I am so excited to introduce you to a brand new curriculum, The Park!

I met this team at the Children's Pastors Conference and I loved learning more about this curriculum and the heart behind the mission and vision.

Resources Mentioned

The Park Curriculum

The Kids Ministry Circle Summit

In this episode, I chat with Kyle Worley — pastor, author, and podcast host — to talk about his new children's book The Dragon Slayer and His Super Special Suit, the doctrine of union with Christ, and what deep discipleship actually looks like for kids, volunteers, and families.

Resources mentioned:

The Dragon Slayer and His Super Special Suit

Deep Discipleship Curriculum

More from Kyle Worley

In this episode, I am joined by a Abbey Wedgeworth. Abbey is a mom, wife, writer, chief encourager of moms. She has a new book out this week called, Help! I'm Ruining my Kids and it is centered around how the Gospel can transform motherhood.

We talk about how the local church can be a safe place for parents who are struggling and how we can partner well without bringing shame.

This is the book of the summer for moms and I hope you gift it to a few of the moms in your community!

Resources Mentioned:

Abbey's new book

Kids Ministry Circle Summit

In this episode I am joined by Irene Tucker, a staff and writer at Axis. Together we explore how parents, ministry leaders, and volunteers can better disciple the next generation by leaning into culture rather than shying away from it.

We discuss the difference between Gen Z and Gen Alpha, why critical thinking and apologetics matter more than ever for young kids, and why the foundation of any meaningful spiritual conversation is relationship. Irene shares practical wisdom on how to engage kids through music, media, and everyday moments — and why showing up consistently in the small things matters far more than having all the right answers.

Resources Mentioned:

Kids Ministry Circle Summit

AXIS

It was a joy to have Abby Howard on the podcast! Abby is the passion behind @theaccessiblegospel on Instagram & TikTok and through her story, her career, and her passion she is out to help churches everywhere make the Gospel accessible to all kids and families.

In this episode we talk specifically about starting and leading a disability ministry within the kids ministry. Her passion and humility is so encouraging.

Resources Mentioned:

Kids Ministry Circle Summit

Follow Abby @theaccessiblegospel

Starting a Disability Ministry Guide

In this episode, I invite my friend Jared Kennedy to join me to talk about his latest Toddler & Preschool curriculum with New Growth Press.

We explore the significance of play in learning, creating a safe and engaging environment for children, and the role of memory in early childhood education. Jared emphasizes the need for encouraging volunteers, casting vision for toddler and preschool ministry, and the importance of parent discipleship.

Resources Mentioned

The Beginner's Gospel Story Curriculum

Kids Ministry Circle Summit

The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible

Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission

Today on the podcast, I am answering one of my most talked about questions in the Kids Ministry Circle Cohort & Kids Ministry Circle Coaching: How to build a Kids Ministry leadership team.

Listen to my 6 key steps to begin the process of building a lead team and how I have done this in a handful of different church environments.

Resources Mentioned:

Lead Team Org Chart

In today's conversation, I invited my friend, Kris Buckman to help all of us think about safety in a whole new way. We discuss the importance of safety protocols in church environments, particularly focusing on child protection and compliance. They share personal experiences related to church safety, the challenges of accountability, and the necessity of proper training for volunteers.

Resources Mentioned:

Kids Ministry Circle Cohort

Kids Ministry Circle Summit

Essentials Curriculum

Connect with Kris Buckman: [email protected]

Have you ever been curious about getting head knowledge about God to move to heart transformation from God?

My guest today is David Rausch, the founder of GO! Curriculum. In this episode, we talk about David's new book, Feeding Faith: A Children's Ministry Recipe for Rescuing a Lost Generation and so much more!

This is definitely a note taking episode that you are going to love!

Resources Mentioned:

GO! Curriculum

David's Book, Feeding Faith

Kids Ministry Circle Cohort

Kids Ministry Circle Summit

This is our last episode in this 4-part series all about raising up the next generation of leaders. My hope is that throughout these 4 episodes, we will begin to answer these 3 questions:

-Why is it so hard to find people to work on kids ministry staff?
-How can we raise up the next generation of leaders?
-How can we better disciple Gen Z? 

Today's episode is with Colin Provart. Colin is the Director of Salt Network at Storyline Church in Arvada, CO and is faithfully discipling his Gen Z residents and so many college students who are coming to know Jesus. He is a friend and a leader I admire. You are going to love our conversation!

Resources Mentioned:

Kids Ministry Circle Summit

Kids Ministry Circle Spring Cohort

Salt Network