The Kidmin Huddle

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!

Heroes of the Bible #2 with Author Joshua Cooley

In this episode, Amber catches up with author friend Joshua Cooley to talk about his new book, Heroes of the Bible Devotional 2.  * Why do kids need to learn about heroes of the Bible and the faith? * How does this book teach the narrative of Scripture? * What is moralistic theology, and how does this devotion avoid it? Follow Joshua online at https://joshuacooleyauthor.com/ [https://joshuacooleyauthor.com/] Grab his new devotional: Heroes of the Bible Devotional 2. https://amzn.to/4tqy0qc [https://amzn.to/4tqy0qc] *Amazon link is an affiliate link. There is no added expense to you.

Planning a Successful Volunteer Meeting

Don't let your volunteer meeting get skipped or met with groans. Plan your meeting so it guarantees success! This episode gives you four important planning steps.  Resources mentioned in the episode: * Episode 156: Planning Your Kidmin Team Training: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kidmin-huddle/id1533602973?i=1000747943287 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kidmin-huddle/id1533602973?i=1000747943287] Bonus Resource: Share this encouragement video with your team! https://youtube.com/shorts/z-aWT77XPE0?feature=share [https://youtube.com/shorts/z-aWT77XPE0?feature=share]

Help! We Only Have a Few Families!

How do you grow your church from one or two families, or even no families? In this episode, Amber walks you through how you can grow your church and gain families. She shares how she has grown her church from a few families, some of which were ready to leave, to the upcoming problem of where to fit all of the children.  Check out the resources mentioned in the episode: Intentional Children's Ministry: https://amzn.to/4ts8eCE [https://amzn.to/4ts8eCE]  Top 50 Bible Lessons About Ordinary People in God's Extraordinary Plan: https://amzn.to/48j3JBU [https://amzn.to/48j3JBU] Kidmin Coaching: https://familyministry.org/childrens-ministry-coaching/ [https://familyministry.org/childrens-ministry-coaching/] *Some links are affiliate links. I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.