Kids Ministry Collective S3 Ep.3 Why Recruiting Isn’t Fixing Your Volunteer Shortage
In this episode, Tom Bump, Cole Rice, and Vicki Abbott discuss the challenges of volunteer recruitment and retention in church ministries. They emphasize the importance of understanding the difference between recruiting new volunteers and retaining existing ones. The conversation highlights key questions leaders should ask themselves to improve their volunteer culture and the significance of […]
Kids Ministry Collective S3 Ep2- Why Kids Ministry Volunteers Quit (And What Actually Makes Them Stay)
Volunteers rarely quit because of the kids — they quit because of what’s (or isn’t) happening around them. We’re getting honest about the real reasons children’s ministry volunteers walk away, and what actually builds a team that stays. Want someone to talk to about this? Kidsministrycollective.com
Season 3 Episode 1- How Do We Get Better? Leaders Are Learners!
In this episode, the KMC Team welcomes listeners back to the KMC Collective Podcast for Season 3, discussing their commitment to the kids’ ministry community and previewing upcoming topics. They delve into the importance of building confidence in leadership, sharing personal experiences with imposter syndrome and the challenges of people-pleasing. The conversation reflects on highlights […]
Kids Ministry Collective S2. Ep.40- How To Look Back To Grow Forward The KMC Story
In episode 40 of season two of the KMC Collective Podcast, Tom, Ben, Vickie, and Ron celebrate passing 375 episodes and major growth milestones, including nearly 180,000 downloads, 25,000 listeners across 100 countries, and early YouTube traction. Tom shares his ministry background, including decades of pastoral work and a passion for supporting burned-out leaders through […]
A Ministry Leader’s Guide to Perseverance and Growth
If you’re a ministry leader, you’ve likely faced seasons that test your resilience and faith—what some might call “Valley Seasons.” It’s during these times when the weight of leadership presses heavy and the light at the tunnel’s end seems elusive. Yet, it’s also in these valleys where our roots can reach deeper and our leadership […]
Kids Ministry Collective 249 Stay Or Go with David Reneau
One of the hard decisions is when is a season done for a leader? Sometimes the circumstances aren’t clear and one must come to a place to see things clearly. Join Host Tom Bump and his guest, David Reneau as they have a crucial conversation for all ministry leaders. Check out David’s Blog at https://davidreneau.blogspot.com/ […]
Kids Ministry Collective 248 Summer Prep For Fall Success
Are you thinking about your fall plans? It’s hard to do in the middle of the Summer and all its events, vacations, and more. BUT, every leader knows they must start doing some things to get ready so that fall doesn’t hit them when they are worn out from the summer. Save yourself some exhaustion […]
Kids Ministry Collective 247 5 Ways To Create Healthy Team Culture
Every team leader knows culture matters. What is your current team culture is it a healthy one? In this weeks episode, Host and Leadership Coach Tom Bump share 5 practical and important principles to help you build and maintain a healthy volunteer culture. If you are stuck and need some guidance, check out our new […]
Kids Ministry Collective 246 The BIG 5 For Survival of The Busy Season
Are you practicing the BIG 5? There are 5 keys to self/soul care that every leader needs in order to survive in the busy seasons. Neglecting these can push you to dark places. Join Host Tom Bump as he shares the 5 powerful things you should prioritize to thrive in hard times. If you […]
Kids Ministry Collective 245 Three Chords Of Leadership
Three is always better than two right? When it comes to leadership, developing others in the right way can strengthen our influence and our ministry impact. So what is really important when we do this? Join Host Tom Bump as we discuss how to strengthen those around us. If you need help strengthening your […]