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
316 episodes
Set It, But Don't Forget It
Today I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we're talking about the balance of discipline and flexibility.We all love the idea of “set it and forget it.” Build a routine, lock in a system, and let it run. It feels efficient. It feels in control. ...
Lead the Room, Not the Plan
Today I'm joined by Bro. Luis and we're talking about actually connecting in the room where you're following a script.There’s a difference between showing up with a perfect plan and actually connecting with the people in front of you. Wh...
Pay Attention!
Today I'm joined by Aneisha & Shaylee and this podcast went off the rails!We ended up talking about some past characters and past themes - hope you enjoy!
Moving Forward
Today I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we're talking about moving forward!We don't have an outline today, but the premise of what we're talking about is that we must ignore the naysayers and keep moving forward! You won't be criticized by so...
Will You Pay the Cost?
Today I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about what it takes to have an old-fashioned move of God.There’s a dichotomy many of us feel; we long for a powerful move of God in our kids ministry, like the Azusa Street Revival, but our...
From Stories to Substance
Today I'm joined by Bro. Myles and we're talking about teaching methods for kids.When we think about teaching kids the Bible, it’s easy to imagine sitting them down and explaining theology. But kids don’t learn that way. They learn throu...
Sword Fights & Sermons
Today I'm joined by Bro. Brent and we're talking about making the message stick!Think about the stories you still remember from childhood: the playground showdown, the coach’s halftime speech, the moment someone stood up and changed the ...
The Waterfall Was Always There
Today I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we're talking about expanding ourselves.The waterfall was always there.The opportunity, the knowledge, the growth; it didn’t suddenly appear.What changed was our capacity to capture the wa...
Growth In Motion
Today I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about growing while doing.Growth doesn’t happen in a straight line. It happens while you’re moving, while you’re making decisions, trying things, and occasionally getting it wrong. Growth i...