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Essential Do's and Don'ts for Ministry Leaders In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collector Podcast, hosted by Tom Bump, listeners are guided through key do's and don'ts for ministry leaders.
Tom emphasizes the importance of organization, team building, asking good questions, setting priorities, and knowing your leaders. He also discusses the pitfalls of making unnecessary changes, doing ministry alone, losing curiosity, saying yes to everything, and building silos.
Additionally, Tom introduces resources like KidminPlus.net and Kmccoach.net to support ministry leaders.
The episode aims to help leaders create healthier teams and ministries while fostering community engagement.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:54 Introducing KidmenPlus
02:14 Five Do's for Ministry Leaders
15:51 Five Don'ts for Ministry Leaders
24:51 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
25:45 Closing Remarks

Tom Bump, host of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, discusses the impact of self-doubt and imposter syndrome on leadership within kids' ministry.
He explains how these issues can hinder personal growth, volunteer recruitment, and influence with senior leadership. The episode also introduces 'KidmanPlus.net,' a community for leaders seeking personal and team development.
Tom shares strategies for identifying, releasing, and replacing negative thoughts with positive ones grounded in biblical truths, aiming to empower listeners to lead confidently and effectively.

Confronting Isolation and Emotional Health in Ministry Leadership
In the final episode of the Health for Leaders series on the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump discusses the importance of emotional health for ministry leaders, addressing the risks of isolation and emotional instability.
He highlights the prevalent issue of loneliness among pastors and ministry leaders, underscoring the negative impacts on personal and professional life, including anxiety, depression, and decreased effectiveness.
Tom shares personal experiences and emphasizes the significance of community, like the KidminPlus.net leadership community, in preventing isolation.
The episode offers practical advice for maintaining emotional health, such as seeking solitude with Jesus, building supportive relationships, and fostering an open emotional environment.
Tom's message is clear: leaders must prioritize their emotional well-being to lead healthy, resilient teams and ministries.
00:00 Welcome to the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast00:41 Final Episode on Health for Leaders: Emotional Health Focus00:51 The Importance of Emotional Health for Ministry Leaders02:37 Introducing Kidmenplus.net: A Leadership Community03:25 Deep Dive into Emotional Health Risks and Isolation12:47 Strategies for Building Emotional Strength and Teamwork14:38 Practical Steps for Maintaining Emotional Health19:17 Closing Thoughts and Resources

Join Tom Bump in this episode of the Kids Ministry Collector Podcast as he delves into the importance of rest and mental health awareness for ministry leaders. Discover the power of rest in rejuvenating your body, mind, and spirit as a leader, and learn how prioritizing rest can enhance your creativity and effectiveness. Tune in for valuable insights and practical tips on how to incorporate rest into your leadership journey. Don't miss out on this empowering episode to help you lead better and serve effectively in your ministry.
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Join Host and Leadership Coach, Tom Bump as he shares a candid episode about why it's important for leaders to take mental health and specifically create a healthy self-image.  Leaders struggle so much with self-doubt and a low self-image that they often overcompensate for it.  This episode is going to give you some simple strategies to replace and repair negative thoughts. 

Join host Tom Bump and his guest Dr. Scott Turansky from the National Center For Biblical Parenting to discuss how leaders can help parents fight digital addiction from affecting their children.
They are releasing new resources and I highly recommend all church leaders check this out. BiblicalParenting.org
The Technology Wellness At Home Course will provide your parents with a solid strategy to manage digital tools. Episode Sponsor:  KidminPlus.net A new monthly membership community for higher level leaders. It's only $15 a month and you can get a free 14-day trial by requesting it at tom@tombump.com mention the KMC Podcast in your email.