This episode is designed with the Kids Ministry volunteer in mind! We are talking about 4 ways to improve your large group teaching and whether you are teaching to 5 kids or 200 kids, we can all learn and improve the way we teach kids the Gospel. This podcast is short & sweet and perfect to share with volunteer teams as a training resource.
Join us as we talk with special guest, Brooke Green, about all things Special Needs Ministry. We spend time talking about how to start a special needs ministry, how to recruit volunteers, what resources are available, and how to journey alongside special needs families in your church. Here is a list of resources mentioned throughout the episode: Special Needs Registration Form Coaching with Kids Ministry Circle : Bible Promises for Parents with Special Needs Leading A Special Needs Ministry (buy...
In today's episode, Patty Evans joins us as a special guest! She recently retired after 22 years as a Kids Ministry Director and she shares how she stumbled into her vocational ministry calling, what sustained her after so many years, and how she trusted God to help her finish well. This conversation will be encouraging to kids ministry leaders of any age!
Conflict will happen--it's inevitable! Hear Becca & Lauren's tips and tricks for handling conflict with in a co-working relationship and even conflict with a boss or direct report. We so deeply want to be kind and humble in all that we do, and that includes how we handle conflict!
Chelsey Steek joins the podcast to share her experience as a Kids Pastor at Journey Church in Bend, OR. She shares how they create unique events that partner with the church's greater mission and vision, how they think strategically and intentionally about kids and families, and how she balances being a mom while also being called to vocational ministry. We are grateful for Chelsey, her work at Journey Church, and the wisdom she shared with us! Resources Mentioned: -Rooted Curriculum: https://ww...
Do you feel like you're volunteer team is one big revolving door? Maybe your team is full of young adults or young married growing their family? It is common, especially in our world today for people to be at your church for a season. It can sometimes feel discouraging, but you can continue to pour into your team, recruit new volunteers, and build a culture that lasts in a transient world. Becca & Lauren share how you can recruit volunteers for a specific season and create a culture that peo...
We are back for season 2, and we are SO excited! Becca & Lauren are sharing their favorite tips and tricks for setting up your ministry for success heading into a new season. They dive into setting boundaries as a leader, keeping sabbath rhythms, and how to re-engage with your volunteers and families as everyone enters into new rhythms.
In this episode, Lauren & Becca are talking all about the super FUN events that get to happen in Kids Ministry. If you are stuck on what to plan and invest your time and money in, this is a great episode! Questions asked: Q#1: How do you decide what even to do and what event not to do? Q#2: What should you do for midweek programming? How to debrief your Summer event: https://kidsministrycircle.com/summer-event-debrief-plan
Join Becca & Lauren as they talk about the role Kid's Ministry leaders play in the discipleship of kids in their ministry. Questions Asked: Q#1: How can my volunteers disciple kids in kids ministry? Q#2: How do you have difficult cultural conversations with kids on Sunday morning? Resources mentioned: -Radical Book For Kids -Big Truths For Young Hearts -Indescribable -365 Bible -100 Days to Brave by: Annie F. Downs -The Austin Stone's Kids REAP Journal...
Join Becca & Lauren as they talking how to find rest when you are working in Kids Ministry. Questions Asked: Q#1: How do you actually find rhythms of the sabbath in vocational ministry? Q#2: How do you set boundaries for after work hours?
In this weeks episode, Becca & Lauren talk about parents in kids ministry and how kids ministry leaders get the opportunity to encourage, equip, and partner with parents in discipling their kids. Questions: Q #1: How do I find good resources for parents? Q #2: What are the best ways to communicate with the parents in my ministry? Q #3: How can I get my parents more involved?
Join Becca & Lauren answer 3 top questions about Kids Ministry curriculum. Questions Answered: #1: How do I choose a curriculum for my ministry? #2: How can we use our curriculum to resource parents? #3: Where can I find good, upbeat worship songs for kids? Resources Mentioned: -Kids Ministry Circle Curriculum Youtube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy8yxrXUGEw&t=497s -Austin Stone Kids Worship Album "Only Jesus" https://www.austinstoneworship.com/onlyjesus/...
In this episode, we answer some of your questions about volunteers in kids ministry. Q#1: How can I cast vision to grow my volunteer team? Q#2: How do you plan a fun training event while also talking about policies? Q#3: What are creative ways that I can celebrate my volunteers? Resources mentioned: -“Come Ye Children” by Charles Spurgeon https://amzn.to/3wbY3FO.
In this episode, we answer questions about safety in kids ministry. Q#1: How often do you re-train or re-background check your volunteers? Q#2: There are so many pieces to the onboarding process–how do I stay organized to make sure all my volunteers are approved? Q#3: How can I plan for my ministry what to do in an emergency situation? Background Check Resources: -Protect My Ministry: https://www.protectmyministry.com -Chekr: https://checkr.com -Ministry Safe: https://ministrysafe.com -Shepherd'...
Hello! Welcome to the brand new Kids Ministry Circle Podcast. Join Becca & Lauren as they introduce themselves, talk through what's to come in season 1, and share the heart behind Kids Ministry Circle.
