KidMin with Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia

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Welcome to the KidMin podcast with Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia where we talk about everything kid min...and pull back the curtain on some of the surprises and challenges in children’s ministry that nobody prepares you for!

  1. Mar 27

    Recruiting Volunteers for Weekly Prep

    In Children's Ministry there is always something to prepare, organize, set up, or clean! There are so many potential new volunteers in your church family that have just the skills to help lighten the load. In this episode, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia share some tasks they have learned to delegate and make suggestions on how to find the right person for the right volunteer position. #preschoolministry #childrensministry #kidmin #administration #volunteers #recruitment #organization

    38 min

  2. Mar 4

    Ministering to Families on Easter

    Easter Sunday is one of the most attended days of the year for our churches. Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss some of the options we have for services on Easter Sunday morning, special Easter events, and how we can make our visitors feel welcome. As a bonus, Virginia shares information about the resource she created to help her families prepare for the Easter Celebration together. #kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #easter #discipleship #resources #partnerwithparents   Countdown to Easter: Who is Jesus? https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Countdown-to-Easter-Who-is-Jesus-15691944   https://linktr.ee/kidmindoctor

    29 min

  3. Feb 24

    Ask the Experts: Partnering with Parents

    In this episode of the Ask the Experts series Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia ask the question "How can we partner with and equip parents to disciple their children?" If you are interested in Hope Has Come: The Family Advent Adventure that Virginia spoke about in this episode, it is available for purchase at the following website:   Hope Has Come: The Family Advent Adventure   Check out the previous episodes and resources from our quests. Episode 104: Raising Disciples: An Interview with Dr. Teresa Roberts   Teresa Roberts is Professor of Ministry and Christian Formation, Program Director of Children’s Ministry, and a vice president at Ozark Christian College. Website:  www.DrTeresaRoberts.com Email: teresawelchroberts@gmail.com Book available: all major booksellers NavPress (publisher) https://www.navpress.com/p/raising-disciples/9781641588638   Episode 108: How to Teach Kids Theology with Sam Luce and Hunter Williams   Sam Luce is the Executive Pastor of Ministries at Redeemer Church in Utica, NY, where he's served for nearly 30 years, focusing primarily on next-generation ministry.   Links Website: http://samluce.com Substack: https://samluce.substack.com/ Instagram: @samluce  Facebook: @samluce  Twitter/X: @samluce  Amazon: Author Page   Hunter Williams is the children's pastor of Ridgedale Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN and cohost of the Cross Formed KidMin podcast.   Training and Coaching Website: https://sites.google.com/view/hunter-williams-training/home   Episodes 86 and 87: Trauma-Informed Children’s Ministry and Balancing Family and Ministry   Rev. Kayla Smith is the Associate Director of Reach Hurting Kids Institute and serves at Trevecca Community Church of the Nazarene as Pastor of Intergenerational Discipleship.   reachhurtingkids.com/workshop kayla@reachhurtingkids.com

    34 min

  4. Feb 11

    Resources for Trauma-Informed and Disability Ministries

    One of the most challenging responsibilities ministry leaders have is to find resources to help us better serve our children and families. This week Dr. Virginia shares some current resources that she has found to help leaders create policies and practices for Trauma-Informed and Disability Ministries. Listen in as she shares what she has learned.   Boundless Hope for Every Child Kim Botto www.kimbotto.com   Trauma-Informed Children's Ministry: A Practical Guide to Reaching Hurting Kids Lori A. Crosby and Robert G. Crosby www.reachhurtingkids.com   Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion Lamar Hardwick   Wonderful Works www.wonderfulworksministry.org   Joni Eareckson Tada www.joniandfriends.org

    51 min

  5. Jan 27

    Children's Pastor's Conference 2026 Recap

    Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia started off the new year attending a wonderful conference! The Children's Pastor's Conference, held by the International Network of Children's Ministry (INCM), was in Orlando, FL the first week of January and they had a great time. Listen in as they discuss the conference, break outs, general sessions, resources and more!   #kidmin #childrenspastorsconference #cpc26 #INCM #administration #childrensministry #preschoolministry #professionaldevelopment

    28 min

  6. 12/16/2025

    Hope Has Come

    The Christmas season can be so busy with everything we have planned for our children's ministry and all the things we want to do with our families. In the last podcast episode for 2025, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss finding hope in God's Word when we feel overwhelmed and share their plans for an exciting start to 2026!!   #kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #administration #overwhelm #devotion #hope #childrenspastorsconference #cpc

    34 min

  7. 12/10/2025

    Bible Skills Programs and Resources

    As children's ministry leaders, we are always looking for ways to intentionally incorporate Bible skills into our programs. In today's episode, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss ways we can help families instill a love of the Word of God and help our kids to learn more about the truth of the Bible through activities that teach Bible skills that will last a lifetime.   #kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #bibleskills #awana #bibleskillsthrillsanddrills #bibleskillsactivities  #childrensministrycurriculum #childrensministryprograms

    48 min

  8. 12/03/2025

    Our Favorite Christmas Activities

    !! Parental Advisory: This episode includes a faith-based discussion about the use of Santa Claus and the meaning of Christmas. Parent are encouraged to listen with discretion if  children are present. Christmas time is here! And with it comes all of the excitement of sharing the birth of Christ with our kids and their families. Listen as Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia share some of their favorite Christmas activities for children's ministry - and go on a couple of side discussions about discussing Santa Claus and the Virgin Birth with children!! If you are interested in Hope Has Come: The Family Advent Adventure that Virginia spoke about in this episode, it is available for purchase at the following website: Hope Has Come: The Family Advent Adventure Also, we will be posting some pictures on our Instagram page throughout the Christmas Season! KidMinDoctor Instagram

    54 min
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