KidMin with Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia

Volunteers are the heart of children's ministry - but recruitment and retention of volunteers can be a very stressful part of a children's ministry leader's responsibilities. In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia talk about the leadership skills needed to build relationships with volunteers that create a healthy, strong, and vibrant culture within the children's ministry. They discuss accountability, speaking the truth in love, encouragement strategies, and how to show volunteers your support.
 
#kidmin #preschoolministry #childrensministry #volunteers #expectations #burnout #procedures #volunteerrecruitment #administration #training #accountability #support

Volunteers are the heart of children's ministry - but recruitment and retention of volunteers can be a very stressful part of a children's ministry leader's responsibilities. In Part 1 of this conversation, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia talk about how to begin a relationship with volunteers to create a healthy, strong, and vibrant culture within the children's ministry. They discuss expectations, commitment, clear procedures, and volunteer burnout. With a little bit of planning, KidMin leaders can create a culture where volunteers know what's expected, feel supported, and can serve with joy!
 
#kidmin #preschoolministry #childrensministry #volunteers #expectations #burnout #procedures #volunteerrecruitment #administration #training

In this episode, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss the importance of creating infant classrooms that not only meet the needs of babies and their families, but begin to lay a biblical foundation - starting at infancy - that will carry them into a lifelong relationship with God's Word. They share practical ideas for safety and security, training and equipping leaders, and developing resources to intentionally provide opportunities for even our littlest ones to experience the love of Jesus.
 
#kidmin #preschoolministry #safetyandsecurity #Bible #training #partnerwithparents #resources #smallgroups #SundaySchool #worshiphour

It's the start of Season 5 and Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia are excited for the topics, guests, and adventures to come this year! Although they will be talking about everything KidMin, a recurring topic through this season will be Biblical Literacy. Listen in as Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia explain why they chose this as the theme and how it can be beneficial to your ministry.
 
#kidmin #preschoolministry #childrensministry #biblicalliteracy #Bible #administration

It is exciting when we have a successful Vacation Bible School (or other event) that brings new families into our church! And even though growth is something we look for - it can be challenging to plan for new space and additional volunteers. In this episode, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss strategies and considerations as you prepare for growth!
 
#kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #vacationbibleschool #growth #space #volunteers #administration

In our final installment of the Ask the Experts series for this season, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia asked our experts to give a few words of encouragement for our ministry leaders. We know from experience, there are difficult days that come when you are not sure how your will continue in your calling. Listen in on those days, and take heart that you are not alone.
 
#kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #administration #leadership #difficultdays # discouragement #encouragingwords
 
 
Dr. Ken Coley, a Senior Professor of Christian Education at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Contact Dr. Coley at:
kcoley@sebrs.edu
Helmsman.org
 
Resources:
 
Teaching for Change
Ken Coley
 
https://a.co/d/6Pateym
 
Transformational Teaching: Instructional Design for Christian Educators
Kenneth S. Coley, Deborah L. MacCullough, Martha E. MacCullough
 
https://a.co/d/3JIFgWg
 
Growing with One Another
Tyler Groves, Kenneth S. Coley
 
https://a.co/d/1baAn92
 
Sam Luce is the Executive Pastor of Ministries at Redeemer Church in Utica, NY, where he's served for nearly 30 years, focusing primarily on next-generation ministry.
 
Links Website: http://samluce.com
Substack: https://samluce.substack.com/
Instagram: @samluce 
Facebook: @samluce 
Twitter/X: @samluce 
Amazon: Author Page
 
Hunter Williams is the children's pastor of Ridgedale Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN and cohost of the Cross Formed KidMin podcast.
 
Training and Coaching Website:
https://sites.google.com/view/hunter-williams-training/home
How to Teach Kids Theology: Deep Truths for Growing Faith
 
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
Email: teresawelchroberts@gmail.com
Book available: all major booksellers
NavPress (publisher)
https://www.navpress.com/p/raising-disciples/9781641588638
See "Related Sites and Resources" for the free 8-week Parenting Discipleship Curriculum/Small Group Guide
 
David Reneau is the Lead Pastor of Encounter Church in Toccoa, Georgia with his wife Liz and son Caleb. With over 17 years of experience in ministry, most of it in kids, he has developed a passion to help others lead in their churches well. He loves to talk about ministry, leadership, video games and Star Wars. His goal is to develop an authentic faith in people that will last a lifetime. You can connect with David and more of his ministry resources at https://davidreneau.org
 
Next Level Kidmin: The Children's Pastor's Practical Guide to Building a Thriving Ministry
https://www.davidreneau.org/next-level-kidmin-book
 
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.
 
reachhurtingkids.com/workshop
kayla@reachhurtingkids.com
 
 

As children's ministry leaders, we are always recruiting volunteers, those extra hands to help in a classroom with the kids. Teenagers attending your church's student ministry are often willing to volunteer and that can be a  blessing, not just for the kids in your ministry, but for the teenagers as well. In this episode, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss how to prepare teenagers for success and how to create policies for everyone to have the best possible experience.
#kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #volunteers #recruitment #studentministry #teenagers

Sometimes we face major changes within our church - it may be a staff member change, a new building, or a major change in a program that can cause conflict or concern for the entire church family. In this episode of our Ask the Expert series, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia ask guests visiting the podcast for their advice on how to lead our ministries well in the face of a big change.
 
#kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #administration #change #leadership
 
Dr. Ken Coley, a Senior Professor of Christian Education at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Contact Dr. Coley at:
kcoley@sebrs.edu
Helmsman.org
 
Resources:
 
Teaching for Change
Ken Coley
 
https://a.co/d/6Pateym
 
Transformational Teaching: Instructional Design for Christian Educators
Kenneth S. Coley, Deborah L. MacCullough, Martha E. MacCullough
 
https://a.co/d/3JIFgWg
 
Growing with One Another
Tyler Groves, Kenneth S. Coley
 
https://a.co/d/1baAn92
 
 
Sam Luce is the Executive Pastor of Ministries at Redeemer Church in Utica, NY, where he's served for nearly 30 years, focusing primarily on next-generation ministry.
 
Links Website: http://samluce.com
Substack: https://samluce.substack.com/
Instagram: @samluce 
Facebook: @samluce 
Twitter/X: @samluce 
Amazon: Author Page
 
Hunter Williams is the children's pastor of Ridgedale Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN and cohost of the Cross Formed KidMin podcast.
 
Training and Coaching Website:
https://sites.google.com/view/hunter-williams-training/home
How to Teach Kids Theology: Deep Truths for Growing Faith
 
 
David Reneau is the Lead Pastor of Encounter Church in Toccoa, Georgia with his wife Liz and son Caleb. With over 17 years of experience in ministry, most of it in kids, he has developed a passion to help others lead in their churches well. He loves to talk about ministry, leadership, video games and Star Wars. His goal is to develop an authentic faith in people that will last a lifetime. You can connect with David and more of his ministry resources at https://davidreneau.org
 
Next Level Kidmin: The Children's Pastor's Practical Guide to Building a Thriving Ministry
https://www.davidreneau.org/next-level-kidmin-book