The Kidmin Huddle

Sometimes ministry doesn't go how you want it to go. Events are low in attendance or you go through the stuff at church that makes you question if it's worth it. Remember your why. Remember the one. 

This episode was recorded LIVE in the KidzMatter PRO lounge during the KidzMatter MegaCon Conference!

Use your time well when you get to speak before the congregation. What message are you sending?  Listen to some do's and don'ts to maximize your pulpit time and share your message. 

Sometimes the best option for your ministry is to write your own lessons. But how do you get started? What works best? Hear some practical (tried and tested) tips on how to write your own lessons for your ministry. 

Kidmin can be expensive... but it doesn't have to be. If you're on a ministry budget, listen to these 6 tips. 

I sat down my with photographer friend Jonathan and talked about photography in kidmin. Get some great tips to start your own photography ministry, take your photo skills to the next level, and hear the importance of documenting spiritual growth in your kidmin. 

Maybe you've heard the term "Progressive Christianity" recently. You might be wondering what it means or more importantly what it means to kidmin.  Progressive Christianity matters to kidmin. The danger is very real. Listen in to hear how you need to be doing your part, right now, to combat this danger. 

I sat down with author Vanessa Myers to chat about her newest book, The Bible Food Truck Devotional and how important it is to resource moms and dads at home. https://vanessamyers.org

Our big goal in ministry is to see boys and girls in a relationship with Christ and a vibrant faith. We want what we teach them to stick. We want them to remember it.  What can we do to make the important lessons stick - to make it something they will remember?

What do you do when it's all too much? How do you dig out of the to-do's? In this episode Amber Pike talks about the season she's going through and what to do when you are going through a season of being overwhelmed. 

Preschoolers are capable of high levels of learning, but you need to intentionally engage them! What are you doing to engage your littles in God's story? Are you keeping their attention during lesson time? 

What sets your ministry apart? What makes your ministry special, something that parents will want to bring their kids to? Are you marketing that – expressing that vision to your families in the right way?

Ministry is great, but not all the time. There are hard days and rough seasons. Be reminded of why you do what you do and the difference you are making. 

Christmas is more than just a story and we need to be doing more than just half-heartedly listening. Take a few moments to pause and prepare your heart as we enter into the Christmas season.  *You also get to hear the train breaking in the background of my church towards the end!

How often do you teach on heaven? Are you teaching the truth about heaven or spreading lies? Kids have questions about heaven (even preschoolers). Kidmin Leader, you need to make sure you're teaching the truth about heaven, and teaching it often. 

Sometimes discouragement happens in kidmin, especially when numbers are low. But numbers don't always matter.  Be reminded of the words in Galatians 6:9. Don't give up. What you do matters to the Kingdom!

If the goal of ministry is to teach boys and girls about Jesus, we want to make sure we are reaching the maximum amount of kids! With a little organization and intentionality, you can maximize your reach. 

Mega-Con was last week. Hear what messages God spoke and what's next. 

How do you lead children to Christ? Do you do mass altar calls, where kids raise their hands and repeat a prayer after you? Don't!  In this episode, Amber goes over some important do's and don'ts about leading a child to Christ. 

Kids need more than a lesson full of fluff! But not all curriculum has enough meat. With a little creativity and some intentionality, it's an easy fix to go from fluff to meat. 

This Sunday I found myself with a new dynamic in my class... mostly preschoolers. Since this is my new norm, I have to shift how I teach, but what.  Preschoolers don't need a smaller version of faith. They don't need a watered down version of the Bible. They need deep theologically sound teaching... just on their level. 

Kidmin is full of hits and misses. What works one time might bomb the next. If you are intentional though, you can work towards more wins for your kids and your families. Plus hear about Amber's new book, The Family Cookbook Devotional , and how this has been a win in her home.  https://bit.ly/3zHpJ60

Are you training your kids to listen to sermons and the Word? Unless you want to see your new youth group taking multiple bathroom breaks per sermon each and every week, you need to take the time to train the how to listen to sermons. Note taking might be the key. 

When you get sick or have a family emergency, do you have a plan and a person in place? In this episode Amber Pike talks about some very practical must-haves for every ministry. 

Do you know the names of the children in your ministry? Do you use them? What about after children leave your ministry area? Don't underestimate the power of knowing (and using) a child's name. It can make a huge difference.