KidMin with Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia

How to Stay Steadfast - Part 2

Everyone has those days where they question whether or not God has actually called them into this ministry or ask if there is the energy to continue. In Part 2 of this discussion, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia share practical habits and practices you can put into place - not for only on those days you just want to quit, but how to maintain focus on what God has called you to do.   #kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #administration #steadfastness #commitment #ministry #stress #overwhelm #burnout

How to Stay Steadfast - Part 1

Everyone has those days where they question whether or not God has actually called them into this ministry or ask if there is the energy to continue. Listen in on the first part of this discussion, as Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia talk about what the Bible says about steadfastness. And not for only on those days you just want to quit, but how to maintain focus on what God has called you to do.   #kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #administration #steadfastness #commitment #ministry #stress #overwhelm #burnout

Planning for Multi-Age Classrooms

At some point, all churches will have groups of kids with a wide variety of ages in one classroom. Whether it is for a large worship service or an individual Bible study, teaching multi-age groups effectively can be a challenge. Today, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia answer a listener's question about teaching in a classroom with children with a wide difference of age. This discussion covers setting up the classroom space, safety and security, Bible learning activities, and so much more.   #kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #multiageclassroom #administration #biblestudy #safetyandsecurity #curriculum

Ask the Experts: How do we avoid burnout?

In our second installment of our Ask the Experts series, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia ask a very important question about how to avoid or at least mitigate burnout. So many of us have faced seasons of running on empty, being overwhelmed, and feeling unsure of our effectiveness. We feel guilt and frustration, often wondering if we should just quit.  Two of our previous guests give us advice about how we can find rhythms to help us guard against burnout. #kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #burnout #overwhelm #administration #dailyrhythms #sabbath #support 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. She spends most of her time tagging along on her five-year-old's adventures. Kayla draws from her background in leadership and special education to empower churches to embody Christ's love to every child. She leads workshops, trains children's and youth teams, and consults with leaders about trauma-informed practices in the Church.   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]     Dr. Teresa Roberts is Professor of Ministry and Christian Formation, Program Director of Children’s Ministry, and a vice president at Ozark Christian College. She is an expert in children’s spiritual formation training with more than 30 years of ministry experience. Dr. Roberts holds a Master of Arts in Family and Youth Ministry, a Master of Divinity, and a Doctor of Ministry. She serves in children’s ministry at Carterville Christian Church where she attends with her husband and step-daughter. 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] See "Related Sites and Resources" for the free 8-week Parenting Discipleship Curriculum/Small Group Guide

Special Church Services

Throughout the year churches will often have events or special services where the children's ministry may have to provide additional children's programming for the week. Whether it is a special music service, marriage conference, or revival services, these events are more than childcare - they are opportunities to share the Word of God with our kids. Listen in as Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss how to develop material, organize volunteers, and review the church's safety and security for these special events.   #kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #specialevents #biblestudy #volunteers #safety and security