The Kidmin Huddle

As a new year approaches for children's ministry, are you making sure that each and every moment, each and every opporutnity is used to disciple? You need to be. Grab the planner here: https://amberpike.org/shop Grab my new book, Intentional Children's Ministry here: https://shop.renewanation.org

Budget friendly and discount curriculum might be a necessity for you, but are those actually quality curriculum?

In the season of Thanksgiving - and in kidmin - there is a lot to be thankful for. Listen to Amber's top 10 kidmin things to give thanks for. What are you thankful for about kidmin?

How are you handling God's Word in your ministry? Are you teaching it as the authoritative truth? Are you show its importance. Rightly handling the Bible is non-negotiable. 

Is your ministry planned in advance? Is everything planned to accomplish the goal of discipleship? Or are you just having fun? We don't have time to waste; we must be intentional.  

Are you teaching the Christmas story again? Or are you using this Christmas as a chance to disciple boys and girls, intentionally growing them in their faith. 

Are you showing your appreciation to your volutneer team? No matter what your budget is, you can and should show your thanks!

The crazy, secularized world our kids live in tells them that God's Word is not true. They have questions and doubts. Are you equipped to answer them?

Ministering when you are a parent has it's challenges. You might be called to ministry, but as a parent, that must be your first calling. 

The curriculum you use in church matters. Learn about RenewaNation's new curriculum line and what sets it apart. As a special offer, enter the code 5BIBLE to get $5 off your purchase. https://store.renewanation.org/collections/curriculum

Now that the "ber" months are here, how do you navigate them, pouring into kids and families and add in all of the extra holiday fun without driving mom and dad bonkers?

Wondering what you should and should not have in your children's ministry classroom? Amber has 5 must haves and 5 have nots to help you be intentional in your classroom. 

Take a tour with Amber and see what resources she loves to put into the hands of parents and kids. There's a warning when it comes to resources, though.  Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T-67dsSbEVg

With Grandparent's Day this Sunday, how are you not just honoring and celebrating grandparents, but equipping them to fulfill their biblical role as disciple maker? Check out the Family Ministry Academy here: https://www.renewanation.org/family-ministry-academy

When kids are attending the full congregational church service, is your goal to entertain and keep them quiet? Or are you intentionally training kids on how to worship?

Teaching in a one-room classroom style ministry has is challenges, but it can be done. Here are three tips that will help you engage all ages when you have multiple levels of learning all in the same room. 

I sat down with Christie Thomas, author of the new book "Little Habits, Big Faith" and we talked all things family discipleship.  Follow Christie at: https://littleshootsdeeproots.com

What does a day trip to Disneyland teach us about doing children's ministry well? 

Join us as special guest, author Joshua Cooley talks about his new book  I Can't Believe My Eyes, and hear how kids can be taught deep theological truths through literature! Find out more about Josh here: https://joshuacooleyauthor.com

Carl Barnhill from Church Visuals joins us on The Kidmin Huddle to talk about the importance of using good visuals in kidmin and how visuals can help communicate the Gospel, even. 

Since we should be ministering out of relationship, connecting with kids is key to children's ministry. Listen for some practical, field tested ways to connect with kids and break down their walls. 

Summertime isn't a time for ministry leaders to check-out. Join us as Kidmin Corinne unpacks 3 summeritme must do's for kidmin leaders. 

Summer camp provides amazing opportunities for you to pour into your kids. It's a week of intentionally, but it should also be a week of realtionship building. 

For those not currently serving in children's ministry, it can be hard. Be encouraged. You are not alone; God has you right where He needs you.

Just because you're using a Christian resource in ministry, doesn't mean that it lines up with the Word. Make sure each and everything you use in ministry (and at home) is teaching theological truth.