Kids Ministry 101

Jeremy Carroll and Kayla Stevens join the podcast to discuss 3 key principles for preteen ministry. Jeremy Carroll is the team leader for Lifeway Kids Discipleship Resources. Before coming to Lifeway, he has been active in local church ministry for nearly 20 years in TN, TX, and AL. Jeremy earned a Master of Arts in Christian … The post Forging a Ministry to Preteens appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Jana Magruder and Art Rainer chat about ways to teach kids about stewardship. Enter to win your own set of The Secret Slide Money Club series by Art Rainer here! The post Teaching Stewardship to Kids appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Jana Magruder and Ben Trueblood chat with Chuck Peters about how to help your church’s family ministry thrive. etchconference.com The post Help Your Family Ministry THRIVE appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Bill Emeott shares a very special announcement, looks back on ministry on the Lifeway Kids team, and looks forward to a new season of leading kids ministry. The post Looking Back and Looking Forward appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Bill Emeott and Jana Magruder discuss ways we can better connect with today’s kids. Find more resources at kidsministry101.com. The post Ministering to Today’s Kids appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Bill Emeott and Klista Storts chat about how to best train your kids ministry volunteers. This episode is hosted by Bill Emeott, produced by Micheal Walley, and sponsored by the ETCH Family Ministry Conference. The post A Trained Volunteer is the BEST Volunteer! appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Shelly Harris and Bill Emeott discuss the importances of clearly outlining your expectations for your kids ministry volunteers. This episode is hosted by Bill Emeott, produced by Micheal Walley, and sponsored by the ETCH Family Ministry Conference. The post Make Your Volunteer Expectations Clear appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Klista Storts and Bill Emeott discuss what personalities are valuable when building a kids ministry team and how to work with all of these different personalities. Klista Storts serves as an Editorial Ministry Specialist for Lifeway Kids. Before coming to Lifeway, she served as the Weekday and Preschool Specialist at the Tennessee Baptist Convention and as … The post Building the Best Kids Ministry Team appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Join Melita Thomas (VBS Specialist) and Rhonda VanCleave (VBS Team Leader) as they reveal and unpack the spiritual overview of Lifeway’s 2020 VBS Theme: Concrete & Cranes! Find out more at lifeway.com/vbs2020 Melita Thomas serves as Lifeway’s VBS and Kids Ministry Specialist and was previously an editor of Lifeway’s VBS resources. Melita holds a masters … The post Announcing the 2020 Lifeway VBS Theme appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Jeremy Carroll and Bill Emeott discuss one of the most asked questions in kids ministry: How do I recruit volunteers? Jeremy Carroll  is the team leader for Lifeway Kids Discipleship Resources. Before coming to Lifeway, he has been active in local church ministry for nearly 20 years in TN, TX, and AL. Jeremy earned a Master … The post I Can\’t Do It Without Volunteers (So Where do I find them?) appeared first on Kids Ministry.

How do you determine which curriculum is best for your kids ministry? Jana Magruder, Landry Holmes, and Bill Emeott discuss what to look for and how to know if a curriculum is right for your kids ministry context. Find out more at teachkids.lifeway.com Jana Magruder serves as the Director of Lifeway Kids. She is a Baylor … The post Choosing the Right KidMin Curriculum appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Tim Pollard and Bill Emeott discuss how to group kids in both a small group and events environment for your kids ministry. Tim Pollard teaches 3rd-6th graders Explore the Bible: Kids Worship on Sunday nights at Tulip Grove Baptist Church. He’s passionate about helping kids dig deep into Scripture, which he pursues through his daily … The post Grouping Your Kids Ministry appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Jeremy Echols joins Bill Emeott to discuss why camp can be a summer highlight of any kids ministry. Check out more at kidsministry101.com! Jeremy Echols leads the CentriKid Camps and Student Life for Kids teams. He, his wife Emily, and their precious daughter love their church, their neighborhood, and spending time together. Jeremy loves to read, watch sports, and … The post Make Camp a Highlight of Your Summer appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Melita Thomas joins Bill Emeott to discuss ways kids ministry leaders can utilize technology to connect with families and enhance kids ministry programming. Melita Thomas serves as Lifeway’s VBS and Kids Ministry Specialist and was previously an editor of Lifeway’s VBS resources. Melita holds a masters degree in Childhood Ministry from Dallas Baptist University. A … The post Using Technology to Enhance and Connect appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Bill Emeott and Micheal Walley discuss why the physical environment of your kids ministry is important to best serve kids and their families. From paint color to tables, you\’ll hear what you can do to make your kids ministry space the best it can be. Bill Emeott serves as Lead Ministry Specialist for Lifeway Kids. A … The post Does the physical environment matter in kids ministry? appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Delanee Williams, Kids Ministry Specialist, joins Bill to discuss ways we can keep the kids in our ministry safe and secure. How can we make sure that our ministries are safe for the kids and families we serve? Delanee Williams serves as a Ministry Specialist with Lifeway Kids. She is a graduate of Baylor University and … The post Keeping Kids Safe appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Melita Thomas (VBS Specialist) and Bill Emeott talk about why VBS is worth doing for any kids ministry. Melita Thomas serves as a Ministry Specialist with Lifeway Kids. Melita holds a masters degree in Christian Education/Childhood Ministry and a passion for kids ministry that infuses both her work at Lifeway Kids and her leadership in … The post Say YES to VBS! appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Chuck Peters and Bill Emeott discuss ways to effectively communicating your kids ministry vision and goals to the members on your kids ministry team. Chuck Peters is Director of Operations for Lifeway Kids. A graduate of Columbia Bible College, Chuck, and his wife, Cris, have served vocationally & voluntarily in Student and Children’s Ministry for many years. They … The post Communicating Vision and Goals appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Chuck Peters discusses why making goals for your kids ministry is important, and how to make practical goals for your ministry.   Chuck Peters is Director of Operations for Lifeway Kids. A graduate of Columbia Bible College, Chuck, and his wife, Cris, have served vocationally & voluntarily in Student and Children’s Ministry for many years. They have four … The post Making Kids Ministry Goals appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Landry Holmes and Bill Emeott discuss ways to decide a vision and mission statement for your kids ministry. Landry Holmes is the Manager of Lifeway Kids Ministry Publishing. A graduate of Howard Payne University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Landry served on church staffs before joining Lifeway Kids. He is a church leader, writer, workshop facilitator, and publisher. … The post Deciding Your KidMin Vision & Mission appeared first on Kids Ministry.