KidMin with Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia

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

Hope Has Come

The Christmas season can be so busy with everything we have planned for our children's ministry and all the things we want to do with our families. In the last podcast episode for 2025, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss finding hope in God's Word when we feel overwhelmed and share their plans for an exciting start to 2026!!   #kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #administration #overwhelm #devotion #hope #childrenspastorsconference #cpc

Bible Skills Programs and Resources

As children's ministry leaders, we are always looking for ways to intentionally incorporate Bible skills into our programs. In today's episode, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss ways we can help families instill a love of the Word of God and help our kids to learn more about the truth of the Bible through activities that teach Bible skills that will last a lifetime.   #kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #bibleskills #awana #bibleskillsthrillsanddrills #bibleskillsactivities  #childrensministrycurriculum #childrensministryprograms

Our Favorite Christmas Activities

!! Parental Advisory: This episode includes a faith-based discussion about the use of Santa Claus and the meaning of Christmas. Parent are encouraged to listen with discretion if  children are present. Christmas time is here! And with it comes all of the excitement of sharing the birth of Christ with our kids and their families. Listen as Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia share some of their favorite Christmas activities for children's ministry - and go on a couple of side discussions about discussing Santa Claus and the Virgin Birth with 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] Also, we will be posting some pictures on our Instagram page throughout the Christmas Season! KidMinDoctor Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kidmindoctor/]