Episodes
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Children's Ministry in Crisis
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Children’s ministry leaders have been plagued by burnout, waning volunteer commitment, denominational discord, and outdated approaches that fall short of addressing the shifting cultural standards of today’s children and families. But all is not lost. Children’s ministries can thrive, but only when courageous leaders lay aside all that prevents them from serving with a spirit of excellence.
In this month’s episode, special guest Esther Moreno shares insights, wisdom, and strategies to address our challenges head-on, ensuring every child has access to nurturing and impactful ministry leadership.
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Connecting the Local Church to the Camping Ministry
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Camping ministry is more than a week full of fun activities for our youth and children. Camping ministry is an extension of the local church. In this month's podcast, Alabama Camping Ministries Director Denise Junkin shares about the importance of camping ministry and the local church working together to raise disciples for the kingdom.
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Children's Ministries Welcomes Jonathan Olavarria
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Meet the newest International Children's Ministries team member, Jonathan Olavarria. Our Child Discipleship and Faith Formation Specialist shares about his life, ministry, and new role supporting parents, families, and caregivers in the Church of God of Prophecy to build a lasting faith in the next generation.
Monday Nov 27, 2023
From ICM 2023: The Priority of Passion and Power
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Presiding Bishop Tim Coalter shares day two of our spiritual formation session on "The Priority of Passion and Power" as we unite to Reconcile the World to Christ through the Power of the Holy Spirit.
Monday Nov 27, 2023
From ICM 2023: Embracing Your Chosen Calling
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Pastor Janice Roseboro of Smithfield, North Carolina, shares a message with participants at the 2023 Institute of Children's Ministry entitled, "Embracing Your Chosen Calling."
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
From ICM 2023: The Priority of Presence and Purpose
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Presiding Bishop Tim Coalter shares a spiritual formation session at the 2023 Institute of Children's Ministry on "The Priority of Presence and Purpose" as we unite to Reconcile the World to Christ through the Power of the Holy Spirit.
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Finishing the Commitment in West Africa
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
KidServe Coordinator Michelle Brooks-Young share testimonies and stories of the work of KidServe in West Africa, as well as over the past five years.
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Change Is Coming: Children’s Ministries Moving Forward
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Change is coming to International Children's Ministries. Listen in as Dr. Shaun McKinley, international director, and English-Language Training Specialist Joy Hensley discuss a new future for our ministry.
Monday May 15, 2023
Leadership 101
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Leadership in children's ministries requires competence, skill, and spiritual wisdom. Our role requires us to serve children in the present, consider the preferred future for them and our ministries, and develop strategies for attaining our ministry goals. We serve families, support pastors, and equip teams. We also steward financial resources, ministry spaces, and the talents of our people.
There are many reasons why it is essential for children’s ministers to grow as leaders. Recently our English-Language Training Specialist Joy Hensley sat with Tennessee State Children's Ministries Director Kim Batson to discuss the topic of leadership. This conversation is our new podcast for May.
Friday Mar 17, 2023
The Children’s Ministry Leader: Calling, Preparation and Pursuit
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Those who serve children must have an accurate understanding of the value of this ministry and their calling, be prepared for ministry to the children and families they serve, and pursue effective ministry. In this episode, Dr. Shaun McKinley shares how kidmin leaders can gain a correct understanding of ministry and calling, the necessary qualities for one desiring to be a leader in ministry, and discusses ways to grow in calling practically and spiritually.