The Kidmin Podcast

In episode 16 of the Kidmin Podcast , Kenny Conley moves from vision to execution and walks through the full logistics of leading a reimagined baby dedication. If you’ve been following this series, you’ve already heard why baby dedication matters and what it could become. Now the question is simple: how do you pull it off? In this episode, Kenny shares a step-by-step breakdown of how he has led ba...

In this episode of the Kidmin Podcast, Kenny Conley challenges children’s ministry leaders to rethink one of the most overlooked moments in the church: baby dedication. If baby dedication at your church feels routine, rushed, or purely symbolic, this conversation will help you see it in a whole new way. Kenny shares why participation may be declining, what might be missing from the experience, and...

In this episode of the Kidmin Podcast, Kenny Conley hits pause on the baby dedication series to focus on one of the most strategic weeks of the year: the week after Easter. Easter may be over, but what you do next matters just as much as the weekend itself. Kenny walks through a practical “post-Easter checklist” with five key actions every children’s ministry leader should take right now. From fol...

In episode 13 of the Kidmin Podcast , Kenny Conley kicks off a new conversation around something most churches don’t spend much time rethinking… baby dedication. For many churches, baby dedication has become routine. It’s something you do because you’ve always done it. But what if it could be more meaningful than that? In this episode, Kenny takes a step back and asks a bigger question. Why does b...

In episode 12 of the Kidmin Podcast , Kenny Conley dives into one of the most overlooked yet transformational tools for kids ministry leaders: conferences . After creating a 2026 Kidmin Conference Guide, Kenny shares why conferences have played a massive role in his own growth over nearly three decades of ministry—and why they should be a priority for every leader. Whether you're serving full-time...

In episode 11 of the  Kidmin Podcast , Kenny Conley and Nick Blevins dive into one of the most important and often ignored areas of kids ministry leadership:  retaining new families . A lot of churches focus on getting new families to visit once, but what happens after that? How do you help them feel welcomed, remembered, and encouraged to come back? Kenny and Nick discuss why children’s ministry...

In episode 10 of the Kidmin Podcast , Kenny Conley wraps up the VBS series with an honest and thoughtful conversation about whether churches should actually do Vacation Bible School . VBS is one of the most recognizable programs in kids ministry, and countless faith stories began there. But just because something is iconic doesn’t automatically mean it’s strategic for every church. Kenny explores...

In episode 9 of the Kidmin Podcast , Kenny Conley sits down with his friend and former colleague Dan Pollak , Kids Director at Flatirons Church, to talk about reinventing VBS . Dan shares how Flatirons launched a VBS-style experience called Kids Camp , why they chose a nighttime model, and how they adapted a traditional VBS structure for a pre-Christian context . They also unpack practical ways to...

The Kidmin Podcast is a practical, strategy-first conversation for kids ministry leaders who want to lead healthier ministries, build better teams, and create clearer next steps for families. Hosted by Kenny Conley, each episode brings real ideas you can use, with a focus on volunteers, leadership development, and ministry systems that last. If you want kids ministry content that is both thoughtfu...

VBS is coming, and most of the stress is not about the theme, it is about the systems. In this episode of the Kidmin Podcast , Kenny Conley welcomes his guest, Allegra Collins, former kidmin leader at Mariners Church and current preschool curriculum developer at Awana. Together, they unpack what it really takes to plan and execute a great VBS from an operations perspective, whether you have 50 kid...

In episode 6 of the Kidmin Podcast , Kenny Conley talks about something most kids ministry leaders rarely plan for but deal with every single week: subs . Too often, volunteer recruiting is treated as a simple yes-or-no question. When someone says no to weekly serving, we take the loss and move on. But what if a no to weekly serving could become a yes to something else? In this episode, Kenny intr...

In this episode of the Kidmin Podcast , Kenny Conley tackles one of the most overlooked problems in volunteer recruiting: vagueness . Many kids ministry leaders feel desperate for volunteers but struggle to answer a simple question: How many do we actually need? When the need is unclear, recruiting feels overwhelming, progress feels invisible, and every “no” feels personal. In this episode, Kenny...

Episode 4 builds on the ongoing conversation about volunteer scheduling by shifting from philosophy to practical execution. Kenny Conley shares three big ideas designed to help Kidmin leaders reduce stress, save time, and bring clarity to one of the most demanding parts of ministry leadership. This episode focuses on moving away from reactive, week-to-week scheduling and toward healthier systems t...

Episode 3 builds on the previous conversation about volunteer schedules and discipleship by offering practical, real-world strategies to help kids ministry leaders move volunteers toward higher consistency and deeper ownership. Kenny and Nick address common barriers—like one-service churches and Sunday school structures—and share ideas that have worked in real ministries, even in difficult context...

In episode 2 of the Kidmin Podcast , Kenny Conley and Nick Blevins dive into a topic every kids ministry leader wrestles with: volunteer scheduling . From once-a-month rotations to complicated multi-week schedules, Kenny and Nick explore why the way we schedule volunteers may say more about our philosophy of ministry and discipleship than we realize. Drawing from real conversations at the Children...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Kidmin Podcast 🎉 In this inaugural conversation, Kenny Conley and Nick Blevins kick off the Kidmin Podcast by sharing the story behind Kidmin, why this podcast exists, and what children’s ministry leaders can expect going forward. From the origins of the Kidmin community to the launch of Kidmin.com , this episode sets the foundation for a podcast designed...