Robin and Dj will be diving into the ins and outs of Kids Ministry in today's Church. Interviewing kids leaders and Pastors that are in the middle of Kids ministry. Get inspired, encouraged or confirm that you are not alone and you are were God wants you.
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Kids Ministry. Take a peek behind the scenes of what it takes to run a kids ministry. We try to share a little bit of what we've learned that works for us and some of our failures so you can avoid the same mistakes. This is a backstage pass to see the magic-or disaster-that happens behind the scenes of our kids ministry.
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Welcome to the Cross Formed Kidmin podcast. A weekly children's ministry podcast made for kidmin pastors, leaders, and volunteers. Every Tuesday your hosts Ryan, Hunter, and Sam, realease a brand new episode discussing key topics, answering questions, and sharing insights from our combined 60 years of experience with kid and family ministry. We know that leading a kids ministry in todays ever changing world can feel overwhelming , if not impossible! Busy schedules, disengaged families, and s ...
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A podcast about KidMin by two people who live it everyday.
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Jamie Doyle shares his unique insight on various children's ministries topics in a concise and easy-to-listen-to format.
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Kidmin Talk is a weekly look at the world of children's ministry, hosted by Karl Bastian, the Kidologist at Kidology.org
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We make professional kidmin leaders. Children's Ministry is the most strategic, futuristic, and fun ministry to invest in within your church. KidMin Leader Cast is designed to give you strategy that turns you and your ministry into a professional machine reaching the next generation.
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Kids and Children's Ministry Podcast for Church Leaders
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The Kidmin Podcast is designed to help children's ministry leaders teach kids the Bible in the most creative way possible. In each episode, our host Adam Bush focuses on one aspect of children's ministry and interviews a children ministry leader making it happen every single week. With a huge emphasis on using creativity in your services, our hope is this podcast is a resource to churches of all sizes and stages of growth. For more information about the Kidmin Podcast, visit www.TheKidminRes ...
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This goes out to anyone listening! A little different than most.... Christian based Kids Ministry podcast program for teachers, volunteers and like creative soul winners. Sharing experiences and experiments. We take our approach to kidmin podcast a little different. Kid Ministry volunteers..... enjoy group talk that is casual, fun, informative and entertaining. Sticks N' Dirt were the 2 main creative elements of my childhood that was used to generate my imagination to life! Our goal is to do ...
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Revival Fire for Kids with Tamera Kraft hosts the Ignite Kidmin Podcast. You might be wondering why you should listen to it. I’m sure there are many kidmin podcasts and trainings on leadership development and fun activities vying for your attention. If you like status quo kidmin where your students play a game, learn a Bible story, have a snack, and get a short lesson on how to be good or you want a Kidmin that rivals Disney and makes kids want to come back although it never really changes t ...
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LIVE FROM PINECREST! Kids Camp with Brianna Ganarial & Karina Rivera
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God really loves kids! And the people that serve them are a really big deal. These people deliver love and life into the wonderful window of childhood. How? Why? What’s their story? Each generation is to tell the next generation about who God is and how they too can experience God. We are commissioned by God to that wonderful, holy job. Join Robin …
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This is our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY episode!!! We've released an episode every single Friday for a year now... whew! Today, we're taking a look at our top 5 episodes.Av Gabe Baker
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Description: In this episode, Hunter and Ryan explore various aspects of children's ministry that you might be approaching incorrectly—or at least in a way that differs from their perspective on how it should be done. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This…
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Steve Arter and we're talking about influence as Sunday school leaders. As Sunday school teachers, we play a crucial role in shaping young minds and hearts. Our position may seem humble, but it carries immense responsibility and potential. To maximize our impact and grow as leaders, it's essential to focus on developing our…
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Coming up! I'm joined by Steve Arter and we're talking about cultivating your influence as a Sunday school leader.Av Gabe Baker
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084 | Kidmin Wisdom (Part 2) [with Jim Wideman]
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Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter continue their conversation with Jim Wideman to discuss coaching and children's ministry tips. Resources: Everybody Does Better with a Coach by Jim Wideman Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is broug…
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Today I'm joined by Auryela and Nicole and we're talking about having a servant culture in kids ministry. Not everyone becomes a preacher or preaches on the world stage. Not every girl becomes a preacher’s wife or gets to sing at the biggest conferences, but everyone has their place in the kingdom of God. I think lofty goals and dreams of grandeur …
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Coming up! I'm joined by Auryela and Nicole and we're talking about their transition from being a kid in Sunday school to now being staff.Av Gabe Baker
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083 | Kidmin Wisdom (Part 1) [with Jim Wideman]
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Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter bring on good friend and coach, Jim Wideman, to discuss his top advice for children's ministry leaders. Resources: Everybody Does Better with a Coach by Jim Wideman Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast…
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about developing talent in kids ministry. Developing staff and kids both. Kids ministry is a place where talent is born. This can be on a few different levels. When we are ministering to kids, we are trying to bring them closer to God and we want to help them discover their God-given talents. But Sund…
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Coming up! I'm joined by Kyle and we're talking about developing talent in our Sunday school.Av Gabe Baker
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082 | Why Not Both? Making Family Worship and Children's Church Work Together
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Description: In this episode, Ryan and Hunter intervew Anne Eby about family worship and kids church. She is a wife, homeschool mom of three, and Kids Ministry Coordinator at Grace Story Church in Nashville, TN. Her desire to give her children a Christ-centered, biblical framework to view life through while discipling them together with other famil…
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Aaron, and we're discussing ways to implement cliffhangers in your Sunday school. When I was growing up, I read a lot of the Hardy Boys series. I remember that many times a chapter would end in suspense, it left you wondering what would happen to them. That made you want to turn the page and keep reading. In Sunday school w…
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Coming up! I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we're talking about using cliffhangers in Sunday school.Av Gabe Baker
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Description: In this episode, the guys discuss the importance of clear policies and expectations. They walk through things to consider from the time families arrive to when they leave and everything in between. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcas…
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Today I'm joined by Steve Arter and we're talking about split personality in Sunday School. There’s a term used often in the church-world; we wear many hats. In some cursory research, this phrase comesfrom the mid-1900’s when professions were quite identifiable by their hats. I know that our church is not uniquein the fact that many of us in Sunday…
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Coming up! I'm joined by Steve and we're talking about split personality.Av Gabe Baker
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LIVE FROM PINECREST! Kids Camp with Brian & Allison Barrera
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God really loves kids! And the people that serve them are a really big deal. These people deliver love and life into the wonderful window of childhood. How? Why? What’s their story? Each generation is to tell the next generation about who God is and how they too can experience God. We are commissioned by God to that wonderful, holy job. Join Robin …
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Description: In this episode, the guys discuss what their DREAM conference would be like. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed Kids curriculum to your kidmin. URLS: …
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Joseph & Sis. Angel Ladd from The Rock Church in Elk Grove, California. The Ladds came and helped out at our Children's Church during our annual Northwest Youth Conference. What an incredible couple. They dived in and helped with the set and jumped in full swing to Children's Church. I'm not sure if they got any sleep while…
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Coming Up!! I'm joined by Bro. & Sis. Ladd and we talk about something they call Xtreme Team!Av Gabe Baker
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079 | What Bible Should I Get for My Kids?
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Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter discuss kids Bibles, and which ones they suggest for different ages. Resources: Lift the Flap Bible The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible The Big Picture Story Bible Jesus Storybook Bible Gospel Story Bible The Biggest Story Bible Storybook The Action Bible The Adventure Bible The Explorer Bible Connect With…
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Brennen and we're talking about Sunday School Intuition. One definition of intuition is, “the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.” We all experience varying levels of intuition in different areas of our lives. In work for example, if you’ve been doing something for a long t…
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Coming Up! Brennen and I talk about developing an intuition in Sunday School.Av Gabe Baker
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078 | Forming Faith (Part 2) [with Matt Markins]
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Description: In Part 2 of the Forming Faith series, Hunter and Sam speak with Awana Presiedent and CEO, Matt Markins, on the context of faith formation, its systems, and practical next steps. Resources: Forming Faith: Discipling the Next Generation in a Post-Christian Culture Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, p…
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Myles and we're talking about having that perfect position. Most of us probably have an idea of the “perfect job” or even a position within the company that we work for. I remember a friend of mine telling me about her 4-year-old son. They were at the store, and he was in the cart wearing one of those plastic firemen hats. …
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Coming Up! I'm joined by Bro. Myles and we're talking about having the perfect position.Av Gabe Baker
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Description: In this episode, Hunter interviews Sam Luce about his upcoming book and the comparison he makes between Mr. Rogers and Walt Disney's approaches to forming kids. Resources: Forming Faith: Discipling the Next Generation in a Post-Christian Culture Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@c…
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about getting it done! We are running out of time! I’m pretty young-depending on who you ask-but the older I get the more pressure I feel on accomplishing goals. By nature, I’m a planner. I like to get everything organized and have clear steps and objectives. While I do think this has served me well, …
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Coming up! I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about doing it now!Av Gabe Baker
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076 | Three Aspects of a Healthy Ministry
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Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter discuss the three aspects of a healthy ministry. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed Kids curriculum to your kidmin. UR…
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Bryan Critcher and we're talking about using visuals to help kids relate to concepts. A picture is worth a thousand words. That’s what my dad used to tell me all the time. My dad taught me a lot about construction and he’s a great teacher. He would explain how to do something, but then when he “showed” me how it became extr…
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075 | Stations & Rotations: The Cheat Code for Kidmin
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Description: In this episode, the guys discuss the benefits of the stations and rotations model, and how it can be implemented in any church, no matter the space or time constraints. Resources: Comparing Children's Ministry Models (Part 1) Comparing Children's Ministry Models (Part 2) Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for th…
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Brent and we're talking about Stage Presence. There are some people who seem like they were born to be on stage while others struggle and fumble their words. In our Sunday school we use a stage in the theater sense quite a bit. We have a large, rotating volunteer staff which is really great for a lot of reasons, but one dis…
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Description: In this episode, Ryan interviews Hunter on his recent decision to leave Awana and become a children's pastor at a local church. Resources: When To Leave (And When To Stay) Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cro…
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Today I'm running solo. Here's an audio version of an article I wrote for the WPF Together Magazine back in 2022. I've added some music and sound effects to hopefully enhance the narrative. The premise of today's podcast is that we are always making an impact, even though we might not see it manifested right away.…
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073 | When to Quit (And When to Stay)
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Description: In this episode, Sam and Ryan discuss the challenge of deciding when to continue or leave a ministry position. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed Kids…
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BONUS Training w/ Julie Pratt
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God really loves kids! And the people that serve them are a really big deal. These people deliver love and life into the wonderful window of childhood. How? Why? What’s their story? Each generation is to tell the next generation about who God is and how they too can experience God. We are commissioned by God to that wonderful, holy job. Join Robin …
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Myles, and we're talking about what makes a Bible story interesting. In our Sunday school, we focus a lot on themes. We do Space Themes, Pirate Themes, Army Themes; all kinds of stuff. One time we were brainstorming on different theme ideas, and we started talking about popular stories like Narnia and Pilgrim’s Progress-bot…
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Coming up! I'm joined by Bro. Myles and we're talking about interesting Bible stories.Av Gabe Baker
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072 | Children's Ministry on a Small Budget
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Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter offer advice on running a children's ministry with a low (or non-existent) budget. Resources: Flying in the SKY of Context Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! G…
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Steve Arter and we're talking about the green grass on the other side of the fence. The old saying, “The grass is greener on the other side of the fence.” has been around a long time. I did some quick research, and it seems to be attributed to a Greek philosopher, but the Bible has examples as well. Have you ever seen a cow…
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Coming up! I'm joined by Bro. Steve Arter.Av Gabe Baker
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071 | Flying in the SKY of Context
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Description: In this episode, the guys help churches fly in the SKY of context by discussing what leaders need to consider to serve their community well. Resources: Working Genius Predictable Success Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brough…
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we're talking about creating a scene on stage in Sunday school. In our Sunday school, we try our best to make every element awesome. We don’t always get it right, but that’s our goal. We do big sets with slides and custom playgrounds, we create cool themes, etc., but the way we get there is bite-size. We have been…
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Coming Up!!! I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we talk about the creating a scene onstage.Av Gabe Baker
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070 | Standing on the SHORE of Volunteer Retention
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Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter help you stand on the SHORE of retention by discussing what volunteers need to stick around for the long haul. Resources: How to LAND Volunteers Swimming in the WAATR of Delegation How to Effectively Train Children's Ministry Volunteers Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the sh…
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Today I'm joined by Bro. Brent and we're talking about the tipping point. Have you ever been asked to lead something, and you don’t feel qualified, or you don’t know if you’re even capable? Maybe someone calls you out as an “expert” at something and you’re like, “Hey wait a minute.”. Or, on the flip side have you ever felt like you kind of had some…
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Coming Up! I'm joined by Bro. Brent and we're talking about the tipping point-that point where you go from being a follower and learner to being a leader and providing resources.Av Gabe Baker
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Description: In this episode, the guys discuss how one's perspective on the church and structure of ministry can aid in ministering to families who attend inconsistently. Resources: Developing a Children's Ministry Discipleship Strategy Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cro…
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