the podcast to discuss how to deal with digital curriculum now and how important it is to still use curriculum.

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146. Unlocking from Location Jul 30, 2020

Jeremy Carroll joins the podcast to discuss how to be a Church from anywhere and be innovative with it.

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145. Diversity, Unity and the Gospel Jul 23, 2020

Trillia Newbell joins the podcast to discuss how to address unity and diversity with the gospel.

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144. Rebuilding your Volunteer team after COVID Jul 16, 2020

Danielle Bell joins the podcast to discuss ways to rebuild your volunteer team after Covid.

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143. Equipping Parents to Share the Gospel at Home Jul 09, 2020

Bill Emeott joins the podcast to discuss ways for parents to share the gospel at home and tips to know if your child is ready.

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142. Don’t Let the Creative Side of the Church Die Jul 02, 2020

Heidi Hensley joins the podcast to discuss how Covid has awoken a creative side of the church and we would be foolish to let that die.

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141. Programming for Success Jun 25, 2020

Billy Young joins the podcast to discuss how programming looks different as we start to look at opening our church doors again.

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140. 6 Considerations: Volunteers & Communication Jun 18, 2020

Jeremy Carrol, Klista Storts & Tim Pollard join the podcast to discuss ways to communicate with volunteers as you get started back again.

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139. 6 Considerations: Learning Environments & Resources Jun 11, 2020

Klista Storts, Melita Thomas & Landry Holmes join the podcast to discuss resources and different environments to consider when doing VBS this summer.

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138. 6 Considerations: Strategy & Policies Jun 04, 2020

Delanee Willams, Jeremy Carroll & Rhonda VanCleave join the podcast to discuss different strategies to do VBS and how to consider different policies as well.

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137. 6 Considerations: Overview May 28, 2020

Delanee Williams joins the podcast to discuss the an overview of considerations to look at when re-opening your kids ministry.

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136. Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus May 21, 2020

Dr. Josh Straub joins the podcast to discuss how to talk to kids about Covid-19. Check out his book What Am I Feeling Joshua Straub, Ph.D. serves as Marriage and Family Strategist for Lifeway Christian Resources and leads Famous at Home, a company equipping leaders, organizations, military families, and churches in emotional intelligence and family …

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135. 4 Ways To Do VBS This Summer: In The Neighborhood May 14, 2020

Vicki Hulsey and Melita Thomas join the podcast to discuss ways to do VBS within your neighborhood. It’s not a matter of IF we do VBS, it’s a matter of HOW we do VBS.

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134. 4 VBS Strategies For This Summer: Alternative Schedules May 07, 2020

Bill Emeott and Melita Thomas join the podcast to discuss ways to do VBS this summer with alternative schedules.

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133. 4 VBS Strategies For This Summer: At Home May 05, 2020

Rhonda VanCleave & Melita Thomas join the podcast to discuss ways to do VBS at home this summer.

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132. Rediscovering Home During COVID-19 Apr 30, 2020

Michael Kelley joins the podcast to discuss ways families can rediscover what home can be like during covid-19. http://michaelkelley.co Michael Kelley lives in Nashville, Tenn., with his wife, Jana, and three children: Joshua, Andi, and Christian. He serves as the Sr. Vice President of Church Ministries for Lifeway Christian Resources.

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131. Connecting with Families Through Technology Apr 23, 2020

Jeremy Carrol & Kayla Stevens join the podcast to discuss tips on how the Church can connect with families through different forms of technology.

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130. 4 Ways to do VBS This Summer Apr 16, 2020

Melita Thomas joins the podcast to discuss 4 ways to VBS this summer considering how things are. Visit lifeway.com/4ways Melita Thomas serves as Lifeway’s VBS and Kids Ministry Specialist. For the past 14 years she has also been an editor of Lifeway’s VBS resources. Melita holds a masters degree in Childhood Ministry from Dallas Baptist University. …

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129. Family Worship at Home Apr 09, 2020

Jana Magruder joins the podcast to discuss how family worship at home during these times of staying in are important. Jana Magruder serves as the Director of Lifeway Kids. She is a Baylor graduate and offers a wealth of experience and passion for kids ministry, education, and publishing. She is the author of Kids Ministry that Nourishes and Life …

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128. Recommended Reading: Christian Kids Books For Families Apr 02, 2020

Rachel Shaver joins the podcast to discuss books that are great to read with your family.

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127. Helping Kids and Parents Cope with Stress Mar 31, 2020

Sissy Goff joins the podcast to discuss how to help kids and parents cope with stress with what is going on recently. Sissy Goff is the Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee, where she works alongside her counseling assistant/pet therapist, Lucy the Havanese.

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126. 8 Healthy Habits for Kids Ministry – Part 4 – Habits 7 and 8 Mar 26, 2020

Today we finish with part four of a 4-week series on healthy habits for kids ministry leaders, featuring Lifeway Kids director of operations, Chuck Peters. Throughout the series we will identify and unpack 8 tips to help set you up for success in your role.

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125. Doing Church At Home – Changing Your Ministry Mindset Mar 21, 2020

Stephanie Chase joins the podcast to discuss what your mindset for ministry is as we head into a time of not meeting in person? RESOURCES: https://digitalpass.lifeway.com/home/ https://www.facebook.com/ChampionForestKids/ Stephanie Chase has served in Education and Kids Ministry as a teacher, director, writer, and trainer for over 20 years and currently serves as the Kids Minister at …

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124. 8 Healthy Habits for Kids Ministry – Part 3 – Habits 5 and 6 Mar 19, 2020

Today we continue with part three of a 4-week series on healthy habits for kids ministry leaders, featuring Lifeway Kids director of operations, Chuck Peters. Throughout the series we will identify and unpack 8 tips to help set you up for success in your role.

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123. 8 Healthy Habits for Kids Ministry – Part 2 – Habits 3 and 4 Mar 12, 2020

Today we continue with part two of a 4-week series on healthy habits for kids ministry leaders, featuring Lifeway Kids director of operations, Chuck Peters. Throughout the series we will identify and unpack 8 tips to help set you up for success in your role.

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122. 8 Healthy Habits for Kids Ministry – Part 1 – Habits 1 and 2 Mar 05, 2020

Today we kick off part one of a 4-week series on healthy habits for kids ministry leaders, featuring Lifeway Kids director of operations, Chuck Peters. Throughout the series we will identify and unpack 8 tips to help set you up for success in your role.

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121. Setting Expectations for Your Volunteers Feb 27, 2020

Logan Meek joins the podcast to discuss 6 practical expectation we can ask of our volunteers.

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120. Family Ministry 2.0 Feb 20, 2020

Sam Luce joins the podcast to discuss that we all agree Family Ministry is a good idea. The question therefore is not how and where family ministry happened. The question we need to now wrestle with is what do we do to make family ministry happen and why do we do it?

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119. A Beautiful NEW Day in the Neighborhood Feb 13, 2020

Dorena Williamson joins the podcast to discuss that today's church is awakening to the needs of our growing multicultural world. Leaders long to be more equipped to minister to diverse families. Explore biblical ways to be inclusive while fulfilling the great command to love our neighbor.

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118. Providing Safe Settings in a Challenging Culture Feb 06, 2020

Jody Dean joins the podcast to discuss Online Obnoxiousness, Gender, Suicide, Bullying, Apps/Gaming, Mandatory reporting, abuse, security, and changing culture are some hot topics that pour through our news feeds and news cycles. We can learn online through YouTube how to cause pain to ourselves. We will take the next few minutes and walk through some hot topics with tips on how you can navigate these concerns.

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117. Lead Well in Family Ministry Jan 30, 2020

Dale Hudson joins the podcast to discuss tips in leading family ministry well.

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116. Equipping Families to Deal With Technology Jan 23, 2020

Tony Bianco joins the podcast to discuss how 73% of teens have a smartphone and the average age a boy sees pornography is 4th grade. Technology is a tension to be managed in the home. Hear how you can equip your families to manage and balance screens in the home!

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115. Methods For Family Ministry Jan 16, 2020

Kevin Jones joins the podcast to discuss how each church needs family ministry and each church is called to strengthen families. Today we will take a theological and philosophical analysis of the history, methodology, and relative strengths and weaknesses of primary models of student and family ministry.

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114. The Importance of Worship With Kids Jan 09, 2020

Jonathan and Emily Martin join the Podcast to discuss why worship with kids is so important.

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113. Gender Identity Issues in the Church Jan 02, 2020

Dr. Shelly Melia joins the podcast to discuss gender identity issues that are happening in the church today.

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112. The Power of Personality Dec 26, 2019

Klista Storts joins the podcast to discuss the different personalities in a fun way that are serving in your kids ministry.

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111. Kids Ministry from a Pastors Prospective Dec 19, 2019

Fran Trascritti joins the podcast to discuss helpful tips on how to communicate with your pastor and the prospective from both Kids Minister and Pastor.

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110. Finding Your Voice at the Leadership Table Dec 12, 2019

Jana Magruder joins the podcast to discuss ways to find your voice at the leadership table in your church. Check out tips from Jana HERE. Jana Magruder serves as the Director of Lifeway Kids. She is a Baylor graduate and offers a wealth of experience and passion for kids ministry, education, and publishing. She is the …

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109. Mentoring New Leaders Dec 05, 2019

Jeremy Carroll joins the podcast to discuss who will you be leading, what will you be passing on. Check out the tips they talked about HERE Jeremy Carroll is the team leader for Lifeway Kids Discipleship Resources. Before coming to Lifeway, he has been active in local church ministry for nearly 20 years in TN, TX, …

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108. Equipping Parents to Minister at Home Nov 28, 2019

William Summey joins the podcast to discuss how one of the biggest impacts to a child’s journey is as home and the importance to teach kids according to their age. Learn more about the Levels of Biblical Learning. William Summey is the Publishing Team Leader for Bible Studies for Life: Kids. He is a graduate of …

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107. Teaching Kids to Pray through the Hurts and Hallelujahs Nov 21, 2019

Karen Kennemur joins the podcast to discuss how anxiety levels of children is on the rise! Let’s discuss ways to help children pray through the hurts and hallelujahs and make the most of their prayer lives. Karen teaches children’s ministry classes on the undergrad, masters, and doctoral level at Southwestern Seminary in Ft. Worth, TX. …

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106. Special Needs Ministry: Where To Start Nov 14, 2019

Heidi Hensley joins the podcast to discuss diagnoses of special needs are at an all time high. As the church, we need to be prepared to minister to these families and kids. In this session we will look at where to start, no matter your church size, and how to develop a program and team …

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105. Equipping Your Teachers with Classroom Management Skills Nov 07, 2019

Mark Jones joins the podcast to discuss some simple strategies that teachers should use to create a peaceful environment even when they resemble wild monkeys. Mr. Mark is the Children’s Pastor of Quail Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City where he loves and teaches preschoolers, children and their parents. He is a national speaker to …

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104. Small Seeds. Big Faith. Oct 31, 2019

Tracie Collier joins the podcast to discuss how preschool ministry matters! It is the foundation upon which a child’s faith is built. today we will discuss ways to encourage and equip parents to share their faith with their littlest treasures. Tracie Collier is the founder of faithfilledkids.com, a site devoted to helping parents plant small …

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103. More than Babysitting: Making Disciples in Early Childhood Oct 24, 2019

Matt Morgan joins the podcast to discuss how in the first 5 years of life, children are actually absorbing information and using that information to understand the world around them and establish some foundational beliefs about that world. Today we will discuss some of the ways we can help preschoolers develop faith that will last …

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102. Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety: Simple Strategies for Parents & Leaders Oct 17, 2019

Brian Dembowczyk joins the podcast to discuss some simple strategies for parents and leaders to help kids in today’s society to cope with anxiety. Brian Dembowczyk is the managing editor for The Gospel Project. He served in local church ministry for over 16 years before coming to Lifeway. Brian earned an M.Div. from the Southern Baptist …

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101. There’s More to VBS Than Theme Oct 10, 2019

Melita Thomas and Rhonda VanCleave join the podcast to discuss there is more to VBS than just the Theme. For more information about VBS, visit http://www.lifeway.com/vbs and also check out Why Lifeway VBS.

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100. Volunteer Recruitment Panel: What really works? Oct 03, 2019

Delanee Williams, Klista Storts & Jeremy Carroll join the podcast to discuss what really works with volunteer recruitment. Delanee Williams serves as a Ministry Specialist with Lifeway Kids. She is a graduate of Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Delanee has served in kids ministry for over twenty years and is passionate about developing, equipping …

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99. Forging a Ministry to Preteens Sep 26, 2019

Jeremy Carroll and Kayla Stevens join the podcast to discuss 3 key principles for preteen ministry. Jeremy Carroll is the team leader for Lifeway Kids Discipleship Resources. Before coming to Lifeway, he has been active in local church ministry for nearly 20 years in TN, TX, and AL. Jeremy earned a Master of Arts in Christian …

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98. Teaching Stewardship to Kids Sep 19, 2019

Jana Magruder and Art Rainer chat about ways to teach kids about stewardship. Enter to win your own set of The Secret Slide Money Club series by Art Rainer here!

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97. Help Your Family Ministry THRIVE Sep 05, 2019

Jana Magruder and Ben Trueblood chat with Chuck Peters about how to help your church’s family ministry thrive. etchconference.com

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96. Looking Back and Looking Forward Aug 22, 2019

Bill Emeott shares a very special announcement, looks back on ministry on the Lifeway Kids team, and looks forward to a new season of leading kids ministry.

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95. Ministering to Today’s Kids Aug 08, 2019

Bill Emeott and Jana Magruder discuss ways we can better connect with today’s kids. Find more resources at kidsministry101.com.

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94. A Trained Volunteer is the BEST Volunteer! Jul 25, 2019

Bill Emeott and Klista Storts chat about how to best train your kids ministry volunteers. This episode is hosted by Bill Emeott, produced by Micheal Walley, and sponsored by the ETCH Family Ministry Conference.

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93. Make Your Volunteer Expectations Clear Jul 11, 2019

Shelly Harris and Bill Emeott discuss the importances of clearly outlining your expectations for your kids ministry volunteers. This episode is hosted by Bill Emeott, produced by Micheal Walley, and sponsored by the ETCH Family Ministry Conference.

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92. Building the Best Kids Ministry Team Jun 13, 2019

Klista Storts and Bill Emeott discuss what personalities are valuable when building a kids ministry team and how to work with all of these different personalities. Klista Storts serves as an Editorial Ministry Specialist for Lifeway Kids. Before coming to Lifeway, she served as the Weekday and Preschool Specialist at the Tennessee Baptist Convention and as …

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91. Announcing the 2020 Lifeway VBS Theme Jun 06, 2019

Join Melita Thomas (VBS Specialist) and Rhonda VanCleave (VBS Team Leader) as they reveal and unpack the spiritual overview of Lifeway’s 2020 VBS Theme: Concrete & Cranes! Find out more at lifeway.com/vbs2020 Melita Thomas serves as Lifeway’s VBS and Kids Ministry Specialist and was previously an editor of Lifeway’s VBS resources. Melita holds a masters …

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90. I Can’t Do It Without Volunteers (So Where do I find them?) May 30, 2019

Jeremy Carroll and Bill Emeott discuss one of the most asked questions in kids ministry: How do I recruit volunteers? Jeremy Carroll is the team leader for Lifeway Kids Discipleship Resources. Before coming to Lifeway, he has been active in local church ministry for nearly 20 years in TN, TX, and AL. Jeremy earned a Master …

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89. Choosing the Right KidMin Curriculum May 23, 2019

How do you determine which curriculum is best for your kids ministry? Jana Magruder, Landry Holmes, and Bill Emeott discuss what to look for and how to know if a curriculum is right for your kids ministry context. Find out more at teachkids.lifeway.com Jana Magruder serves as the Director of Lifeway Kids. She is a Baylor …

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88. Grouping Your Kids Ministry May 16, 2019

Tim Pollard and Bill Emeott discuss how to group kids in both a small group and events environment for your kids ministry. Tim Pollard teaches 3rd-6th graders Explore the Bible: Kids Worship on Sunday nights at Tulip Grove Baptist Church. He’s passionate about helping kids dig deep into Scripture, which he pursues through his daily …

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87. Make Camp a Highlight of Your Summer May 09, 2019

Jeremy Echols joins Bill Emeott to discuss why camp can be a summer highlight of any kids ministry. Check out more at kidsministry101.com! Jeremy Echols leads the CentriKid Camps and Student Life for Kids teams. He, his wife Emily, and their precious daughter love their church, their neighborhood, and spending time together. Jeremy loves to read, watch sports, and …

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86. Using Technology to Enhance and Connect May 02, 2019

Melita Thomas joins Bill Emeott to discuss ways kids ministry leaders can utilize technology to connect with families and enhance kids ministry programming. Melita Thomas serves as Lifeway’s VBS and Kids Ministry Specialist and was previously an editor of Lifeway’s VBS resources. Melita holds a masters degree in Childhood Ministry from Dallas Baptist University. A …

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85. Does the physical environment matter in kids ministry? Apr 25, 2019

Bill Emeott and Micheal Walley discuss why the physical environment of your kids ministry is important to best serve kids and their families. From paint color to tables, you\’ll hear what you can do to make your kids ministry space the best it can be. Bill Emeott serves as Lead Ministry Specialist for Lifeway Kids. A …

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84. Keeping Kids Safe Apr 18, 2019

Delanee Williams, Kids Ministry Specialist, joins Bill to discuss ways we can keep the kids in our ministry safe and secure. How can we make sure that our ministries are safe for the kids and families we serve? Delanee Williams serves as a Ministry Specialist with Lifeway Kids. She is a graduate of Baylor University and …

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83. Say YES to VBS! Apr 11, 2019

Melita Thomas (VBS Specialist) and Bill Emeott talk about why VBS is worth doing for any kids ministry. Melita Thomas serves as a Ministry Specialist with Lifeway Kids. Melita holds a masters degree in Christian Education/Childhood Ministry and a passion for kids ministry that infuses both her work at Lifeway Kids and her leadership in …

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82. Communicating Vision and Goals Apr 04, 2019

Chuck Peters and Bill Emeott discuss ways to effectively communicating your kids ministry vision and goals to the members on your kids ministry team. Chuck Peters is Director of Operations for Lifeway Kids. A graduate of Columbia Bible College, Chuck, and his wife, Cris, have served vocationally & voluntarily in Student and Children’s Ministry for many years. They …

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81. Making Kids Ministry Goals Mar 28, 2019

Chuck Peters discusses why making goals for your kids ministry is important, and how to make practical goals for your ministry. Chuck Peters is Director of Operations for Lifeway Kids. A graduate of Columbia Bible College, Chuck, and his wife, Cris, have served vocationally & voluntarily in Student and Children’s Ministry for many years. They have four …

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80. Deciding Your KidMin Vision & Mission Mar 14, 2019

Landry Holmes and Bill Emeott discuss ways to decide a vision and mission statement for your kids ministry. Landry Holmes is the Manager of Lifeway Kids Ministry Publishing. A graduate of Howard Payne University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Landry served on church staffs before joining Lifeway Kids. He is a church leader, writer, workshop facilitator, and publisher. …

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79. Where do I start in Kids Ministry? Mar 07, 2019

Jana Magruder, Bill Emeott, and Chuck Peters discuss the first thing a kidmin leader should do: develop a kids ministry philosophy. Plus an exciting announcement from Chuck at the end. Find out more: kidsministry101.com Jana Magruder serves as the Director of Lifeway Kids. She is a Baylor graduate and offers a wealth of experience and passion …

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78. Tips for an Awesome KidMin Large Group Feb 28, 2019

Micheal Walley shares tips on how to make large group effective and impactful for your kids ministry. Micheal Walley serves as the Lifeway Kids Event Producer and leads the ETCH Family Ministry Conference and other Lifeway Kids Events. He is a graduate of Mississippi College and now lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Micheal serves as a …

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77. Ministering to Families with Kids From Hard Places with Jamie Ivey Feb 21, 2019

Jamie Ivey shares practical ways that you can love families that are parenting kids from hard places. How does the church come alongside them and serve them well? Jamie Ivey is a podcaster, writer, and speaker from Austin, Texas. She is the proud mama to four kids and the wife to Aaron, worship pastor of The …

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76. How to Stop Dreading Recruiting Feb 14, 2019

Jenny Funderburke Smith shares ways to adapt your attitude, philosophy and tactics for on-boarding awesome volunteers and to stop dreading recruiting. Jenny is the wife of Dan and mama of three girls. She serves as Minister to Children at West Bradenton Baptist Church in Bradenton, Florida. She is passionate about equipping the church to disciple …

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75. Recruiting Adults for Camp Feb 07, 2019

Lydia McMillan and Logan Meek share about the benefits of bringing adults with you to camp. You\’ll also get some tips to recruit adults to go with your group. Lydia McMillan works on the CentriKid Camps team. She manages social media, produces videos, works with actors, and leads production elements. She is married to Joshua and they …

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74. Bullying and Your Kids: What Would Jesus Do? Jan 31, 2019

Dr. Jennifer Garrison shares how families can navigate bullying with age-appropriate conflict resolution. Dr. Garrison is a professor of marriage and family in the Campbellsville University School of Theology. She is a wife, mother of two sons, and advocate for healthy, God-honoring families.

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73. Autism and the Church Jan 24, 2019

Diane Dokko Kim gives insight about common challenges, workarounds, teaching tools and strategies for the church to partner with families for inclusion. Diane is a special needs ministry consultant, speaker, and author of Unbroken Faith: Spiritual Recovery for the Special-Needs Parent. Connect with her at www.dianedokkokim.com

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72. Maintaining a Gospel Focus in Your Kids Ministry Jan 17, 2019

Brian Dembowczyk discusses practical ways we can guard our motivation in ministry and keep it fixed firmly on the gospel. Brian Dembowczyk is the managing editor for The Gospel Project and team leader for The Gospel Project for Kids. He served in local church ministry for over 16 years before coming to Lifeway. Brian earned …

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71. Reaching the Public School for Christ Jan 10, 2019

Terry Ann Kelly shares tips for how to reach the public school with the message of the gospel. Terry Ann Kelly speaks to audiences across the country on topics varying from home and family life to moral and social issues. Her expansive background in public speaking, radio and television spans more than 30 years. She …

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70. How to Lead When You’re Not the Leader Jan 03, 2019

Matt Morgan discusses practical ways you can use your position to support and to lead those above you. Matt Morgan is Kids Pastor for Fellowship Bible Church in Little Rock, AR. He has served over 15 years in children’s ministry, and he is passionate about seeing kids of all ages understand the richness of the …

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69. VBS: It’s Worth It Dec 20, 2018

Jana Magruder & Landry Holmes share research supporting why VBS is worth the time, energy, and expense to reach the families in your ministry. Jana Magruder serves as the Director of Lifeway Kids. She is a Baylor graduate and offers a wealth of experience and passion for kids ministry, education, and publishing. She is the …

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68. 4 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started in KidMin Dec 06, 2018

Rhonda Van Cleave shares 4 things she wishes she knew when she began serving in kids ministry. Rhonda Van Cleave is the Publishing Team Leader for Lifeway VBS. She was a writer for kids curriculum for Lifeway for 15 years prior to joining Lifeway full time. She has taught children over 40 years. Her husband …

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67. The Church’s Role in Culture Shaping Nov 29, 2018

Dr. Kevin Jones shares how churches can identify and understand its opportunity to shape culture. Hosted by Chuck Peters & Jana Magruder. Kevin Jones is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. He is the Co-Editor of Removing the Stain of Racism from the Southern Baptist Convention: Diverse African American and White Perspective and contributor in Perspectives …

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66. Equipping Parents to be Spiritual Leaders in the Home Nov 15, 2018

Parents should be the spiritual leaders in their homes, and we can equip them. Delanee Williams, Kids Ministry Special, shares ways to equip and partner with parents. Delanee Williams serves as a Ministry Specialist with Lifeway Kids. She is a graduate of Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Delanee has served in kids ministry …

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65. Best Practices in Faith Formation for Kids Nov 08, 2018

Dr. Donna Peavey shares ways your church can provide faith formation experiences to help a child develop a vital, maturing faith and to engage with the faith community. Dr. Donna Peavey is on a mission to equip the faith community, parents, and children’s ministry leaders, to guide children to know, experience, and embrace Christ. A …

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64. What KidMin Leaders Need to Know About Parents Nov 01, 2018

Klista Storts discusses what kidmin leaders need to know about parents in their ministry. Listen for practical ways you as a kids ministry leader can help parents in your ministry. Klista Storts is the editor for our VBS preschool curriculum. She has also served as a Kids Ministry Specialist here at Lifeway. Before coming to …

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63. Keeping Your Kids Safe: Safeguards and Best Practices Oct 18, 2018

Join us as we look back through the Best of the Kidsministry 101 Podcast

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62. Making the Gospel Accessible to Children with Special Needs Oct 11, 2018

Join us as we take a look at the Best of the KidsMinistry101 podcast.

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61. Reaching Generation Z Sep 27, 2018

Does your church know how to best reach Generation Z? Dr. Shelly Melia, Program Director for the Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry and Master of Arts in Family Ministry is our guest on today’s episode. Dr. Shelly Melia is the Program Director for the Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry and the Master of …

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60. ETCH Family Ministry Conference Behind the Scenes Sep 20, 2018

Micheal Walley, Lifeway Kids Event Producer, takes you behind the scenes for ETCH 2018! Hear why you should take your family ministry team on a retreat or a conference, the impact of gathering together in person, and the heart and vision behind the ETCH Family Ministry Conference. Find out more about ETCH Family Ministry Conference here, …

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59. Sharing the Gospel with Kids Sep 13, 2018

Jeremy Echols and Bill Emeott join Chuck on the Kids Ministry 101 Podcast this week to discuss the importance of Sharing the gospel with Kids. Jeremy and Bill talk about how we train our CentriKid Camps staff and how they relate everything back to the gospel. We aim to help kids grow in their relationship with …

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58. What KidMin Leaders Need to Know about Volunteers Aug 30, 2018

Volunteers are vital to a kids ministry. When you’re on church staff, it’s easy to forget the perspective of a volunteer. Klista Storts, who has previously served as a kids minister and now serves as a kids ministry volunteer, shares what kids ministry leaders need to know about their volunteers on today’s podcast. Klista Storts …

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57. Settle for Nothing Less: Part 3 Aug 23, 2018

In earlier episodes of the Settle for Nothing Less podcast series, Jana Magruder shared indicators that had small, moderate or large an impact on a child’s spiritual health. In this episode, she shares what factors actually didn’t make the list. Listen and see if you’re surprised about some of the things that didn\’t show up …

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56. ETCH Family Ministry Conference 2018: Unbroken Aug 16, 2018

God’s plan for equipping the saints is His church, so we want to come alongside you as you equip families and minister to children. ETCH Family Ministry Conference is the event where your entire team is invited – from preschool ministry all the way through high school ministry. Jana Magruder, Director of Lifeway Kids and …

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55. Keeping Your Pastor Engaged in Your Ministry Aug 02, 2018

Some kids ministers struggle with keeping their pastor engaged in kids ministry. They may not recognize how he can champion the ministry. Tim Pollard shares the importance of pastor strategies to keep your pastor involved in kids ministry. Tim Pollard teaches 3rd graders at Tulip Grove Baptist Church. He’s passionate about helping kids dig deep …

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54. Ministering to Families of Adopted Children Jul 26, 2018

Churches have an incredible opportunity to minister to families who are adopting. Jeff Land shares from his experience as a parent and children’s pastor dos and don’t in ministering to families who are adopting. Jeff Land is Children’s Pastor at Sugar Creek Baptist Church in Sugar Land, Texas. Jeff has served with Lifeway Kids developing …

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53. Connecting with Volunteers Jul 20, 2018

As kid ministers, we are to care for the adults who serve under our leadership. Do you care and connect with the leaders in the kids ministry? Do you know them beyond their name? Delanee Williams, Kids Ministry Specialist, visits the podcasts to share why connecting with volunteers and kids ministry teachers is important and …

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52. Following Up After Camp Jul 12, 2018

Jeremy Echols, leads the CentriKid Camps team for Lifeway Kids , joins the podcast this week explaining what kids ministry leaders can do to effectively follow up with kids and families after an amazing week of kids camp.

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51. Gospel Centered Kids Ministry Jul 05, 2018

What does it really mean to put Jesus at the center of your Kids Ministry? Bill Emeott, Lead Kids Ministry Specialist for Lifeway Kids, joins the podcast to share how being intentional in four areas can result in a Christ-Centered, transformational Kids Ministry that sticks for eternity.

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50. The Gospel Project for Kids: New Features and Updates Jun 28, 2018

In Fall 2018, The Gospel Project for Kids begins a new 3 year cycle. Jeremy Carroll, team leader of The Gospel Project for Kids, and Landry Holmes, Manager of Lifeway Kids Publishing, sit down with Chuck Peters to discuss new features and updates to The Gospel Project for Kids,. Listen and hear what you can …

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49. The Gospel Project: When you get it, it changes everything Jun 21, 2018

The Gospel Project is a Christ-centered chronological Bible study for babies-adults. On today’s podcast, Brian Dembowczyk, managing editor of The Gospel Project, shares the vision of The Gospel Project and why sharing the gospel with children is of the utmost importance. Brian Dembowczyk is the Managing Editor of The Gospel Project, a Bible study curriculum …

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48. 5 Tips for VBS Follow-Up Jun 14, 2018

Over the course of this summer, many churches will be hosting VBS, or Vacation Bible School, at their church. It’s an incredible outreach event, but what is the next step after the last kid has gone home for the week? Melita Thomas, joins the podcast this week to share encouragement and 5 tips for follow-up after a …

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47. Settle for Nothing Less: Part 2 Jun 07, 2018

Jana Magruder, Director of Lifeway Kids, joins us on the podcast this week to unpack the research in her new book, “Nothing Less: Engaging Kids in a Lifetime of Faith.” Her book unveils a study that looks at the faith characteristics of current adults and looks at the parenting practices and habits they were exposed to growing up. As …

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46. Settle for Nothing Less: Part 1 May 31, 2018

Jana Magruder, Director of Lifeway Kids, joins us on the podcast this week to unpack the research in her new book, “Nothing Less: Engaging Kids in a Lifetime of Faith. Her book unveils a study that looks at faith characteristics of current adults and looks at the parenting practices and habits they were exposed to growing up. As kids ministry leaders …

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45. Preparing For Camp May 24, 2018

Jeremy Echols, leads the CentriKid Camps team for Lifeway Kids , joins the podcast this week explaining steps kids ministry leaders can take to prepare practically and spiritually for camp.

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44. Gearing up to VBS May 17, 2018

In a few weeks, churches around the world will be using Lifeway’s Game On! For their Vacation Bible School. Melita Thomas, joins the podcast this week to share encouragement and reminders for churches as they complete preparations for Game On! VBS.

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43. Bible Skills Matter May 10, 2018

Boys and girls can develop Bible skills beginning at a young age. Parents and teachers can play an active part in helping children with these skills. In today’s podcast, Tim Pollard highlights practical ways to help parents and teachers.

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42. Protect: Shepherding Age-Graded Ministry Through Risk May 03, 2018

Dr. Jody Dean (Senior Associate Regional Dean for Louisiana and Mississippi Extensions Director, Mentoring Programs in Christian Education for the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary), joins the podcast to discuss four areas to cultivate a protective mind-set for ministry with minors. Shepherding the character of the ministry, and ways to have an overseer mentality will be explored.

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41. Training and Equiping Preteens for Leadership, Service, and Mission Apr 26, 2018

Dr. Karen Kennemur, Associate Professor of Children’s Ministry and Bessie Fleming Chair of Childhood Education at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins the podcast to discuss training and equipping Preteens to become kids in leadership and on mission.

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40. Teaching Your Kids About Human Dignity Apr 12, 2018

Daniel Darling, Vice President of Communications at the ERLC, joins the podcast to discuss how to teach our kids about the value of human life in a world that increasingly cheapens it.

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39. Kids are the Church of Today Apr 05, 2018

Danielle Bell, Minister to Children at Dawson Family of Faith, joins the podcast to discuss ways to intentionally create a culture where kids actively participate, serve, and engage in the church as soon as they are believers.

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38. Teaching Children with Special Needs Mar 29, 2018

Dr. Tracy McElhattan, Director of Early Childhood Ministries at Blue Valley Baptist Church, joins the podcast to discuss practical information about characteristics of specific disabilities and suggestions on how to teach to the strengths of children.

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37. Winning Through Events Mar 22, 2018

Mitch Royer, staff at LifeAustin, joins the podcast to discuss ways to make your Event a win and using it to build momentum into your ministry and impact the community.

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36. 6 Going On 16: Age Compression Among Kids Mar 15, 2018

Dr. Shane and Dr. Jennifer Garrison, School of Theology Faculty at Campbellsville University join the podcast to discuss the dangers of age compression and give strategies for proper growth and development.

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35. The Most Common Myth in Ministry Mar 08, 2018

Randy Helms, Children’s Pastor at Mountain West Church, GA, joins the podcast to discuss the myth of ministry and discover together what God’s intent is for those that He calls to this incredible journey! We will discover that balance is a myth and learn how to prioritize.

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34. Disconnected Parents in a Connected World Mar 01, 2018

Todd Villemont, Children’s Pastor at FBC Naples, FL, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of connecting with parents in ministry. Parents are connected in all aspects of life, but they are losing their kids to the world because they have lost any connection with their children. Todd and Chuck discuss practical ways that leaders …

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33. How To Teach So Kids Will Listen Feb 22, 2018

Teaching a room full of elementary kids can be more intimidating than a room full of adults, but it doesn\’t have to be. John Murchison joins our podcast to discuss some simple strategies that will help you keep their attention and better communicate the gospel.

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