The Kids Church Visuals Show with Sheik Mozart

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The Kids Church Visuals Show with Sheik Mozart

Welcome to The Kids Church Visuals Show! Join kidmin veteran Sheik Mozart as he talks to ministry leaders about a variety of kids church media topics. Each episode is designed to help you visually communicate the Gospel to your kids every week.

  1. Planning Visuals in a Multi-Site Church with Manny Melendez | S2 E11

    12/05/2024

    Planning Visuals in a Multi-Site Church with Manny Melendez | S2 E11

    Episode 11 ⁠⁠⁠In this episode of The Kids Church Visuals Show, Sheik Mozart interviews Manny Melendez from Radiant Church in Colorado Springs about managing visuals across multiple church campuses in a multi-site church. First, Manny shares his journey to kids ministry. Then, he discusses the challenges of transitioning from a single-site to a multi-site church model. Additionally, he explains how he adapted his leadership style from being the main stage presence to empowering campus leaders. Moreover, Manny offers valuable insights about the importance of visuals in creating engaging environments for kids. Specifically, he emphasizes how intentional visual elements can set expectations and create atmosphere even before a word is spoken. He shares practical examples from Radiant Church, including their creative use of murals and physical elements like a gondola installation. The conversation also covers the balance between maintaining consistency across campuses while allowing for individual personality. Finally, Manny discusses the future of children's ministry media, touching on emerging technologies like VR and AI while emphasizing the timeless importance of human connection. Whether you're running a mega-church or a small ministry, this episode offers practical tips for using visuals effectively in children's ministry. Plus, it provides insights into managing media resources across multiple locations while maintaining a unified message and vision. CONNECT WITH CHURCH VISUALS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/churchvisuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/churchvisuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/churchvisuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ kidschurchvisuals@churchvisuals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOW NOTES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    34 min
  2. Innovative Ways to Reach Families with Christen Clark | S2 E10

    11/28/2024

    Innovative Ways to Reach Families with Christen Clark | S2 E10

    Episode 10 Sheik Mozart kicks off this episode of The Kids Church Visuals Show by interviewing Christen Clark, creator and host of the Collide Kids Podcast. Together they speak about innovative ways to reach families. Christen brings stories of inspiration to families and children. During her conversation with Sheik, Christen shares how her 20 years of kids ministry experience shaped her unique approach to podcasting. Initially hesitant to start another podcast, Christen felt called to create something different. Instead of focusing solely on Bible stories or preschool content, she interviews fascinating guests like Olympic athletes, musicians, firefighters, and even ice skating legend Scott Hamilton. Most importantly, each episode shows children how God can use their natural talents and interests for His purpose.Through engaging conversations, guests share how their childhood passions led to meaningful careers and ministry opportunities. Additionally, the podcast serves as a screen-free alternative for family car rides and quality time together. Rather than being purely educational or purely entertaining, episodes spark meaningful discussions between parents and children. Furthermore, Kristen ensures content remains family-friendly while appealing to both kids and adults. Each episode concludes with a special segment featuring children sharing Bible verses, jokes, or stories. Beyond podcasting, Christen now offers coaching and consulting services to help churches better connect with families through social media and other platforms. Her mission remains clear: to help churches and families work together to disciple the next generation. CONNECT WITH CHURCH VISUALS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/churchvisuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/churchvisuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/churchvisuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ kidschurchvisuals@churchvisuals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOW NOTES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    35 min
  3. Using Visuals for Your VBS with Josh Clinton | S2 E9

    11/21/2024

    Using Visuals for Your VBS with Josh Clinton | S2 E9

    Episode 9 The Kids Church Visuals Show is back with another episode, hosted by our very own, Sheik Mozard. In this episode he chats with special guest Josh Clinton. Together they explore communication strategies in using visuals for your VBS. Initially, Josh shares his journey from a non-church background to discovering his calling in children's ministry. Then, he discusses his experience working at High Voltage and eventually launching Pogo Kids Ministry. The conversation primarily focuses on Vacation Bible School (VBS) and the importance of effective visual design. First, Josh explains why VBS differs from summer camp, emphasizing its role as a community outreach tool and multi-generational ministry opportunity. Next, he shares valuable insights about creating visuals that resonate with children, drawing from his background in graphic design and childhood inspirations like 90s Nickelodeon. Moreover, Josh discusses practical resources for creating VBS visuals, including Envato, Clean PNG, and Church Visuals. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of putting scripture before aesthetics when planning VBS themes. Finally, Josh encourages children's ministry leaders to embrace their God-given creativity and not solely rely on subscription-based materials. Throughout the episode, his passion for seeing children excited about Jesus shines through, reminding listeners that excellent visuals should serve to enhance the communication of God's word. CONNECT WITH CHURCH VISUALS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/churchvisuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/churchvisuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/churchvisuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ kidschurchvisuals@churchvisuals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOW NOTES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    47 min
  4. The Future of Kids Church Visuals with Jeremiah Bender | S2 E7

    11/07/2024

    The Future of Kids Church Visuals with Jeremiah Bender | S2 E7

    Episode 7 The Kids Church Visuals Show explores, in this episode, the importance of using compelling visuals and media to communicate the gospel to children. And our host, Sheik Mozart, talks with Jeremiah Bender, about the future of kids church visuals. Jeremiah works with Epic Ministries to present the gospel through interactive game shows. Bender shares how Epic Ministries uses fun and creativity to engage kids and help them connect with Jesus. He emphasizes that faith and fun are not mutually exclusive - rather, we should embrace the creative nature of our God by using dynamic visuals in kids ministry. They discuss the current state of kids ministry media, noting a range from dated, low-effort visuals to cutting-edge, professionally-produced content. Bender encourages churches to experiment and adapt, keeping up with the media that captivates kids today. Looking to the future, Jeremiah envisions kids actively participating in creating media and visuals as an act of worship. He sees potential for technology to enhance the ministry experience, when used with intention rather than just for the sake of production value. In closing, he encourages churches not to fear change, but to boldly try new approaches. He reminds listeners that where they lack, God will provide. The key is remaining open, prayerful, and willing to learn from others succeeding in this space. CONNECT WITH CHURCH VISUALS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/churchvisuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/churchvisuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/churchvisuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ kidschurchvisuals@churchvisuals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOW NOTES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    43 min
  5. Using Visuals to Lead Kids in Worship with Yancy | S2 E6

    10/31/2024

    Using Visuals to Lead Kids in Worship with Yancy | S2 E6

    Episode 6 Dive into the world of kids ministry worship in this episode of The Kids Church Visuals Show. Our host, Sheik Mozart and special guest Yancy talk about using visuals to lead kids in worship with Yancy. Yancy is a pioneering worship leader dedicated to creating meaningful musical experiences for children. This episode explores the transformative power of worship in children's spiritual development. Yancy shares her remarkable journey from writing camp songs to becoming a respected kids worship artist. She reveals the importance of creating high-quality, engaging music that resonates with children across different age groups. Moreover, she challenges the notion that kids' music should be simplistic or low-quality. The conversation delves deep into worship strategies for children's ministries. Yancy offers practical advice on selecting songs, creating worship experiences, and understanding how different children respond to various musical styles. Furthermore, she emphasizes the critical role of visuals in enhancing worship and making Jesus relevant to kids' lives. A poignant moment emerges when Yancy discusses the need to help children process complex emotions through worship. She highlights how worship can be a powerful tool for children to connect with God during challenging times, not just during moments of celebration. The episode also addresses a crucial issue in the kids ministry landscape: the importance of supporting content creators who develop worship resources. Yancy passionately advocates for churches to invest in quality worship materials and respect intellectual property. Ultimately, this podcast is a must-listen for children's ministry leaders, worship directors, and anyone passionate about nurturing children's spiritual growth through music and meaningful worship experiences. CONNECT WITH CHURCH VISUALS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/churchvisuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/churchvisuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/churchvisuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ kidschurchvisuals@churchvisuals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOW NOTES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1 hr
  6. Visuals and Leading Volunteers with Josh Denhart | S2 E5

    10/24/2024

    Visuals and Leading Volunteers with Josh Denhart | S2 E5

    Episode 5 In this episode of The Kids Church Visuals Show, our host Sheik Mozart welcomes Josh Denhart. Josh is a ministry expert known for his work with Kidmin Science and Lead Ministry. Together they talk about visuals and leading volunteers in the Kidmin world. The show opens with the main conversation diving into Josh's innovative approach to volunteer management using visuals. As an experienced educator with degrees in chemistry and effective instruction, Josh explains his philosophy of creating systems that make ministry easier year after year. He introduces the concept of "swallowing different pills" - working in ministry versus working on ministry. Also Josh demonstrates, through practical examples, how simple visuals can transform volunteer recruitment, training, and retention. Additionally, Josh shares his expertise in preventing ministry burnout by creating visual systems that allow others to participate effectively. Moreover, he explains how investing time in creating these systems ultimately frees up leaders to pursue new ministry initiatives. Throughout the conversation, Josh showcases his own visual presentation techniques using multiple cameras, digital drawings, and strategic screen changes to enhance communication. Finally, he discusses his work with Lead Ministry, where he offers courses and coaching to help ministry leaders get organized, retain volunteers, and prevent burnout. CONNECT WITH CHURCH VISUALS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/churchvisuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/churchvisuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/churchvisuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ kidschurchvisuals@churchvisuals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOW NOTES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    52 min

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