Ryan Coatney, Sam Luce, Hunter Williams

Cross Formed Kidmin

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Welcome to the Cross Formed Kidmin podcast. A weekly children's ministry podcast made for kidmin pastors, leaders, and volunteers. Every Tuesday your hosts Ryan, Hunter, and Sam, realease a brand new episode discussing key topics, answering questions, and sharing insights from our combined 60 years of experience with kid and family ministry. We know that leading a kids ministry in todays ever changing world can feel overwhelming , if not impossible! Busy schedules, disengaged families, and scattered priorities all seem to work together to block your ministry's success. Join us each week as we...

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Ryan Coatney, Sam Luce, Hunter Williams

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105 | Leaders Are Readers: Books to Help You Grow 01.04.2025 29:53

Description: In this episode, Hunter and Sam discuss various books that have helped them in Kid's Ministry, leadership development, and more. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids See what makes Cross Formed Kids stand out: download your curriculum comparison guide ! URLS: Curriculum Comparison Guide: https...

104 | How to Be a Better Communicator 05.03.2025 32:57

Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter walk through Aristotles three principles of rhetoric and give tips on how to apply them in your communication. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed Kids curriculum to...

103 | How to Create a Kids' Sermon Illustration 26.02.2025 31:31

Description: In this episode, the guys share practical tips and creative ideas for crafting good illustrations for kids' sermons Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed Kids curriculum to your kidmin. URLS: Custom...

102 | How to Start a Local Kidmin Meet Up 19.02.2025 24:02

Description: In this episode, Ryan and Hunter discuss the why, what, and how of starting a local kidmin meet up. You'll learn best practices, potential obstacles, and the many benfits of these gatherings. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custo...

101 | The Two Sides of Planning 11.02.2025 28:27

Description: In this episode, Hunter and Sam discuss the two sides of planning in ministry and provide suggestions to help you in each. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed Kids curriculum to your kidmin. URLS:...

100 | Flipping the Switch 04.02.2025 30:50

Description: In their 100th episode, the guys look back in order to look forward. They discuss the switch that needs to flip for the future of kidmin to be strong and thriving. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Form...

099 | How to Teach Kids Theology 21.01.2025 28:51

Description: In this episode, the guys discuss what theology is, why it matters, and how to teach it to kids in faithful, age-appropriate ways. Resources: How to Teach Kids Theology (Book) Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to b...

098 | Christ, Narnia, and Santa Slapping Heretics [REPLAY] 24.12.2024 24:08

Description: In this episode replay, the guys discuss the doctrine of Christ and Santa's role in the Narnia books, along with a supposed knockout punch he delivered at the Council of Nicea. Resources: The Heidelberg Catechism (Questions 16-19) Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought...

097 | "Wait... How Simple?" 17.12.2024 32:03

Description: In this episode, Hunter and Ryan answer a follow up question from last week's episode about simplifying ministry. Resources: Episode 48: Simplifying Everything Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed...

096 | How to Simplify Everything 10.12.2024 33:42

Description: In this episode, the guys discuss how to simplify 4 key areas of ministry. Resources: Episode 48: Simplifying Everything Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed Kids curriculum to your kidmin. URLS:...

095 | All Things Advent 04.12.2024 18:28

Description: In this episode, Hunter and Sam discuss the importance of the advent season and recommend a variety of resources for you and the families at your church. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed Kids cu...

094 | Case Study: Activating Families [with Jean Paul Molyneux] 26.11.2024 31:54

Description: In this episode, Hunter and Ryan talk with Jean Paul Molyneux about his exerience with activating families in his church for discipleship. Jean Paul oversees all aspects of Family Ministry and missions at Ocean View Church in San Pedro, CA. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is...

093 | The Bible Tells Me So: How Scripture Shapes Your Ministry [Replay] 19.11.2024 29:42

Description: In this episode, the guys discuss how a ministry's view of Scripture impacts its direction and confidence. Resources: How to Teach Kids Theology The Westminster Confession of Faith (Chapter 1, Paragraph 7) Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kid...

092 | How to Implement Catechisms into Every Sphere of Ministry 12.11.2024 24:00

Description: In this episode, the guys give practical steps to implementing catechisms into various avenues of ministry. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed Kids curriculum to your kidmin. URLS: Cross Forme...

091 | Rethinking How You Teach the Bible 05.11.2024 28:26

Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter help listeners rethink their approach to teaching the Bible and provide three steps for improving biblical competency in kids. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed...

090 | How to LAND Volunteers 29.10.2024 38:55

"How do I effectively recruit and develop volunteers?" Many children's ministry leaders struggle with this question. In this popular episode, the guys walk through a helpful framework to help you LAND and keep volunteers. Resources: None - Just burn your sign-up sheets! Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Forme...

089 | 4 Stages of Next Gen Discipleship [with Nick Judd] 22.10.2024 31:03

Description: In this episode, Hunter and Sam talk with Nick Judd about the grading scale he created for his children's ministry called the "4 Stages of Next Gen Discipleship." Nick is the Next Gen Pastor at the Journey Church in Lebanon, TN and the co-host of the Everyday Apologetics podcast. Resources 4 Stages of Next Gen Ministry Post Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions...

088 | How to Establish Strong Leadership 16.10.2024 26:29

Description: In this episode, Ryan and Sam discuss how to establish strong leadership in children's ministry. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed Kids curriculum to your kidmin. URLS: Custom Quote: https://cro...

087 | The State of Kidmin 08.10.2024 26:02

Description: In this episode, Ryan and Hunter discuss the state of kidmin as it relates to programming, family discipleship, and more. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed Kids curriculum to your kidmin. URLS:...

086 | Levels of Leadership: Opportunities and Challenges at each Ministry Size 02.10.2024 31:44

Description: In this episode, Ryan and Sam explore the beauties and challenges of leadership at different sizes and levels of ministry. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed Kids curriculum to your kidmin. URLS:...

085 | You're Doing It Wrong 24.09.2024 29:09

Description: In this episode, Hunter and Ryan explore various aspects of children's ministry that you might be approaching incorrectly—or at least in a way that differs from their perspective on how it should be done. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids!...

084 | Kidmin Wisdom (Part 2) [with Jim Wideman] 17.09.2024 14:42

Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter continue their conversation with Jim Wideman to discuss coaching and children's ministry tips. Resources: Everybody Does Better with a Coach by Jim Wideman Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom...

083 | Kidmin Wisdom (Part 1) [with Jim Wideman] 10.09.2024 22:35

Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter bring on good friend and coach, Jim Wideman, to discuss his top advice for children's ministry leaders. Resources: Everybody Does Better with a Coach by Jim Wideman Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get...

082 | Why Not Both? Making Family Worship and Children's Church Work Together 03.09.2024 28:24

Description: In this episode, Ryan and Hunter intervew Anne Eby about family worship and kids church. She is a wife, homeschool mom of three, and Kids Ministry Coordinator at Grace Story Church in Nashville, TN. Her desire to give her children a Christ-centered, biblical framework to view life through while discipling them together with other families in her local church community. Connect With...

081 | Policies & Procedures 27.08.2024 28:35

Description: In this episode, the guys discuss the importance of clear policies and expectations. They walk through things to consider from the time families arrive to when they leave and everything in between. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a...