In this episode, David Reneau shares insights on transitioning roles in ministry, prioritizing spiritual health, and the importance of aligning curriculum with a church’s mission. He also emphasizes building strong leadership teams to share the workload, foster growth, and ensure long-term sustainability in family ministry.

David Reneau is the Lead Pastor of Encounter Church in Toccoa, Georgia with his wife Liz and son Caleb. With over 17 years of experience in ministry, most of it in kids ministry, he has developed a passion to help others lead in their churches well. He loves to talk about ministry, leadership, video games and Star Wars. His goal is to develop an authentic faith in people that will last a lifetime.

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In this episode, Tyler Bates from Amazing Life shares the evolution of the Orange Curriculum, focusing on the importance of biblical depth, worship integration, and collaboration between parents and churches. He discusses ongoing improvements driven by church feedback, the development of new resources like the APlay app, and the commitment to maintaining theological integrity in children's ministry.

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In this episode, Kim Botto and Nick Blevins discuss how to create inclusive children's ministry environments where every child—especially those who are neurodivergent or have experienced trauma—feels a sense of belonging. They share practical strategies from Kim’s new book, emphasizing volunteer training, supportive routines, and the importance of building trust, communicating with parents, and fostering a welcoming church community.

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In this episode, Nick Blevins and Kenny Conley talk with Amy Fenton and Chris Heaslip about recent changes at Orange, including its merger with Amazing Life and the organization’s renewed focus on children’s ministry. They discuss the importance of transparency, listening to church leaders, and implementing innovative, inclusive strategies to better serve the next generation.

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In this episode, Collette Taylor shares her journey in kids ministry, offering insights from her time at North Point Ministries and other organizations on creating engaging, intentional experiences for children. The conversation covers effective event production, volunteer management, and the creative processes behind delivering impactful messages in ministry contexts.

Connect with Colette via Email | ColetteTaylor.com

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In this episode of the Family Ministry Podcast, Nick Blevins and Lauren Jackson discuss key aspects of kids and student ministry, including the importance of vision, time management, and volunteer discipleship. Lauren shares insights from her experience and the NextGen Ministry Network, emphasizing the need to equip volunteers and build strong relationships within the church.

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In this episode, Andrew Snead spends time unpacking his journey from youth into children's ministry and how his passions have aligned in both areas. Andrew also shares the key focuses of River Valley Kids and the importance they place on trying new things that involve kids!

Connect with Porfirio by Email |  Phone: 612.619.5404

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In this episode, Porfirio Caldera gives practical insights about moving to a NextGen staffing model within his church. Porfirio has maintained influence within the same church for over a decade in various ministry roles and he also shares the challenges faced while leading this change.

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In this episode, Brittany Nelson talks about her new book Time to Update and speaks on how to leverage digital platforms to lead children's ministry. She also answers some very specific questions on not only WHY it's time to integrate digital discipleship but HOW to do it.

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In this episode, Larry Cramer shares his experience leading the kid's ministry at Christ Church of the Valley (CCV) and the innovative kidmin ideas they have implemented at each of their campuses. He also gives some insight into their strategy behind creating ministry environments focused on boys (males of the family).

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