KidMin with Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia

We’re Back!!

Welcome friends! Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia are back from a very busy summer break and we are excited to be chatting again! Join us as we discuss a few lessons learned from VBS and share some of the exciting things we have for you as we begin our second season!!
 
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Encouragement and Updates for the Summer

Summer is here! Listen in as Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia give some encouraging words, discuss some of the most popular episodes from the year, and share a few exciting updates.

Trauma Informed Children’s Ministry

Trigger Warning: We just wanted to let you know up front there is some discussion regarding trauma that mentions sexual abuse in this episode.
 
In this episode Dr. Virginia talks with Robert and Lori Crosby, authors of the book “Trauma-Informed Children’s Ministry: A Practical Guide to Reaching Hurting Kids.” Statistically, 2 out of 3 children will experience a traumatic event in their childhood. Join us as we discuss how  to  minister to the hurting children in our churches.
 
 
Robert Crosby, PhD is the executive director of Reach Hurting Kids Institute. A former children’s director with over twenty-five years’ experience in children’s and youth ministry, he is the world’s leading scholar in the field of children’s ministry research. He recently co-authored “Trauma-Informed Children’s Ministry: A Practical Guide to Reaching Hurting Kids.”
Lori Crosby, MFT, RPT-S is a Licensed marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor who specializes in treating children who have experienced trauma. She has served in children’s ministry for over twenty years, and she recently co-authored “Trauma-Informed Children’s Ministry: A Practical Guide to Reaching Hurting Kids."
 
To learn more about Reach Hurting Kids Institute, visit 
https://reachhurtingkids.com
 
Follow Reach Hurting Kids Institute on Facebook at
https://facebook.com/reachhurtingkids
 
To learn more about the Reach Hurting Kids Workshop, a self-guided, evidence-based trauma care training for children's ministries, visit
https://reachhurtingkids.com/workshop
 
To buy the book, "Trauma-Informed Children's Ministry: A Practical Guide to Reaching Hurting Kids," on Amazon, visit
https://www.amzn.com/dp/1666715743

Emergency Action Plans Part 2

This week Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia continue their conversation with Angela Lewton, a Child Safety Expert with KidCheck. Angela discusses how to create an Emergency Action Plan for your ministry including health and behavioral emergencies, important components to include in an EAP, and plans to maintain a safe environment.
 
 
Angela Lewton
Child Safety Expert
KidCheck
 
https://www.kidcheck.com/best-practice/emergency-flip-book/
 
https://www.kidcheck.com/best-practice/child-safety-ebook/

Emergency Action Plans Part 1

Joining Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia today is Angela Lewton, a Child Safety Expert with KidCheck. Angela will be discussing how to create an Emergency Action Plan for your preschool and children's ministries. Having a written procedure for responding to emergencies is an important necessity that can be overwhelming to create. In Part 1 of our interview, Angela will discuss how to prepare for emergencies that may happen inside or outside of your building.
 
 
 
Angela Lewton
Child Safety Expert
KidCheck
 
https://www.kidcheck.com/best-practice/emergency-flip-book/
 
https://www.kidcheck.com/best-practice/child-safety-ebook/

Serving Through Your Strengths

There are so many needs that must be met in children's ministry. Bible study, music, games, administration, scheduling, safety and security - the list goes on.  No one person can do everything. Join Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia as they discuss how we must serve our children and families through our strengths and God given talents. Learn how to serve as you in your ministry and recruit others to use their gifts as well.
 
Resources mentioned:
Working Genius - Patrick Lencioni
Cues - Vanessa Van Edwards
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
 
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Planning a Summer Schedule

We know you are working hard to get ready for VBS and Camp…but there are so many other opportunities for ministry during the summer. Join Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia as they talk about all the preparations for the special summer season in children’s ministry, how they plan for vacationing volunteers, and some ideas for additional summer activities.
 
#kidmin #childrensministry #preschoolministry #summer #vacation #summeractivities #volunteers #administration #schedule #planning

Organizing Resource Rooms

Is your resource room an organizational marvel or does it stay a complete disaster? No matter how organized you may be, all church resource rooms become a mess at some time during the year. In today's episode, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia are discussing how to best organize your storage rooms to maximize the space and make the supplies easy to find.
 
#kidmin #preschoolministry #childrensministry #resources #supplies #storage #resourcerooms #craftitems #organization