Kid's Ministry 101

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The Kids Ministry Calling Podcast is designed to inspire and equip kids ministry leaders in every season of their journey! Join us as we dive into heartfelt discussions, practical tips, and uplifting stories that remind you of the incredible calling God has placed on your life. Tune in to be reminded of your purpose, share in the joys and struggles of ministry, and find renewed strength in your calling. Together, we can remember to have joy in our calling! 


Episode Date
3. The Teaching Hat with Kevin Jones
Oct 10, 2024
Introducing Kids Ministry Calling with Jana Magruder
Sep 30, 2024
1. What Is a Calling and Why Is It Necessary?
Sep 30, 2024
2. The Creative Hat with Jeff and Abby Land
Sep 30, 2024
318. Using Leadership Tools in Ministry
Aug 29, 2024
317. ETCH 2024: AI and Child Development with Dr. Shelly Melia
Aug 22, 2024
316. ETCH 2024: Trauma-informed Ministry with Stephanie Shivers
Aug 15, 2024
315. ETCH Conference 2024 Overview with Melita Thomas
Aug 08, 2024
314. What's New with The Gospel Project
Aug 01, 2024
313. Best Of Kid's Ministry 101: Make Your Volunteer Expectations Clear
Jul 25, 2024
312. Best Of Kid's Ministry 101: Best Practices for Developing Leaders
Jul 18, 2024
311. The Best of Kid's Ministry 101: A Dozen Do Nots For Recruiting Volunteers
Jul 11, 2024
310. Rethinking Ministry Goals, Failures, and Success
Jul 04, 2024
309. Emotions in Ministry with Bryan Barley
Jun 27, 2024
308. What Is NextGen Ministry? with Bryan Rose
Jun 20, 2024
307. A Guide to Special Needs Inclusion in Your Ministry
Jun 13, 2024
306. Accountability and Expectations of Volunteers
Jun 06, 2024
305. Protecting Our Children
May 30, 2024
304. The Gospel in 3 Circles
May 23, 2024
303. Vision Centered Ministry Part 3
May 16, 2024
302. Keeping the Connection with Families after VBS
May 09, 2024
301. Vision Centered Ministry Part 2
May 02, 2024
300. Vision Centered Ministry
Apr 18, 2024
299. Ready Set VBS: Part 2
Mar 28, 2024
298. Ready Set VBS: Part 1
Mar 21, 2024
297. About Hyfi on Marked Podcast
Mar 14, 2024
296. Next Gen Ministry
Mar 07, 2024
295. Celebrating 100 Years of Lifeway VBS
Feb 29, 2024
294. Breaking Down Breaker Rock Beach: VBS 2024
Feb 22, 2024
293. Becoming a Special Needs Friendly Church Ep 3
Feb 15, 2024
292. Becoming a Special Needs Friendly Church: Episode 2
Feb 08, 2024
291. Becoming a Special Needs Friendly Church: Episode 1
Feb 01, 2024
290. The Importance of Preschool
Jan 11, 2024
289. Set Yourself up for Success: Structure Your Teaching Hour to Simplify Your Prep
Jan 06, 2024
288. Holly Jolly Palooza
Dec 07, 2023
287. Family Discipleship Basics
Nov 30, 2023
286. Introducing the New FREE Family Advent Guide from Lifeway Kids
Nov 16, 2023
285. Teaching Kids Gratitude
Nov 09, 2023
284. Bridging the Gap Between Student and Kids Ministry
Nov 02, 2023
283. Why ETCH?
Oct 27, 2023
282. How to Build a Catch and Release Culture
Oct 19, 2023
281. Discipleship Pathway for Preschool, Kids, and Student Ministry
Oct 12, 2023
280. Why Groups Matter
Oct 05, 2023
279. Children and Grief
Sep 28, 2023
278. Gospel-Centered Family Experiences
Sep 21, 2023
277. Generation Alpha
Sep 07, 2023
276. Dealing with Difficult People
Aug 31, 2023
275. Intentional Discipleship in 30 Seconds
Aug 24, 2023
274. Real Talk Recruiting
Aug 17, 2023
273. The Great Commission Isn’t Just for Adults
Aug 10, 2023
272. A Dozen Do Nots for Recruiting
Jul 27, 2023
271. Sneak a Peek at Hyfi Preschool
Jul 13, 2023
270. Hyfi for Kids
Jul 07, 2023
269. Say Hi to Hyfi
Jun 29, 2023
268. Shifting to VBS Theme of 2024
Jun 22, 2023
267. It’s the Most VBS Time of Year
Jun 15, 2023
266. Flip the Script for the Whole Church
Jun 08, 2023
265. Flip the Script on Identity
Jun 01, 2023
264. Flip the Script from Seen to Known
May 25, 2023
263. Flip the Script on Cultural Messages
May 18, 2023
262. Flip the Script
May 11, 2023
261. Volunteer Developement
May 04, 2023
260. How to Recruit with Confidence
Apr 20, 2023
259. Engaging Kids in Missions
Mar 23, 2023
258. Ways to Approach Bible Studies with Kids
Mar 16, 2023
257. Kids and Identity with Jamie Ivey
Feb 23, 2023
256. Dismantling Deconstruction: What to do When Kids Doubt Their Faith
Feb 16, 2023
255. Real ID: Helping Our Kids Find Their Identity in Christ
Feb 09, 2023
254. Helping Kids Find Their Faith in a Culture of Expressive Individualism
Feb 02, 2023
253. Best Practices for Developing Leaders
Jan 26, 2023
252. VBS Preview 2023: Twists & Turns
Jan 19, 2023
251. New Curriculum Reveal
Jan 12, 2023
250. New Habits for The New Year
Jan 05, 2023
249. How to Create a Culture in Your Ministry
Dec 15, 2022
248. Equipping Kids To Share Their Faith
Dec 08, 2022
247. In The Interim
Dec 01, 2022
246. Sharing Your Ministry in 3D
Nov 17, 2022
245. Making the Transition Between Kids Ministry and Student Ministry
Nov 10, 2022
244. Prayer For The Empty Chair
Nov 03, 2022
243. Why Middle School Ministry Matters
Oct 27, 2022
242. Know Thy Gamer
Oct 20, 2022
241. How To Help Kids Love Their Bibles
Oct 13, 2022
240. The Story of the Gospel Project
Oct 06, 2022
239. Doing Kids Ministry in a Post-Christian City
Sep 29, 2022
238. Preparing for Christmas
Sep 22, 2022
237. The Importance of Kids Ministry to the Church
Sep 15, 2022
236. Loneliness in Kids Ministry
Sep 08, 2022
235. New to Ministry
Sep 01, 2022
234. Goal Setting For the New School Year
Aug 25, 2022
233. ETCH 2022
Aug 18, 2022
232. Fostering Friendships
Aug 11, 2022
231. Communicating Biblical Truth in Preschool
Aug 04, 2022
230. Helping Preschool Parents
Jul 28, 2022
229. Preschool Tips
Jul 21, 2022
228. Separation Anxiety
Jul 07, 2022
227. Discipleship in Relationship: Helping Every Kid Feel Known and Seen
Jun 23, 2022
226. Persistent (or Consistent) Thankfulness
Jun 16, 2022
225. The Most Important Message
Jun 09, 2022
224. Behind the Music: VBS 2022
Jun 02, 2022
223. Three Ways to Connect with Parents Through Social Media During the Week
May 26, 2022
222. A Leader’s Guide to Summer
May 19, 2022
221. Making the Most of Large Group
May 12, 2022
220. Partnering With Parents
May 05, 2022
219. Prayer
Apr 28, 2022
218. Helping Families Define Discipleship
Apr 21, 2022
217. Leading With Confidence
Apr 14, 2022
216. Rethinking Discipline in Kids Ministry
Apr 07, 2022
215. Sharing the Gospel with Kids
Mar 31, 2022
214. Building a Culture of Belonging For Your Volunteers
Mar 24, 2022
213. Investing in Young Volunteers
Mar 17, 2022
212. Why In-Person Events Matter
Mar 10, 2022
211. Dealing with Insecurity
Mar 03, 2022
210. Sending Your Students to Work at Camp
Feb 24, 2022
209. Lifeway Research: Discouragement, Apathy and the Unreached
Feb 17, 2022
208. What sounds fun to you? A fun conversation about fun with Annie F. Downs
Feb 10, 2022
207. Go! The importance of Kids Ministry in light of the current decline in the Church
Feb 03, 2022
206. Lifeway Research: Post-COVID Insights & Encouragement
Jan 21, 2022
205. Solomon Says: Connecting Teens with the Wisdom of God’s Word
Jan 13, 2022
204. Ready… Reset… Influencing Kids in the Foundations of their Faith
Dec 16, 2021
203. VBS Previews Are Back In Person
Dec 09, 2021
202. Developing a Rhythm of Gospel Conversations
Nov 18, 2021
201. The Importance of Keeping God’s Word at the Center of Your Kids Ministry
Nov 11, 2021
200. 10 More Things I’ve Learned in Preschool Ministry
Oct 07, 2021
199. Team Talk: Encouraging Your Volunteer Team
Sep 30, 2021
198. Dealing With Kids That Talk Too Much
Sep 23, 2021
197. 10 things I’ve learned in Preschool Ministry
Sep 16, 2021
196. Team Talk: Building Up Your Volunteer Team
Sep 09, 2021
195. Making the Print or Digital Decision
Sep 02, 2021
194. Leading with a Heart of Hope
Aug 27, 2021
193. Making a Meaningful Midweek Ministry
Aug 12, 2021
192. The Battle of Belonging
Aug 05, 2021
191. Anxiety, Anger and Anti-social Behavior
Jul 29, 2021
190. Video Games & the Gospel
Jul 15, 2021
189. Leveraging Digital Resources to Better Our Kids Ministry
Jul 08, 2021
188. Camp Is Back!
Jul 01, 2021
187. VBS 2022 Theme Reveal
Jun 24, 2021
186. 10 Goals as you Relaunch your Kids Ministry
Jun 10, 2021
185. A Dozen Do Nots for Recruiting
Jun 03, 2021
184. Ready, Reset, Go
May 27, 2021
183. Equipping Your Teachers with Classroom Management Skills
May 20, 2021
182. The Importance of Worship With Kids
May 13, 2021
181. Talking Big Truths with Kids
May 06, 2021
180. Building a Solid Foundation
Apr 29, 2021
179. Equipping Families for Daily Devos
Apr 22, 2021
178. ETCH Is Back
Apr 15, 2021
177. VBS Training
Apr 08, 2021
176. VBS 2021 Music Showcase
Apr 01, 2021
175. How to Coordinate a Multi-site Kids Ministry
Mar 25, 2021
174. Choosing a Good Bible for a Child
Mar 18, 2021
173. Building Bridges Between Kids and Student Ministry
Mar 11, 2021
172. Avoid Isolation by Connecting in Community
Mar 04, 2021
171. Staying Connected with Our KidMin Leaders
Feb 25, 2021
170. Covid Consideration for VBS
Feb 18, 2021
169. Parent Ministry
Feb 11, 2021
168. Music and Kids Ministry
Feb 04, 2021
167. Apologetics and Kids Ministry
Jan 28, 2021
166. When Plan B Becomes Plan A
Jan 21, 2021
165. Road Back to Camp in 2021
Jan 14, 2021
164. Christmas From Anywhere
Dec 10, 2020
163. Say YES to VBS! Talking VBS Previews & Duel Themes
Dec 03, 2020
162. Preteens
Nov 19, 2020
161. Hospitality
Nov 12, 2020
160. Virtual Disability Ministry
Nov 09, 2020
159. Twitch, TikTok, & YouTube Obsession in Kids
Oct 29, 2020
158. Consumerism
Oct 22, 2020
157. Be You: No One Else Can
Oct 15, 2020
156. Leadership: Building a Strength-Based Team
Oct 08, 2020
155. Talking Big Truths with Kids
Oct 01, 2020
154. Simple Ideas for Doing Kids Ministry From Anywhere
Sep 24, 2020
153. ETCH Live
Sep 17, 2020
152. Importance of Being Age Aware
Sep 10, 2020
151. Designing a Family Focused Kids Ministry
Sep 03, 2020
150. Honoring & Equipping Volunteers
Aug 27, 2020
149. Setting a Long-term Vision for Kids Ministry
Aug 20, 2020
148. Trustworthy Teaching
Aug 13, 2020
147. Discovering Digital Curriculum
Aug 06, 2020
146. Unlocking from Location
Jul 30, 2020
145. Diversity, Unity and the Gospel
Jul 23, 2020
144. Rebuilding your Volunteer team after COVID
Jul 16, 2020
143. Equipping Parents to Share the Gospel at Home
Jul 09, 2020
142. Don’t Let the Creative Side of the Church Die
Jul 02, 2020
141. Programming for Success
Jun 25, 2020
140. 6 Considerations: Volunteers & Communication
Jun 18, 2020
139. 6 Considerations: Learning Environments & Resources
Jun 11, 2020
138. 6 Considerations: Strategy & Policies
Jun 04, 2020
137. 6 Considerations: Overview
May 28, 2020
136. Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
May 21, 2020
135. 4 Ways To Do VBS This Summer: In The Neighborhood
May 14, 2020
134. 4 VBS Strategies For This Summer: Alternative Schedules
May 07, 2020
133. 4 VBS Strategies For This Summer: At Home
May 05, 2020
132. Rediscovering Home During COVID-19
Apr 30, 2020
131. Connecting with Families Through Technology
Apr 23, 2020
130. 4 Ways to do VBS This Summer
Apr 16, 2020
129. Family Worship at Home
Apr 09, 2020
128. Recommended Reading: Christian Kids Books For Families
Apr 02, 2020
127. Helping Kids and Parents Cope with Stress
Mar 31, 2020
126. 8 Healthy Habits for Kids Ministry – Part 4 – Habits 7 and 8
Mar 26, 2020
125. Doing Church At Home – Changing Your Ministry Mindset
Mar 21, 2020
124. 8 Healthy Habits for Kids Ministry – Part 3 – Habits 5 and 6
Mar 19, 2020
123. 8 Healthy Habits for Kids Ministry – Part 2 – Habits 3 and 4
Mar 12, 2020
122. 8 Healthy Habits for Kids Ministry – Part 1 – Habits 1 and 2
Mar 05, 2020
121. Setting Expectations for Your Volunteers
Feb 27, 2020
120. Family Ministry 2.0
Feb 20, 2020
119. A Beautiful NEW Day in the Neighborhood
Feb 13, 2020
118. Providing Safe Settings in a Challenging Culture
Feb 06, 2020
117. Lead Well in Family Ministry
Jan 30, 2020
116. Equipping Families to Deal With Technology
Jan 23, 2020
115. Methods For Family Ministry
Jan 16, 2020
114. The Importance of Worship With Kids
Jan 09, 2020
113. Gender Identity Issues in the Church
Jan 02, 2020
112. The Power of Personality
Dec 26, 2019
111. Kids Ministry from a Pastors Prospective
Dec 19, 2019
110. Finding Your Voice at the Leadership Table
Dec 12, 2019
109. Mentoring New Leaders
Dec 05, 2019
108. Equipping Parents to Minister at Home
Nov 28, 2019
107. Teaching Kids to Pray through the Hurts and Hallelujahs
Nov 21, 2019
106. Special Needs Ministry: Where To Start
Nov 14, 2019
105. Equipping Your Teachers with Classroom Management Skills
Nov 07, 2019
104. Small Seeds. Big Faith.
Oct 31, 2019
103. More than Babysitting: Making Disciples in Early Childhood
Oct 24, 2019
102. Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety: Simple Strategies for Parents & Leaders
Oct 17, 2019
101. There’s More to VBS Than Theme
Oct 10, 2019
100. Volunteer Recruitment Panel: What really works?
Oct 03, 2019
99. Forging a Ministry to Preteens
Sep 26, 2019
98. Teaching Stewardship to Kids
Sep 19, 2019
97. Help Your Family Ministry THRIVE
Sep 05, 2019
96. Looking Back and Looking Forward
Aug 22, 2019
95. Ministering to Today’s Kids
Aug 08, 2019
94. A Trained Volunteer is the BEST Volunteer!
Jul 25, 2019
93. Make Your Volunteer Expectations Clear
Jul 11, 2019
92. Building the Best Kids Ministry Team
Jun 13, 2019
91. Announcing the 2020 Lifeway VBS Theme
Jun 06, 2019
90. I Can’t Do It Without Volunteers (So Where do I find them?)
May 30, 2019
89. Choosing the Right KidMin Curriculum
May 23, 2019
88. Grouping Your Kids Ministry
May 16, 2019
87. Make Camp a Highlight of Your Summer
May 09, 2019
86. Using Technology to Enhance and Connect
May 02, 2019
85. Does the physical environment matter in kids ministry?
Apr 25, 2019
84. Keeping Kids Safe
Apr 18, 2019
83. Say YES to VBS!
Apr 11, 2019
82. Communicating Vision and Goals
Apr 04, 2019
81. Making Kids Ministry Goals
Mar 28, 2019
80. Deciding Your KidMin Vision & Mission
Mar 14, 2019
79. Where do I start in Kids Ministry?
Mar 07, 2019
78. Tips for an Awesome KidMin Large Group
Feb 28, 2019
77. Ministering to Families with Kids From Hard Places with Jamie Ivey
Feb 21, 2019
76. How to Stop Dreading Recruiting
Feb 14, 2019
75. Recruiting Adults for Camp
Feb 07, 2019
74. Bullying and Your Kids: What Would Jesus Do?
Jan 31, 2019
73. Autism and the Church
Jan 24, 2019
72. Maintaining a Gospel Focus in Your Kids Ministry
Jan 17, 2019
71. Reaching the Public School for Christ
Jan 11, 2019
70. How to Lead When You’re Not the Leader
Jan 03, 2019
69. VBS: It’s Worth It
Dec 20, 2018
68. 4 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started in KidMin
Dec 06, 2018
67. The Church’s Role in Culture Shaping
Nov 29, 2018
66. Equipping Parents to be Spiritual Leaders in the Home
Nov 15, 2018
65. Best Practices in Faith Formation for Kids
Nov 08, 2018
64. What KidMin Leaders Need to Know About Parents
Nov 01, 2018
63. Keeping Your Kids Safe: Safeguards and Best Practices
Oct 18, 2018
62. Making the Gospel Accessible to Children with Special Needs
Oct 11, 2018
61. Reaching Generation Z
Sep 27, 2018
60. ETCH Family Ministry Conference Behind the Scenes
Sep 20, 2018
59. Sharing the Gospel with Kids
Sep 13, 2018
58. What KidMin Leaders Need to Know about Volunteers
Aug 30, 2018
57. Settle for Nothing Less: Part 3
Aug 23, 2018
56. ETCH Family Ministry Conference 2018: Unbroken
Aug 16, 2018
55. Keeping Your Pastor Engaged in Your Ministry
Aug 02, 2018
54. Ministering to Families of Adopted Children
Jul 26, 2018
53. Connecting with Volunteers
Jul 20, 2018
52. Following Up After Camp
Jul 12, 2018
51. Gospel Centered Kids Ministry
Jul 05, 2018
50. The Gospel Project for Kids: New Features and Updates
Jun 28, 2018
49. The Gospel Project: When you get it, it changes everything
Jun 21, 2018
48. 5 Tips for VBS Follow-Up
Jun 14, 2018
47. Settle for Nothing Less: Part 2
Jun 07, 2018
46. Settle for Nothing Less: Part 1
May 31, 2018
45. Preparing For Camp
May 24, 2018
44. Gearing up to VBS
May 17, 2018
43. Bible Skills Matter
May 10, 2018
42. Protect: Shepherding Age-Graded Ministry Through Risk
May 03, 2018
41. Training and Equiping Preteens for Leadership, Service, and Mission
Apr 26, 2018
40. Teaching Your Kids About Human Dignity
Apr 12, 2018
39. Kids are the Church of Today
Apr 05, 2018
38. Teaching Children with Special Needs
Mar 29, 2018
37. Winning Through Events
Mar 22, 2018
36. 6 Going On 16: Age Compression Among Kids
Mar 15, 2018
35. The Most Common Myth in Ministry
Mar 08, 2018
34. Disconnected Parents in a Connected World
Mar 01, 2018
33. How To Teach So Kids Will Listen
Feb 22, 2018