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What is Autism and what issues does it raise in real world ministry? That’s what I wanted to talk about in this latest episode of our podcast. So I invited back Amy Fenton Lee who runs a popular blog about special needs children’s ministry. You’ll remember her from our very first podcast and her guest … Read more
The Internet has created many new opportunities for people in kids ministry. One highlight has been CM Connect, the social network for children’s ministers. With over 6,700 users, it’s become an amazing way to share ideas online. The man behind it all is Michael Chanley. He’s also an author and popular conference speaker. His work … Read more
It’s only November, why are you talking about VBS? The short answer is you can’t start planning too early. For the longer answer, you should listen to this podcast. In this episode I talk with Shannon Velasquez who plans VBS training all across the country. She was the one who invited me to attend their PandaMania … Read more
It’s just hard to stick with one topic when you’re talking with someone like Matt McKee. So, I’m not sure how to introduce this one. The conversation was very good but we covered so many different topics. I asked Matt about Orange and all the buzz about family ministry. Then we covered some new technology … Read more
What’s an 18 year old doing starting a website about kids ministry? That was my first thought when I found out about Brandon Maddux from Children’s Ministry Live. Most guys his age are chasing after the world or still looking for their purpose in life. Â To hear the full story, listen to the audio below. … Read more
Leading in kids ministry is a challenge. Your job includes a little of everything. Doing volunteer meetings, choosing curriculum, encouraging parents, and a hundred little administrative details on top of it all. I can understand why so many kidmin leaders seek outside consulting. One such helper is Amy Dolan. She is the founder of Lemon Lime Kids and a … Read more
Today’s families are in trouble. That’s old news for anyone working in kids ministry. But now more than ever, we need to find ways to encourage and disciple Christian parents. One strategy is providing resources for the home. In my ministry, that has been a powerful way to help families grow together toward Christ. That’s … Read more
What’s the deal with poor quality kids music? Does it make you crazy? If so, then you’re not alone. Too often the technical side of children’s worship music is a low priority. That’s why I wanted to talk with Bob Singleton. He is a real music production professional with years of experience. He’s busy now … Read more
How can we use kid culture to better share God’s message with children? That’s a question I’ve been asking myself lately. Maybe you’re asking the same thing at your church. If so, you’ll want to listen to this conversation with Dale Hudson. You may know Dale from his excellent blog titled Relevant Children’s Ministry. He’s also the … Read more
What kind of advice do you wish future-you could give current-you right now? Of course, you can’t even guess and that’s just the problem with hindsight. Â Sometimes life and ministry are like walking backwards. The best way to get insight is calling out to people who have been on the journey longer than you. I … Read more