Developing Leaders, Impacting Kids

Depression is a common and a serious medical illness. It is real, it happens, and it is treatable. Society has put a stigma on mental illness and as the salt and light of the world we must put an end to that stigma. It is normal for children to feel sad, irritated, and have bad mood swings, but when those negative feelings linger it is possible that the child is struggling with depression. So how...

Dr. Morais Cassell shares thoughts, ideas, and strategies for helping children and families confront the challenges of anxiety, biblically and thoughtfully.

An interview with Dr. Wess Stafford, president emeritus of Compassion International and author of Too Small to Ignore and Just a Minute. 

Esther Moreno shares insights from her new book, "The Progressive Children’s Ministry Leader."

Is there a difference in calling and assignment? What happens when your calling and current assignment don't seem to align? How do we overcome challenges and struggles associated with our pursuit of calling? Listen to this month's podcast featuring an interview with Kathryn H. Creasy, executive director of Leadership Development and Discipleship Ministries for the4 Church of God of Prophecy, as we...

DLIK Training Specialist Joy Hensley is interviewed on a variety of topics, including calling, influence, challenges in CM, and pursuing credentialing. 

Have you ever been driving and changed lanes only to hear the horn of another vehicle blast because you almost hit someone you didn’t see? That’s what happens when you check all of your mirrors but you don’t see someone sitting in your vehicle’s “blind spot.” As leaders, we can also have spiritual and emotional “blind spots” that may be dangerous. This class will examine some Biblical leaders who...

The church is a loving place to belong where we learn about God's Word, fellowship with other believers, receive Christian care, and find opportunities to give and serve others in Jesus' name. As the Church of God of Prophecy (Official) prepares for "Membership Matters" month in September, how will your church engage children in this special initiative? Enjoy this panel discussion where we share a...

As leaders in children’s ministry, there are times when we feel overwhelmed and isolated, like we’re fighting this battle alone.  How do we keep the discouragements from overcoming us?  How do we keep from “ministering” to the point of exhaustion – physically, mentally, or both- when we sometimes “are” out there on our own!  When we start to feel “burned out,” we need to get “F.I.R.E.D.  U.P.” ins...

Will we give our children the opportunity to “stand before the Lord” in intercession for nations, communities, families, individuals, and those dear to them?  Will we invite them to experience the authority and intimacy that comes when we come alongside the Father in intercession?  This podcast provides concrete ideas and resources to help you bring your children into the throne room of intercessi...

Studying Jesus’ teachings and interactions with children provides a powerful platform for reaching boys and girls.

Alan E. Nelson, national expert in young leader development, shares on the importance of developing young leaders. 

Yancy Richmond is a worship leader and songwriter for kids, traveling the globe providing family concerts and training worship leaders. She grew up a kidmin PK who knew God wanted to use her music for His glory. Her life is made even more complete in Nashville, TN with her husband, Cory, and son, Sparrow Rocket. Recorded LIVE March 15, 2016, CM Live! Learn more about Yancy at yancyministries.com .

David Rausch is the founder and president of Mooblio, a dynamic organization devoted to developing resources for children’s ministries. He is also the creator of GO!—a new, interactive curriculum designed to help kids “Join God’s Story.”

After a child accepts Christ into their hearts what are the next steps? How do I ignite them on a discipleship path to bring better understanding to the decision they have made and lead them to the next step of Water Baptism?

Dr. Shelly Melia is Associate Dean and Assistant Professor of Childhood education in the Graduate School of Ministry at Dallas Baptist University. Prior to her academic career she served in churches in Oklahoma, Florida and Texas. Most recently, she served as minister to young families for eighteen years at First Baptist Church in Burleson, Texas. She is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University,...

At the age of 15 years old, Melissa Minter was called into children’s ministry by God and her mom!  I believe her mother’s words were, “You’re old enough to teach this class.  You can do it!”  God had already placed in her heart a desire to teach children, and He began to prepare her for a life of ministry.  Melissa has a B.S. degree from Lee University in Math and Science and a Master’s Degree in...

The children in your ministry are facing greater pressure from louder voices and from more directions than ever. Many children are confused by the mixed messaged they hear everyday. The church tells them one thing, the world tells them another. As the church of Jesus Christ, what do we do when faced with a culture that is completely anti-Christian and anti-God? In this episode, Brian shares some p...

Regular weekly ministries are the foundation a Children's Ministry calendar and ensures ongoing discipleship. However, a huge draw for your kids and their friends is
your ability to say “there is no such thing as a typical Sunday/Wednesday season in our Children's Ministry!" And that's why Special Events, Theme Days, and traditions are so important.

Ryan Frank serves as the CEO of KidzMatter and a Vice President at Awana. Ryan and his wife, Beth, are also the publishers of KidzMatter Magazine. Ryan served as a children’s pastor for 15 years at the church where he came to the Lord at age five. He is the author of 9 Things They Didn’t Teach Me in College About Children’s Ministry (Standard) and Give Me Jesus (Baker). Ryan and Beth live in Conve...

At the age of 15 years old, Melissa Minter was called into children’s ministry by God and her mom!  I believe her mother’s words were, “You’re old enough to teach this class.  You can do it!”  God had already placed in her heart a desire to teach children, and He began to prepare her for a life of ministry.  Melissa has a B.S. degree from Lee University in Math and Science and a Master’s Degree in...

Brian has been a Kids’ Pastor since 1992. He approaches Children’s Ministry with a cutting-edge style, leading a volunteer staff of over 150 in ministering to the children at First Assembly of God in North Little Rock, Arkansas.  Every week, more than 600 children gather for high-energy worship, games, and life-changing ministry from their dynamic ministry team. In 1998, he founded High Voltage Ki...

Dale Hudson has co-authored several books on children’s ministry leadership and written dozens of articles for various magazines. He currently writes the “Leading Volunteers” column for Children’s Ministry Magazine. His Children’s Ministry articles are featured at www.churchleaders.com and www.cmbraintrust.com. Dale’s passion is helping children and families discover God’s life-changing grace. He...