Cross Formed Kidmin
Welcome to the Cross Formed Kidmin podcast. A weekly children's ministry podcast made for kidmin pastors, leaders, and volunteers.
Every Tuesday your hosts Ryan, Hunter, and Sam, realease a brand new episode discussing key topics, answering questions, and sharing insights from our combined 60 years of experience with kid and family ministry.
We know that leading a kids ministry in todays ever changing world can feel overwhelming , if not impossible! Busy schedules, disengaged families, and scattered priorities all seem to work together to block your ministry's success.
Join us each week as we help you make the most of your ministry and join God in raising up the next generation of life long Christ followers.
After all, building a fruitful kids ministry is always a miracle, but it's never an accident.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 109
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
087 | The State of Kidmin
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In this episode, Ryan and Hunter discuss the state of kidmin as it relates to programming, family discipleship, and more.
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086 | Levels of Leadership: Opportunities and Challenges at each Ministry Size
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In this episode, Ryan and Sam explore the beauties and challenges of leadership at different sizes and levels of ministry.
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085 | You're Doing It Wrong
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In this episode, Hunter and Ryan explore various aspects of children's ministry that you might be approaching incorrectly—or at least in a way that differs from their perspective on how …
![084 | Kidmin Wisdom (Part 2) [with Jim Wideman]](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/c/6/4/6c64f79b6c91aff527a2322813b393ee/CFKM3000x3000-20240917-snxv477d0e.png)
084 | Kidmin Wisdom (Part 2) [with Jim Wideman]
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In this episode, Sam and Hunter continue their conversation with Jim Wideman to discuss coaching and children's ministry tips.
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Everybody Does Better with a Coach by Jim Wide…
![083 | Kidmin Wisdom (Part 1) [with Jim Wideman]](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/8/8/3/2/883205e48257e85727a2322813b393ee/CFKM3000x3000-20240910-mqcf2t5120.png)
083 | Kidmin Wisdom (Part 1) [with Jim Wideman]
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In this episode, Sam and Hunter bring on good friend and coach, Jim Wideman, to discuss his top advice for children's ministry leaders.
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082 | Why Not Both? Making Family Worship and Children's Church Work Together
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In this episode, Ryan and Hunter intervew Anne Eby about family worship and kids church. She is a wife, homeschool mom of three, and Kids Ministry Coordinator at Grace Story Church in Na…
081 | Policies & Procedures
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In this episode, the guys discuss the importance of clear policies and expectations. They walk through things to consider from the time families arrive to when they leave and everything …
080 | Our DREAM Conference
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In this episode, the guys discuss what their DREAM conference would be like.
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079 | What Bible Should I Get for My Kids?
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In this episode, Sam and Hunter discuss kids Bibles, and which ones they suggest for different ages.
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![078 | Forming Faith (Part 2) [with Matt Markins]](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/6/d/a/c6da2a4040447569e55e3c100dce7605/CFKM3000x3000-20240806-0kpmhlui96.png)
078 | Forming Faith (Part 2) [with Matt Markins]
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In Part 2 of the Forming Faith series, Hunter and Sam speak with Awana Presiedent and CEO, Matt Markins, on the context of faith formation, its systems, and practical next steps.
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077 | Forming Faith (Part 1)
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In this episode, Hunter interviews Sam Luce about his upcoming book and the comparison he makes between Mr. Rogers and Walt Disney's approaches to forming kids.
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076 | Three Aspects of a Healthy Ministry
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In this episode, Sam and Hunter discuss the three aspects of a healthy ministry.
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075 | Stations & Rotations: The Cheat Code for Kidmin
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In this episode, the guys discuss the benefits of the stations and rotations model, and how it can be implemented in any church, no matter the space or time constraints.
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074 | Case Study: When to Quit
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In this episode, Ryan interviews Hunter on his recent decision to leave Awana and become a children's pastor at a local church.
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When To Leave (And When To Stay)
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073 | When to Quit (And When to Stay)
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In this episode, Sam and Ryan discuss the challenge of deciding when to continue or leave a ministry position.
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072 | Children's Ministry on a Small Budget
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In this episode, Sam and Hunter offer advice on running a children's ministry with a low (or non-existent) budget.
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071 | Flying in the SKY of Context
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In this episode, the guys help churches fly in the SKY of context by discussing what leaders need to consider to serve their community well.
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070 | Standing on the SHORE of Volunteer Retention
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In this episode, Sam and Hunter help you stand on the SHORE of retention by discussing what volunteers need to stick around for the long haul.
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069 | Inconsistent Families
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In this episode, the guys discuss how one's perspective on the church and structure of ministry can aid in ministering to families who attend inconsistently.
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068 | Reaching New Families
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In this episode, the guys discuss different approaches to outreach and give examples of ways they've connected with new families in their ministries.
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