Kids Ministry Collective S2 Ep35- How to Avoid Summer Burnout and Comparison Traps in Kids Ministry
Summer doesn’t slow down for kids ministry — and the pressure to keep going can quietly drain even the best leaders. In this episode, Tom, Ben, and Vicki talk honestly about what summer really feels like: the comparison trap, volunteer fatigue, VBS planning stress, and how to protect your mindset when every other ministry around […]
Kids Ministry Collective S2 Ep34 Confetti and Milestones, Kidmin Promotion Sunday With Purpose
On the KMC Collective Podcast, the team discusses why celebrating kids ministry milestones—especially promotion weekends like Move Up Sunday—matters for children and parents, and emphasizes being intentional and consistent rather than extravagant. They compare different promotion timing approaches (beginning of summer vs. end of summer/fall) and share practical celebration ideas such as preview weekends, […]
Kids Ministry Collective S2 Ep33 How to Finish Your Ministry Year Strong (Not Burned Out)
You’ve been leading hard since September. The end of the ministry year is right there — but finishing well takes more than just surviving. Four kids ministry leaders sit down and get honest about what May actually feels like — the exhaustion, the wins, and the real failures that taught them the most. Cole shares […]
Kids Ministry Collective S2 Ep 32- Tools That Make Kids Ministry Leaders Stronger
You weren’t meant to lead kids ministry alone — and this episode is your wake-up call to stop trying. In Part 2 of our “Tools for Kids Ministry Leaders” series, Tom, Cole, Ben, and Vickie get real about the tools that aren’t apps or calendars — they’re people. If you caught Part 1 (featuring the legendary […]
Kids Ministry Collective S2 Ep31- How to Lead, Delegate & Last in Kids Ministry with Jim Wideman
What does it really take to lead in children’s ministry for the long haul — and actually enjoy it? In this episode of the KMC Collective Podcast, the team sits down with legendary children’s ministry leader Jim Wideman, who brings more than 50 years of hands-on experience to the conversation. From his early days watching […]
Kids Ministry Collective S2 Ep.30- Best Tools for Kids Ministry Leaders: Work Smarter, Not Harder!
What are the best tools for kids ministry leaders to save time and reduce stress? In this episode of the KMC Collective Podcast, Tom, Ben, and Vickie share the practical, everyday tools that make children’s ministry leadership easier — from calendar time blocking and AI for curriculum writing to Canva for church design and Bible […]
Kids Ministry Collective S2. Ep 29 Getting Families Engaged in Discipleship at Home
Are you struggling to get families engaged in discipleship? You’ve planned the events, sent the resources, and set up the opportunities — and still heard crickets. You are not alone. In this episode of the KMC Collective Podcast, Tom, Cole, Ben, and Vicki unpack the real reasons behind low family discipleship engagement — from parents feeling spiritually inadequate to […]
Kids Ministry Collective Podcast S2 Ep28-Easter is NOT the Finish Line: How To Plan You Kidmin Summer
Easter Sunday is over — but your job as a kids ministry leader is just getting started. If you’re tempted to check out, coast for a few weeks, and then panic when summer stares you in the face, this episode is exactly what you need to hear. The KMC Collective team — Tom, Cole, and […]
Kids Ministry Collective Ep27 – Called or Confused? Your Calling vs. Identity vs. Vocation (Part 2)
In this episode of the KMC Collective Podcast, Tom, Cole, Vicki, and Ben continue their “Called or Confused” conversation, responding to a listener’s question about whether being “called to ministry” applies only to pastors. They emphasize that every follower of Jesus shares the same calling to follow Christ, love God and others, and make disciples […]
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 […]