Kids Ministry Collective #306- How To Lead With Joy And Gratitude During The Holidays
In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump emphasizes the importance of gratitude for ministry leaders, especially during the busy holiday season. He shares personal experiences and practical tips for maintaining a grateful heart, managing expectations, and prioritizing tasks. Tom also highlights the benefits of community and the value of attending […]
Kids Ministry Collective #305 – Enduring Hardships In Ministry
In this powerful episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump engages in an in-depth conversation with Kelli Romero, a seasoned ministry leader, about enduring hardships in ministry. Drawing from her own experiences, including the tragic loss of her son to suicide, Kelly shares profound insights on resilience, dealing with grief, and the […]
5 Essentials to Learn, Grow, and Thrive in Children’s Ministry
Photo by Alexis Brown on Unsplash Every ministry leader needs some key essentials if they are going to be resilient, growing leaders who can build healthy teams and ministries. I’d like to share five of the key essentials that have kept me going for 37 years in ministry. 1. Learning from Others Learning is a […]
Kids Ministry Collective Podcast 304 Caring For The Leaders Heart- Vicki Abbott
In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump is joined by Vicki Abbott, a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in children’s ministry. Tom and Vicki discuss the importance of having a coach, the pressures of ministry, and strategies for caring for your heart. Vicki shares her wisdom from […]
Kids Ministry Collective #303 How Is Your Leadership Foundation? Derek Altom
This episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, hosted by Tom Bump, the focus is on evaluating and strengthening the foundations of ministry work. Tom introduces his guest, Derek Aldam, the Director of Events and Development for D6 Family Ministry, who discusses the importance of a solid ministry foundation built on Scripture and Christ’s teachings. […]
Kids Ministry Collective #302 The Young Leaders Journey with Emily Saum
Join host Tom Bump in an insightful episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast featuring Emily Saum, a passionate middle school pastor at Mount Perrin Church. Emily shares her unique journey from a ministry-filled family background to impactful leadership. They did into her contribution as an author in the new book: ‘Everyone Does Better with […]
Kids Ministry Collective Podcast #301 Help! I’m a Leader and I’m Stuck!
Ever felt lost or stuck as a ministry leader? Me too! Join host and ministry coach Tom Bump and together let’s chat about 3 ways we can breakthrough the stuck or lost feelings and how to build a solid path away from them into leading with confidence and strength. Need help getting unstuck? Try KMCCoach.net […]
Kids Ministry Collective #300 From Stagnation to Growth: How Evaluation Fuels Ministry
In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, Host Tom Bump discusses how ministry leaders can measure their effectiveness and grow as leaders. He emphasizes the importance of evaluation and self-reflection to ensure ministries impact children and families effectively. Tom shares insights from his 37 years of ministry experience on setting goals, seeking feedback, […]
Kids Ministry Collective #299 What Matters Most?
In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump discusses the importance of focusing on core values in ministry leadership. He underscores the importance of the gospel, knowing individuals personally, and concentrating on actionable steps. He also emphasizes the need for leaders to stay spiritually healthy and develop team members through effective […]
Kids Ministry Collective #298 The Kids Pastors Greatest Secret To Leadership
Want to know how to have amazing success and growth in ministry and last for a long time? You need two things! Want to know what they are? Take a listen to Host and Leadership Coach Tom Bump as he shares 2 of the best things a leader needs to sustain themselves in ministry. If […]