Kids Ministry 101

Jeremy Echols and Bill Emeott join Chuck on the Kids Ministry 101 Podcast this week to discuss the importance of Sharing the gospel with Kids. Jeremy and Bill talk about how we train our CentriKid Camps staff and how they relate everything back to the gospel. We aim to help kids grow in their relationship with … The post Sharing the Gospel with Kids appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Volunteers are vital to a kids ministry. When you’re on church staff, it’s easy to forget the perspective of a volunteer. Klista Storts, who has previously served as a kids minister and now serves as a kids ministry volunteer, shares what kids ministry leaders need to know about their volunteers on today’s podcast. Klista Storts … The post What KidMin Leaders Need to Know about Volunteers appeared first on Kids Ministry.

In earlier episodes of the Settle for Nothing Less podcast series, Jana Magruder shared indicators that had small, moderate or large an impact on a child’s spiritual health. In this episode, she shares what factors actually didn’t make the list. Listen and see if you’re surprised about some of the things that didn\’t show up … The post Settle for Nothing Less: Part 3 appeared first on Kids Ministry.

God’s plan for equipping the saints is His church, so we want to come alongside you as you equip families and minister to children. ETCH Family Ministry Conference is the event where your entire team is invited – from preschool ministry all the way through high school ministry. Jana Magruder, Director of Lifeway Kids and … The post ETCH Family Ministry Conference 2018: Unbroken appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Some kids ministers struggle with keeping their pastor engaged in kids ministry. They may not recognize how he can champion the ministry. Tim Pollard shares the importance of pastor strategies to keep your pastor involved in kids ministry. Tim Pollard teaches 3rd graders at Tulip Grove Baptist Church. He’s passionate about helping kids dig deep … The post Keeping Your Pastor Engaged in Your Ministry appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Churches have an incredible opportunity to minister to families who are adopting. Jeff Land shares from his experience as a parent and children’s pastor dos and don’t in ministering to families who are adopting. Jeff Land is Children’s Pastor at Sugar Creek Baptist Church in Sugar Land, Texas. Jeff has served with Lifeway Kids developing … The post Ministering to Families of Adopted Children appeared first on Kids Ministry.

As kid ministers, we are to care for the adults who serve under our leadership. Do you care and connect with the leaders in the kids ministry? Do you know them beyond their name? Delanee Williams, Kids Ministry Specialist, visits the podcasts to share why connecting with volunteers and kids ministry teachers is important and … The post Connecting with Volunteers appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Jeremy Echols, leads the CentriKid Camps team for Lifeway Kids , joins the podcast this week explaining what kids ministry leaders can do to effectively follow up with kids and families after an amazing week of kids camp. The post Following Up After Camp appeared first on Kids Ministry.

What does it really mean to put Jesus at the center of your Kids Ministry? Bill Emeott, Lead Kids Ministry Specialist for Lifeway Kids, joins the podcast to share how being intentional in four areas can result in a Christ-Centered, transformational Kids Ministry that sticks for eternity. The post Gospel Centered Kids Ministry appeared first on Kids Ministry.

In Fall 2018, The Gospel Project for Kids begins a new 3 year cycle.  Jeremy Carroll, team leader of The Gospel Project for Kids, and Landry Holmes, Manager of Lifeway Kids Publishing, sit down with Chuck Peters to discuss new features and updates to The Gospel Project for Kids,. Listen and hear what you can … The post The Gospel Project for Kids: New Features and Updates appeared first on Kids Ministry.

The Gospel Project is a Christ-centered chronological Bible study for babies-adults. On today’s podcast, Brian Dembowczyk, managing editor of The Gospel Project, shares the vision of The Gospel Project and why sharing the gospel with children is of the utmost importance. Brian Dembowczyk is the Managing Editor of The Gospel Project, a Bible study curriculum … The post The Gospel Project: When you get it, it changes everything appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Over the course of this summer, many churches will be hosting VBS, or Vacation Bible School, at their church. It’s an incredible outreach event, but what is the next step after the last kid has gone home for the week? Melita Thomas, joins the podcast this week to share encouragement and 5 tips for follow-up after a … The post 5 Tips for VBS Follow-Up appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Jana Magruder, Director of Lifeway Kids, joins us on the podcast this week to unpack the research in her new book, “Nothing Less: Engaging Kids in a Lifetime of Faith.” Her book unveils a study that looks at the faith characteristics of current adults and looks at the parenting practices and habits they were exposed to growing up. As … The post Settle for Nothing Less: Part 2 appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Jana Magruder, Director of Lifeway Kids, joins us on the podcast this week to unpack the research in her new book, “Nothing Less: Engaging Kids in a Lifetime of Faith. Her book unveils a study that looks at faith characteristics of current adults and looks at the parenting practices and habits they were exposed to growing up. As kids ministry leaders … The post Settle for Nothing Less: Part 1 appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Jeremy Echols, leads the CentriKid Camps team for Lifeway Kids , joins the podcast this week explaining steps kids ministry leaders can take to prepare practically and spiritually for camp. The post Preparing For Camp appeared first on Kids Ministry.

In a few weeks, churches around the world will be using Lifeway’s Game On! For their Vacation Bible School. Melita Thomas, joins the podcast this week to share encouragement and reminders for churches as they complete preparations for Game On! VBS. The post Gearing up to VBS appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Boys and girls can develop Bible skills beginning at a young age. Parents and teachers can play an active part in helping children with these skills. In today’s podcast, Tim Pollard highlights practical ways to help parents and teachers. The post Bible Skills Matter appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Dr. Jody Dean (Senior Associate Regional Dean for Louisiana and Mississippi Extensions Director, Mentoring Programs in Christian Education for the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary), joins the podcast to discuss four areas to cultivate a protective mind-set for ministry with minors. Shepherding the character of the ministry, and ways to have an overseer mentality will be explored. The post Protect: Shepherding Age-Graded Ministry Through Risk appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Dr. Karen Kennemur, Associate Professor of Children’s Ministry and Bessie Fleming Chair of Childhood Education at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins the podcast to discuss training and equipping Preteens to become kids in leadership and on mission. The post Training and Equiping Preteens for Leadership, Service, and Mission appeared first on Kids Ministry.

Daniel Darling, Vice President of Communications at the ERLC, joins the podcast to discuss how to teach our kids about the value of human life in a world that increasingly cheapens it. The post Teaching Your Kids About Human Dignity appeared first on Kids Ministry.