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 […]
Kids Ministry Collective Podcast- How to Share the Gospel With Kids Without Confusing Them S2 Ep.25
Sharing the gospel with kids sounds simple, but one wrong word can create confusion that lasts for years. In this episode, Tom, Cole, Ben, and Vicki tackle the tough questions: Are you using too many Christian terms? Is your “hand raise” invitation actually clear? And what happens after kids say yes? These children’s ministry leaders […]
Kids Ministry Collective- I’m Over It In Childrens Ministry- Season2 Ep.23
Do you ever feel like you’re one tiny package of Goldfish away from a meltdown? You aren’t alone. This week on the Kids Ministry Collective, Tom, Cole, and Vicki are getting real about the things they are officially “over” in children’s ministry. From the frustration of being labeled “childcare” instead of a discipleship powerhouse, to […]
Kids Ministry Collective- “Culture vs. Gospel: The Battle for Your Child’s Worldview | Matt Markins S2 Ep 23
In this weeks Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, Our conversation asked the question: What if the biggest threat to your child’s faith isn’t what you think? Matt Markins, CEO of Awana, sits down with Tom and Ben to expose the counterfeit narratives quietly shaping kids’ identities—often before they even turn 13. From screens to peers […]
Kids Ministry Collective We Fired a Volunteer — And Gained 8 More” | How to Build a Healthy Kids’ Ministry Team – S2 Ep.22
Every children’s ministry leader — whether brand new or battle-tested — wrestles with the same thing: building a healthy volunteer team. In this episode, Tom, Cole, Ben, and Vicki tackle real questions from real leaders about structuring teams for single and multi-service churches, the “serve one, attend one” philosophy, why giving your team scheduled breaks […]
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 […]