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Kids Ministry Calling with Jana Magruder

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The Kids Ministry Calling Podcast is designed to inspire and equip kids ministry leaders in every season of their journey! Join us as we dive into heartfelt discussions, practical tips, and uplifting stories that remind you of the incredible calling God has placed on your life. Tune in to be reminded of your purpose, share in the joys and struggles of ministry, and find renewed strength in your calling. Together, we can remember to have joy in our calling!

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187. VBS 2022 Theme Reveal 24.06.2021 36:17

Melita Thomas joins the podcast to discuss the new theme for VBS 2022! Lifeway.com/VBS The post VBS 2022 Theme Reveal 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

186. 10 Goals as you Relaunch your Kids Ministry 10.06.2021 35:38

Kimba Campbell joins the podcast to discuss goals we want to when we are relaunching our kids ministry. The post 10 Goals as you Relaunch your Kids 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

185. A Dozen Do Nots for Recruiting 03.06.2021 35:18

Klista Storts joins the podcast to discuss things to stay away from when recruiting volunteers. The post A Dozen Do Nots for Recruiting 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

184. Ready, Reset, Go 27.05.2021 27:32

Aaron Armstrong joins the podcast to discuss summer preparation for fall reset. The post Ready, Reset, Go 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

183. Equipping Your Teachers with Classroom Management Skills 20.05.2021 27:26

Mark Jones joins the podcast to discuss some simple strategies that teachers should use to create a peaceful environment even when they resemble wild monkeys. Mr. Mark is the Children’s Pastor of Quail Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City where he loves and teaches preschoolers, children and their parents. He is a national speaker to train … The post Equipping Your Teachers with Classroom Manag...

182. The Importance of Worship With Kids 13.05.2021 25:27

Jonathan and Emily Martin join the Podcast to discuss why worship with kids is so important. The post The Importance of Worship With Kids 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

181. Talking Big Truths with Kids 06.05.2021 27:39

Aaron Armstrong joins the podcast to discuss why kids can handle deeper subjects than we give them credit for. The post Talking Big Truths with Kids 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

180. Building a Solid Foundation 29.04.2021 25:56

Kimba Campbell joins the podcast to discuss ways to build a solid foundation in your kids ministry. The post Building a Solid Foundation 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

179. Equipping Families for Daily Devos 22.04.2021 28:52

Michael Kelley joins the podcast to discuss his book about having family devotions. Check out his Book The Whole Story for the Whole FamilyOr check out his Blog at Michaelkelley.co The post Equipping Families for Daily Devos 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 202...

178. ETCH Is Back 15.04.2021 25:46

Melita Thomas and Jana Magruder join the podcast to discuss how ETCH is back in person and how all of that will look! The post ETCH Is Back 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

177. VBS Training 08.04.2021 25:14

Rhonda VanCleave joins the podcast to discuss the importance of training for VBS. The post VBS Training 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

176. VBS 2021 Music Showcase 01.04.2021 28:52

Jeremy Johnson and Paul Marino join the podcast to discuss the behind the scenes how they made the music for VBS 2021. The post VBS 2021 Music Showcase 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

175. How to Coordinate a Multi-site Kids Ministry 25.03.2021 23:11

Isaac Kierstead and Tristen Peters join the podcast to discuss how they coordinate a mulit-site kids ministry. The post How to Coordinate a Multi-site Kids 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

174. Choosing a Good Bible for a Child 18.03.2021 30:01

Rachel Shaver joins the podcast to discuss ways to choose a good bible for a child. The post Choosing a Good Bible for a Child 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

173. Building Bridges Between Kids and Student Ministry 11.03.2021 26:22

Zac Workun joins the podcast to discuss ways how Kids and Student can be bridged and work as one, to minister to kids and students as they go through different stages of life within the church. The post Building Bridges Between Kids and Student 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...

172. Avoid Isolation by Connecting in Community 04.03.2021 25:10

Andrew Hudson joins the podcast to discuss how to avoid isolation and the importance of connecting in community. Check out more from Andrew at: Discipleology — Discipleology.comDiscipleology on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_X2i7xIi4RwYVJlt16x8bC1pRAwIHl5hFree eBook: How to Build Community — https://biblestudiesforlife.com/how-to-build-community The post Avoid Isolation by Conn...

171. Staying Connected with Our KidMin Leaders 25.02.2021 28:50

Delanee Williams and Landry Holmes join the podcast to discuss how to stay connected with your church leaders while Covid is still around. The post Staying Connected with Our KidMin Leaders 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

170. Covid Consideration for VBS 18.02.2021 21:55

Rhonda VanCleave joins the podcast to discuss different considerations to take with Covid when dealing with VBS. The post Covid Consideration for 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

169. Parent Ministry 11.02.2021 26:20

Dr. Jim Dempsey joins the podcast to discuss ways to minister not just to the kids in your ministry, but you the parents as well. The post Parent 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

168. Music and Kids Ministry 04.02.2021 28:16

Stacy Porter joins the podcast to discuss how music is important in kids ministry. The post Music and Kids 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

167. Apologetics and Kids Ministry 28.01.2021 22:22

Landon Tucker joins the podcast to discuss how apologetics can be talked about in your kids ministry The post Apologetics and Kids 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

166. When Plan B Becomes Plan A 21.01.2021 30:25

Chuck Peters joins the podcast hosted by Guest Host, Jeremy Carrol, to discuss how to make other plans when your original plans don\’t pan out. lifeway.com/kmfa The post When Plan B Becomes Plan A 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

165. Road Back to Camp in 2021 14.01.2021 26:16

Jeremy Echols joins the podcast to discuss how camp will look like in 2021! For more info, check out: centrikid.com studentlifekidscamp.com The post Road Back to Camp in 2021 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

164. Christmas From Anywhere 10.12.2020 25:49

Jana Magruder joins the podcast to discuss different ways to do Christmas in our ministry from anywhere. lifeway.com/kmfa The post Christmas From Anywhere 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

163. Say YES to VBS! Talking VBS Previews & Duel Themes 03.12.2020 31:15

Melita Thomas joins the podcast to discuss the importance of doing vbs and what VBS Previews will look like in January. The post Say YES to VBS! Talking VBS Previews & Duel Themes 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