2026 is right around the corner and we are heading into one of the busiest seasons of the year. How can we head into the season and end 2025 well? In this episode, I share 5 things to remember and maybe implement to end 2025 well.

Let's find joy in the remainder of the year!

Do you ever wish you had a local community of kids ministry leaders to chat with? The podcast guest today, Andrae Jones, wanted that, too. So he created it. Andrae believes in the importance of community so he built a community for kids ministry leaders in the DFW area that choose collaboration instead of competition.

Resources Mentioned:

Christmas Resources

Connect with Adrae:

@draejones

Joining us on the podcast today is Areo Donahue, the creator behind God's Greenhouse from Minno.

Areo has a passion to reach preschoolers with the big Gospel story as a former kids ministry leader and now a tv show creator!

In this episode, we talk about how to plant seeds of the Gospel through play, songs, and bite-sized truths.

Resources Mentioned:

Kids Ministry Masterclass

Minno

God's Greenhouse

Can you even reach a point of having too many volunteers? My friend and podcast guest, Meghan Graham reached that point. Is this episode she shares how one culture shift changed the volunteer culture of the entire church.

Resources Mentioned:

Margin Masterclass

Deeper Kidmin

In today's episode I talk to Sandra Peoples about her new book, Accessible Church. We talk about the importance of creating ministries that are accessible for all kids and families. You will love the practicality of this conversation and how wise & helpful Sandra is!

Resources Mentioned:

Creating Margin in Ministry Masterclass

Connect with Sandra

Buy the book, Accessible Church

On this week's episode I am joined by my friend Tanya Rinella. Tanya is the Kid's Ministry Pastor at Rock Harbor Church in Costa Mesa, CA. Tanya has been in her role for only 2 years and has so much experience coming into her role and changing different elements while bringing her team along with her.

She shares so much of her experience and encouragement as she took a ministry and continues to make changes for the better!

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Creating Milestones that Matter Course

Two weeks ago we planted a church and I've been bringing you along with me as I build a kids ministry from the ground up. In today's episode I share about the long awaited launch day, what I am learning about myself, and what I am working on next.

My friend Christen Clark is back on the podcast today and we are talking about how to create the perfect large group. Whatever type of program you are running on Sunday, Christen offers so much wisdom on how to capture the kids attention and keep it!

Resources Mentioned:

Creating Milestones That Matter Course

Crowd Control Online Course USE CODE MINISTRY CIRCLE FOR $5 off!

Collide Kids Podcast

7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents

Have you ever wanted a resource that you can go to with all your kids ministry questions?

Well, my new friend and today’s podcast guest David Reneau wrote a new book that I truly believe will be that kind of resource. David is the Lead Pastor of Encounter Church and with over 17 years of experience in ministry, most of it in kids, he has developed a passion to help others lead in their churches well. His new book, Next Level Kidmin: The Children’s Pastors practical guide to building a thriving ministry releases in on September 16. 

In this episode, David and I talk about his new book and how kids ministry leaders can continue to learn and grow as ministry leaders. 

Resources Mentioned:

Fall Cohort

Seasons Planning Guide

David's Book: Next Level Kidmin

Connect with David

Our friend Becca Harris is back on the Kids Ministry Circle podcast and we are talking all things Preteens.

Are you working to create a plan to better disciple the 4th, 5th, & 6th graders in your ministry? Hear from Becca Harris how her staff team is building an environment for deeper discipleship and more intentional relationships specifically for preteens.

Resources Mentioned:

Kids Ministry Circle Cohort

Gen Z Survey (Future of NextGen Leader)