Kids Ministry Collective

Every team leader knows culture matters. What is your current team culture is it a healthy one? In this weeks episode, Host and Leadership Coach Tom Bump share 5 practical and important principles to help you build and maintain a healthy volunteer culture.  If you are stuck and need some guidance, check out our new hybrid coaching/mentoring program. www.kmccoach.net  to schedule a free 30 minute clarity call.     

Are you practicing the BIG 5?  There are 5 keys to self/soul care that every leader needs in order to survive in the busy seasons. Neglecting these can push you to dark places. Join Host Tom Bump as he shares the 5 powerful things you should prioritize to thrive in hard times.    If you need leadership help, check out www.kmcoach.net If you are hurting, overwhelmed, or struggling with burnout, please schedule a clarity call at www.restoringleaders.org  

Three is always better than two right? When it comes to leadership, developing others in the right way can strengthen our influence and our ministry impact. So what is really important when we do this? Join Host Tom Bump as we discuss how to strengthen those around us.   If you need help strengthening your leadership, take 30 seconds of courage and schedule a free 30 min clarity call to learn how www.kmccoach.net can help you!! 

Leadership is BIG! We ministry leaders spend a lot of time talk, learning and developing our leadership abilities. That's great, but do you know there's a "biggie" or BIG E of leadership development?  Take a listen to this weeks episode with host Tom Bump as he shares 3 BIG E's of leadership!    

Have you ever felt like you were stretched too thin? When summer hits it gets even harder to not feel that way. This week's episode, Host Tom Bump takes a look at 6 things a leader can do to not let that happen!   If you need help navigating this current leadership season you're in, check out kmccoach.net and schedule a free 30 min clarity call to see how the coaching/mentoring process can work for you! 

Have you been struggling with volunteers? We all have right? Join Host Tom Bump as he puts on the ministry coach hat and talks about 10 reasons why people won't serve.  It might hit hard but it could be the things you need to hear!   If you would like to explore taking a coaching/mentoring journey, get your 30 min clarity call scheduled today! www.kmccoach.net 

Do you know how to reach Generation Alpha? Do you even know who they are? Join Host Tom Bump and his guest, Janine McNally as they discuss her new book, "When You See Fireflies, Helping Leaders and parents minister more effectively to Gen Alpha.” If you would like to purchase her book, You can preorder it on https://www.grace4kidz.org/ If you are stuck as a leader, feeling overwhelmed by all the things, you should check out joining a coaching journey. www.kmccoach.net

Join Host Tom Bump and his guest, Charlie Bancroft, aka."Uncle Charlie" as he shares how a little stuffed monkey is helping children to be brave!! All over the world kids who face trauma of many kinds are receiving a wonderful gift!!!  If you'd like to send a Carlitos to a child or give to Ukraine project, use this link: https://carlitos4kids.com/ **Thank you Charlie for all you do and for sponsoring this episode as well!! 

Do you have volunteers on the brain 24/7? Then this new book can help you find some margin to help you take your volunteer team to a better place. Join host, Tom Bump and his guest, Nick Blevins as they discuss the new book, "Volunteer Playbook"    

Today's culture needs a new kind of leader. We need to have a mindset that reflects the one we are following. Join host Tom Bump for an honest conversation about 3 things a leader should take on for their mindset.    If you need help, kmccoach.net  You can get a custom-built coaching journey that will help you grow your mindset.

Children's ministry leaders are facing new things in this new now. It can be overwhelming and sometimes it can push leaders towards quitting. This episode will encourage and inspire. Join host Tom Bump and his guest Esther Moreno who share's some from her new book, Children's Ministry in Crisis.  Join her Facebook Group: Children’s Ministry Moving forward   Visit Esther's site: Childsheart83.com   

Is Preschool ministry just childcare?? Can anything powerful happen with the littles? Join host Tom Bump and his guest Joshua Zello  an amazing young leader who believes preschool ministry is powerful and vital to all of children's ministry and the local church!  Resources for Preschool Ministry: “Show Them Jesus” Tina Houser, fantastic books about preschool ministry Jean Thomason, aka, Miss Pattycake, great resources and music Yancy- Little Praise Party (top tier preschool music)  Preschoolministryleader.com (good website but not as active)  Preschoolpastor.com- Josh's website! Thanks to our sponsor: D6family.com for their support of the KMC Podcasts!  

No one should ever lead alone! You've heard it yet many leaders continue to lead by themselves. It is not the way God designed it to be. Take a listen to this weeks Episode as Tom Explores, why every leader needs their own tribe!    

Ever wanted to go back and tell yourself some wise things you learned? Join host Tom Bump as he shares some lessons younger leaders have been teaching him and other seasoned leaders and how, every leader can apply these and be better for it.  If you need a mentor/coach check out www.kmccoach.net for a free 30 min clarity call to see if  its a fit for you!    

Ever come up short on a goal, then you wonder what went wrong? Join host Tom Bump as he talks about 7 reasons goals fail and 7 things you can do to hit the mark!   If you need help with your goals, Check out kmccoach.net If you feel overwhelmed and discouraged and need some soul care help, reach out to restoringleaders.org  

If you're going to fail, what should you fail at? If you are going to lead, you need to learn that failing is not bad.  Join Host Tom Bump and together consider some things we should fail at.   Need some direction, clarity, or someone to talk to? get a free 30 min call at kmccoach.net  

Every leader struggles with recruiting volunteers, and often we don't understand just how to recruit and keep Gen Z, aged volunteers. Join host, Tom Bump and his guest, Children's Pastor Matthew Haines as he shares what he's learned about this unique generation of people! Want help with recruiting altogether? Join a KMC Volunteer Bootcamp and learn some solid and practical principles that you can implement no matter the size of the church you serve in.  To learn more head to kmccoach.net to register. Want to connect with other leaders in the community? Join the Kids Ministry Collective Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/172328542891575. ANSWER ALL THE MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONS!!! 

Are you ALL IN? Really?  You should join host Tom Bump and his guest Derek Altom from D6family and hear about this years D6 Conference  There is such a need for us to be leading ALL IN and this years conference is for the WHOLE Church ministry Team!!! (Senior Pastors can attend FREE!!) April 10-12 in Orlando Florida!! USE THE CODE KMCD623!!! and SAVE $$ too! Thanks to D6family for your partnership with the Kids Ministry Collective!!

Do you know where you're leading yourself and your teams?? For many leaders they don't have clarity on their P.A.T.H. As you listen Host Tom Bump shares what the P.A.T.H means and why its important to know where you're heading. If you want help, reach out at kcmcoach.net to get a free 30 minute clarity call today! If you struggle with hurt, burnout, overwhelm and discouragement, please take a moment and schedule a call at restoringleaders.org  (There's never a fee!)

If you struggle with volunteers this episode is going to help you get some ideas to create a volunteer think tank and find some of the much-needed breakthroughs you desire. Coming off of Children's Pastors Conference 2023, Stanley Mears and Hunter Williams share from their breakout "Volunteer Leadership Interactive Think Tank."  If you are stuck without volunteers, check out KMCcoach.net and join a coaching journey!!!