LEAD YOUR HOMESCHOOL CO-OP | Start a Homeschool Co-op, Community Building, Servant Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Policies

Pam Kafer | Molly Kitsmiller | Homeschool Leaders in Mentorship and Coaching
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Welcome to Lead Your Homeschool Co-op! Do you desire a Christian community with families that fit? Do you find yourself up late at night googling “conflict resolution” and “how to build a community”? Do you dream of a sustainable homeschool group only to feel discouraged when policies fail, logistics get in the way or a conflict comes up again? Hello! We are the Homeschool Community Builders.Together, we have more than 30 years of experience in leading successful homeschool groups. But at one time, we too were in co-ops that did not work for our families. We needed deep relationships and a community that would help our families grow in faith, In order to be a part of a sustainable Christian community, we stepped out in faith and trusted God’s plan to build the community that we desired. In this podcast, we will help you create Christ-centered policies, establish a close-knit culture, and develop strong leadership skills so that you can serve your community well. And now it's YOUR turn! Get clear on God's vision for your homeschool co-op Find your co-leaders Gain confidence in your skills Learn how to start and maintain a homeschool community Grow in conflict resolution skills Find families that fit and share your vision NEXT STEPS: Get resources, training, tips and tricks? Visit us at www.homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/contact Join the Lead Your Homeschool Co-op Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/7250732051606613 Get coaching https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/ Contact us info@homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 164: 501(c)(3) or Not? Doreen Browning Helps Us Make Sense of It

    Your homeschool co-op started with a few families, a shared vision, and a desire to build community, but as it grows, suddenly bigger questions start popping up. Do we need to become an LLC, a non-profit, something else entirely? What does it even mean for a homeschool co-op to have a legal structure? What is a legal structure? And why would we need one in the first place? In this episode, we're super excited. We're breaking down what a legal structure actually is, when a homeschool group may want one, and some of the questions leaders should be asking as their community grows or even from the beginning. We'll talk about liability, money, leadership, and why choosing a structure isn't just about paperwork. Rather, it's about creating a healthy foundation for the ministry and community you're building. So if you've ever wondered, "Are we supposed to be doing something more official than we are right now?" Then this episode is for you. Next Steps:    Connect with Doreen - https://doreenbrowning.com/   Schedule a coaching call:  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/ Join our Facebook group- Lead Your Homeschool Co-op https://www.facebook.com/groups/72507320516066 Become a Lead Your Homeschool Co-op Insider and get first dibs on valuable resources to help you lead, organize, and connect your community.  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/contact/ Contact us! info@homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com

  2. Oct 3

    Having a Hard Conversation Soon? Listen to This First

    You know you need to have the conversation. You’re probably rehearsing it over and over in your head. But every version either sounds too harsh, too defensive, or like you’re avoiding the issue altogether. This is real. Today, we’re giving you actual phrases you can use so you can go in with confidence to say the hard thing clearly, graciously, and in a way that keeps defenses down while building the recipient up. Next Steps:  Schedule a coaching call:  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/ Join our Facebook group- Lead Your Homeschool Co-op https://www.facebook.com/groups/72507320516066 Become a Lead Your Homeschool Co-op Insider and get first dibs on valuable resources to help you lead, organize, and connect your community.  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/contact/ Contact us! info@homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com

  3. Sep 24

    Episode 162: When Someone Is Mean: 4 Questions to Ask Before You Respond

    What do you do when someone in your co-op is just… mean? Maybe they’re constantly critical. Maybe they send the email that makes your stomach drop. Maybe they challenge every decision, complain about everything, or say something that really gets under your skin. And the hardest part? You still have to see them on co-op day. In this episode, we’re talking about what to do when someone is mean.  Because sometimes the solution isn't as simple as learning how to deal with a difficult person. Sometimes we need to look at the environment we're creating, too. Next Steps:  Schedule a coaching call:  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/ Join our Facebook group- Lead Your Homeschool Co-op https://www.facebook.com/groups/72507320516066 Become a Lead Your Homeschool Co-op Insider and get first dibs on valuable resources to help you lead, organize, and connect your community.  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/contact/ Contact us! info@homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com

  4. Sep 18

    Episode 161: Grace Has Boundaries: Setting the Tone for Your Co-op Year

    What happens when we’re so focused on being grace-filled that we start letting everything slide? The beginning of a new co-op year is the perfect time to establish clear expectations and healthy boundaries, but that can be easier said than done! In this episode, we’re talking about why those first few weeks matter so much, what happens when we don’t consistently enforce our policies, and how we can hold boundaries without becoming rigid, legalistic, or ungracious. We want to lead with grace and love and sometimes the most loving thing we can do for our community is to hold the line. Matthew 5:37 But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one. Next Steps:  Schedule a coaching call:  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/ Join our Facebook group- Lead Your Homeschool Co-op https://www.facebook.com/groups/72507320516066 Become a Lead Your Homeschool Co-op Insider and get first dibs on valuable resources to help you lead, organize, and connect your community.  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/contact/ Contact us! info@homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com

  5. Sep 10

    Episode 160: Do You Have What It Takes to Lead a Homeschool Co-op?

    Have you ever felt that little nudge to start a homeschool co-op? Maybe you've thought, “I wish we had something like this in our area.” Or maybe you've already started imagining the families, the classes, the community and then suddenly the questions start piling up. How would I even start? How do I organize it? Where would we meet? How do I communicate with families? What if nobody comes? What if I mess it up? And maybe, underneath all those questions, there's an even bigger one: Do I really have what it takes to lead a homeschool co-op? In this episode, we're talking about  what it really takes to lead a homeschool co-op.  You might be surprised at the “qualifications” Sometimes you just need to be willing to say, “Okay, let's see what happens if I take the first step.”   Next Steps:    Click here to join: From the Ground up - Pilot Course    Schedule a coaching call:  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/ Join our Facebook group- Lead Your Homeschool Co-op https://www.facebook.com/groups/72507320516066 Become a Lead Your Homeschool Co-op Insider and get first dibs on valuable resources to help you lead, organize, and connect your community.  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/contact/ Contact us! info@homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com

  6. Sep 3

    Episode 159: 5 Mistakes We Made Starting Our Homeschool Co-op

    If you feel called to start building a homeschool community, but you’re afraid of making mistakes, you are not alone. Anytime you’re bringing multiple families together, mistakes are going to happen. The actual mistake is believing you can somehow avoid them all. We certainly didn’t. So stick around, because today we’re sharing the 5 biggest mistakes we made when starting our homeschool co-ops and what we wish we had known then, so you can avoid making those same mistakes in your community. Bible verse: Prov 15:22  Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. Next Steps:    Click here to join: From the Ground up - Pilot Course    Schedule a coaching call:  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/ Join our Facebook group- Lead Your Homeschool Co-op https://www.facebook.com/groups/72507320516066 Become a Lead Your Homeschool Co-op Insider and get first dibs on valuable resources to help you lead, organize, and connect your community.  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/contact/ Contact us! info@homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com

  7. Aug 27

    Episode 158: Want to Start a Christian Homeschool Co-op? Don't Miss This Free Opportunity!

    Has God put it on your heart to start a Christian Homeschool Community? You want to walk in obedient purpose but you lack the confidence that you are going to do things the right way? Maybe you are just overwhelmed with all the decisions and are unsure as to where you should even start? How do you find people who share your desire to build a close-knit community where you can grow together in your faith? Molly and Pam have been working hard to create a course that walks you through this process. Listen in to see how you can give it try for free!!   Next Steps:  CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR PILOT COURSE  - FROM THE GROUND UP Schedule a coaching call:  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/ Join our Facebook group- Lead Your Homeschool Co-op https://www.facebook.com/groups/72507320516066 Become a Lead Your Homeschool Co-op Insider and get first dibs on valuable resources to help you lead, organize, and connect your community.  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/contact/ Contact us! info@homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com

  8. Aug 24

    Episode 157: Why Start a Christian Homeschool Community When You Can Get Free Classes From Your State-Run Co-op

    Have you ever wondered if parent led, volunteer, Christian homeschool co-ops are becoming obsolete or out-dated. You feel like God is calling you to build one, but if you do will anyone come? There seems to be a lot of competition from state-run co-ops that offer glamorous classes so what would motivate families to come to your co-op? Is it worth putting in the effort to start, maintain and lead? Listen in to find out! Next Steps:  Click here to join: From the Ground up - Pilot Course    Schedule a coaching call:  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/ Join our Facebook group- Lead Your Homeschool Co-op https://www.facebook.com/groups/72507320516066 Become a Lead Your Homeschool Co-op Insider and get first dibs on valuable resources to help you lead, organize, and connect your community.  https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/contact/ Contact us! info@homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com

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Welcome to Lead Your Homeschool Co-op! Do you desire a Christian community with families that fit? Do you find yourself up late at night googling “conflict resolution” and “how to build a community”? Do you dream of a sustainable homeschool group only to feel discouraged when policies fail, logistics get in the way or a conflict comes up again? Hello! We are the Homeschool Community Builders.Together, we have more than 30 years of experience in leading successful homeschool groups. But at one time, we too were in co-ops that did not work for our families. We needed deep relationships and a community that would help our families grow in faith, In order to be a part of a sustainable Christian community, we stepped out in faith and trusted God’s plan to build the community that we desired. In this podcast, we will help you create Christ-centered policies, establish a close-knit culture, and develop strong leadership skills so that you can serve your community well. And now it's YOUR turn! Get clear on God's vision for your homeschool co-op Find your co-leaders Gain confidence in your skills Learn how to start and maintain a homeschool community Grow in conflict resolution skills Find families that fit and share your vision NEXT STEPS: Get resources, training, tips and tricks? Visit us at www.homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/contact Join the Lead Your Homeschool Co-op Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/7250732051606613 Get coaching https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/ Contact us info@homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com

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