KidMin Backstage

Today I'm joined by Bro. Matthew and we're talking about unnoticed influence! We don’t always realize who is watching us. A child in the back of the room, a teenager in the hallway, or a new guest on the fringes may be quietly studying our words, tone, and choices. Small things we do—both good and bad—can stick in a child’s mind and alter their course for years to come. That’s why it’s e...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about elevating your starting point. In leadership, growth rarely happens in comfort. The line between ordinary and exceptional often lies in where we place our baseline—our mental standard for what’s normal, acceptable, and sustainable. For most people, discomfort signals it’s time to stop. But for elite leaders—like the Navy SEALs—discomf...

Today I'm joined by Aaron & Brent, and we're talking about our recent Conference Children's Church. Every August, our church in Chehalis, WA, hosts a Youth Conference, and on Thursday night and Friday night, we have Children's Church. This year was a Gladiator theme and Apostle Paul. We sat down to kind of recap some of the highlights from this year.

Today I'm joined by Bro. Phillip Booker and we're talking about all those things it takes to make anything worthwhile happen. We often admire overnight success stories, dramatic transformations, and life-changing decisions made in a single moment. But true, lasting success doesn’t arrive with a bang — it’s built brick by brick, decision by decision. It’s not one big thing; it’s a thousan...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we're talking about checklists and systems. Leadership success, whether in business, ministry, or personal development, doesn’t usually arrive like a lightning bolt. More often, it’s the result of steady, persistent effort—an accumulation of small, intentional actions that compound over time.  While we often celebrate big breakthroughs, it’s the behind-...

Today I'm joined by Aneisha & Shaylee and we're talking about systems, habits, and making sure you're face doesn't get stuck. In ministry, systems shape everything. From how we plan meetings to how we communicate, systems are the structure behind the scenes. But here’s the danger: if we don’t know why we do something, we risk becoming slaves to systems that no longer serve...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Brent and we're talking Sunday School Characters! Whether you’re playing a prophet, a talking sheep, or a knight from a medieval village, characters can bring the Bible to life in ways kids will never forget. But the question is: how do we go all in—costumes, voices, and all—without losing sight of biblical truth? Let’s talk about how to make Bible characters and...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Matthew, and we're continuing a conversation we had while traveling. We're talking about the balance between taking creative liberties and maintaining biblical accuracy. In our Sunday school we try to bring Bible stories to life each Sunday through an interactive Bible theater experience. There is a necessary balance between creative expression that grabs ki...

Today I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about the process. In the relentless pursuit of ambitious targets, leaders often fall into the trap of goal obsession—fixating on outcomes while neglecting the fundamental systems that create those outcomes. This approach, while seemingly logical, frequently leads to short-term thinking, unsustainable practices, and ultimately, inconsistent...