In today's episode, I was so excited to talk with Natalie Frisk! Natalie and I met at CPC last January and not only do I love her book, but I am a big fan of her! Natalie is an author, a kids ministry expert, and an amazing curriculum writer with Raise Up Faith. Her story of getting into kids ministry is one for the books and you will love how her pastoral gifting shines through as she writes books, encourages ministry leaders, and creates curriculum for Raise Up Faith. 

Resources Mentioned:

Raise Up Faith Curriculum

Raising Disciples Book

In this episode, I got to sit down with a couple of staff members from Flatirons Church. Karl Romeus is the Executive Pastor of Next Gen Ministries and Kimberle Skattum is the Lead Kids Pastor. It was a joy to talk about their ministry philosophy that stretches across ministries and campuses. Karl & Kimberle share about their mission from cradle to college and how that impacts everything from volunteers to partnering with parents and even the events that they plan. If you are working to create a mission for your kids ministry or for your entire family ministry, this episode is going to be so helpful as you plan and dream.

Resources Mentioned:

Spotify for Podcasters

Summer Intensive 2023

Connect with Flatirons Church:

Karl: [email protected]

Kimberle: [email protected]

IG: @flatironschurch

In today's episode, I get to talk with Tyler & Megan. They both serve on the Kids Ministry staff at The Summit Church in North Carolina. We talk about so many incredible things throughout this episode. We start off by talking about VBS & Camp and then shift gears to talk about how to have Gospel conversations and partner with parents along the way. You will love hearing how the kids ministry team at The Summit works intentionally to encourage and equip kids and families to invite people throughout the community to VBS. They truly treat VBS as a way to evangelize and share the Gospel with neighbors, friends, and family!

Tyler & Megan were so gracious to share two resources with you. The first is a handout to walk you and your volunteer through Gospel conversations with Kids. The second resource is their VBS game plan for using the 4 weeks leading up to VBS to help encourage and equip their kids and families to invite their friends! So head to the show notes and download those today!

Resources Mentioned:

Spotify for Podasters

Kids Ministry Circle Summer Intensive

VBS Family Game Plan

Gospel Conversations

Connect with Tyler & Megan:

Instagram: @summitrdukids

It was an absolute honor to get to spend time talking to Esther Moreno. If you've ever felt stuck as a leader or unsure what steps to take to move toward better and healthier habits—you are absolutely going to be encouraged and inspired by this conversation.

Esther is a true gift to the kids ministry world and I know you will all love hearing this conversation as much as I loved having it!

Resources Mentioned:

Spotify for Podcasters

Promotion Sunday Gift Guide

Connect with Esther:

https://www.childsheart83.com/

@heartofachild83

Children's Ministry in Crisis

Today's episode is with some of my favorite former co-workers (& friends). Parker & Ryan make up the Family Ministry team at The Austin Stone St. John Campus in Austin, TX and we chat all about connecting kids from kids ministry to youth ministry. This transition is a big one and how we prepare kids, partner with parents, and plan with intention matters. I can't wait for you to hear how The Austin Stone stretched the hand-off season into an entire year of deep discipleship across 5th, 6th, & 7th grades! I hope you feel encouraged and inspired to make the connection between kids & students matter for your families this Summer.

Resources Mentioned:

Spotify for Podcasters

Connect with Parker & Ryan:

@stjohn_austinstone

@kids_austinstone

[email protected]

[email protected]

I am so excited to introduce you to my friend Lindsy. Lindsy just recently started a brand new job as the Kids Pastor at Plum Creek Church in Castle Rock, CO so in this episode we talk all about how to start a new job well and the importance of a Kids Ministry Coach. Her stories will make you laugh (because they made me laugh!) and leave you feeling so encouraged.

I got to know Lindsy through the Kids Ministry Circle coaching program and it was a blast getting to help her and her team start a new season well, implement new systems, and strategize for the next season.

You are going to love Lindsy and our conversation. Head to your favorite podcast player to listen & subscribe today!

Resources Mentioned: 

Kids Ministry Circle Coaching Program 

Connect with Lindsy 

@plumcreekchurch

You can't run a Sunday without volunteers and at the same time, recruiting & training volunteers can be the hardest part about leading a Kids Ministry. This episode with Catherine Hwang-Jin is full of incredible tips & tricks for recruiting, onboarding, and celebrating volunteer teams. Catherine is the Pastor of Kids Ministry at Mariners Church in Southern California and they need about 300 volunteers to make a Sunday morning happen so they are constantly pouring into new volunteers and training the current ones. Whether you have a team of 20 or 200 volunteers, you will love this conversation and hopefully learn a lot! 

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Catherine & Mariners Kids