KidMin with Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia

Learning Styles: Auditory

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.
 
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When You Don't Have the Answers

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.

When the Unexpected Happens

There is never a shortage of challenges or days you find yourself surviving in crisis mode when you serve in KidMin. Today Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia share an update, some personal prayer requests, and discuss what God has been teaching them through His Word during a season of unexpected challenges.
 
Job 38
Hebrews 12:3-13
 
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Common Concerns with Building and Space

Space and building issues are a constant concern in children's ministry. As our ministries grow, we often find the need to adjust space or build. Listen in as Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss some common ministry building issues and give you some suggestions as you make decisions about space in your classrooms.
 
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Frequently Asked Questions: CPC Edition

We are so excited…Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia were together leading a couple of conferences at the Children's Pastors Conference in Orlando and were able to record an episode together!! Join the conversation today as we share some of the questions leaders asked during our conferences.
 
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Future of KidMin

Today Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss the cultural trends and data from the most current research and consider how this information impacts the future of preschool and children's ministries. Being aware of the changes in our culture and characteristics of the different generations can help us as we plan for our ministries and serve our families.
 
 
 
Links:
 
Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, Tim Keller Episode: https://careynieuwhof.com/episode583/
 
3 Circles Evangelism: https://www.namb.net/evangelism/3circles/
 
Church Statistics: https://careynieuwhof.com/church-attendance-statistics/
 
Millennials Largest Living Adult Generation: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2020/04/28/millennials-overtake-baby-boomers-as-americas-largest-generation/
 
ATS Seminary Enrollment Info: https://www.ats.edu/files/galleries/ats-enrollment-trend-snapshot-fall-2023.pdf
 
Diversity of Gen Alpha & Cell Phone Usage: https://www.insiderintelligence.com/content/gen-alpha-diverse-us-population
 
COVID Pandemic and Child Abuse and Neglect: https://cicm.wustl.edu/items/covid-19-and-child-abuse-and-neglect-brief/#:~:text=Environmental%20Factors&text=Domestic%20violence%20reports%20increased%20during,et%20al.%2C%202008).
 
Trauma Informed Children’s Ministry https://reachhurtingkids.com/
 
COVID Pandemic and Depression in Kids: 
https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/10/health/covid-child-teen-depression-anxiety-wellness/index.html
 
Flip the Script: https://www.lifeway.com/en/special-emphasis/flip-the-script-ebook-download
 
Nothing Less: Engaging Kids in a Lifetime of Faith - Jana Magruder https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/nothing-less-P005799608
 
Janine McNally When You See Fireflies: https://www.grace4kidz.org/fireflies

Learning Styles: Visual Learners

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. Join the conversation this week as they give characteristics and examples of activities that will help teach biblical concepts to students who learn best visually.
 
#kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #education #learningstyles #visuallearnings #teachers #Bibleactivities

Days When You Just Want to Quit

We all have them…days of overwhelm when we think the only option is to just quit! Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia discuss how we can be prepared to respond to those feelings and how we can tell if it is just a momentary struggle or if we are truly being called to walk away.
 
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