KidMin with Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia

As children's ministry leaders, we are always looking for ways to intentionally incorporate Bible skills into our programs. In today's episode, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss ways we can help families instill a love of the Word of God and help our kids to learn more about the truth of the Bible through activities that teach Bible skills that will last a lifetime.
 
#kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #bibleskills #awana #bibleskillsthrillsanddrills #bibleskillsactivities  #childrensministrycurriculum #childrensministryprograms

!! Parental Advisory: This episode includes a faith-based discussion about the use of Santa Claus and the meaning of Christmas. Parent are encouraged to listen with discretion if  children are present.
Christmas time is here! And with it comes all of the excitement of sharing the birth of Christ with our kids and their families. Listen as Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia share some of their favorite Christmas activities for children's ministry - and go on a couple of side discussions about discussing Santa Claus and the Virgin Birth with children!!
If you are interested in Hope Has Come: The Family Advent Adventure that Virginia spoke about in this episode, it is available for purchase at the following website:
Hope Has Come: The Family Advent Adventure
Also, we will be posting some pictures on our Instagram page throughout the Christmas Season!
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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

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

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

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
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
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
 

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

Today Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia introduce a new series of episodes for this season called Ask the Experts! During our interview with our guests last season, we asked a few "extra" questions and received some wisdom, insight, and advice on how to handle some of children's ministry's most difficult situations. Our first question, "What can we do when volunteers are resistant to our leadership or resistant to change?"
#kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #change #administration #leadership #volunteers #resistancetochange
https://linktr.ee/kidmindoctor
 
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
 
 
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