KidMin Backstage
Kids Ministry.
Take a peek behind the scenes of what it takes to run a kids ministry.
We try to share a little bit of what we've learned that works for us and some of our failures so you can avoid the same mistakes.
This is a backstage pass to see the magic-or disaster-that happens behind the scenes of our kids ministry.
Episodes
327 episodes
Extreme Team with the Ladds
Today I'm joined by Bro. Joseph & Sis. Angel Ladd from The Rock Church in Elk Grove, California.The Ladds came and helped out at our Children's Church during our annual Northwest Youth Conference. What an incredible couple. They div...
Preview: Extreme Team with the Ladds
Coming Up!!I'm joined by Bro. & Sis. Ladd and we talk about something they call Xtreme Team!
Sunday School Intuition
Today I'm joined by Bro. Brennen and we're talking about Sunday School Intuition.One definition of intuition is, “the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.” We all experience var...
Preview: Sunday School Intuition
Coming Up!Brennen and I talk about developing an intuition in Sunday School.
The Perfect Position
Today I'm joined by Bro. Myles and we're talking about having that perfect position.Most of us probably have an idea of the “perfect job” or even a position within the company that we work for. I remember a friend of mine telling me abo...
Preview: The Perfect Position
Coming Up!I'm joined by Bro. Myles and we're talking about having the perfect position.
Do It Now
Today I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about getting it done!We are running out of time! I’m pretty young-depending on who you ask-but the older I get the more pressure I feel on accomplishing goals. By nature, I’m a planner. I...
Preview: Do It Now
Coming up!I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about doing it now!
The Power of Visuals
Today I'm joined by Bro. Bryan Critcher and we're talking about using visuals to help kids relate to concepts.A picture is worth a thousand words. That’s what my dad used to tell me all the time. My dad taught me a lot about constructio...
Stage Presence
Today I'm joined by Bro. Brent and we're talking about Stage Presence.There are some people who seem like they were born to be on stage while others struggle and fumble their words. In our Sunday school we use a stage in the th...
Making an Impact
Today I'm running solo.Here's an audio version of an article I wrote for the WPF Together Magazine back in 2022.I've added some music and sound effects to hopefully enhance the narrative.The premise of today's podcast is tha...
Interesting Bible Stories
Today I'm joined by Bro. Myles, and we're talking about what makes a Bible story interesting.In our Sunday school, we focus a lot on themes. We do Space Themes, Pirate Themes, Army Themes; all kinds of stuff. One time we were b...
Preview: Interesting Bible Stories
Coming up!I'm joined by Bro. Myles and we're talking about interesting Bible stories.
Green Grass Syndrome
Today I'm joined by Bro. Steve Arter and we're talking about the green grass on the other side of the fence.The old saying, “The grass is greener on the other side of the fence.” has been around a long time. I did some quick re...
Preview: Green Grass Syndrome
Coming up!I'm joined by Bro. Steve Arter.
Anatomy of a Scene
Today I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we're talking about creating a scene on stage in Sunday school.In our Sunday school, we try our best to make every element awesome. We don’t always get it right, but that’s our goal. We do big sets wit...
Preview: Anatomy of a Scene
Coming Up!!!I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we talk about the creating a scene onstage.
The Tipping Point
Today I'm joined by Bro. Brent and we're talking about the tipping point.Have you ever been asked to lead something, and you don’t feel qualified, or you don’t know if you’re even capable? Maybe someone calls you out as an “expert” at s...
Preview: The Tipping Point
Coming Up!I'm joined by Bro. Brent and we're talking about the tipping point-that point where you go from being a follower and learner to being a leader and providing resources.
A Kid's View
Today I'm joined by Aneisha & Shaylee - back by popular demand!!!So much of what we think of as “cool” isn’t cool at all to kids. And sometimes the things we think of as messy or “unprofessional” are exactly what kids think of as co...
Preview: A Kid's View
Coming up! I'm joined by Aneisha & Shaylee and things get a little crazy.
Bite Size
Today I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about goals.Big goals are not accomplished overnight. If your goals can be completed in one week then your goals are not big enough. Sometimes we can look at everything that needs...
Preview: Bite Size
Coming up!I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we talk about Big goals in bite size pieces.