I get to chat with Dylan Arms for the second time on the podcast! A Reminder to listen to the first episode (Episode 11) if you haven't already. Dylan has recently released his second Kids Worship album 'Let There Be Light'. Dylan tells all abo

Ep. 19 VBS Multicultural Experience w/ Lauren Yaciw

Jul 24th, 2019 40m 24s

I sit down with my wife, Lauren Yaciw, and ask her about our Summer Camp (VBS) experience. Lauren is a High School teacher by trade but has been serving in kids ministry as long as I have. Lauren had a special role at camp this year leading a g

Ep. 18 Sold Out Leadership Labs w/ Mike Conn

Jun 5th, 2019 56m 9s

I get to talk with Mike Conn who is the Lead Pastor at Impact580.Church. Mike is also the creator and director of Sold Out Leadership Labs which focuses on helping children and students develop skills to navigate the social/emotional issues the

Ep. 17 Compensation & Spiritual Formation w/ Dan Navarra & Kelsey Henderson

May 7th, 2019 58m 39s

This episode I talk with Dan Navarra & Kelsey Henderson! Dan is the High school Pastor at Monte Vista Chapel in Turlock, CA. Kelsey is the Children's Pastor at Monte Vista. I get to hear all about the revolutionary Spiritual Formation that Mont

Ep. 16 Deeper KidMin Resources w/ Brittany Nelson

Apr 15th, 2019 30m 24s

This is a Bonus Episode with Brittany Nelson! Brittany is the founder and director of DeeperKidMin.com. Deeper KidMin is a resource website dedicated to helping and supporting Kids Ministry people, like you, all over the world! I sit down and h

Ep. 15 Ministry Structure w/ Steve Cullum

Apr 1st, 2019 37m 45s

This episode I talk with Steve Cullum who is the host of the Student Ministry Podcast and Student Pastor at LifeBridge Christian Church, where he works with 6-12th grade students. Steve and I have an amazing conversation about the importance of

Ep. 14: The Bible Album w/ Vince Pierri

Mar 4th, 2019 38m 23s

This Episode I get to discuss curriculum, worship and what it really means to have kids understand and retain the Gospel. I have a great discussion with my new friend Vince Pierri. Vince tells all about his journey into Kids Ministry as well as

Ep. 13: Church Planting w/ Hunter Keith

Jan 28th, 2019 27m 58s

This episode I talk to Hunter Keith! Hunter is a passionate Kids Ministry leader who is on a new journey to church plant. Hunter and I discuss all the challenges and exciting new beginnings of church planting and starting a new Kids Ministry. P

Ep. 12: Family Resources w/ Simon Perry (Allstars Kids Club)

Jan 14th, 2019 1h 10m

In this episode Zach talks to UK great, Simon Perry! Simon is the founder and creator for All Stars Kids Club. All Stars Kids Club was started to create amazing content that is entertaining, fun and helpful for kids to enjoy at home. There are

Ep. 11: Evaluating the Worship Experience w/ Dylan Arms

Dec 11th, 2018 33m 11s

This week I sit down and talk to the wonderful Dyan Arms. Dylan is a recording artist and worship pastor. Dylan and I discuss the importance of an intentional worship experience for kids. This is a great conversation with lots of practical ques

Ep. 10: Leading Well w/ Justin Herman

Nov 16th, 2018 32m 10s

I get to talk with Justin Herman who is a Youth Ministry expert! Justine is the Youth Network Supervisor at Sandals Church in Riverside, California and also the Host of The Controlled Chaos Podcast. Justin and I have an amazing conversation abo

Ep. 9: Is Your Program Amazing? w/ Katie Cummins

Nov 9th, 2018 33m 49s

I get to talk with Katie Cummins who is the Program Director at Saddleback Church. Katie oversees the large groups experience and is constantly evaluating what makes a child's experience amazing. Katie and I have an amazing conversation about w

Ep. 8: Teaching the Heart of Worship w/Yancy

Nov 2nd, 2018 35m 41s

I sit down and talk with the amazing Yancy! Yancy and I discuss the meaning and heart behind worship. Yancy asks the heart question: Are you teaching the true heart about worship to your kids? Yancy also talks about her new Heartbeat Curriculum

Ep. 7: Unifying the Next Gen w/ Dean Oliver

Oct 26th, 2018 33m 14s

I get to talk with Next Gen Pastor Dean Oliver from New Life Church in Kokomo, IN. Dean and I have an amazing conversation about the importance of having your Kids and Youth unified in your church. I learn a great new term "cribs to college". A

Ep. 6: The Need for Relationships

Oct 19th, 2018 16m 19s

In this episode we talk about the need for relationships in every single area of kids ministry. Relationships are the heart beat to ministry. Do you have vibrant relationships in every area?

Ep. 5: 5 Critical Aspects for Leadership Success

Oct 12th, 2018 27m 32s

This episode I talk about 5 essential aspects that every leader needs to consider and master for success. These are 5 points that are for Kids Ministry leaders, volunteers, pastors, and even business leaders!

Ep. 4: Curriculum | What curriculum is best for you?

Oct 5th, 2018 28m 5s

This episode we talk about curriculum. I start with a little over view about curriculum and then talk specifics about some of my favourite curriculums! Email [email protected] if you want to talk specific curriculum.

Ep. 3: Resources | Make your life easier!

Sep 8th, 2018 22m 24s

This episode we talk about resources and principles to help you equip and empower your volunteers. Things cannot live in just your brain - spread the knowledge to help your leaders succeed!

Ep. 2: Volunteer Breakups

Aug 28th, 2018 17m 18s

We talk about ending relationship with volunteers. The messy and the good about volunteer breakups!

Ep. 1: Getting More Volunteers!

Aug 24th, 2018 27m 18s

This is the question that I get asked the most. How do you get more volunteers! We are gonna talk about 4 strategies that you need to have to help you recruit, train and equip to lead in your Kids Ministry!

Introduction

Aug 24th, 2018 4m 18s

We are starting a podcast about Kids Ministry! Kids ministry is hard and we need to have more conversations about it. Join us for this journey with me and guests from Canada & the US.

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