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
Details Matter
Today I'm joined by Bro. Myles and we're talking about why the details matter.Little things can make a big difference. Have you ever told a joke and forgot the crucial part to the setup? Or maybe you give away the punchline to early.&nb...
Put On Your Glasses
Today I'm joined by Bro. Steve Arter and we talk about perspective.How we see things often effects how we act. In youth one time I did an example; I had a sketch of a woman, but it was drawn three different ways. It was general...
Preview: Put On Your Glasses
Coming up!I'm joined by Steve Arter and we talk about perspective.
Discipleship
Today I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about discipleship.As Sunday school leaders we have two primary missions: Evangelism and Discipleship. These go hand in hand as we read in Matthew 28:19. We have bus or van minist...
Preview: Discipleship
Coming up!I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we talk discipleship.
Collaboration
Today I'm joined by Evangelist, Joey Boggs!It's been a long time coming! Bro. Joey has a lot of Sunday school experience and expertise. He's been on the evangelistic field for several years now and he has even applied some of his Sunday...
Preview: Collaboration
Coming up!I'm joined by Evangelist Joey Boggs!
Specialty or Versatility
Today I'm joined by Bro. Myles.We’ve all heard the saying, “jack of all trades, master of none”, and it kind of puts a negative light on those that can do a lot, but maybe are not super good at any one thing. And there’s the quote, mast...
Bashful Boxer
Have you ever seen the beginning of a boxing match where the opponents are just kind of dancing around just out of reach of each other? As an audience, it’s easy to want to push them to, “Go, go, go!” But it looks a lot different from inside th...
Preview: Bashful Boxer
Coming Up!I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we talk about the Bashful Boxer - it's all about confidence.
The Extra Mile
Today I'm joined by Bro. Brennen and we talk about going the extra mile.In Matthew 5:41 Jesus talks about how if someone asks you to walk a mile you should go two. Scholars say that there was a Roman law where any Roman soldier...
Preview: The Extra Mile
Coming up! Brennen and I talk about going the extra mile.
A King Inside
Today I'm joined by Matthew and we're talking about the king inside of us and inside the kids we work with every week.We all know the story, one of the greatest stories ever recorded, David and Goliath. David with a sling stands up ...
Imposter Syndrome
Today I'm joined by Kyle and we talk about Imposter Syndrome!Have you ever finally stepped out and taken a risk only to be knocked down? Maybe you decided to speak up for once and someone gives you that look; the look that says, “Who do...
Preview: Imposter Syndrome
Coming up! Kyle and I talk about Imposter Syndrome
Synergy
Today I'm joined by Bro. Brent and we talk synergy.Have you ever been in a rut? I think sometimes we can get stuck doing things a certain way. One argument is that if it’s working, why try to change it? Another dynamic that can happen i...
Preview: Synergy
Coming Up! Brent and I talk about Synergy - not sin and not energy...
Connect With Kids
Today I'm joined by Evangelist Bro. Bryan Critcher and his wife, Sis. Autumn Critcher.Sunday school can be a lot of fun. Around here we have some pretty crazy Sundays. We have a lot of sword fights, interactive dramas, and some outrageo...
Glory in the Grind
Today I'm joined by Matthew Critcher.In this day and age there seems to be a culture of quote, instant success or overnight success. I think that there has always been that element, but with social media etc. we “see” it so much easier....