KidMin Backstage

Today I'm joined by Bro. Matthew and we're talking about finishing strong! Have you ever been motivated and started a whole bunch of projects only to find out that you didn't really have the time to finish them? Ever bitten off more than you can chew? Or, on the flip side, has fear of failing and the "imbalance" above held you back? While we don't claim to have solved...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Myles and we're talking about being available to do the work of God. Sunday school doesn’t run on talent alone; it runs on availability. Great leaders understand that ministry moments don’t always come with notice. The Bible challenges us to be ready in season and out of season, and in Sunday school leadership, that means two things: One; being willing to serve w...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Luis and we're talking about developing yourself and others. Growth doesn’t happen overnight, but many people quit because they expect it to. We’re talking about what consistent development really looks like, why patience matters, and how to turn everyday moments-especially mistakes-into progress. This is about playing the long game with your growth.  Some of wha...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we're talking about taking a look at the bigger picture when you're on stage. In theater, great performers don’t just deliver their lines; they set up what comes next. The same is true in ad-lib: you do your bit, but you also make sure the next moment has someplace to go. And in Sunday school or any teaching environment, this skill becomes even mor...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about how success is rented, not owned, and the rent is due every day. Great teams and great leaders don’t stay great by accident. Vision fades, culture drifts, and yesterday’s wins don’t guarantee anything about today. As Rory Vaden puts it, “Success is not owned, it is rented, and the rent is due every day.” This episode is about what it...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Myles and we're talking getting the job done and just making it happen! Most people wait for the “right moment” to start something meaningful, but that moment rarely comes. We assume successful people had smoother paths or easier conditions, but they faced the same friction we do. What separates them is ownership. Today’s episode is about choosing to make it happ...

Today I'm joined by Aneisha & Shaylee and we're talking about practicing the "right" way. When you practice, it's important to work out the details and get it right because practice is for developing habits. You want your habits to be on point. If you're lazy in practice, it will show up later in the real thing. This applies to the stage and to life...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Brent and we're talking about the dichotomy between spontaneity and preparation.  Preparation is essential for leadership; planning, studying, and practicing sharpen our effectiveness. But over-reliance on preparation can limit our ability to think on our feet. Great Sunday school leaders don’t just prepare for Sunday; they stay agile and responsive when the unex...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Matthew and we're talking about how those small, seemingly insignificant decisions can have a massive impact. Every leader makes thousands of decisions each day—some trivial, some transformative. The difference lies not just in the size of the choice, but in its ripple effect. Great leadership isn’t about always being right—it’s about recognizing that every decis...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about the person behind the title. When you step into a room, your title might speak before you do, but it only says so much. True leadership isn’t granted by a nameplate; it’s sustained by trust, integrity, and earned influence. Your reputation opens the door, but your character determines whether people invite you to stay.  Some of the th...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we're talking about fulfilling more that the minimum requirement. True leadership often shows up in the spaces between the bullet points. Titles and task lists can’t capture the quiet consistency, initiative, and influence that make someone indispensable. Doing your job well means doing far more than what’s written in ink; it’s what you bring in spirit....