The Kidmin Huddle

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

Have you ever struggled to regain control of a talkative class? Do you have a bunch of squirrly kids? Try these simple redirects to quiet and recenter kids so teaching time can be effective. 

#classroomstruggles #teachingtime #bibleteacher #intentionalchildrensministry

How are you fulfilling Titus 2? Psalm 145:4? How is your older generation pouring into, teaching, and discipling the younger generation? While this can happen organically, with kids, sometimes you need to create opportunities. This episode will give you tried-and-true ideas to see this become a reality in your church. 

#generationaldiscipleship #titus2 #intergenerationalministry #intentionalkidmin

Have you ever wondered if you can homeschool your kids while serving full or part-time as a kidmin leader? You can!

Hear how Amber has balanced homeschooling and leading in kidmin while making the discipleship of her children her priority. 

#homeschool #discipleship #familyfirstkidmin #intentionalchildrensministry

Part of your role in equipping families often includes a well-stocked and carefully curated resource station. Listen to the conversation with children's ministry veteran Heather Soukup to learn how she plans and stocks her church's resource station. 

#intentionalchildrensministry #kidmin #familydiscipleship

Have you ever looked at the church down the street or on social media and started comparing what you are doing to their successes? If you've ever compared your numbers or resources to another church and fallen into the comparison trap rabbit hole, this podcast will be a great reminder to stay in your lane and trust in God's sovereignty.

Remember, what you do (no matter what size church or how many kids attend) matters. 

Whether you are new to kidmin or at a new church, there's a lot to figure out. Where do you start? What takes priority? 

This episode will equip you with 5 key first steps. 

Resources mentioned:

• Intentional Children's Ministry
• Family Ministry Community Facebook Group
• Family Ministry Academy (Training program)
• Kidmin Planner
• KidCheck

Are you struggling with attendance for your midweek services? This episode is packed with practical ideas to shake things up this summer - with discipleship still being the goal. 

Need the events mentioned in the episode? Check them out at: https://amberpike.org/shop/ols/categories/events

Grab the Family Cookbook Devotional and The Top 50 Bible Lessons About Ordinary People in God's Extraordinary Plan on Amazon. http://bit.ly/3ZOUiFX

#kidminsummer #themedays #intentionalchildrensministry