Children's Pastor's Conference 2026 Recap

Recruiting Volunteers for Weekly Prep

In Children's Ministry there is always something to prepare, organize, set up, or clean! There are so many potential new volunteers in your church family that have just the skills to help lighten the load. In this episode, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia share some tasks they have learned to delegate and make suggestions on how to find the right person for the right volunteer position. #preschoolministry #childrensministry #kidmin #administration #volunteers #recruitment #organization

Ministering to Families on Easter

Easter Sunday is one of the most attended days of the year for our churches. Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss some of the options we have for services on Easter Sunday morning, special Easter events, and how we can make our visitors feel welcome. As a bonus, Virginia shares information about the resource she created to help her families prepare for the Easter Celebration together. #kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #easter #discipleship #resources #partnerwithparents   Countdown to Easter: Who is Jesus? https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Countdown-to-Easter-Who-is-Jesus-15691944 [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Countdown-to-Easter-Who-is-Jesus-15691944]   https://linktr.ee/kidmindoctor [https://linktr.ee/kidmindoctor]

Ask the Experts: Partnering with Parents

In this episode of the Ask the Experts series Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia ask the question "How can we partner with and equip parents to disciple their children?" If you are interested in Hope Has Come: The Family Advent Adventure that Virginia spoke about in this episode, it is available for purchase at the following website:   Hope Has Come: The Family Advent Adventure [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Hope-Has-Come-Advent-Devotional-License-for-Church-Use-14941815]   Check out the previous episodes and resources from our quests. Episode 104: Raising Disciples: An Interview with Dr. Teresa Roberts   Teresa Roberts is Professor of Ministry and Christian Formation, Program Director of Children’s Ministry, and a vice president at Ozark Christian College. Website:  www.DrTeresaRoberts.com [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drteresaroberts.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C2f8d2d583ee045207b2308dd495208c5%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638747338870340308%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IJM4xkmJcvAQmcyDtRPKRxOJhwh8W4n%2Bm26cZRFQEMk%3D&reserved=0] Email: teresawelchroberts@gmail.com [teresawelchroberts@gmail.com] Book available: all major booksellers NavPress (publisher) https://www.navpress.com/p/raising-disciples/9781641588638 [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.navpress.com%2Fp%2Fraising-disciples%2F9781641588638&data=05%7C02%7C%7C2f8d2d583ee045207b2308dd495208c5%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638747338870363176%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eVsyRsPpTVcarXldbBSj7KI6qv0uHBG7OGy2tHX3OJA%3D&reserved=0]   Episode 108: How to Teach Kids Theology with Sam Luce and Hunter Williams   Sam Luce is the Executive Pastor of Ministries at Redeemer Church in Utica, NY, where he's served for nearly 30 years, focusing primarily on next-generation ministry.   Links Website: http://samluce.com [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsamluce.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C05541862bed04a0aee4f08dd630bec7c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638775625225545865%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=n0rHDWU%2FqUj00yD01iRMDarwX7j93HtD6MiiHfUfOvk%3D&reserved=0] Substack: https://samluce.substack.com/ [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsamluce.substack.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C05541862bed04a0aee4f08dd630bec7c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638775625225560400%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zw52Sl7lycDUogxLCwnLZSy2mvGCpO2UiO8RWiM8mh0%3D&reserved=0] Instagram: @samluce  Facebook: @samluce  Twitter/X: @samluce  Amazon: Author Page [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fstores%2Fauthor%2FB007ULTJF4%2Fallbooks%3Fingress%3D0%26visitId%3Df0485aa4-802c-4164-8dc5-aa7ded429bde%26ref_%3Dap_rdr&data=05%7C02%7C%7C05541862bed04a0aee4f08dd630bec7c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638775625225575183%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Vg%2BT1iZjN040zHIHDNZg8k6tyRG%2FOD0DlVu8S%2FIq7ko%3D&reserved=0]   Hunter Williams is the children's pastor of Ridgedale Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN and cohost of the Cross Formed KidMin podcast.   Training and Coaching Website: https://sites.google.com/view/hunter-williams-training/home [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2Fview%2Fhunter-williams-training%2Fhome&data=05%7C02%7C%7C673ee91694ac47a315d908dd630cfac2%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638775629818382450%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6lezA2cZQiu7BObLkULrcgXq64IHBpG7s1htvqUW9yI%3D&reserved=0]   Episodes 86 and 87: Trauma-Informed Children’s Ministry and Balancing Family and Ministry   Rev. Kayla Smith is the Associate Director of Reach Hurting Kids Institute and serves at Trevecca Community Church of the Nazarene as Pastor of Intergenerational Discipleship.   reachhurtingkids.com/workshop [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Freachhurtingkids.com%2Fworkshop&data=05%7C02%7C%7C0eb841874a71497feb8108dca80bcecc%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638570015885021552%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=tkBY94Lja0vLPYiBfJM0Rm%2BA9ESloa197InyvZWAW98%3D&reserved=0] kayla@reachhurtingkids.com [kayla@reachhurtingkids.com]

Resources for Trauma-Informed and Disability Ministries

One of the most challenging responsibilities ministry leaders have is to find resources to help us better serve our children and families. This week Dr. Virginia shares some current resources that she has found to help leaders create policies and practices for Trauma-Informed and Disability Ministries. Listen in as she shares what she has learned.   Boundless Hope for Every Child Kim Botto www.kimbotto.com [http://www.kimbotto.com]   Trauma-Informed Children's Ministry: A Practical Guide to Reaching Hurting Kids Lori A. Crosby and Robert G. Crosby www.reachhurtingkids.com [http://www.reachhurtingkids.com]   Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion Lamar Hardwick   Wonderful Works www.wonderfulworksministry.org [http://www.wonderfulworksministry.org]   Joni Eareckson Tada www.joniandfriends.org [http://www.joniandfriends.org]

Children's Pastor's Conference 2026 Recap

Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia started off the new year attending a wonderful conference! The Children's Pastor's Conference, held by the International Network of Children's Ministry (INCM), was in Orlando, FL the first week of January and they had a great time. Listen in as they discuss the conference, break outs, general sessions, resources and more!   #kidmin #childrenspastorsconference #cpc26 #INCM #administration #childrensministry #preschoolministry #professionaldevelopment