Nick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | NextGen

In this episode, Mike Clear shares some of his experiences moving from working within family ministry roles to serving family ministries through Orange and the Rethink Group. He also explains more about the heart and strategy behind some of the world's leading Kidmin curriculum and how it is being utilized in churches. Mike Clear Connect with Mike on Facebook . Ministry Boost Check out our courses...

In this episode, Greg Stier explains how a youth ministry can be mobilized towards evangelism and become an active movement within the local church. Between parents and leaders, the next generation needs to be directed and empowered to share their faith and dare to believe Him for life-change in others. Greg Stier Connect with Greg on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter. Ministry Boost Check out our...

In this episode, Jenny Funderburke Smith points toward some specific ways to create a gospel-centered approach to kid's ministry, regardless of the size of your church or the curriculum you use. She also shares some very helpful tips on how to structure discipline within our ministry environments for children. Jenny Funderburke Smith Connect with Jenny on her Blog and Twitter. Ministry Boost Check...

In this episode, Paula Dannielle speaks from her experience as a single parent and leading a ministry with the single-parent in mind. There are specific changes you could make to your ministry to more intentionally serve single-parent families and Paula shares what has impacted her church community. Paula Dannielle Connect with Paula on Instagram , and Twitter. Ministry Boost Check out our courses...

In this episode, Tony Myles sheds light on youth ministry from the unique perspective of a pastor. After sitting in both the Youth Pastor and Lead Pastor role, he brings an understanding of how each can complement and strengthen the ministry of the other. Tony Myles Connect with Tony on his website , Facebook , and Twitter . Ministry Boost Check out our courses and register now at MinistryBoost.or...

In this episode, Alfred Burgess shares some of his experiences within multisite NextGen ministry over the years and his heart for reaching outsiders. Having served on staff at two large multisite churches, Alfred provides a unique perspective on how an effective NextGen ministry can exist in different church models and how to create environments with the outsider in mind. Alfred Burgess Connect wi...

In this episode, Jeff Bates dives into some specific practices on tracking family ministry data at Elevation Church and gives practical tips for how to get these families more engaged. Each family is unique and defining engagement can be tricky, so there is a great need for creative ways to keep families connected throughout the year. Jeff Bates Connect with Jeff on Instagram , Facebook and Email...

In this episode, Christine Kreisher casts a compelling vision for why our key concern for volunteers should be retaining them, not just recruiting them. This crucial shift in mindset is the focus of the final part of a six-session series from an online event called Volunteer Bootcamp, hosted by Ministry Boost. Christine Kreisher Connect with Christine on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter. Volunteer...

In this episode, Jon Birkmire explains how their NextGen ministry has thrived and developed by empowering volunteers to lead in high capacity leadership roles, allowing them to lead like staff. This is the fifth part of a six-session series from an online event called Volunteer Bootcamp, hosted by Ministry Boost. Jon Birkmire Connect with Jon on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter. Volunteer Bootcamp...

In this episode, Dan Scott shares his experience of providing consistent and ongoing training for volunteers that produces excellence and unity for ministry teams. This is the fourth part of a six-session series from an online event called Volunteer Bootcamp, hosted by Ministry Boost. Dan Scott Connect with Dan on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter. Volunteer Bootcamp Get access to the full Voluntee...

In this episode, we hear from Paula Dannielle on the power of creating a strategy for encouraging volunteers and creating space to do this every week. This is the third part of a six-session series from an online event called Volunteer Bootcamp, hosted by Ministry Boost. Paula Dannielle Connect with Paula on Instagram , and Twitter. Volunteer Bootcamp Get access to the full Volunteer Bootcamp sess...

In this episode, Kenny Conley dives into three hacks for effectively onboarding volunteers within your family ministry and answers questions about having a successful volunteer orientation. This is the second part of a six-session series from an online event called Volunteer Bootcamp, hosted by Ministry Boost. Kenny Conley Connect with Kenny on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter. Volunteer Bootcam...

In this episode, I talk about Nina Schmidgall about volunteer recruitment and she walks us through some best practices for beginning to shape volunteer culture before people even start serving. This is the first part of a six-session series from an online event called Volunteer Bootcamp, hosted by Ministry Boost. Nina Schmidgall Connect with Nina on Instagram , and Twitter. Volunteer Bootcamp Get...

In this episode, Jody Livingston and Chris Trent from the Longer Haul Podcast talk about big ideas that help create an environment for family ministry alignment under different youth ministry models. Also, with decades of combined experience, the three of us discuss what steps leaders can take to produce ministries that cooperate and align teams to partner with parents. Longer Haul Youth Ministry...

In this episode, Robert Purvey talks about some of the ministries and strategies his church has used to impact youth and their families and schools. One of the immediate action steps he prompts is for churches to be present in the life of their local schools, with no strings attached, and leveraging the influence of students on these campuses. Robert Purvey Connect with Yancy on Instagram , Facebo...

In this episode, Yancy gives practical tips and advice from her decades of leading kids worship. Some of these tips could greatly impact the culture of your kid's ministry and help lead the next generation to a lifestyle of worship through creating intentional worship experiences. Yancy Connect with Yancy on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter Ministry Boost Check out our courses and register now at...

In this episode, Linda Ranson Jacobs shares her experience with serving and ministering to single parents and families of divorce. After experiencing divorce and life as a single parent, Linda has gained both personal and ministerial insight into how the local church can partner with more families. Linda Ranson Jacobs Connect with Linda on Facebook and Twitter Ministry Boost Check out our courses...

In this episode, Dr. Kara Powell gives some insights into the rising conversation about parents growing with their teenagers in regard to their faith. Through her experience at the Fuller Youth Institute, many years in local church ministry, and personally as a parent of teenagers, Kara shares both strategic and practical ways to begin partnering with parents of the next generation. Dr. Kara Powel...

In this episode, Tony Kummer shares the findings from a unique survey of Christian volunteers and leaders within the church about the faith of the next generation. This survey focused on how they came to faith, the key factors of their faith development and how the church can help the faith stick. Tony Kummer Connect with Tony on Twitter Ministry Boost Check out our courses and register now at Min...

In this episode, David Maddron walks us through the difficult journey of losing a child. I also ask David about the steps he now takes to help those around him within the church and community that have experienced similar loses. David Maddron Connect with David on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Ministry Boost Check out our courses and register now at MinistryBoost.org . Links Mentioned in this Epi...

In this episode, I talk with Will Hutcherson about his “Ministry Do Over.” Specifically, he shares about the unique transition of moving from a NextGen role in a large church to a volunteer director role in a church plant, and what he's learned along the way. Will Hutcherson Connect with Will on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Ministry Boost Check out our courses and register now at MinistryBoost.o...

In this episode, I talk with Doug Franklin about Leader Treks . We talk about the value of student leadership and he shares about the work they do in resourcing churches with trips, training and curriculum. Doug Franklin Connect with Doug on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Leader Treks Ministry Boost Check out our courses and register now at MinistryBoost.org . Links Mentioned in this Episode Cru R...

In this episode, I welcome Kristen Ivy back to the podcast to talk about her new book, It's Personal . We talk all about the book, the five questions, how it applies practically in our ministries with our leaders, and what was personal about the book for Kristen. Kristen Ivy Connect with Kristen on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Orange Leaders Ministry Boost FREE Online Event – Volunteer Bootcamp...

In this episode, I talk with Reed Moore. Reed just wrapped up several years at the Student Pastor at Gwinnett Church and is just beginning his time as Student Director at Passion City Church . We talk all about what it looked like to create a great ministry culture at Gwinnett Church. Reed walks through some of their common language and values, and how they reinforced them by sharing stories. Then...

In this episode, I welcome my friend and Elementary Director, Lisa Molite, back to the podcast. Lisa talks about the preteen ministry our church launched this past year. She walks through the planning process, thinking through environments, talking to other leaders, and preparing volunteers. Then, she shares what she's learned since launching, different questions and problems she's still working t...