Children’s ministry leaders have been plagued by burnout, waning volunteer commitment, denominational discord, and outdated approaches that fall short of addressing the shifting cultural standards of today’s children and families. But all is no

Connecting the Local Church to the Camping Ministry

Feb 22nd, 2024 29m 10s

Camping ministry is more than a week full of fun activities for our youth and children. Camping ministry is an extension of the local church. In this month's podcast, Alabama Camping Ministries Director Denise Junkin shares about the importance

Children's Ministries Welcomes Jonathan Olavarria

Jan 26th, 2024 31m 22s

Meet the newest International Children's Ministries team member, Jonathan Olavarria. Our Child Discipleship and Faith Formation Specialist shares about his life, ministry, and new role supporting parents, families, and caregivers in the Church

From ICM 2023: The Priority of Passion and Power

Nov 27th, 2023 41m 54s

Presiding Bishop Tim Coalter shares day two of our spiritual formation session on "The Priority of Passion and Power" as we unite to Reconcile the World to Christ through the Power of the Holy Spirit.

From ICM 2023: Embracing Your Chosen Calling

Nov 27th, 2023 27m 26s

Pastor Janice Roseboro of Smithfield, North Carolina, shares a message with participants at the 2023 Institute of Children's Ministry entitled, "Embracing Your Chosen Calling."

From ICM 2023: The Priority of Presence and Purpose

Nov 23rd, 2023 44m 30s

Presiding Bishop Tim Coalter shares a spiritual formation session at the 2023 Institute of Children's Ministry on "The Priority of Presence and Purpose" as we unite to Reconcile the World to Christ through the Power of the Holy Spirit.

Finishing the Commitment in West Africa

Nov 1st, 2023 42m 12s

KidServe Coordinator Michelle Brooks-Young share testimonies and stories of the work of KidServe in West Africa, as well as over the past five years.

Change Is Coming: Children’s Ministries Moving Forward

Oct 20th, 2023 29m 10s

Change is coming to International Children's Ministries. Listen in as Dr. Shaun McKinley, international director, and English-Language Training Specialist Joy Hensley discuss a new future for our ministry.

Leadership 101

May 15th, 2023 24m 22s

Leadership in children's ministries requires competence, skill, and spiritual wisdom. Our role requires us to serve children in the present, consider the preferred future for them and our ministries, and develop strategies for attaining our min

The Children’s Ministry Leader: Calling, Preparation and Pursuit

Mar 17th, 2023 43m 54s

Those who serve children must have an accurate understanding of the value of this ministry and their calling, be prepared for ministry to the children and families they serve, and pursue effective ministry. In this episode, Dr. Shaun McKinley s

Elevating Child Discipleship in the Church of God of Prophecy

Oct 25th, 2022 29m 10s

Listen in as CM International Director Dr. Shaun McKinley and Training Specialist Joy Hensley discuss the recent inaugural Leadership Summit and the future for child discipleship in the Church of God of Prophecy.

Value and Spiritual Life of Children

Sep 20th, 2022 31m 52s

The Least of These Matters Most

Aug 6th, 2022 26m 1s

Dr. Wess Stafford speaks to the 101st International Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy during the International Children's Ministries presentation. Dr. Stafford is president emeritus of Compassion International and an internationally re

Sabbath, Solitude, and Silence

Mar 21st, 2022 54m 2s

“The desperate need today is not for a greater number of intelligent people, or gifted people, but for deep people” —Richard J. Foster.In Romans 7, Paul said, effectively, “I don’t even know what I’m doing. I do what I don’t want to do, and I

Growing in Prayer: Conversation with God for Anyone

Feb 16th, 2022 49m 15s

God loves us and desires to be with and speak to us. We can experience Him more deeply and grow in prayer, even in the busiest and most stressful times of our lives.In this month’s podcast with our special guest Dr. Brian Sutton, we discuss th

The Necessity of Fellowship and Community

Jan 9th, 2022 1h 5m

One of the disciplines modeled effectively by Jesus was that of nurturing fellowship and developing community. The beautiful scene revealed in the conclusion of Acts chapter 2 demonstrates the continuation of a community known for its commitmen

Maintaining Structural Integrity in Ministry

Dec 13th, 2021 35m 31s

In the physical world, the term “structural integrity” means “the ability of a structure to withstand its intended load without failure due to fracture or fatigue.” Unfortunately, we have recently seen the result of the lack of structural inte

A Look Back at ICM 2021

Nov 16th, 2021 40m 50s

International Director of Children's Ministries Dr. Shaun McKinley and Podcast Co-Host Joy Hensley, discuss ECHO, the 2021 Institute of Children's Ministries. They share personal highlights, behind the scenes info, and what's ahead for Children

Helping Kids Deal with Depression

Aug 4th, 2021 25m 47s

Depression is a common and a serious medical illness. It is real, it happens, and it is treatable. Society has put a stigma on mental illness and as the salt and light of the world we must put an end to that stigma. It is normal for children to

Helping Kids Deal with Anxiety

Jun 10th, 2021 1h 4m

Dr. Morais Cassell shares thoughts, ideas, and strategies for helping children and families confront the challenges of anxiety, biblically and thoughtfully.

Too Small to Ignore

May 12th, 2021 44m 9s

An interview with Dr. Wess Stafford, president emeritus of Compassion International and author of Too Small to Ignore and Just a Minute.

Progressive Children’s Ministry Leader

Apr 1st, 2021 59m 2s

Esther Moreno shares insights from her new book, "The Progressive Children’s Ministry Leader."

Calling Versus Assignment?

Mar 22nd, 2021 43m 48s

Is there a difference in calling and assignment? What happens when your calling and current assignment don't seem to align? How do we overcome challenges and struggles associated with our pursuit of calling? Listen to this month's podcast featu

Calling, Influence, Challenges, and Credentials: A Conversation with Joy

Feb 9th, 2021 44m 27s

DLIK Training Specialist Joy Hensley is interviewed on a variety of topics, including calling, influence, challenges in CM, and pursuing credentialing.

Changing Your Spots: Identifying Blind Spots in Your Leadership and Spiritual Life

Jan 14th, 2021 47m 33s

Have you ever been driving and changed lanes only to hear the horn of another vehicle blast because you almost hit someone you didn’t see? That’s what happens when you check all of your mirrors but you don’t see someone sitting in your vehicle’