KidMin with Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia

Sometimes it is the small things that make the biggest impact. In today's episode Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia share 5 Little Things that can help you make connections and build relationships in your ministry with the kids and church families.   #kidmin #childrensminstry #preschoolministry #buildingrelationships #administration

Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia pull out all of their favorite Bible Skills Activities to share with you this week. These are easy to prepare games that focus on Bible verses and Books of the Bible - created with inexpensive materials that can help you share the Word of God with Preschoolers and Elementary aged kids.   #kidmin #preschoolministry #childrensministry #bibleskills #Biblegames     Be sure to...

What do we do when we face challenges in our ministry and are not sure what to do next? We all find ourselves in seasons of waiting sometimes in our lives and ministry…they may be short or longer that we expected…either way it is hard waiting on directions from God. This week Val and Virginia discuss what they are learning about waiting and how to discover the next right thing to do.   #kidmin #pr...

None of us are going to be in our leadership position forever…when God leads us to our next place of service it is important to be prepared to leave well. Join Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia for Part 2 as they continue to discuss how to prepare our ministry, our church family, and ourselves for this inevitable transition.   David is a pastor in Macon, GA with his wife Liz and son Caleb. With over 15 yea...

None of us are going to be in our leadership position forever…when God leads us to our next place of service it is important to be prepared to leave well. Join Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia as they discuss how to prepare our ministry, our church family, and ourselves for this inevitable transition.   David is a pastor in Macon, GA with his wife Liz and son Caleb. With over 15 years of experience in min...

Building relationships as an adult is not always easy, especially if you are an introvert or have an insanely busy schedule. Today, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia talk about how important it is in KidMin to be intentional about finding support, encouragement, accountability, and a person you can trust just when you need to vent.   #kidmin #preschoolministry #childrensministry #networking #mentors #suppo...

Join Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia this week as they discuss our identity in Christ, the stress often found in Children's Ministry, and how important it is to protect our personal relationship with God.   #kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #stress #identity #relationshipwithGod #spiritualgrowth #worship

Every church has a different philosophy and design for kid's worship. Whether your church has a dedicated children's worship service or if the kids worship with their families, listen in as Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss how important it is to be intentional with every minute we have with our kids - from birth until they are ready to move into student ministry.   #kidmin #childrensminsitry #pres...

Last week we discussed preschool ministry…this week we are sharing advice with directors of children's ministry. Whether you have been doing this for a while or it's your first week...listen in as Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss all of the tips they give to new preschool ministry leaders just starting out.   #kidmin  #childrensministry #administration

No matter how much experience you may have…that first day in your new office as the director of a preschool ministry will be overwhelming…it is hard to know where to start. Whether you have been doing this for a while or it's your first week...listen in as Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss all of the advice they give to new preschool ministry leaders when they are just starting out.   #kidmin #pres...

New notebooks, freshly sharpened pencils, the smell of a new box of crayons…it is time to get ready to go back to school!! We are all preparing to restart programs that have been on a break during the summer, planning promotion Sunday, and trying to support our families as they kick off a new school year. Listen in as Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss how they prepare for the return of the school y...

Welcome friends! Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia are back from a very busy summer break and we are excited to be chatting again! Join us as we discuss a few lessons learned from VBS and share some of the exciting things we have for you as we begin our second season!!   https://linktr.ee/kidmindoctor  

Summer is here! Listen in as Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia give some encouraging words, discuss some of the most popular episodes from the year, and share a few exciting updates.

Trigger Warning: We just wanted to let you know up front there is some discussion regarding trauma that mentions sexual abuse in this episode.   In this episode Dr. Virginia talks with Robert and Lori Crosby, authors of the book “Trauma-Informed Children’s Ministry: A Practical Guide to Reaching Hurting Kids.” Statistically, 2 out of 3 children will experience a traumatic event in their childhood....

This week Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia continue their conversation with Angela Lewton, a Child Safety Expert with KidCheck. Angela discusses how to create an Emergency Action Plan for your ministry including health and behavioral emergencies, important components to include in an EAP, and plans to maintain a safe environment.     Angela Lewton Child Safety Expert KidCheck   https://www.kidcheck.com/be...

Joining Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia today is Angela Lewton, a Child Safety Expert with KidCheck. Angela will be discussing how to create an Emergency Action Plan for your preschool and children's ministries. Having a written procedure for responding to emergencies is an important necessity that can be overwhelming to create. In Part 1 of our interview, Angela will discuss how to prepare for emergenci...

There are so many needs that must be met in children's ministry. Bible study, music, games, administration, scheduling, safety and security - the list goes on.  No one person can do everything. Join Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia as they discuss how we must serve our children and families through our strengths and God given talents. Learn how to serve as you in your ministry and recruit others to use th...

We know you are working hard to get ready for VBS and Camp…but there are so many other opportunities for ministry during the summer. Join Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia as they talk about all the preparations for the special summer season in children’s ministry, how they plan for vacationing volunteers, and some ideas for additional summer activities.   #kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #sum...

Is your resource room an organizational marvel or does it stay a complete disaster? No matter how organized you may be, all church resource rooms become a mess at some time during the year. In today's episode, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia are discussing how to best organize your storage rooms to maximize the space and make the supplies easy to find.   #kidmin #preschoolministry #childrensministry #res...

It doesn't matter how long we have been serving in ministry, one month or twenty years, we have all had tough conversations. Safety and Security guidelines, personality conflicts, frustrated parents - none of these discussions are easy. Listen in as Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia share some practical tips to facilitate positive, useful conversations that can help resolve conflicts.   #kidmin #preschoolm...

All ministries share space sometimes. Whether your church has a Weekday program, open your building to community events, or have children's choir meeting in the same room as a Bible study, every ministry has to find creative ways to maintain multiple ministries in singular spaces. In this episode, Val and Virginia talk about strategies that can help keep the peace and get the most function out of...

Dr. Virginia recently led a VBS Follow Up Conference and she wanted to share it with us! Listen in as she discusses the importance of having a plan for the weeks after Vacation Bible School.   #kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #administration #vacationbibleschool #followup #outreach

There are so many things to consider when you are setting policies for the health and wellness of the church's preschool and children's ministry. Listen in as we discuss some of the key procedures and supplies you need to keep your ministry safe.    #kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #firstaid #safety #health #wellness #policies #handbook

There are certain things that have to be in place before a child can even begin to learn. Listen in today as Val and Virginia talk about how to lay the foundation for a successful classroom.   #kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #administration #biblestudy #sundayschool #teachers

Building relationships when you are a leader in ministry can sometimes be challenging. Today we discuss the importance of making friends, finding mentors, and how we need to be intentional with our relationships inside and outside of our ministry.   #kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #mentors #friends #relationships