Is Bible literacy important to your children's ministry? It needs to be. 

Not only will this episode equip you with the why of teaching good Bible literacy skills, it will give you practical how-tos. 

Check out the Books of the Bible challenge Amber talks about here. 

What do you do when service runs long? Or the kids are wired and don't listen? Are you prepared for all those kidmin emergencies that will inevitably happen so that intentional discipleship can happen? You need to be. 

For more intentional encouragement and resourcing, don't forget to grab your copy of Intentional Children's Ministry. 

For sub lessons, screen games, and intentional extra time activities, make sure to check out my online store: https://amberpike.org/shop

Meet Michelle from Mud Hen Mama, and join us as we discuss how to help parents choose quality resources. 

Use code "Amber" to get a special discount from mudhenmama.com.

Sometimes we assume things in children's ministry. These 3 assumptions can inhibit faith and discipleship from happening, though. 

After the assassination of Charlie Kirk, many Christians are fired up for the Kingdom. What should our role in the spiritual battle be as kidmin leaders?

This passion-filled episode will challenge you to stand on the Word and give you some next steps and encouragement. Be warned... if you cry with friends, you might need a tissue. 

#standontheauthorityoftheword #intentionalchildrensministry #beintentional

Kidmin Confession Time! Hear why Amber no longer does kids' events and how a family discipleship event mentality can be a win for you. 

Make sure to check out some of Amber's family events like: the Lego and Lunch, Taste and See Family Praise Event, Family Time Sticky Faith, or the Special Delivery Cookie Christmas Event. 

All of these and more can be found at: amberpike.org and church.renewanation.org

Plus... learn more about The Family Ministry Academy by RenewaNation and how it can change your ministry!

Are you training your kidmin team regularly? You need to be. But how do you train them? And on what?

This episode will help you plan your next kidmin training. 

After 20+ years of Kidmin, I've tested and used many products. This episode lists some of Amber's favorite day-to-day Kidmin products, activities, and resources. 

Make sure to check out:

amberpike.org

https://church.renewanation.org/

Mavelous Tape

Intentional Children's Ministry

Top 50 Bible Lessons About Ordinary People in God's Extraordinary Plans

We want to have thriving, successful children's ministries. How do we know if our ministries are healthy or not? What should you watch for and how you can you fix any problems? This episode talks you through for major health areas for your children's ministry. 

#healthykidmin #intentionalchildrensminsitry #kidmin #doctrine #yourCurriculumMatters

Do kids really need to know the narrative of the Bible? (Spoiler: yes!!!) And how do we teach it? This episode of The Kidmin Huddle will give you practical tools and foundations for teaching the biblical narrative to kids. 

Resources:

Bible Timeline

One Story Lesson

Exploring the Bible Through History

Big Story Series by RenewaNation

Pick and Choose Object Lesson Video