Episodes
Episodes
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Leading through Senior Pastor Transition
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
It happens in every church eventually, a senior pastor leaves and the staff has to plan and prepare for a big transition. Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia go over some of the basic concerns and how you can best prepare your ministry and your heart for a big change.
#kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #leadership #transition
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Celebrating Mother's Day and Father's Day
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
As a church family we are so excited to celebrate Mother's and Father's on their special days! We also have to be mindful of our children, church family, and visitors that may struggle on these days. Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia share how they have found ways to celebrate our church families and show compassion to those hurting.
#kidmin #preschoolministry #childrensministry #mothersday #fathersday #celebratefamilies #administration
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Learning Styles: Reflective
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia continue the series on Learning Styles. Based on research done many years ago on Multiple Intelligences by Howard Gardner, learning styles help teachers focus on the way children naturally learn. This week the KidMin Doctors talk about the characteristics of Reflective Learners and give examples of activities that will help teach biblical concepts to students who learn best reflectively.
#kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #education #learningstyles #reflectivelearning #teachers #Bibleactivities #intrapersonal
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
More Resources We Love
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Join Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia as they discuss some of their favorite resources for leaders of Preschool and Children's Ministries. Podcasts, magazines, children's books, and more!
#kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #administration #resources #kidsbooks
Ministry Safe
Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
Raising Boys and Girls Podcast - Sissy Goff and David Thomas
The Glass House Podcast- Ben and Lynley Mandrell
Help Me Teach the Bible Podcast with Nancy Guthrie - The Gospel Coalition
Ages and Stages: Levels of Biblical Learning - LifeWay Christian Resources
Day Designer Planner - Target
My Daily Planner - Digital Planner
Experiencing God - Henry T. Blackaby - LifeWay Christian Resources
Yarrow - Precept Ministries
The Next Right Thing - Emily Freeman
Little Bible Heroes - B&H Kids
Here I Am! Biographies (Lottie Moon) - B&H Kids
Tiny Theologian Series (Does God Go on Vacation) - Amy Gannett - B&H Kids
Kidzmatter Magazine
Kids Ministry 101 Magazine
Good News for Little Hearts (Buster's Ears Trip Him Up) - New Growth Press
What Do I Do with Worry - Dr. Josh and Christi Straub - B&H Kids
You Count! - Champ Thornton, David Creighton-Pester - B&H Publishing
What am I Feeling? - Dr. Josh and Christi Straub, Jane Butler - B&H Kids
Children's Pastor Conference
Kizmatter Conference
Etch Conference
D-6 Conference
Children's Ministry Expo
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Choosing Curriculum
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Choosing curriculum is a challenging responsibility. Finding material from a publisher that can meet all of your ministry's needs can be difficult. Listen as Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss the steps they recommend to help churches create a plan necessary for your children to build a relationship with Jesus, learn about church doctrine, and lay a foundation for knowing the Word of God.
#kidmin #childrensminsitry #preschoolministry #curriculum #teachingmaterials #administration #biblestudy
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Reaching Families through VBS
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
One of the greatest challenges in planning Vacation Bible School is finding the most effective way to connect with families in your church and your community. VBS is a great opportunity to build relationships with not only the children but also their families. Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss having a plan and strategy for intentionally designing your VBS to meet the needs of the families in your community.
#kidmin #preschoolministry #childrensministry #vacationbibleschool #VBS #familynights #backyardbibleclub #families #parents #followup
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Learning Styles: Auditory
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Continuing the series on Learning Styles, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss auditory learners. Some children may learn best through sound. They enjoy activities that include music, rhythm, and social interaction. Find new strategies to help integrate auditory activities into your Bible study classroom.
#kidmin #preschoolminsitry #childrensministry #learningstyles #multipleintelligences #auditorylearners #classroomstrategies #teaching #biblestudy
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
When You Don't Have the Answers
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia share what they have learned when challenges come up in life and ministry and their very special set of skills do not apply.