In this episode of the KMC Collective Podcast, the KMC team, including Tom, Cole, Ben, and Vicky, shares practical insights and strategies for engaging children in worship. They discuss the challenges of getting children, especially fourth and fifth-graders, to participate in worship and explore various methods, such as live lyric videos, interactive stations, and incorporating different music styles and age groups in worship leadership.

The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the culture and community of your ministry, the significance of explaining the 'why' behind worship to children, and the value of variety in worship practices to maintain engagement.

Tune in to discover actionable tips and resources that can transform your children's ministry worship experience.

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Should I use teens in children's ministry? Can't they be big distractions or unreliable?  Join Tom, Cole, Vickie, and Ben, the KMC Coaches, as they have this week's conversation about the ins and outs of utilizing teens in kidmin. 

Sometimes leaders just don't know where to start or even why they should, so take a listen to this week's episode and see how each of us has benefited from having students in our kids' ministries. 

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Are you drowning in kids ministry ideas, resources, and expectations—and not sure what to actually say “yes” to? In this episode of the KMC Collective Podcast, Tom, Cole, and Ben talk honestly about moving from overwhelmed to focused by sorting “good stuff” from “God stuff” in children’s ministry.

Fresh off the Children’s Pastors Conference and its jam‑packed resource rooms, they unpack:

If you’re a kids pastor, children’s director, or key volunteer staring at a packed ministry calendar and feeling the weight of it all, this conversation will help you breathe, refocus, and take your next right step.

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Join the KMC Collective team as they have a continued conversation about how the power of one word changed them as children's ministry leaders and how it can impact you, too. 

This episode will help you grow your teams and your ministry as you grow closer to God and develop your kidmin leadership skills. 

Join The Kids Ministry Collective Team as they have a conversation of how one word can be so impactful for childrens ministry leaders. 

So many kidmin leaders get stuck and have no idea how to move forward. Let the KMC Podcast team share how when they focus on one word it can transform everything. 

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Welcome to the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, your trusted resource for practical strategies, creative ideas, and real conversations designed specifically for children’s ministry leaders. In this special holiday episode, hosts Tom, Cole, Ben, and Vicki share expert tips on managing and executing last-minute holiday events with ease.

With Christmas approaching fast, discover how to simplify your ministry’s seasonal programs through stress-free event planning, including ideas like parent shopping nights, easy DIY holiday kits, and streamlined logistics.

Whether you lead a busy kids ministry team or volunteer during the holiday rush, this episode offers actionable advice to help your Christmas ministry events run smoothly and joyfully. Tune in for inspiration and proven tactics to create memorable and manageable celebrations for your children’s ministry this season.

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Discover practical strategies to cultivate gratitude in children's ministry leadership. In this KMC Collective Podcast episode, hosts Tom, Cole, Vicki, and Ben share proven techniques for building a thankful mindset within your ministry team—even during challenging seasons.

Learn how to:

Whether you're struggling to stay encouraged or looking to inspire your children's ministry team, this heartwarming conversation offers actionable insights on gratitude, leadership, and community building. Perfect for children's ministry leaders, youth pastors, and anyone seeking daily encouragement.

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In this episode of the KMC Collective Podcast, hosts Tom, Vicki, and Coletake you beyond spreadsheets and line items to talk about what really drives a healthy children’s ministry budget: vision.

They unpack the realities of “budget season”—tight funds, hard conversations, and competing priorities—and then offer a practical framework to budget with purpose. Along the way, they share real-life stories from ministry, helpful examples, and creative solutions for churches of all sizes.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

Whether you’re a children’s pastor, kids ministry leader, volunteer, or part of a church staff, this conversation will help you plan a budget that supports sustainable, impactful ministry—not just another year of “getting by.”

If this episode encourages you, please follow/subscribe, leave a rating or review, and share it with another children’s ministry leader heading into budget season.

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In this episode of the KMC Collective Podcast, the KMC team—Tom, Cole, Vicki, and Ben—Have a conversation about crucial time management strategies and establishing healthy rhythms for children's ministry leaders.

As a special announcement, Vicki Abbott joins the team permanently. Listeners will gain practical insights on prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities, and balancing the unexpected challenges that arise in ministry. 

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