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. Jul 7

    Ask the Experts: How to Lead During Seasons of Change

    Sometimes we face major changes within our church - it may be a staff member change, a new building, or a major change in a program that can cause conflict or concern for the entire church family. In this episode of our Ask the Expert series, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia ask guests visiting the podcast for their advice on how to lead our ministries well in the face of a big change.   #kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #administration #change #leadership   Dr. Ken Coley, a Senior Professor of Christian Education at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Contact Dr. Coley at: kcoley@sebrs.edu Helmsman.org   Resources:   Teaching for Change Ken Coley   https://a.co/d/6Pateym   Transformational Teaching: Instructional Design for Christian Educators Kenneth S. Coley, Deborah L. MacCullough, Martha E. MacCullough   https://a.co/d/3JIFgWg   Growing with One Another Tyler Groves, Kenneth S. Coley   https://a.co/d/1baAn92     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 How to Teach Kids Theology: Deep Truths for Growing Faith     David Reneau is the Lead Pastor of Encounter Church in Toccoa, Georgia with his wife Liz and son Caleb. With over 17 years of experience in ministry, most of it in kids, he has developed a passion to help others lead in their churches well. He loves to talk about ministry, leadership, video games and Star Wars. His goal is to develop an authentic faith in people that will last a lifetime. You can connect with David and more of his ministry resources at https://davidreneau.org   Next Level Kidmin: The Children's Pastor's Practical Guide to Building a Thriving Ministry https://www.davidreneau.org/next-level-kidmin-book

  2. Jun 30

    Should Our Church Start a Weekday Ministry?

    Weekday Ministries can be a wonderful way to serve families, build relationships in your community, and create opportunities for discipleship - but how do you know it is the right ministry for your church? In this episode, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss the questions ministry leaders need to ask before starting a Parent's Day Out, Preschool, Before/After School Care, or Christian School. Although this episode does not provide an exhaustive list as you consider this ministry, the goal is to give you a place to begin and important issues to consider.   #kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #weekdayministry #parentsdayout #daycare #beforeandafterschoolcare #christianschool #christianeducation

  3. Jun 23

    Ask the Experts: Ministering to Kids from Hard Places

    In this installment of our Ask the Expert series Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia talk with our experts about how we can better minister to kids that come from hard places, are in difficult situations, and have big behaviors. #kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #trauma #classroommanagement #familyministry 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 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 How to Teach Kids Theology: Deep Truths for Growing Faith David Reneau is the Lead Pastor of Encounter Church in Toccoa, Georgia with his wife Liz and son Caleb. With over 17 years of experience in ministry, most of it in kids, he has developed a passion to help others lead in their churches well. He loves to talk about ministry, leadership, video games and Star Wars. His goal is to develop an authentic faith in people that will last a lifetime. You can connect with David and more of his ministry resources at https://davidreneau.org Next Level Kidmin: The Children's Pastor's Practical Guide to Building a Thriving Ministry https://www.davidreneau.org/next-level-kidmin-book 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

  4. Jun 16

    Teaching Tips for Large Multi-Age Groups

    After an unintended break, we are back this week with a new episode! Sometimes we find ourselves teaching a large group of kids with a wide variety of ages. Whether it is children's worship, chapel, or a special event - it can be difficult to keep the attention of kids when you have to prepare for more than one age group meeting together. Today, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia share some tips and tricks for keeping a large multi-age group engaged and active during your lesson.   #kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #largegroup #teachingtips #multiagegroups #kidsworship #kidschapel #childrensministryspecialevent #activelearning

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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