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Description: In this episode, the guys discuss what their DREAM conference would be like.   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://crossformedkids.typeform...

Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter discuss kids Bibles, and which ones they suggest for different ages.   Resources: Lift the Flap Bible The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible The Big Picture Story Bible Jesus Storybook Bible Gospel Story Bible The Biggest Story Bible Storybook The Action Bible The Adventure Bible The Explorer Bible   Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions...

Description: In Part 2 of the Forming Faith series, Hunter and Sam speak with Awana Presiedent and CEO, Matt Markins, on the context of faith formation, its systems, and practical next steps.   Resources: Forming Faith: Discipling the Next Generation in a Post-Christian Culture   Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross For...

Description: In this episode, Hunter interviews Sam Luce about his upcoming book and the comparison he makes between Mr. Rogers and Walt Disney's approaches to forming kids.   Resources: Forming Faith: Discipling the Next Generation in a Post-Christian Culture   Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podc...

Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter discuss the three aspects of a healthy 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://crossformedkids.type...

Description: In this episode, the guys discuss the benefits of the stations and rotations model, and how it can be implemented in any church, no matter the space or time constraints.    Resources: Comparing Children's Ministry Models (Part 1) Comparing Children's Ministry Models (Part 2)   Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com...

Description: In this episode, Ryan interviews Hunter on his recent decision to leave Awana and become a children's pastor at a local church.   Resources: When To Leave (And When To Stay)   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...

Description: In this episode, Sam and Ryan discuss the challenge of deciding when to continue or leave a ministry position.   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...

Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter offer advice on running a children's ministry with a low (or non-existent) budget.   Resources: Flying in the SKY of Context   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...

Description: In this episode, the guys help churches fly in the SKY of context by discussing what leaders need to consider to serve their community well.    Resources: Working Genius Predictable Success   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...

Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter help you stand on the SHORE of retention by discussing what volunteers need to stick around for the long haul.   Resources: How to LAND Volunteers Swimming in the WAATR of Delegation How to Effectively Train Children's Ministry Volunteers   Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cros...

Description: In this episode, the guys discuss how one's perspective on the church and structure of ministry can aid in ministering to families who attend inconsistently.   Resources: Developing a Children's Ministry Discipleship Strategy   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...

Description: In this episode, the guys discuss different approaches to outreach and give examples of ways they've connected with new families in their ministries.   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 curric...

Description: In this episode, Sam and Ryan discuss all things camp. They share what to look for in a camp, pros and cons, and more.     Resources Lifeway Summer Camps Lake Forest Ranch   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 Cr...

Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter provide a framework and tips for developing a discipleship strategy for your 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...

Description: In this episode, the guys discuss planning and promoting VBS. They also discuss hushpuppies - the food... not the shoes.   Resources   Swimming in the WAATR of Delegation   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 Cro...

Description: What is midweek, and is it effective? In this episode, Hunter and Sam discuss the pros and cons of midweek ministry and how a church can decide whether or not it's right for them.   Resources: Children's Ministry in a New Reality   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...

Description: How do preschoolers learn? What's the best way to teach them? How should a preschool ministry be structured? In this episode, Hunter and Ryan get behind the mics to discuss all things preschool.   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  cu...

Description: In this series, we interview 10 children's ministry leaders you need to know. In this episode, we interview Lori Buck. She is the Global Kid's Ministry Director at Redeemer Church in Utica, New York and oversees production and creative development of storytelling, skits, and large events.     Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@cro...

Description: In this series, we interview 10 children's ministry leaders you need to know. In this episode, we interview Courtney Wilson. She is the KidsWorld Pastor for the St Charles/South Elgin Campus of Christ Community Church in St. Charles, IL. Courtney has been in children's ministry for over 20 years in churches of various sizes and is passionate about encouraging and equipping parents, ki...

Description: In this series, we interview 10 children's ministry leaders you need to know. In this episode, we interview Josh Zello. He is the Director of Family Ministry at Redemption City Church in Baltimore, Maryland, and the creator of PreschoolPastor.com. Josh's mission is to glorify Jesus by equipping ministry leaders for gospel-centered service.   Resources: PreschoolPastor.com   Connect Wi...

Description: In this series, we interview 10 children's ministry leaders you need to know. In this episode, we interview Dale Hudson. He is the Children's Pastor at Abundant Life Church in Lee's Summit, Missouri and the founder of Building Children's Ministry. Dale has over 34 years of experience in family and children's ministry.    Resources: Building Children's Ministry   Connect With Us! If yo...

Description: In this series, we interview 10 children's ministry leaders you need to know. In this episode, we interview Hanna Costello and Angela Aliff. They are the Kids directors at C3 Church Atlanta. They are passionate about partnering with parents and families to help form the faith of future generations, leading them to know and love the Lord.   Connect With Us! If you have any questions or...

Description: In this series, we interview 10 children's ministry leaders you need to know. In this episode, we interview Zack Rickards. He is the lead Kids Pastor at Family Church in South Florida and is passionate about partnering with parents to help their children discover and pursue God's design for their lives.   Resources: The Plan, the Fall, and the Very Good News   Family Church   Connect...

Description: In this series, we interview 10 children's ministry leaders you need to know. In this episode, we interview Joe Mally. He leads the kid's team at Kingsway Christian Church in Indiana and is the co-founder of Kidtivitybooks.com.   Resources: The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni Kingsway Christian Church Kidtivitybooks.com   Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the...