Kids Ministry Collective S2. Ep38 What I Wish I Knew Before Saying Yes to Kids Ministry
Nobody tells you what you’re actually signing up for when you say yes to kids ministry. The confetti, the costumes, and the camp stories look great from the outside — but what happens behind the curtain? In this episode, Tom, Cole, and Vicky get refreshingly honest about their calling, their biggest ministry mistakes, and the […]
Kids Ministry Collective S2 Ep37- Kids in Big Church: Which Model Is Right for You?
Should kids be in the main worship service — or not? It’s one of the most emotionally charged questions in kids ministry, and the KMC Collective team is diving in headfirst. In this episode, Tom, Cole, Ben, and Vickie unpack the real conversation happening inside the Kids Ministry Collective Facebook group around kids in big […]
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When was the last time you took a Sunday off? If the honest answer is never — this episode is for you. In this candid and deeply practical conversation, Tom, Cole, Ben, and Vicki get real about one of the most common traps in kids ministry: building a ministry that only runs when you show up. They share their […]
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 […]