KidMin Backstage

Today I'm joined by Bro. Joseph & Sis. Angel Ladd from The Rock Church in Elk Grove, California.

The Ladds came and helped out at our Children's Church during our annual Northwest Youth Conference. What an incredible couple. They dived in and helped with the set and jumped in full swing to Children's Church. I'm not sure if they got any sleep while they were here, but they were a huge blessing and a blast to be around!

We talked a little bit about the conference Children's Church and a brief interview of the Ladds' background.

Then we got to talk about something exciting the Ladds are doing at their church; Extreme Team where they develop young people into leaders!

Coming Up!!

I'm joined by Bro. & Sis. Ladd and we talk about something they call Xtreme Team!

Today I'm joined by Bro. Brennen and we're talking about Sunday School Intuition.

One definition of intuition is, “the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.” 
We all experience varying levels of intuition in different areas of our lives. In work for example, if you’ve been doing something for a long time, there are many things that come, quote, natural to you, that could just be intuition. 
But the interesting thing about intuition is when it’s subconscious, where you can’t quite put your finger on it. It’s intangible, yet it’s accurate. Surprisingly, first impressions can be this way-not always-but sometimes we can have a first impression of someone or something despite having no history or basis just based on subconscious cues such as body language, tone etc. 
Our premise today is that intuition, specifically in a Children’s Ministry environment, can be developed. 

Some of the things we try to cover:

1. Experience builds intuition
2. The more engaged you are, the better your intuition
3. Your perspective affects your intuition
4. Fast-track building your intuition

Coming Up!

Brennen and I talk about developing an intuition in Sunday School.

Today I'm joined by Bro. Myles and we're talking about having that perfect position.

Most of us probably have an idea of the “perfect job” or even a position within the company that we work for. I remember a friend of mine telling me about her 4-year-old son. They were at the store, and he was in the cart wearing one of those plastic firemen hats. The cashier asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up and he said, “A fireman.” And then he paused and was like, “Or a dog.” Fireman to dog, this kid sounds like he was destined to be Sunday school staff! 

In Sunday school and just church ministry there are many jobs and most of us wear more than one hat. When you’re trying to overcome a challenge, there’s a concept of throwing everything to see what sticks. I think we should take this approach when it comes to children’s ministry. If you’re asked to be a dog instead of wearing the firemen’s hat, be the best dog you can be! 

Some of the things we try to cover:

• Be available and you will be used
• Fully invest
• Be willing to fulfill "less than ideal" positions
• Pass it on

Coming Up!

I'm joined by Bro. Myles and we're talking about having the perfect position.

Today I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about getting it done!

We are running out of time! I’m pretty young-depending on who you ask-but the older I get the more pressure I feel on accomplishing goals. By nature, I’m a planner. I like to get everything organized and have clear steps and objectives. While I do think this has served me well, it can also be my Achilles Heel. 
There are many of us in children’s ministry that have lofty goals and super cool ideas-it comes with the territory; but I’m afraid that our timeline might be too long. 
Today we want to talk about moving the kingdom of God forward in this vehicle we call children’s ministry. 

Some of the things we try to cover:

• Dreams and Ideas
• Prioritize
• Follow Through
• Move Fast

Coming up!

I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about doing it now!

Today I'm joined by Bro. Bryan Critcher and we're talking about using visuals to help kids relate to concepts.

A picture is worth a thousand words. That’s what my dad used to tell me all the time. My dad taught me a lot about construction and he’s a great teacher. He would explain how to do something, but then when he “showed” me how it became extremely clear. 
This is also true with unfamiliar experiences, we can hear about or read about extreme circumstances and even have the appropriate reaction-a bad car accident for example. But when you drive up on one or worse, experience one, it gives you a whole new perspective. 
We live here in the Pacific Northwest and we can tell people about how green it is here and how beautiful it is, but it’s hard for someone to grasp it until they see it person or at least see a picture of it. 

Some of the things we try to cover:

• Abstract concepts lose attention
• Set the stage (stage props)
• Using handheld props
• Various types of visuals

If you have any questions or ideas of topics you'd like to hear email us at [email protected]

Today I'm joined by Bro. Brent and we're talking about Stage Presence.

There are some people who seem like they were born to be on stage while others struggle and fumble their words. 
In our Sunday school we use a stage in the theater sense quite a bit. We have a large, rotating volunteer staff which is really great for a lot of reasons, but one disadvantage is that not everyone gets the experience they need to thrive on stage. 
Today we want to discuss some of the attributes of having stage presence and some of the contributing factors. Maybe we can help someone today who doesn’t feel comfortable on stage… yet. 

Some of the things we try to cover:

• When the person on stage is nervous, it makes everyone nervous
• Different types of stage presence
• Practice makes perfect
• Remember your purpose