In this episode, Tyler sits down with Pastor Larry Cramer from Christ’s Church of the Valley in Arizona to talk about his unexpected journey into kids ministry, leaving ministry, serving as a police officer, and eventually following God’s call back into church leadership. Larry shares practical wisdom on creating a kids ministry culture that is safe, clean, fun, and biblical — while reminding us that the real impact happens through relationships, small groups, and volunteers who understand the vision. This conversation also dives into recruiting the right leaders, empowering high school students to serve, building invite culture, and why kids pastors need mentorship and community instead of trying to lead alone. Whether you are a kids pastor, volunteer, church leader, or someone who cares deeply about the next generation, this episode will encourage you to keep building the Kingdom right where God has placed you.

What if kids worship is not just a song slot in your service, but a discipleship opportunity?

In this episode of the Amazing Kids Min Podcast, Tyler welcomes back Yancy for a conversation about kids worship, family worship experiences, and why churches need to be more intentional about helping children encounter God. Yancy shares what she has been seeing while leading live worship events across the country, including families driving hours just to attend Christian worship experiences for their kids. The conversation also explores how churches can involve kids in worship teams, production, creative arts, and ministry leadership without turning it into a free-for-all.

They also talk about:

-Why parents are hungry for Christian family worship events

-How kids can be trained, pastored, and discipled through worship

-Why some kids “don’t know how to worship”

-Practical ways kids pastors can teach worship every week

-The importance of making space for kids to experience the presence of God

-Yancy’s podcast, Stained Glass Kids

-How churches can use Little Praise Party songs in kids ministry environments

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Learn more about Yancy events: YancyMinistries.com/events

What if kids ministry was never your original plan, but exactly where God was leading you?

In this episode, we sit down with Justin Edge from Life.Church to talk about his unexpected journey into kids ministry, the leadership lessons he learned through both success and hurt, and why no kids pastor should lead alone.

This conversation is full of practical wisdom for kids pastors, ministry leaders, and anyone who wants to grow in leadership without losing sight of the one child, one family, and one leader God has placed in front of them.

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What happens when God asks a new generation to lead what someone else built? In this episode of the Amazing Kids Ministry Podcast, we sit down with Keturah Boston to talk about one of the biggest shifts happening in ministry right now: the leadership baton pass.

As more seasoned pastors and kids ministry leaders step into new seasons, younger leaders are being asked to lead teams, volunteers, and ministries with deep history. But how do you bring change without dishonouring legacy? How do you lead people who are older than you? And how do you know when God is asking you to step into something new?

This conversation is for every kids pastor, next gen leader, volunteer leader, and ministry builder who wants to lead with humility, courage, prayer, and spiritual maturity. You’ll learn how to assess a ministry before changing it, honour what came before you, listen for God’s voice, and lead faithfully through transition.

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What if kids ministry could be fun, excellent, and deeply transformational all at once?

In this episode, Rudy Rupert shares his journey through church leadership — from growing up in ministry, to missionary years in Germany, to leading at Journey Church in Ohio. Together, we explore one of the biggest tensions in kids ministry today: creating highly engaging environments without losing real discipleship.

Rudy unpacks leadership transitions, raising ministry standards, embracing change, and equipping volunteers to create meaningful moments that help kids connect with Jesus and keep coming back.

This conversation is packed with insight for kids pastors, church leaders, and ministry teams who want to build ministry that is both impactful and intentional.

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What happens when a kid raised in church grows up and reflects on what actually mattered? In this powerful episode , Tyler sits down with Emily Smith, a product of kids ministry, to unpack the real impact of growing up in church. From “I grew up in church. My dad is on staff…” to discovering her own faith, Emily shares what stuck, what didn’t, and what today’s leaders NEED to understand. If you lead kids, serve in ministry, or care about the next generation—this conversation will challenge everything you think matters. 

Watch now and rethink the way you do kids ministry.

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This episode of the Amazing Kids Ministry podcast features Charlotte Cox, a kids pastor deeply involved in abuse prevention within church environments. The conversation explores her journey into kids ministry and how her passion evolved into advocating for child safety. The discussion emphasizes the urgent need for churches to address abuse prevention proactively rather than reactively. Charlotte shares practical insights on creating safer ministry spaces, equipping leaders, and recognizing warning signs. While the topic is heavy, the episode balances it with hope, empowerment, and actionable steps for ministry leaders. Ultimately, it calls the church to take responsibility in protecting children and fostering environments of trust and safety.

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This episode explores a powerful and unconventional journey into kids ministry, highlighting how calling often emerges from unexpected places rather than formal preparation. Beth Cunningham shares how her background in worship and adult ministry uniquely shaped her leadership approach in children’s ministry. A recurring theme is the impact of faithfulness in small, consistent spaces—like leading a simple moms-and-babies group—which became the foundation for larger influence. The conversation emphasizes that effective ministry is rooted in relationships, intentional discipleship, and a deep love for families. It also underscores the importance of raising the next generation with purpose and spiritual clarity. Ultimately, the episode reinforces that God often uses ordinary obedience to unlock extraordinary calling.

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