Cross Formed Kidmin

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What do Shark Tank, Zip Strings, and Jonathan Edwards have to do with Kid's Ministry in the New Year? You'll have to listen to Sam's unpopular opinion about New Year's resolutions to fin…

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In this episode, the guys discuss the doctrine of Christ and Santa's role in the Narnia books, along with a supposed knockout punch he delivered at the Council of Nicea.

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 The …

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In this episode, the guys discuss how a ministry's view of Scripture impacts its direction and confidence.

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The Westminster Confession of Faith  (Chapter 1, Paragraph 7)

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In this episode, Sam and Hunter discuss how our understanding of God changes the way we view ourselves and others.

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In this episode, Ryan and Hunter discuss how the doctrine of Creation impacts children's ministry and helps cultivate a lasting wonder of God in kids.

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The Saga and the Seed b…

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In part 2 of this conversation on mentorship, Jim Wideman shares what good mentors do and how you can be one to others. 

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"Everybody does better with a coach." In this episode, Sam interviews veteran coach and mentor, Jim Wideman. In part one of this conversation, Jim shares why everyone (including you) nee…

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In this episode, Ryan and Hunter discuss how principles from classical education can take your children's ministry to the next level. 

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For many, meetings are tedious, boring, and downright annoying. But they don't have to be! In this episode, the guys share tips for planning and executing stellar meetings in your minist…

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Your first year of children's ministry can be hard. In this episode, the guys share 4 things you need to consider when planning your first year of kid's ministry.

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There is so much to do every week in kid's ministry. How do you accomplish it all and do so fruitfully? In this episode, the guys provide helpful tips and tools for planning and getting …

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The number of curriculum options for kidmin leaders can be overwhelming. In this episode, Hunter and Ryan survey the curriculum landscape and discuss five factors that help churches narr…

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In this episode, Ryan shares his opinion about a children's ministry event, but Sam and Hunter are skeptical. Will Ryan be able to change their minds? 

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Description: In this episode, Ryan and Sam consider the challenges of firing difficult volunteers and discuss preventative measures that can be taken to avoid these tough situations.

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In this episode, Ryan interviews Sam to unpack the process his church pursued to select their new Kidmin curriculum.

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The Ultimate Curriculum Guide - Sam Luce  

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"Who am I?" Everyone is seeking to answer this question, including kids. In this episode, the guys discuss identity, its modern challenges in children's ministry, and how to approach it…

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The rapid advancement and power of technology can lead to various challenges in children's ministry. In this episode, the guys discuss some of these challenges and how leaders can thoug…

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When serving kids, disruptions are bound to happen, but how should they be handled? In this episode, Ryan and Hunter answer common questions and provide practical tips for managing your…

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What is the best way to teach kids? Should the goal be comprehension, attention, or retention? In this episode, Ryan and Hunter pick their favorite among the three and discuss why it sh…

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What role do the design and structure of your children’s ministry space play in the discipleship of your kids? In this episode, the guys discuss ministry environments and what they comm…