Kids Ministry Collective Podcast S2 Ep26 Called or Confused: How to Know the Difference Between Your Calling, Identity & Vocation
Have you ever confused your calling with your job title? You’re not the only one — and it may be doing more damage than you think. In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Tom, Cole, and Vicki sit down to tackle one of the most important — and most overlooked — conversations in ministry leadership: understanding […]
Kids Ministry Collective Podcast- How to Share the Gospel With Kids Without Confusing Them S2 Ep.25
Sharing the gospel with kids sounds simple, but one wrong word can create confusion that lasts for years. In this episode, Tom, Cole, Ben, and Vicki tackle the tough questions: Are you using too many Christian terms? Is your “hand raise” invitation actually clear? And what happens after kids say yes? These children’s ministry leaders […]
Kids Ministry Collective- I’m Over It In Childrens Ministry- Season2 Ep.23
Do you ever feel like you’re one tiny package of Goldfish away from a meltdown? You aren’t alone. This week on the Kids Ministry Collective, Tom, Cole, and Vicki are getting real about the things they are officially “over” in children’s ministry. From the frustration of being labeled “childcare” instead of a discipleship powerhouse, to […]
Kids Ministry Collective- “Culture vs. Gospel: The Battle for Your Child’s Worldview | Matt Markins S2 Ep 23
In this weeks Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, Our conversation asked the question: What if the biggest threat to your child’s faith isn’t what you think? Matt Markins, CEO of Awana, sits down with Tom and Ben to expose the counterfeit narratives quietly shaping kids’ identities—often before they even turn 13. From screens to peers […]
Kids Ministry Collective We Fired a Volunteer — And Gained 8 More” | How to Build a Healthy Kids’ Ministry Team – S2 Ep.22
Every children’s ministry leader — whether brand new or battle-tested — wrestles with the same thing: building a healthy volunteer team. In this episode, Tom, Cole, Ben, and Vicki tackle real questions from real leaders about structuring teams for single and multi-service churches, the “serve one, attend one” philosophy, why giving your team scheduled breaks […]
Creative Solutions for Zero-Budget Children’s Programming KMC Collective Podcast S2 Ep 21
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Kids Ministry Collective Podcast S2 Ep.20 One Big Day To Everyday, Rethinking Easter Outreach For Childrens Ministry Leaders
What does a real “win” look like for your Easter outreach? In this episode of The KMC Collective Podcast, Tom, Cole, Ben, and Vicki discuss how children’s ministry leaders can plan Easter with the end in mind—focusing on lasting discipleship rather than just attendance numbers or egg hunts. Discover how to define success for both […]
Kids Ministry Collective S2 Ep.19- How To Feed A Childs Faith- David Rausch
Join The KMC Collective Team as they invite David Rausch from Go! Curriculum to the virtual table. This week’s conversation is all about what children’s ministry leaders can do to help children and parents deepen their faith with Jesus. Many Kidmin leaders struggle with how to use Sundays to effectively disciple children, and David shares […]
S2 Ep 18 Kids Ministry Collective-Effective Worship Strategies for Children’s Ministry
In this episode of the KMC Collective Podcast, the KMC team, including Tom, Cole, Ben, and Vicky, shares practical insights and strategies for engaging children in worship. They discuss the challenges of getting children, especially fourth and fifth-graders, to participate in worship and explore various methods, such as live lyric videos, interactive stations, and incorporating […]
S2 Ep.17 How To Utilize Teens in Childrens Ministry?
Should I use teens in children’s ministry? Can’t they be big distractions or unreliable? Join Tom, Cole, Vickie, and Ben, the KMC Coaches, as they have this week’s conversation about the ins and outs of utilizing teens in kidmin. Sometimes leaders just don’t know where to start or even why they should, so take a […]