Nick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | Nextgen

In this episode, the legendary Jim Wideman takes time to share about volunteer recruitment and building a strong culture within volunteer teams. Jim Wideman Connect with Jim on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram JimWideman.com Clearstream Clearstream works with thousands of churches worldwide and integrates with tools your church already uses such as MailChimp, Church Community […]

In this episode, Carl shares the importance of creating a church culture that embraces vulnerability and helps guide toward celebrating a journey of brokenness in people's lives. Carl also opens up about the “middle ground” that exists for churches around controversial topics and how to approach difficult conversations. Carl Kuhl Connect with Carl on Facebook | […]

In this episode, Kadi Cole engages in a conversation about how churches can develop female leaders. In this rich and informative discussion, Kadi also gives some applicable steps toward churches clarifying leasership roles for women. Kadi Cole Connect with Kadi on Facebook | Instagram | Website Clearstream Clearstream works with thousands of churches worldwide and integrates […]

In this episode, Dale Hudson shares his experience serving in children's ministry for more than 30 years, and the growing need for creating fertile soil to help kids' faith grow within our ministries. Dale also shares some vision around building volunteer teams with weekly leaders to establish relationships with kids and families. Dale Hudson Connect […]

In this episode, Kerri-Ann Hayes shares her passion for churches finding ways to become more accessible to the special needs community and to those that have experienced trauma. Kerri-Ann Hayes Connect with Kerri-Ann on Facebook | Instagram |  Email Clearstream Clearstream works with thousands of churches worldwide and integrates with tools your church already uses such […]

In this episode, we chat with Keturah Boston about ministry to families both online and in-person after her church pivoted for almost two years before regathering after the pandemic. Keturah has years of experience within family ministry and has helped develop a diverse approach to partnering with parents and focusing on getting them back to […]

In this episode, I spend time chatting with Kenny Conley about some stats from a survey on staff and volunteer ratios in kidmin and student ministry. Then, we continue the conversation around a new survey just developed to gather new information on the state of staffing and volunteers in churches post-pandemic. Kenny Conley Connect with […]

In this episode, Ashley Bohinc gives some practical and applicable practices to implement around communicating with middle schoolers. Ashley shares several key points from her new book which is focused on this topic and directs us toward some free resources to help leaders get better in this lane of ministry. Ashley Bohinc Connect with Ashley […]

In this episode, I am joined by Carl Barnhill and Jason Noble to discuss digital media within children's ministry as well as some tips, tricks, and best practices within a digital strategy. Carl and Jason curate and provide resources through multiple sites including 1230kids.com and TwelveThirty.media. Carl Barnhill & Jason Noble Connect with Carl and […]

In this episode, Tony Kummer joins us to share some results and statistics from a survey distributed to smaller churches throughout the country, helping give us a sense of what the average-size church is experiencing post-COVID. Tony also shares about a couple of ministries he operates to help serve smaller churches that operate on small […]

In this episode, Vance Martin from the Slingshot Group helps reveal some details on the current state of children's and youth ministry staffing within the local church. Vance also provides some observations on how the church today can prepare young leaders to move into ministry roles in the future. Vance Martin Connect with Vance on […]

In this episode, Tom Bump brings some practical ways to find renewal as a ministry leader and some insights on what to look for. Tom has decades of experience in church ministry and now helps leaders navigate the hills and valleys of ministry. Tom Bump Connect with Tom on Instagram | Facebook | Website Clearstream […]

In this episode, Clay Scroggins helps share some helpful tips for approaching the future of leadership within the church and the changes that will come. He also shares about his new book and some leadership principles that have shifted in recent years. Clay Scroggins Connect with Clay on Twitter | Instagram | Website Clearstream Clearstream […]

In this episode, I speak with my friend Matt McKee, one of the leading voices on the topic of online safety for kids and parenting within a tech world. Matt also shares some practical principles and mindset shifts in regard to technology and helps clarify some goals for parents who have questions about boundaries with […]

In this episode, Chris Sasser shares insights from his new book and gives some brief but helpful examples for parents to lighten the load for their kids. Chris has been leading within family ministry for just over thirty years and has developed a unique and powerful partnership with parents within his community in Wilmington, NC. […]

This episode features Keith Ferrin as he shares some practical tips for staying spiritually healthy, specifically through changing how leaders approach reading God's Word. Keith originally shared some of this content within the Multiply Ministry online conference organized by Ministry Boost members. Keith Ferrin Connect with Keith on Facebook | Instagram | Website Clearstream Clearstream […]

This episode features Greg Curtis who communicates about three keys the retaining new families within the church. Greg originally shared this content within the Multiply Ministry online conference organized by Ministry Boost members. Greg Curtis Connect with Greg on Facebook | Instagram Clearstream Clearstream works with thousands of churches worldwide and integrates with tools your […]

This episode features Lisa Molite who serves on staff at Community Christian Church leading a dynamic kidmin large group program, both in-person and online. Lisa also joined the Multiply Ministry online conference and this contains a section of a Zoom interview with other Ministry Boost members. Lisa Molite Connect with Lisa on Facebook | Instagram […]

This episode features Yancy Richmond, Dove Award-winning singer and songwriter as she shares what discipling kids in worship looks like. She has led and championed kid's worship for many years and shares a unique perspective about focusing on creating moments to teach about why worship is so important to our faith.  Yancy also joined the […]

This episode features Andrae Jones, NextGen Pastor at One Community Church in Plano, TX, and he shares a unique perspective of doing ministry inside and outside of the church, focusing on how to connect with people/teams outside of the weekend. Andrae also joined the Multiply Ministry online conference and in this section of a Zoom […]