Kids Ministry Calling with Jana Magruder

Hey friends! Over the next few weeks we're going to be sharing with you the top three episodes from Kid's Ministry 101. These are the most listened to episodes, which shows us, it's the topics you want to hear, and probably need to hear again! Developing key leaders is crucial in growing and sustaining a healthy ministry. On today's show Lauren Bush joins the podcast to discuss...

Hey friends! Over the next few weeks we're going to be sharing with you the top three episodes from Kid's Ministry 101. These are the most listened to episodes, which shows us, it's the topics you want to hear, and probably need to hear again! On today's show we're bringing back a conversation with Klista Storts on a dozen do NOTS for recruiting volunteers! No matter how d...

This week we are sharing an episode from one of our favorite shows from the Lifeway Podcast Network - Youth Ministry Booster. This show is the most honest podcast in student ministry! Hosted by Zac Workun and Chad Higgins, the biggest fans of youth ministry leaders, Youth Ministry Booster brings you the humor and help to engage, entertain, equip, and encourage! Chad and Zac tackle the hefty topic...

Emotions are created by God as indicators of how we are processing the environment or circumstances around us. Most people identify themselves as emotional or not by how much they cry; however, there's a lot more to emotions than crying and it's important that we experience the emotions God has given us. On today's episode of KIDS Ministry 101 we wanted to share an episode from The...

Last week Chuck Peters and Jana Magruder attended the Southern Baptist Convention and had the opportunity to sit down with Bryan Rose and discuss, what exactly is Next Gen ministry? Bryan Rose is the Senior Lead Navigator and multisite specialist for Auxano. Bryan's vision facilitation weaves a strong strategic style with an engaging creativity. Bryan also hosts the My Ministry Breakthrough o...

One of Lifeway Kids biggest focuses over the past year was equipping churches to offer welcoming and inviting experiences for our families with kids with special needs. Live from the Southern Baptist Convention,  Chuck Peters and Jana Magruder discuss the importance of special needs inclusion in every church's children's ministry. You'll here about Lifeway Kids' new webpage, li...

So many problems that surface and put our kids at great risk, are avoidable situations that happen in environments where everyone thinks, "this could never happen here." That mentality is dangerous and the reality is, we can't afford to risk our children in that way. In today's episode, Chuck and Jana are joined with Kimba Campbell and Delanee Williams to discuss the importance...

One of the most dangerous environments we can put our children in, is an environment without the right policies and procedures in place to protect them. On today’s episode, Chuck and Jana are joined by Brad Eubank and Kris Buckman to discuss how we can be intentional in warding off predators and protecting our kids. Brad Eubank is the Senior Pastor of Petal First Baptist Church and Kris Buckman is...

In this episode of the Kids Ministry 101 podcast, host Jeremy interviews Danielle Bell about the importance of sharing the gospel with kids. They discuss the Three Circles conversation guide, which simplifies the gospel message into three circles: God's plan, our sin/brokenness, and Jesus. Jeremy and Danielle highlight the benefits of using the Three Circles model, such as its simplicity, vis...

Hey friends! Welcome back to this 3-Part Series on leading a vision centered ministry! If you haven't listened to part 1 or 2, we highly encourage you to do so. Chuck and Jana discuss how to check your vision and how to craft an effective and meaningful vision for your ministry. On today's episode, Chuck Peters and Jana Magruder discuss the importance of casting vision in Kids Ministry. ...

Vacation Bible School is typically one of the largest events of the year in the life of a church. Churches around the country will see record numbers of visitors through their VBS ministry.  While VBS is an extremely impactful experience for kids, is it possible to make just as large of an impact with the parents and families after the decorations have come down and the games have ended? In today&...

Hey friends! Last week, Jana and Chuck began a conversation about leading with vision. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, we highly encourage you to check it out before starting this one.  Chuck addressed some of the greatest threats to leadership vision and how to overcome them in order to have a thriving Kids Ministry!   In this week’s episode, Chuck and Jana share Part 2 of the c...

Proverbs 29 warns, “where there is no vision, the people will perish;”. Leading with a clear vision is crucial to ministry; however, when you are one piece of the entire ministry puzzle, it’s important that your ministry is aligned with the wider church vision. In today’s episode Jana Magruder and Chuck Peters discuss the value … The post Vision Centered Ministry appeared first on Kids Ministry ....

Melita Thomas joins host Chuck Peters to discuss more about getting ready for VBS this year. The post Ready Set VBS: Part 2 appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

Melita Thomas joins host Chuck Peters to discuss getting ready for VBS this year. The post Ready Set VBS: Part 1 appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

Chuck Peters joins the marked podcast to discuss some of his story and the heart behind Hyfi. The post About Hyfi on Marked Podcast appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

Chuck Peters and Jana Magruder join host of the “Group Answers” podcast to discuss next gen ministry The post Next Gen Ministry appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

Rhonda VanCleave joins cohost Jana Magruder and host Chuck Peters to walk through the last 100 years of Lifeway VBS. The post Celebrating 100 Years of Lifeway VBS appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

Rhonda VanCleave joins cohost Jana Magruder and host Chuck Peters to discuss the breakout of VBS 2024 days. The post Breaking Down Breaker Rock Beach: VBS 2024 appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

Tyler Quillet and Jess Dunlap join guest host Jana Magruder to discuss more ways to become a special needs-friendly church. The post Becoming a Special Needs Friendly Church Ep 3 appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

Sandra Peoples joins guest host Jana Magruder to discuss ways to be a special needs friendly church. Sandra Peoples (M. Div, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is one of the leading voices in the special-needs community. She is the author of three books, including her most recent release, Unexpected Blessings: The Joys and Possibilities of Life in a … The post Becoming a Special Needs Frie...

Sandra Peoples joins guest host Jana Magruder to discuss ways to be a special needs friendly church. Sandra Peoples (M. Div, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is one of the leading voices in the special-needs community. She is the author of three books, including her most recent release, Unexpected Blessings: The Joys and Possibilities of Life in a … The post Becoming a Special Needs Frie...

Delanee Williams and Kimba Campbell join the podcast to discuss the importance of preschool ministry. The post The Importance of Preschool appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

Mark Jones joins the podcast to discuss ways to set yourself up for success by structuring your teaching hour. The post Set Yourself up for Success: Structure Your Teaching Hour to Simplify Your Prep appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026

Jeremy Carroll and Crystal Mazzuca join host Chuck Peters to discuss elements of Hyfi, including Holly Jolly Palooza. Check out more at https://myhyfi.com/ The post Holly Jolly Palooza appeared first on Kids Ministry . Check out Lifeway Kids Curriculum Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback! Join us at ETCH 2026