Kids Ministry Collective 258 Building Healthy Volunteer Culture and Teams Part 2
This is the continuing Conversation about Building Healthy Volunteer Cultures and Teams with host Tom Bump and his guest David Reneau. This conversation brings in some powerful principles that Children’s Ministry Leaders should pay attention to while building their volunteer organizations. Here are those links to blog posts written by David that were mentioned as […]
Kids Ministry Collective 257 Building A Healthy Volunteer Organization Part 1
Ever wonder what it takes to build a solid and healthy volunteer team and culture? Join Host Tom Bump and his guest David Reneau as they discuss some important ideas every Childrens Ministry Leader should think through when building a healthy volunteer culture and team. This is part 1 of a two-part podcast. Here’s some […]
Kids Ministry Collective 256 Stressed Out, What You Can Do About It
Leadership stress is at an all-time high. Children’s Ministry leaders are always discussing how badly stressed out they are. What can we do about it? Join Host and Coach, Tom Bump as he shares some ideas about managing our stress levels and how we can leverage Good Stress, Yes, I said it, Good Stress! Segment […]
Kids Ministry Collective 255 Setbacks And Mindsets: Getting back on track when things don’t go as planned.

Every Children’s Ministry Leader can have a setback. Most of us that are seasoned leaders have had more than we can count. But, what makes the difference when a BIG setback happens? Your Mindset will determine your bounce back. Take a listen to this week’s episode and learn some powerful questions you should ask yourself […]
Kids Ministry Collective 254 What Do I Do When I’m In A Hard Season?
Every leader will be in a hard or highly challenging season. “A Valley Season.” When you get into those seasons, if you know how to respond they can make you stronger as a leader. If you don’t know how to respond, they can break you. Join host Tom Bump, who’s also the lead guide at […]
The Power of Vision: Inspiring Volunteers to Accomplish Extraordinary Things

Imagine standing on the shore of an uncharted territory, eager to embark on a grand adventure. As the leader of a volunteer team, you hold a compass in your hands – a compass called vision. The journey to building volunteer teams feels like climbing an impossible mountain or crossing a deep dark ocean. Recruiting and […]
Kids Ministry Collective 253 Creating Volunteer Consistency, Creativity and Ownership for
Children’s ministry leaders need to build healthy teams, and there are some vital things we must do as leaders to create a healthy team that is more consistent, creative, and that owns what they do. How does one do this? Take a listen as host and coach Tom Bump, shares some simple keys: if you […]
Kids Ministry Collective 252 What Label Are You Wearing and Why it Matters!
What label are you wearing? Who gave it to you? Why do you believe you have to own it? Join Host Tom Bump as he shares a personal challenge as part of a new series on Healthy Leaders. If you are struggling with your leadership identity and need help, check out a coaching journey with […]
How To Gain Margin For Children’s Ministry Leaders

Leading in Children’s Ministry is a noble calling, but it can also be overwhelming and all-consuming. The demands of ministry can easily spill over into our personal lives, leading to burnout, stress, and a lack of margin. In this blog post, we will explore the challenges faced by Children’s Ministry leaders in balancing their personal […]
5 Steps To Build Your Children’s Ministry Team

Hey there, Children’s Ministry leaders! If you’re on this wild and wonderful journey of guiding young hearts, you know that having an awesome team by your side is like the whipped cream on top of a delightful sundae. I’ve got some fantastic insights to share with you on how to build a stellar Children’s Ministry […]