KidMin Backstage

Today I'm joined by Bro. Brent and we're talking about the main purpose behind what we do every Sunday.

We love the fun, the comedy, the object lessons, the décor, the climbing walls, the slides, and even the explosions.

But in all the excitement, there’s a leadership question we must keep asking:

Do our kids (and staff) know why we’re really here? Today we’re talking about keeping the mission clear without killing the fun. 

Some of what we try to cover:

• Fun is a tool, not the mission
• The Mission: Connecting kids to God
• Leadership means guarding the mission

Today I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we're talking about how your daily choices can have a major impact!

Most leaders overestimate what they can change in a year and underestimate what they can change today.

John Maxwell’s “Today Matters” reminds us of a simple but uncomfortable truth: you don’t control tomorrow, you only control today.

Today we’re talking about Sunday school leaders and how leadership success isn’t built in big moments, but in small, daily decisions that compound over time. 

Some of what we try to cover:

• "Today" is where leadership is actually lived
• Consistency beats intensity every time
• Daily choices shape long-term impact

Today I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about getting prepared for action.

Being a “man of action” feels productive, and it often looks impressive. But when we rush straight into the theme, the lesson, or the big moment, organization is usually the first thing to get sacrificed. The truth is that great ministry and great leadership don’t fall apart in public; they fall apart in the details behind the scenes. If we want consistency, impact, and growth, we must get organized. 

Some of what we try to cover:

• Action without organization eventually breaks down
• Great leaders win in the small, unseen moments
• The mundane tasks are what separate success from mediocrity

Today I'm joined by Bro. Tyrell and we're talking about keeping kids engaged.

Teaching kids-especially theology or complex ideas-isn’t just about saying true things. It’s about being understood. The moment kids stop understanding, they stop paying attention. One simple but powerful tool helps bridge that gap: the audience surrogate. 

Some of the things we try to cover:

• Why understanding and attention are linked
• What an audience surrogate really is
• They the "Dunce" character works so well