On this episode, we have the privilege to interview Youth Pastor Néstor Hernandez Zambrana about what Youth Pastors wish Children's Ministry Leaders knew about Youth Ministry. We know that YouthMin and KidMin can seem like vastly different worlds, so we're demystifying Youth Ministry as we discuss the differences and similarities between Youth and Children's Ministry, as well as what to do with difficult conversations between ministry leaders and how best to partner with the whole family. This is one conversation you definitely don't want to miss!

For Resources, Books, Ideas, and more, check out our website at: ⁠https://thekidmincreatives.com/⁠

Weeks in, weeks out, it can be easy to let time go by without sharing about the Good News of Jesus with the kids and families in your ministry. In this bonus episode, we'll take a look at Jonah chapter 3 and see how Jonah finally went and shared the message God had given him with the people of Nineveh. God has sent us too. He has sent us to share the Good News with everyone around us as we love God and love others. Who do you need to share the Good News with today?

For Resources, Books, Ideas, and more, check out our website at: ⁠https://thekidmincreatives.com/⁠

Today on the podcast we are unpacking ministry burnout and how as a Children's Ministry Leader to find creative ways to take a moment to be still and remember who God is. We all face those moments in ministry when we're tired, worn out, or maybe on the way to burnout. Even Jesus was tired at points in His ministry and knew He needed to recharge by spending time with the Father. So if rest is good for the God of the universe, what does that mean for humanity? Join us as we walk this journey together.

For Resources, Books, Ideas, and more, check out our website at: ⁠https://thekidmincreatives.com/⁠

Bonus Episode #2: We know this has been a difficult season for so many Children's Ministry Leaders, so we wanted to take some time and give you a breath of fresh air on the podcast today. This part two of a four-part series on the Book of Jonah. Jonah's ministry can sometimes feel like Children's Ministry, full of difficult days, random turns of events, but also incredible works of God in the midst of the storms and raging seas. We hope you'll join us as we walk through Jonah Chapter Two and discover that no matter how it may seem, God's work hasn't stopped.

For Resources, Books, Ideas, and more, check out our website at: ⁠https://thekidmincreatives.com/⁠

On today's podcast, we interview Anne Marie Gosnell and find out what it means to be an excellent Bible teacher! We talk about everything from what if an object lesson goes wrong to how we can learn from Jesus what it means to be a master teacher, because He is the master teacher! Anne Marie Gosnell is the author of six books on object lessons and children's ministry and discipleship, and has thirty years of experience in teaching kids God's Word. You definitely don't want to miss this conversation!

Anne Marie's newest book, All-Consuming Fire: Object Lessons from the Book of Acts for Kids, is available now! In All-Consuming Fire: Bible Object Lessons from the Book of Acts, you'll  discover how to teach children about the work of the Holy Spirit and  the apostles of the early church using twenty-four object lessons for  children in grades K-6 to be used at home or church. Each lesson  includes engaging dialogue that gets kids thinking critically about life  topics and tips and retrospectives that help you improve your teaching  skills. 

Check out these links to find out more about Anne Marie:

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YouTube Channel: Bible Object Lessons for Kids

Facebook Group: Bible Lessons For Kids

You can find her books on her website: FutureFlyingSaucers.com or through Amazon.com!

For Resources, Books, Ideas, and more, check out our website at: ⁠https://thekidmincreatives.com/⁠

Bonus Episode #1: We know this has been a discouraging season for many Children's Ministry Leaders, so we wanted to take some time and give you a breath of fresh air on the podcast today. We're starting a four-part bonus series on the book of Jonah and talking about how Jonah's ministry sometimes feels like working in Kid's Ministry. There are days of discouragement, running away from what God has planned, desperate prayers from the belly of a huge fish, and even days of frustration and anger. We hope you'll join us as we walk through Jonah Chapter One and discover that no matter how it might feel, God's not done with you yet!

For Resources, Books, Ideas, and more, check out our website at: ⁠https://thekidmincreatives.com/⁠

This week on the podcast we are talking all about games -- the how's, the what's, the when's, and even the why's of playing games in your Kid's Ministry. We'll talk all about everything from Safety to Picking Teams to Competition and Rules, as well as ask the most important question of all: is "fun" biblical? Spoiler: Yes! Join us and have a lot of fun thinking about playing games in your Children's Ministry!

For Resources, Books, Ideas, and more, check out our website at: ⁠https://thekidmincreatives.com/⁠

We love Set Design Week! Every time we change our up-front set we go through a process of picking a theme, choosing set pieces, and designing the overall stage! This week we'll discuss our process for stage design, as well as give you some tips and ideas on how to change up the stage in your Children's Ministry space so that it really draws kids in and creates a fun environment for them to discover Jesus! Stage design doesn't have to break the budget or be difficult! You can set the stage in your Children's Ministry too!

Here's the link to our Amazon Ideas List full of some of the supplies we mention in the episode!

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For Resources, Books, Ideas, and more, check out our website at: ⁠https://thekidmincreatives.com/⁠

"Asking Jesus Into My Heart" is a phrase we often use in Children's Ministry to talk with kids about salvation. But is it the best way to talk about salvation? Is it a biblical way? Often, the words we say can communicate unintentional messages to kids, leaving them growing up and internalizing ideas that we never thought we were communicating in the first place! Join us today as we unpack the ways we've often talked about who Jesus is, how salvation works, and even that little Wordless Book.

For Resources, Books, Ideas, and more, check out our website at: ⁠https://thekidmincreatives.com/⁠

It's a super episode! Today we are talking about Ministry Transitions: What should you prioritize in a new church? How do you say goodbye to the kids at your previous church? What are the crucial conversations you need to have right at the beginning of starting a new ministry? We'll talk about all of these and more, as well as tell you about that one time we discover a furry visitor in the Children's Ministry Supplies!

For Resources, Books, Ideas, and more, check out our website at: ⁠https://thekidmincreatives.com/⁠