What does it really mean to put Jesus at the center of your Kids Ministry? Bill Emeott, Lead Kids Ministry Specialist for Lifeway Kids, joins the podcast to share how being intentional in four areas can result in a Christ-Centered, transformational Kids Ministry that sticks for eternity.

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In Fall 2018, The Gospel Project for Kids begins a new 3 year cycle.  Jeremy Carroll, team leader of The Gospel Project for Kids, and Landry Holmes, Manager of Lifeway Kids Publishing, sit down with Chuck Peters to discuss new features and updates to The Gospel Project for Kids,. Listen and hear what you can …

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The Gospel Project is a Christ-centered chronological Bible study for babies-adults. On today’s podcast, Brian Dembowczyk, managing editor of The Gospel Project, shares the vision of The Gospel Project and why sharing the gospel with children is of the utmost importance. Brian Dembowczyk is the Managing Editor of The Gospel Project, a Bible study curriculum …

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Over the course of this summer, many churches will be hosting VBS, or Vacation Bible School, at their church. It’s an incredible outreach event, but what is the next step after the last kid has gone home for the week? Melita Thomas, joins the podcast this week to share encouragement and 5 tips for follow-up after a …

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Jana Magruder, Director of Lifeway Kids, joins us on the podcast this week to unpack the research in her new book, “Nothing Less: Engaging Kids in a Lifetime of Faith.” Her book unveils a study that looks at the faith characteristics of current adults and looks at the parenting practices and habits they were exposed to growing up. As …

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Jana Magruder, Director of Lifeway Kids, joins us on the podcast this week to unpack the research in her new book, “Nothing Less: Engaging Kids in a Lifetime of Faith. Her book unveils a study that looks at faith characteristics of current adults and looks at the parenting practices and habits they were exposed to growing up. As kids ministry leaders …

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Jeremy Echols, leads the CentriKid Camps team for Lifeway Kids , joins the podcast this week explaining steps kids ministry leaders can take to prepare practically and spiritually for camp.

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In a few weeks, churches around the world will be using Lifeway’s Game On! For their Vacation Bible School. Melita Thomas, joins the podcast this week to share encouragement and reminders for churches as they complete preparations for Game On! VBS.

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Boys and girls can develop Bible skills beginning at a young age. Parents and teachers can play an active part in helping children with these skills. In today’s podcast, Tim Pollard highlights practical ways to help parents and teachers.

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Dr. Jody Dean (Senior Associate Regional Dean for Louisiana and Mississippi Extensions Director, Mentoring Programs in Christian Education for the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary), joins the podcast to discuss four areas to cultivate a protective mind-set for ministry with minors. Shepherding the character of the ministry, and ways to have an overseer mentality will be explored.

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