Heroes of the Bible #2 with Author Joshua Cooley

Children's Ministry and/or Family Ministry

Children's Ministry can and should be done with a family-first mentality. Whether you have a position change to a family ministry leader or remain in children's ministry, you can and should be equipping parents to disciple.  Pulling from years as a Director of Family Ministry, Amber shares from experience how you can do both children's and family ministry.  Want to learn more? Check out these great resources: The Family Ministry Academy - https://familyministry.org/family-ministry-academy/ [https://familyministry.org/family-ministry-academy/] 1:1 Coaching - https://familyministry.org/childrens-ministry-coaching/ [https://familyministry.org/childrens-ministry-coaching/] Intentional Children's Ministry - https://shop.renewanation.org/products/intentional-childrens-ministry-how-your-church-can-disciple-children-with-a-lifelong-faith-in-jesus-pre-order-to-be-released-january-2025 [https://shop.renewanation.org/products/intentional-childrens-ministry-how-your-church-can-disciple-children-with-a-lifelong-faith-in-jesus-pre-order-to-be-released-january-2025]

Interactive Teaching Engagement Ideas

Teaching time is where it's at in children's ministry. In this episode, Amber shares some fun, interactive teaching activities to make lesson time come alive.  Resources mentioned in the episode: * Intentional Children's Ministry - https://amzn.to/4e1LByl * Dry Erase Pockets - https://amzn.to/4wZRPr4 * Wiki Sticks - https://amzn.to/49uKXrU * Magic Water Soluble Paper - https://amzn.to/4o0EJ99 * Donkey Hat - https://amzn.to/4x3U5NY * Shark Hat - https://amzn.to/3PNmd7v * Ear Headband - https://amzn.to/4dW26Mp * Fire Headband - https://amzn.to/4uduobo This list may contain affiliate links. If you decide to purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra expense to you. I only share things I actually use, love, and endorse!

Healthy Churches & Ministry Leaders with Stan and Josh Givens

What does a healthy church look like? What does healthy leadership look like? In this episode, Amber is joined by Stan Givens (a senior pastor with over 40 years of experience) and his son and ministry partner, Josh Givens (of 6:14 Ministries). Join the conversation for practical advice that will help you disciple and remain in ministry for the long haul.  Learn more about 6:14 Ministries: https://614ministries.org/ [https://614ministries.org/] Listen to their podcast, The Shepherds Circle: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shepherds-circle/id1796331013 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shepherds-circle/id1796331013]

What Never Goes Out of Style in Kidmin?

Flannelgraphs. Silly bands. Veggie Tales. We've seen trends come and go (and some come back) in kidmin, but in this episode, we'll learn what never goes out of style in children's ministry. This episode will encourage and challenge you.  Resources Mentioned:  Intentional Children's Ministry - https://shop.renewanation.org/products/intentional-childrens-ministry-how-your-church-can-disciple-children-with-a-lifelong-faith-in-jesus-pre-order-to-be-released-january-2025 [https://shop.renewanation.org/products/intentional-childrens-ministry-how-your-church-can-disciple-children-with-a-lifelong-faith-in-jesus-pre-order-to-be-released-january-2025] Family Ministry Academy - https://familyministry.org/ [https://familyministry.org/] Flannelgraph Tutorial on IG - https://www.instagram.com/amberpike_intentionalkidmin/

Camp Must-Haves and Leader Tips

After two decades of taking kids to camp, Amber shares some must-haves to add to your packing list and things that will make your week of camp easier.  Resources Mentioned in the Episode * Manderley Christian Camp - https://www.manderley.camp/ [https://www.manderley.camp/] * Hair Tinsel - https://amzn.to/4trlmqJ [https://amzn.to/4trlmqJ] * Pop Up Stool - https://amzn.to/42wmJte [https://amzn.to/42wmJte] * Spot It - https://amzn.to/3R4yAMQ [https://amzn.to/3R4yAMQ] * Puke Bags - https://amzn.to/42A0mTM [https://amzn.to/42A0mTM] *This list may contain affiliate links. If you decide to purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra expense to you. I only share things I actually use, love, and endorse!