Discover how consistent volunteers, empowered parents, and the Orange strategy can transform your kids' ministry. Amy and Esther share real stories, practical tools, and the mindset shifts that help churches disciple kids and families together. This episode is perfect for any kids pastor feeling stretched too thin.   0:00 - Coming up 1:04 - Today’s guests, Amy Fenton & Esther Gray: How They Got Here 7:19 - Unpacking The Orange Strategy 11:09 - Implementing Orange Strategy 13:03 - Biggest Strategy Surprise 17:41 - Benefits of Walking Alongside Kids 19:56 - Parents Engagement 24:29 - Finding The Right Fit 27:56 - Advice To Kids Pastors  Explore Amazing+, our comprehensive ministry strategy for 0-18 – Full access to curriculum, media, tech, training, and tools. https://www.joinamazing.com/amazingplus #kidsministry #orangestrategy #churchvolunteers #parentengagement #kidspastortips  

Get the 100% FREE Every Child Special Needs course here! – https://www.joinamazing.com/everychild Practical strategies and mindset shifts to help your church support neurodivergent kids, kids with special needs, and any child who needs help finding their place. –––––––––––––––––––––––– You don’t need all the answers to welcome every child—you just need to be willing 💛 In this episode, special needs parent and disability ministry consultant Diane Dokko Kim shares what it’s really like to attend church with a child with autism; and what makes a family feel truly wanted instead of merely accommodated. If you’ve ever felt underqualified to serve neurodivergent kids, this conversation will give you some amazing insights, and remind you that God uses your willingness more than your expertise.   0:00 - Coming Up 0:41 - Today’s Guest, Diane Dokko Kim: Its Personal 2:34 - Inclusive Church: Where To Start 5:51 - Belonging: Help Us Help You 8:35 - Inclusive Church, Inclusive Culture 13:38 - Final Thoughts   #kidsmin #kidsministry #kidminpodcast #specialneeds #everychild

Get worship dance videos, lyric videos, and instrumentals your classrooms will LOVE with Amazing Music! - https://www.joinamazing.com/music ___________   In this episode, we sit down with Dove Award-winning artist Yancy, known for her engaging worship songs and animated character.   Yancy shares her unexpected journey into children's worship music, driven by her passion for creating impactful and catchy pop songs tailored for young minds. She discusses the importance of intentional worship leadership, the need for church leaders to take worship seriously, and how simple nuggets of truth in worship can deeply influence both children and adults.   0:00 - Coming Up 0:51 - Today’s Guest, Yancy: The Why and How 6:44 - Lessons Learned 10:45 - An Excellent Calling, Sharing The Truth 14:55 - Yancy’s Burden, Intentional Worship 17:35 - Using Worship To Teach 23:43 - Preaching Using A Pen

In this episode of the Amazing Kids Ministry Podcast, worship leader and long–time church mom Rita Springer sits down with Tyler to talk about staying in love with the church even when it’s messy and imperfect. Rita shares why she still believes the local church is breathtakingly beautiful – even with all the flaws and mess that come with it. This is not a conversation about crafts and curriculum. It’s about the inner life of the kids pastor, volunteer, and ministry leader who secretly wonders: “Why hasn’t God done what He promised?” “Can I be this disappointed and still lead kids?” “Does God see me serving in this hallway where no one else notices?” 0:00 - Coming Up 1:12 - Today’s Guest, Rita Springer: Loving The Church 6:37 - Fostering, Feeding, Encountering 13:09 - Reverent, But Honest 16:38 - Dealing With Disappointment, In Agreement With God 29:27 - Full Surrender: Getting Over Yourself 34:37 - Explaining God Using Glasses _______________ Explore Amazing+, our comprehensive ministry strategy for 0-18 – Full access to curriculum, media, tech, training, and tools. https://www.joinamazing.com/amazingplus

In this episode, we're joined by artist Lecrae, to discuss effective communication; maintaining message potency while making it accessible to a wide variety of listeners.   00:00 Mastering the Art of Communication 00:13 The Importance of Audience Awareness 01:12 Distilling Messages for Different Audiences 05:30 The Role of Feedback in Effective Communication 07:28 Choosing the Right Medium for Your Message 11:53 The Power of Double Speak 14:44 Communicating with Everyday Objects 16:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts _______________ Explore Amazing+, our comprehensive ministry strategy for 0-18 – Full access to curriculum, media, tech, training, and tools. https://www.joinamazing.com/amazingplus

In this episode, Jim Wideman discusses the evolution and innovation in children's ministry from the 1700s to the present day. Reflecting on historical practices such as Sunday school, vacation Bible school, and modern innovations like electronic check-in systems. We discuss innovation over mere creativity and the need for new approaches to minister effectively to children.   Chapter Markers: 00:00 Introduction and Jim's Background 01:34 History of Children's Ministry 08:30 Innovations in Children's Ministry 16:29 Challenges and Future of Children's Ministry 23:08 Personal Reflections and Mentorship 30:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts