Creating a Culture of Belonging
By: Crystal Mazzuca What does it mean to belong? In our culture today, we “belong” to a lot of things. We join clubs and teams. We serve on HOA’s and …
How to Build a Catch and Release Culture
Ken Braddy joins host Chuck Peters to discuss the idea of a catch and release culture in our ministries.
Dealing with Difficult People
Stephanie Chase joins host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss tips on dealing with difficult people in our ministry.
Help Your Volunteers Belong
As a children’s ministry leader you have the amazing opportunity and privilege of building relationships where you can encourage, equip, and …
Effective Ways to Connect With Parents
By: Kimba Campbell We all know that any effective preschool and kids’ ministry isn’t just about the kids. We must build a culture in which we …
Engaging Families During the Back-to-School Season
By Jenny Howell Sinking into the couch one Friday night with coffee in one hand and my desk calendar in the other, I began the inaugural filling in of …
From Outsiders to Inside Contributors
Expert from the book: Flip the Script We have assumed kids and students arrive at church comfortable and ready to greet friends and learn. …
Creating Connection and Belonging for the Whole Family
By Crystal Mazzuca As Children’s Ministry leaders, we are passionate about providing a Gospel-centered environment for kids to grow, learn, and …
Assumptions Can Be Barriers to True Belonging
True belonging, especially for a child, is felt when he or she feels emotionally safe, comfortable, and welcome in an environment. One of …
How to Create a Culture in Your Ministry
Todd Adkins joins the podcast to discuss ways to create culture in your ministry.
Fostering Friendships at Church (and why it matters)
Growing up, I had school friends and church friends – with the occasional few that fell into both categories. The churches my family served in …
How to Foster Community with your Volunteers
I always tell people my favorite part of my job is the chance to listen and talk with KidMin leaders across the country and world. Our team at Lifeway …
