In this episode, we look at the other side of leading yourself. Prayer, small groups, and learning are all incredibly important to the development of a kid pastor. Leading yourself doesn't have to be hard, but it does take time.What can we do

Episode 12: Lead Yourself Part 1: The Dark Side of Children's Ministry

May 13th, 2018 30m 26s

In this episode, Todd talk about the dark side of being in charge in children's ministry. There are three main reasons why we get to a point where we are frustrated and burn out. It is interesting though because even in the lies we tell ourself

Episode 11: Church in an Aquarium? Nope, Just Mobile Church with Kristina Cooper

Apr 29th, 2018 44m 39s

In this episode, Kristina and Todd talk about Downtown Harbor Church located in..... downtown Ft. Lauderdale. This is a church plant of almost three years that has been making waves in the church plant world for the way in which they have adapt

Episode 010: Gina McClain on Training Volunteers to Win at Leading

Mar 5th, 2018 51m 25s

In this episode, Todd interviews Gina McClain of Faith Promise Church and co-author of the book, "Don't Quit." She talks about how to set volunteers up to succeed and how we can look for qualities in volunteers to create winning teams.

Episode 9: Leading Not Normal Volunteers with Adam Duckworth

Feb 5th, 2018 46m 59s

In this episode, Todd talks with Adam Duckworth of Downtown Harbor Church about leading volunteers.

Episode 8: Bringing the Bible to Life with Keith Ferrin

Jan 8th, 2018 44m 15s

In this episode, Todd talks with Keith Ferrin about how we can be more dynamic as we teach children and students about the Bible. How can we make something thousands of years old relevant? Keith is here to help us learn more!

Episode 7: Beth Cunningham on Alignment within a Kid's Ministry

Jan 1st, 2018 52m 24s

In this episode, Todd talks with Beth Cunningham who is the Kid Director at Church of the Highlands in Alabama. She talks about values and vision transferring from leadership to volunteers and part time staff as well as how vision and values ca

Episode 6: Yancy Richmond on Leading Children in Worship

Dec 28th, 2017 33m 58s

In this episode, Todd talks with Yancy who is a musician based out of Nashville, Tennessee. She talks about creating worship experiences for children and discusses the importance of musical worship in a child's faith development.Yancy’s Websi

Episode 5: Dale Hudson on Leading, Training, and Recruiting Volunteers

Dec 28th, 2017 40m 23s

In this episode, Todd talks with Dale Hudson about volunteers, volunteer care, and training.Website:Relevant Children’s Ministry WebsiteBuilding Children’s MinistryBooks:If Disney Ran Your Children’s MinistryThe Formula for Building

Episode 4: Tom Bump on Winning the Battle of Partnering with Parents

Dec 28th, 2017 26m 33s

In this episode, Todd talks with Pastor Tom Bump of Newpointe Community Church about winning the battle of partnering with parents. Many times, we can feel as though we are fighting a war when it comes to working together with parents in our ch

Episode 3: Dan Lovaglia on Creating a Relational Children's Ministry

Dec 28th, 2017 34m 24s

In this episode, Todd talk with Dan Lovaglia of Slingshot group and author of the book "Relational Children's Ministry" about creating a children's ministry that focuses on relationships rather than programs. While this may sound obvious, Dan b

Episode 2: Gabe Boucher on Creating an Engaging Environment in your Ministry

Dec 28th, 2017 44m 34s

In this episode, Todd talk with Gabe Boucher of Worlds of Wow about creating an environment in your children's ministry that engages children as well as provides functionality for parents. Meaningful experiences do not have to cost thousands of

Episode 1: Matt Guevara on Influencing the Next Generation

Dec 27th, 2017 52m 3s

In this episode, Todd talks with Matt Guevara the former Executive Director of INCM (International Network of Children's Ministry) about influencing the next generation. Specifically, they talk about Generation Z and how we can teach and prepar

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