The Kids Ministry Calling Podcast is designed to inspire and equip kids ministry leaders in every season of their journey! Join us as we dive into heartfelt discussions, practical tips, and uplifting stories that remind you of the incredible calling God has placed on your life. Tune in to be reminded of your purpose, share in the joys and struggles of ministry, and find renewed strength in your calling. Together, we can remember to have joy in our calling!
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9. The Leadership Hat with Stephanie Chase
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Live from the ETCH Conference, join us for an exciting conversation with Jana Magruder and Stephanie Chase, Kids Minister at Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, Texas! This season, we’ve been diving into all the different “hats” of Kids Ministry, and today, Stephanie draws random “hats” from a bucket to share her insights! Get ready to laugh…
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8. The Administrative Hat with John Murchinson
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In this engaging conversation, John Murchison shares insights on the importance of administration in children's ministry, discussing how his background in engineering has equipped him with problem-solving skills that are invaluable in ministry. He emphasizes the need for leaders to balance administrative tasks with empowering volunteers, fostering …
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7. The Event Planner Hat with Bill Emeott
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Didn't realize you would be a certified event planner when you entered Kids Ministry? We're here for you! In this conversation, Bill Emeott dives into his wealth of experience in children’s ministry, zeroing in on the essentials of impactful event planning! He stresses the importance of having a clear purpose, knowing your audience, and setting foc…
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6. The Coaching Hat with Heidi Hensley
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Ever wondered what it takes to build a thriving kids ministry team?" In this episode, Heidi Hensley shares her insights on the vital roles that shape a successful ministry, with a special emphasis on the coaching element. From purposeful recruiting to fostering community among volunteers, Heidi explains how these efforts lay the foundation for impa…
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Stepping into the role of a counselor can feel intimidating, but wearing this hat can be so crucial for creating lasting spiritual impact on the families we serve. On today's show we're putting on the "counselor hat" and tackling one of the most meaningful yet challenging roles in kids ministry. Moving away from a flashy, entertainment-driven appro…
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4. The Evangelist Hat with Danielle Bell
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In this insightful episode, we dive into the vital role of evangelism in children's ministry with special guest Danielle Bell. Together, Jana and Danielle explore how to keep the gospel at the heart of kids' ministry, emphasizing the power of family involvement and creative strategies to share faith with children. Danielle opens up about her minist…
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Whether you're wrangling toddlers or leading preteens, wearing the teaching hat is one of the most important (and sometimes most challenging) parts of the ministry. In this episode, Kevin Jones and Jana Magruder are putting on their "teaching hat" and diving into all things related to leading well in kids ministry! We talk about the vital role adul…
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Introducing Kids Ministry Calling with Jana Magruder
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Are you feeling over-worked, over-looked, or thinking about leaving ministry? Do you love working with kids and families, but find yourself questioning longevity? When is the last time you recalled your calling to ministry? When's the last time you reminded yourself of your "why"? The calling to Kids Ministry is a sacred calling, and a calling wort…
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1. What Is a Calling and Why Is It Necessary?
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Hey friends, welcome to a brand new podcast, Kids Ministry Calling! In the busyness of leading kids ministry, it’s easy to get caught up in the details and lose sight of the bigger picture. But today, your host Jana Magruder and producer Nikki Ogden, are hitting pause to reflect on one essential truth: the importance of your calling. Join us as we …
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2. The Creative Hat with Jeff and Abby Land
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Whether you're crafting a Bible lesson, planning a fun event, or simply looking for ways to engage young hearts, creativity is your secret weapon in kids ministry! Jeff and Abby Land join us on the show today to explore practical ways to wear the "creative hat" in your ministry. From transforming everyday spaces into biblical adventures to caring f…
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318. Using Leadership Tools in Ministry
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Ministry is a team sport and it's crucial for the success of the team to have a diverse range of players. In this episode of the Kids Ministry 101 podcast, Chuck Peters, Jana Magruder, and Landry Holmes discuss the importance of knowing the different personalities and unique wiring of team members in order to better leader, equip, and engage with y…
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317. ETCH 2024: AI and Child Development with Dr. Shelly Melia
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An entire generation is growing up watching videos, completing assignments, and potentially being taught by artificial intelligence. The AI concept that use to make good movies, is a reality of our present. While there are many benefits to AI, there are serious threats that ministry leaders need to be aware of. On today's show of Kids Ministry 101,…
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316. ETCH 2024: Trauma-informed Ministry with Stephanie Shivers
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In this episode of the Kids Ministry 101 podcast, Chuck and Jana have a conversation with trauma expert Stephanie Shivers, where they discuss the concept of trauma-informed ministry. Stephanie Shivers shares her knowledge and provides practical ways to help volunteers in children's ministry understand and support children who have experienced traum…
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315. ETCH Conference 2024 Overview with Melita Thomas
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If you're a Next Gen leader of any kind, the ETCH Conference is for you! Lifeway's Etch Conference in Nashville, Tennessee will help you reset your focus so that you're ready to lead others! On today's episode, Chuck Peters, Jana Magruder, and Melita Thomas discuss what's in store for the conference this year, and why you should bring your entire t…
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314. What's New with The Gospel Project
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You spoke, we listened, and now we're excited to share with you what's new in the updated cycle of The Gospel Project Curriculum. The Gospel Project Curriculum is a three year comprehensive, Christ-centered, chronological curriculum for your next generation! On today's show Chuck Peters, Jana Magruder, and Landry Holmes share the new elements you c…
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313. Best Of Kid's Ministry 101: Make Your Volunteer Expectations Clear
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Hey friends! Over the next few weeks we're going to be sharing with you the top three episodes from Kid's Ministry 101. These are the most listened to episodes, which shows us, it's the topics you want to hear, and probably need to hear again! Setting clear expectations is crucial in recruiting new volunteers, and sustaining current ones. On today'…
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312. Best Of Kid's Ministry 101: Best Practices for Developing Leaders
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Hey friends! Over the next few weeks we're going to be sharing with you the top three episodes from Kid's Ministry 101. These are the most listened to episodes, which shows us, it's the topics you want to hear, and probably need to hear again! Developing key leaders is crucial in growing and sustaining a healthy ministry. On today's show Lauren Bus…
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311. The Best of Kid's Ministry 101: A Dozen Do Nots For Recruiting Volunteers
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Hey friends! Over the next few weeks we're going to be sharing with you the top three episodes from Kid's Ministry 101. These are the most listened to episodes, which shows us, it's the topics you want to hear, and probably need to hear again! On today's show we're bringing back a conversation with Klista Storts on a dozen do NOTS for recruiting vo…
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310. Rethinking Ministry Goals, Failures, and Success
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This week we are sharing an episode from one of our favorite shows from the Lifeway Podcast Network - Youth Ministry Booster. This show is the most honest podcast in student ministry! Hosted by Zac Workun and Chad Higgins, the biggest fans of youth ministry leaders, Youth Ministry Booster brings you the humor and help to engage, entertain, equip, a…
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309. Emotions in Ministry with Bryan Barley
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Emotions are created by God as indicators of how we are processing the environment or circumstances around us. Most people identify themselves as emotional or not by how much they cry; however, there's a lot more to emotions than crying and it's important that we experience the emotions God has given us. On today's episode of KIDS Ministry 101 we w…
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308. What Is NextGen Ministry? with Bryan Rose
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Last week Chuck Peters and Jana Magruder attended the Southern Baptist Convention and had the opportunity to sit down with Bryan Rose and discuss, what exactly is Next Gen ministry? Bryan Rose is the Senior Lead Navigator and multisite specialist for Auxano. Bryan's vision facilitation weaves a strong strategic style with an engaging creativity. Br…
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307. A Guide to Special Needs Inclusion in Your Ministry
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One of Lifeway Kids biggest focuses over the past year was equipping churches to offer welcoming and inviting experiences for our families with kids with special needs. Live from the Southern Baptist Convention, Chuck Peters and Jana Magruder discuss the importance of special needs inclusion in every church's children's ministry. You'll here about …
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306. Accountability and Expectations of Volunteers
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So many problems that surface and put our kids at great risk, are avoidable situations that happen in environments where everyone thinks, "this could never happen here." That mentality is dangerous and the reality is, we can't afford to risk our children in that way. In today's episode, Chuck and Jana are joined with Kimba Campbell and Delanee Will…
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One of the most dangerous environments we can put our children in, is an environment without the right policies and procedures in place to protect them. On today’s episode, Chuck and Jana are joined by Brad Eubank and Kris Buckman to discuss how we can be intentional in warding off predators and protecting our kids. Brad Eubank is the Senior Pastor…
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In this episode of the Kids Ministry 101 podcast, host Jeremy interviews Danielle Bell about the importance of sharing the gospel with kids. They discuss the Three Circles conversation guide, which simplifies the gospel message into three circles: God's plan, our sin/brokenness, and Jesus. Jeremy and Danielle highlight the benefits of using the Thr…
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Hey friends! Welcome back to this 3-Part Series on leading a vision centered ministry! If you haven't listened to part 1 or 2, we highly encourage you to do so. Chuck and Jana discuss how to check your vision and how to craft an effective and meaningful vision for your ministry. On today's episode, Chuck Peters and Jana Magruder discuss the importa…
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302. Keeping the Connection with Families after VBS
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Vacation Bible School is typically one of the largest events of the year in the life of a church. Churches around the country will see record numbers of visitors through their VBS ministry. While VBS is an extremely impactful experience for kids, is it possible to make just as large of an impact with the parents and families after the decorations h…
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Hey friends! Last week, Jana and Chuck began a conversation about leading with vision. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, we highly encourage you to check it out before starting this one. Chuck addressed some of the greatest threats to leadership vision and how to overcome them in order to have a thriving Kids Ministry! In this week’s epi…
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Proverbs 29 warns, “where there is no vision, the people will perish;”. Leading with a clear vision is crucial to ministry; however, when you are one piece of the entire ministry puzzle, it’s important that your ministry is aligned with the wider church vision. In today’s episode Jana Magruder and Chuck Peters discuss the value … The post Vision Ce…
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Melita Thomas joins host Chuck Peters to discuss more about getting ready for VBS this year. The post Ready Set VBS: Part 2 appeared first on Kids Ministry. Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback!Av Kids Ministry 101
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Melita Thomas joins host Chuck Peters to discuss getting ready for VBS this year. The post Ready Set VBS: Part 1 appeared first on Kids Ministry. Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback!Av Kids Ministry 101
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Chuck Peters joins the marked podcast to discuss some of his story and the heart behind Hyfi. The post About Hyfi on Marked Podcast appeared first on Kids Ministry. Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback!Av Kids Ministry 101
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Chuck Peters and Jana Magruder join host of the “Group Answers” podcast to discuss next gen ministry The post Next Gen Ministry appeared first on Kids Ministry. Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback!Av Kids Ministry 101
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295. Celebrating 100 Years of Lifeway VBS
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Rhonda VanCleave joins cohost Jana Magruder and host Chuck Peters to walk through the last 100 years of Lifeway VBS. The post Celebrating 100 Years of Lifeway VBS appeared first on Kids Ministry. Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback!Av Kids Ministry 101
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294. Breaking Down Breaker Rock Beach: VBS 2024
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Rhonda VanCleave joins cohost Jana Magruder and host Chuck Peters to discuss the breakout of VBS 2024 days. The post Breaking Down Breaker Rock Beach: VBS 2024 appeared first on Kids Ministry. Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback!Av Kids Ministry 101
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293. Becoming a Special Needs Friendly Church Ep 3
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Tyler Quillet and Jess Dunlap join guest host Jana Magruder to discuss more ways to become a special needs-friendly church. The post Becoming a Special Needs Friendly Church Ep 3 appeared first on Kids Ministry. Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback!Av Kids Ministry 101
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292. Becoming a Special Needs Friendly Church: Episode 2
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Sandra Peoples joins guest host Jana Magruder to discuss ways to be a special needs friendly church. Sandra Peoples (M. Div, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is one of the leading voices in the special-needs community. She is the author of three books, including her most recent release, Unexpected Blessings: The Joys and Possibilities of …
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291. Becoming a Special Needs Friendly Church: Episode 1
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Sandra Peoples joins guest host Jana Magruder to discuss ways to be a special needs friendly church. Sandra Peoples (M. Div, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is one of the leading voices in the special-needs community. She is the author of three books, including her most recent release, Unexpected Blessings: The Joys and Possibilities of …
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Delanee Williams and Kimba Campbell join the podcast to discuss the importance of preschool ministry. The post The Importance of Preschool appeared first on Kids Ministry. Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback!Av Kids Ministry 101
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289. Set Yourself up for Success: Structure Your Teaching Hour to Simplify Your Prep
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Mark Jones joins the podcast to discuss ways to set yourself up for success by structuring your teaching hour. The post Set Yourself up for Success: Structure Your Teaching Hour to Simplify Your Prep appeared first on Kids Ministry. Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback!…
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Jeremy Carroll and Crystal Mazzuca join host Chuck Peters to discuss elements of Hyfi, including Holly Jolly Palooza. Check out more at https://myhyfi.com/ The post Holly Jolly Palooza appeared first on Kids Ministry. Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback!…
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Cheryl Markland and Jana Magruder join host Chuck Peters to discuss some basics for family discipleship. Check out more at Lifeway.com/lobl The post Family Discipleship Basics appeared first on Kids Ministry. Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback!Av Kids Ministry 101
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286. Introducing the New FREE Family Advent Guide from Lifeway Kids
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Jana Magruder joins host Chuck Peters to discuss the time for Advent. The post Introducing the New FREE Family Advent Guide from Lifeway Kids appeared first on Kids Ministry. Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback!Av Kids Ministry 101
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Champ Thornton joins Host Chuck Peters to discuss ways of teaching our kids to be thankful. Check out more about Champs books https://www.champthornton.com/ The post Teaching Kids Gratitude appeared first on Kids Ministry. Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback!…
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284. Bridging the Gap Between Student and Kids Ministry
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Tega Faafa and Jana Magruder join Host Chuck Peters to discuss how we can better bridge the gap between student and kids ministry. The post Bridging the Gap Between Student and Kids Ministry appeared first on Kids Ministry. Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback!…
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Jeremy Echols and Jana Magruder join Host Chuck Peters to discuss what it’s like coming to ETCH, and why you should come. The post Why ETCH? appeared first on Kids Ministry. Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback!Av Kids Ministry 101
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282. How to Build a Catch and Release Culture
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Ken Braddy joins host Chuck Peters to discuss the idea of a catch and release culture in our ministries. The post How to Build a Catch and Release Culture appeared first on Kids Ministry. Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback!Av Kids Ministry 101
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281. Discipleship Pathway for Preschool, Kids, and Student Ministry
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Danielle Bell joins host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss the discipleship pathway for preschool, kids, and student ministry. The post Discipleship Pathway for Preschool, Kids, and Student Ministry appeared first on Kids Ministry. Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback!…
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Ken Braddy joins host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss why having groups in your ministries matter. The post Why Groups Matter appeared first on Kids Ministry. Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback!Av Kids Ministry 101
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Shelly Melia joins host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss how to handle children and grief. The post Children and Grief appeared first on Kids Ministry. Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback!Av Kids Ministry 101
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