The Kidmin Huddle

Do kids need to be taught doctrine and theology, or just told some Bible stories until they are older? In this episode, Amber gives 5 practical ways to deepen your lessons to children, giving them a deep foundation of faith. 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Top 50 Bible Lessons Book - https://amzn.to/4c8GKLN
Exploring the Bible Through History - https://amzn.to/3SP7xGm
Intentional Children's Ministry - https://amzn.to/4gRQI6Q
RenewaNation Curriculum - https://familyministry.org/curriculum/

What does every parent in your ministry need to know? And how can you communicate that through your programming? 

This episode shares 3 things every parent needs to know and how your ministry decisions can communicate them. 

Mentioned in this episode: 

The Family Ministry Academy - https://familyministry.org/family-ministry-academy/

What events are on your calendar? And why? This episode will challenge you to think through the events you do, how you are equipping parents to disciple, and maybe even give you permission to take things off your calendar. 

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• The Family Ministry Academy - https://familyministry.org/family-ministry-academy/
• Back to School Prayer Kit - https://amberpike.org/shop/ols/products/back-to-school-family-prayer-kit
• Family Discipleship Events - https://amberpike.org/shop/ols/categories/events

Are you feeling a little weary? Galatians 6:9 reminds us not to give up. This episode will give you not just encouragement to keep going when things get tough, but some practical advice from the trenches.

We've all had classes where behavior was out of control, and kids weren't listening. While the first steps toward good behavior start in the planning phase, this episode covers 6 ways you can see behavioral improvement. 

You've had an event, and now you are inviting kids and families to come back. But what are you inviting them back to, and is it enough to make them want to stay?

Mentioned in this episode:

The Family Ministry Academy - https://familyministry.org/family-ministry-academy/

If you're planning a movie day, whether it's an event or a class alternative, this episode will challenge you to think about your why. If your goal is discipleship, this episode will give you some great, practical movie day alternatives. 

Looking for great discipleship events, check out amberpike.org/shop and familyministry.org for ideas!

How is your church teaching children the importance of communion? How are you preparing parents to lead their children in communion? In this episode, Amber shares practical tips and tools to both teach children the significance of communion and to prepare parents to teach their children about it as well. 

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• Parenting in the Pew - https://amzn.to/4vkZpL8
• Parent Communion Training Video: https://youtu.be/0bUh89IZWK8
• Lord's Supper Family Devotional Video: https://youtu.be/4H99FLtvD5A
• Lord's Supper Sermon Notes: https://amberpike.org/shop/ols/products/lords-supper-sermon-notes

Sure. Some seasons of kidmin are inherently stressful. (VBS season, anyone?) But is it just a stressful season, or have you developed some unhealthy habits? In this episode, Amber walks you through four unhealthy habits in kidmin and gives you some practical suggestions on what to do to reduce stress.

Are you training teenagers to effectively serve in kidmin? Camp and VBS offer many opportunities for teens to lead, but to lead effectively, they need some training. 

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