Kids Ministry Circle Podcast

In this episode, I talk with Rochell Goff, the Director of Families at Soujourn Midtown in Louisville, KY. We talk about two programs that she has spear-headed to help kids know and love God more. Through her apologetics class and SK Global she is able to equip kids and families to grow in their faith way past Sunday mornings. I hope this episode gives you the confidence and inspiration to create...

Can you really leverage technology to reach kids with the Gospel?? My friend @brittanynelson91 is here to help us answer that question! She joins me on the podcast and we talk about the hurdles you may face when introducing new technology, strategies on how to use technology well, and we share our favorite digital tools! I can't wait to hear what you think and how you are implementing technolo...

I was able to sit down with the Kidmin Doctors and talk about mentoring in ministry. These two ladies were the perfect guests to talk about this with because their relationship with so sweet and it was such a gift to hear how they encourage one another in life, ministry, and now work! Resources Mentioned: Orange Tour use code: KidsMinistryCircleOT23 for 10% off your tour ticket! Kids Ministry Circ...

SURPRISE! I have been so excited to share this big news with you. To make it even better, I brought my friend Matt along with me. Listen to hear what we are launching this fall and how you can help us spread the word. Resources Mentioned: Spotify for Podcasters Kids Ministry Circle Fall Cohort Student Ministry Circle Fall Cohort Connect with Matt: matt@studentministrycircle.com

This week's episode is with people I have admired for a long time and I am so excited to have them on the podcast! Our guests are Robert & Lori Crosby. They are the authors of Trauma-Informed Children’s Ministry and the founders of Reach Hurting Kids Institute. How they equip ministry leaders to care for and love all kids and students is truly incredible. I was a better large group teacher...

In the last episode of our Volun-Summer series, I invited my friend Nick Blevins to join me as we answer all of your volunteer questions! Questions Answered: -Welcome to the podcast! Introduce yourself, tell us how you go into the world of Kids Ministry, and tell us what you are doing now. -Whose responsibility is it to recruit volunteers? -What is the best way to schedule volunteers? -Student vol...

In this episode, I got to talk with Natalia Ray from Hill City Church. Natalie serves as the Kids Director and her team is primarily made up of college students. Having a team of young adults is incredible but it comes with its own set of challenges. Hear how Natalia serves her team and works to raise up the next generation of leaders. Resources Mentioned: Fall Kick-Off Guide SALT Network

This episode was such a gift to me as I was able to sit down with the Pastor of our church! J.T English is an author, podcaster, and pastor at Storyline Church in Arvada, CO. Why did I invite a lead pastor to have a conversation around volunteers? Well, let me tell you! Over the last few months I have had many conversations with kids ministry leaders around the idea of training volunteers not just...

Today's episode is SO fun! When it comes to caring for your volunteer teams and leading them well, using an outside tool to help you get to know your people better is helpful. I invited Tyler Zach to join us on this episode to talk about how the Enneagram can apply to Kids Ministry and how leaders, like you, can use it to lead, care, and train well. Tyler is an author, Enneagram coach, and for...

In this episode, I invited Josh Denhart, a volunteer expert, to talk all about volunteers. We talk through the 3 C's to volunteers: communication, collaboration, + community. Hear how Josh connected with his team, communicated with intention, and brought people along every step of the way. Resources Mentioned: Lead Ministry Kidmin Science Connect with Josh: @joshdenhart @leadvolunteers

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Heidi Hensley and have a conversation about how we as Kids Ministry leaders should be engaging with the culture. We talk about how kids ministry and family ministry leaders constantly walk the tension of church and culture. How much do we or should we engage with culture as the local church or should we use culture or extra things to attract new kids and...

Today's episode is with someone who is very near & dear to my heart and she was incredibly influential to me as I grew up. Debbie Pelichowski or Mrs. Debbie as I called her was always leading us in worship, always willing to put on any costume for VBS, and always talking about Jesus. Debbie has served for over two decades at Coast Hills Church in Southern California and over her many years...

In today's episode, I was so excited to talk with Natalie Frisk! Natalie and I met at CPC last January and not only do I love her book, but I am a big fan of her! Natalie is an author, a kids ministry expert, and an amazing curriculum writer with Raise Up Faith. Her story of getting into kids ministry is one for the books and you will love how her pastoral gifting shines through as she writes...

In this episode, I got to sit down with a couple of staff members from Flatirons Church. Karl Romeus is the Executive Pastor of Next Gen Ministries and Kimberle Skattum is the Lead Kids Pastor. It was a joy to talk about their ministry philosophy that stretches across ministries and campuses. Karl & Kimberle share about their mission from cradle to college and how that impacts everything from...

In today's episode, I get to talk with Tyler & Megan. They both serve on the Kids Ministry staff at The Summit Church in North Carolina. We talk about so many incredible things throughout this episode. We start off by talking about VBS & Camp and then shift gears to talk about how to have Gospel conversations and partner with parents along the way. You will love hearing how the kids mi...

Today's episode is FULL of practical tips to make your summer programs inclusive to all kids and families. My guest today is Kim Botto and I’m telling the truth when I say that I was taking notes during this podcast for my own parenting knowledge and to help me be a better volunteer. Kim has many years of kids ministry experience and now she travels to conferences and churches to encourage ministr...

It was an absolute honor to get to spend time talking to Esther Moreno. If you've ever felt stuck as a leader or unsure what steps to take to move toward better and healthier habits—you are absolutely going to be encouraged and inspired by this conversation. Esther is a true gift to the kids ministry world and I know you will all love hearing this conversation as much as I loved having it! Res...

In this episode, I interview my new friend Christen Clark! Christen has been in the world of kids ministry for a long time and hosts an incredible podcast just for kids (& parents, too!). She has SO much knowledge about thinking strategically and intentionally when it comes to large group and musical worship—so I ask her all the questions so many of you have been asking! We even share some of our...

Today's episode is with some of my favorite former co-workers (& friends). Parker & Ryan make up the Family Ministry team at The Austin Stone St. John Campus in Austin, TX and we chat all about connecting kids from kids ministry to youth ministry. This transition is a big one and how we prepare kids, partner with parents, and plan with intention matters. I can't wait for you to hea...

In this episode, I invited Andrea Goslee, the Kids Ministry Director at Rivers Crossing Church in Ohio to join me as we talk about all things Preteen Ministry. I knew Andrea was the perfect leader to have on this episode because she not only has a huge heart for the preteen age group, but she has intentionally created a space for preteens in her ministry. I love how she has made this age group a p...

I am so excited to introduce you to my friend Lindsy. Lindsy just recently started a brand new job as the Kids Pastor at Plum Creek Church in Castle Rock, CO so in this episode we talk all about how to start a new job well and the importance of a Kids Ministry Coach. Her stories will make you laugh (because they made me laugh!) and leave you feeling so encouraged. I got to know Lindsy through the...

You can't run a Sunday without volunteers and at the same time, recruiting & training volunteers can be the hardest part about leading a Kids Ministry. This episode with Catherine Hwang-Jin is full of incredible tips & tricks for recruiting, onboarding, and celebrating volunteer teams. Catherine is the Pastor of Kids Ministry at Mariners Church in Southern California and they need about 30...

In this episode, I got to chat with two members of the Life. Church kids ministry team. Delaney is the Kids Pastor at Life. Church Colorado Springs and Justin is the Central Ministry Life. Kids Leader. Life. Church is known for planting campuses and so I asked them all the hard questions on how they plant so many churches and how they have learned over the years to do it well. We talk about buildi...

For this episode, I got to sit down with my friends Jenna & Frank from Family Time Training. We could have talked about family discipleship forever--it was so fun! We spend time talking about the many ways kids ministry leaders can partner with parents during the Easter & Lent season and specifically parents who are not sure where to start when it comes to partnering with parents. The East...

In this episode, I was able to chat with my new friend Jennifer Cronk. Jennifer and I met while working together on a writing project and I knew she had to be a guest on the podcast. Jennifer has been in Kids Ministry for many many years and is also a single woman. So many people, both men & women, have similar stories of being single and navigating the ups and downs of ministry. Jennifer offe...