KidMin Backstage

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 water. Trying to catch a waterfall with a teacup doesn’t mean the waterfall failed, it means we weren’t ready yet. We need to expand our cup, not blame the source.  S...

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 in Motion is about embracing imperfection, expecting speed bumps, and learning so well from mistakes that nothing is ever truly wasted.  Some of what we...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Myles and we're talking about the importance of executing on ideas. Les Brown said, “ You get three or four thoughts a year that, if acted upon, could change your life.” In children’s ministry and church leadership, those thoughts often look like a new program, a systems improvement, a volunteer strategy, or a better way to reach families. The difference between...

Today I'm joined for the first time by Krista & Skylinn, and we're talking about having a passion for Sunday school. Ministry has never been about simply filling a slot on a schedule; it’s about the heart you bring into the room. That’s especially true in children’s ministry. Kids don’t just hear what we say, they feel who we are. You can show up, follow the plan, and check every box...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Brent and we're talking about the main purpose behind what we do every Sunday. We love the fun, the comedy, the object lessons, the décor, the climbing walls, the slides, and even the explosions. But in all the excitement, there’s a leadership question we must keep asking: Do our kids (and staff) know why we’re really here? Today we’re talking about keeping the m...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we're talking about how your daily choices can have a major impact! Most leaders overestimate what they can change in a year and underestimate what they can change today. John Maxwell’s “Today Matters” reminds us of a simple but uncomfortable truth: you don’t control tomorrow, you only control today. Today we’re talking about Sunday school leaders and h...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about getting prepared for action. Being a “man of action” feels productive, and it often looks impressive. But when we rush straight into the theme, the lesson, or the big moment, organization is usually the first thing to get sacrificed. The truth is that great ministry and great leadership don’t fall apart in public; they fall apart in t...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Tyrell and we're talking about keeping kids engaged. Teaching kids-especially theology or complex ideas-isn’t just about saying true things. It’s about being understood. The moment kids stop understanding, they stop paying attention. One simple but powerful tool helps bridge that gap: the audience surrogate .  Some of the things we try to cover: Why understanding...