The Kidmin Huddle

Part of a kidmin leader's job is to equip parents to disciple. Are you using a resource station to help you do so? In this episode, you'll walk through the why of a resource station and how to set it up from location to look to the frequency of restocking. Amber will also walk you through how she stocked a first-time resource center. Make sure to check out these products mentioned in the episode:Episode 122 of The Kidmin Huddle - Training parents. The Family Cookbook DevotionalKidmin Planneramberpike.orgchurch.renewanation.org#intentionalchildrensministry #amberpike #familydiscipleship #renewanation

Over and over in the Bible, we see God's command to parents to pass on their faith. In this episode, Amber talks about the two modes of faith transformation: intentional and unintentional discipleship. How do we get faith to stick? Listen to practical tips on how you can encourage, equip and resource parents. Products mentioned in this episode:The Family Time Sticky Faith Event, available at: https://amberpike.org/shop and https://store.renewanation.org/.The Family Cookbook DevotionalIntentional Children's MinistryFamily Ministry

Sure kids love games. But we shouldn't have games in kidmin that don't have a purpose. Listen to 10 intentional lesson-teaching games you can incorporate. Love the intentionality? Make sure to check out Intentional Children's Ministry. 

After 17 years of camp, Amber has learned a few things. Listen to 12 tips that will level up your camp experience, making it a powerful week of discipleship. 

How are you doing Mother's Day in kidmin? Are you sensitive to family situations? Have you considered how to equip moms in their role as disciple-maker rather than just making a craft?Check-out the Mother's Day resources at:amberpike.orgstore.renewanation.org

Should kids be taught apologetics? Absolutley! But how? Discover practical tips in this episode. 

In Kidmin, you wear a lot of hats, and we don't just mean the fun ones! How are you balancing all of the roles and tasks you have to do on a weekly basis?

Midweek services can be hard, but they are also full of opportunities. Are you intentionally using your midweek minutes? 

We must be intentional with the resources we equip parents with. Find out the four questions to ask when picking out resources. 

Easter is a month away... are you ready? There are tons of discipleship opportunities, so make sure you are prepared. From lesson ideas to take-home devotions to wow factors - we will talk about it all. 

Background checks aren't enough to keep kids safe. Do you know what red flags to watch out for? KidCheck's Angela Lewton joins us on this important podcast episode. Read the full blog here: https://www.kidcheck.com/blog/20-red-flags/#kidminhuddle #intentionalchildrensministry #kidmin #safetyfirst

Our lessons need to draw boys and girls in, engaging them in God's Words. Learning styles, object lessons, magic tricks, and experiences all help to draw kids in. 

Are you using big words and complex theological terms in your children's ministry? You should be. 

We can and should make our lesson times intentional and engaging. We can have fun and play, but it needs to have a purpose. 

After 20+ years in Children's Ministry... here is what I learned. 

What is your plan for when visitors show up? How do you get them to come back?

Resourcing parents is part of our job to equip them to disciple... but there is a right way and a wrong way to do so. Are you resourcing correctly? 

Joined by special guests Sam Luce and Hunter Williams, we discuss the how and why of teaching kids theology as well as their new book. Get your copy of How To Teach Kids Theology at New Growth Press. 

Do you need some encouragement today, friend? Whether things are going great in ministry or every day is a struggle, remember why you do what you do and what God can (and will do). Be encouraged. What you do matters. 

Hear about author Josh Cooley's new children's book Empty. This book shares the message of Jesus in a fun and meaningful way - a must have for every family and church. 

As a new year approaches for children's ministry, are you making sure that each and every moment, each and every opporutnity is used to disciple? You need to be. Grab the planner here: https://amberpike.org/shopGrab my new book, Intentional Children's Ministry here: https://shop.renewanation.org

Budget friendly and discount curriculum might be a necessity for you, but are those actually quality curriculum?

In the season of Thanksgiving - and in kidmin - there is a lot to be thankful for. Listen to Amber's top 10 kidmin things to give thanks for. What are you thankful for about kidmin?

How are you handling God's Word in your ministry? Are you teaching it as the authoritative truth? Are you show it's importance. Rightly handling the Bible is non-negotiable. 

Is your ministry planned in advance? Is everything planned to accomplish the goal of discipleship? Or are you just having fun? We don't have time to waste; we must be intentional.  

Are you teaching the Christmas story again? Or are you using this Christmas as a chance to disciple boys and girls, intentionally growing them in their faith. 

You are you showing your appreciaiton to your volutneer team? No matter what your budget is, you can and should show your thanks!

The crazy, secularized world our kids live in tells them that God's Word is not true. They have questions and doubts. Are you equipped to answer them?

Ministering when you are a parent has it's challenges. You might be called to ministry, but as a parent, that must be your first calling. 

The curriculum you use in church matters. Learn about RenewaNation's new curriculum line and what sets it apart. As a special offer, enter the code 5BIBLE to get $5 off your purchase. https://store.renewanation.org/collections/curriculum

Now that the "ber" months are here, how do you navigate them, pouring into kids and families and add in all of the extra holiday fun without driving mom and dad bonkers?

Wondering what you should and should not have in your children's ministry classroom? Amber has 5 must haves and 5 have nots to help you be intentional in your classroom. 

Take a tour with Amber and see what resources she loves to put into the hands of parents and kids. There's a warning when it comes to resources, though. Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T-67dsSbEVg

With Grandparent's Day this Sunday, how are you not just honoring and celebrating grandparents, but equipping them to fulfill their biblical role as disciple maker?Check out the Family Ministry Academy here: https://www.renewanation.org/family-ministry-academy

When kids are attending the full congregational church service, is your goal to entertain and keep them quiet? Or are you intentionally training kids on how to worship?

Teaching in a one-room classroom style ministry has is challenges, but it can be done. Here are three tips that will help you engage all ages when you have multiple levels of learning all in the same room. 

I sat down with Christie Thomas, author of the new book "Little Habits, Big Faith" and we talked all things family discipleship. Follow Christie at: https://littleshootsdeeproots.com

What does a day trip to Disneyland teach us about doing children's ministry well? 

Join us as special guest, author Joshua Cooley talks about his new book I Can't Believe My Eyes, and hear how kids can be taught deep theological truths through literature!Find out more about Josh here: https://joshuacooleyauthor.com

Carl Barnhill from Church Visuals joins us on The Kidmin Huddle to talk about the importance of using good visuals in kidmin and how visuals can help communicate the Gospel, even. 

Since we should be ministering out of relationship, connecting with kids is key to children's ministry. Listen for some practical, field tested ways to connect with kids and break down their walls. 

Summertime isn't a time for ministry leaders to check-out. Join us as Kidmin Corinne unpacks 3 summeritme must do's for kidmin leaders. 

Summer camp provides amazing opportunities for you to pour into your kids. It's a week of intentionally, but it should also be a week of realtionship building. 

For those not currently serving in children's ministry, it can be hard. Be encouraged. You are not alone; God has you right where He needs you.

Just because you're using a Christian resource in ministry, doesn't mean that it lines up with the Word. Make sure each and everything you use in ministry (and at home) is teaching theological truth. 

What does God command of Fathers? Check out this conversation with friend, pastor, and author, Adam Sculnick. And grab his new book "Intentional Fatherhood" from Amazon. https://a.co/d/1B4LlwA

How welcoming is your church? Do families feel welcomed? After visiting a few churches, hear some do's and don't when it comes to being visitor friendly. 

As we finish out 2023, Amber Pike brings you some encouragement and hope, no matter what season of life or ministry you find yourself in. 

Fun is important in kidmin, but is the fun (the method) happening at the expense of the messaging?

After a long hiatus and some crazy life change, The Kidmin Huddle is back with an episode of encouragement for kidmin leaders. No matter what season you find yourself in, trust the Father. Faithfully wait on Him.  

Do you ever find yourself doing the exact same thing in ministry, year after year? Take up the challenge and try something new. Get ideas on how to measure success. And plan with intentionality.