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In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, Host Tom Bump discusses how ministry leaders can measure their effectiveness and grow as leaders. He emphasizes the importance of evaluation and self-reflection to ensure ministries impact children and families effectively.
Tom shares insights from his 37 years of ministry experience on setting goals, seeking feedback, aligning with church missions, and preventing burnout.
He highlights the need for leadership to engage with teams and communicate mission goals, encouraging leaders to invest in personal development and spiritual growth.
Tom offers guidance on available KMC coaching programs and resources for leaders seeking assistance.
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Monday Sep 30, 2024
Kids Ministry Collective #299 What Matters Most?
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump discusses the importance of focusing on core values in ministry leadership.
He underscores the importance of the gospel, knowing individuals personally, and concentrating on actionable steps. He also emphasizes the need for leaders to stay spiritually healthy and develop team members through effective training.
Additionally, Tom introduces KidminPlus.net, a new membership community for ministry leaders, and invites listeners to reach out for support and training resources. Join Tom as he explores what truly matters in kids' ministry.
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Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Kids Ministry Collective #298 The Kids Pastors Greatest Secret To Leadership
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Want to know how to have amazing success and growth in ministry and last for a long time?
You need two things! Want to know what they are? Take a listen to Host and Leadership Coach Tom Bump as he shares 2 of the best things a leader needs to sustain themselves in ministry.
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Monday Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, hosted by Tom Bump.
In this episode, Tom shares five crucial tips for new ministry leaders to help them learn, grow, and thrive in their roles. He emphasizes the importance of learning from others, handling criticism effectively, creating robust structures and growth plans, setting boundaries for self-care, and being strategic with a clear vision and direction.
Tom also introduces a new coaching group for new leaders and highlights resources like the KidminPlus.net community.
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Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump discusses the significant role of coaching with Jeffrey Hunter, a seasoned ministry leader and collaborator on the new book 'Everyone Does Better With a Coach.'
They emphasize the importance of having a coach and share practical insights on aligning ministry efforts with church vision, overcoming common obstacles, and adopting a growth mindset.
Jeffrey explains how effective coaching has helped him and others grow their ministries by implementing structured processes and fostering leadership alignment. They also highlight ways to integrate spiritual gifts into ministry teams and stress the significance of maintaining cohesive church operations.
Listeners are encouraged to explore the new book and consider the benefits of coaching for their ministry roles.
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Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Join host Tom Bump in this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast as he welcomes Tyler Thompson, a seasoned children's ministry leader and contributing author to the book 'Everybody Does Better with a Coach.'
Tom and Tyler dive into the challenges of making children's ministry services engaging and memorable. Tyler shares invaluable insights on how to create spaces for kids to encounter God, practical tips for making services impactful without relying on big budgets, and the importance of intentional pauses.
They also discuss evaluating and improving services and how new ministry leaders can focus their efforts for maximum impact.
Don't miss this enlightening conversation packed with actionable advice to enhance your children's ministry.
To learn more about Tyler:
Instagram: @tylertheyg
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Sunday Aug 25, 2024
Kids Ministry Collective 294 Everyone Does Better With A Coach!!
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump welcomes close friends Jim Wideman and his daughter Yancy to discuss their new book project, 'Everyone Does Better with a Coach,' set for release in September 2024.
The book compiles insights from various leaders and coaches on improving ministry through coaching. Jim and Yancy share their passion for coaching, the importance of hearing God's voice, and practical steps for effective leadership in ministry.
Yancy also talks about her new coaching initiative for worship leaders. Tune in to be inspired by their wisdom and experience in the field of children's ministry.
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Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Join Tom Bump in this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast as he discusses five key things every children's ministry leader should focus on to start the new ministry year successfully.
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This episode covers the importance of a 'we over me' mentality, setting clear 60-90 day goals, building strong teams, prioritizing development and training, creating positive and inclusive environments, and engaging parents.
Tom draws from his 30 years of experience to offer practical advice and insights to help you lead your ministry effectively. Don't miss this comprehensive guide to making this ministry year the best one yet!
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Monday Aug 05, 2024
Kids Ministry Collective #292 Creating A Leadership Plan
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Creating a Leadership Plan
In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump shares his insights from a recent visit to Camp JoyEL, highlighting the camp's impressive student-led leadership and mentorship programs. He discusses the importance of ministry coaches, strategic growth planning, and the value of intentional leadership development.
Tom also emphasizes the necessity of building a sustainable and healthy ministry, encouraging leaders to evaluate their growth and implement new strategies to enhance their ministries.
Tune in for practical advice on how to create a discipleship leadership pipeline and make a lasting impact in your ministry.
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Join host Tom Bump as he guides children's ministry leaders through essential strategies for a successful fall launch.
Key topics include the importance of early preparation, effective recruiting methods, resource management, and positive leadership mindsets.
Tom also highlights the benefits of joining KidmanPlus.net, a membership community for growing leaders, and introduces the Volunteer Hero Bootcamp course.
Tune in for practical tips, encouragement, and actionable steps to ensure your ministry thrives as the new school year approaches.
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Sunday Jul 14, 2024
Sunday Jul 14, 2024
Join host Tom Bump on this edition of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast as he dives into a compelling conversation with Andre Jones, a Next Gen Pastor from Plano, Texas.
They discuss a range of topics including the importance of effective leadership development, and how to maintain innovation in kids ministry.
Andre shares his inspiring journey into ministry, practical strategies for leader development, and the significance of creating a learning culture within ministry teams.
This episode also features a special thanks to churchvisuals.com for their sponsorship and support.
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Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
The Importance and Challenges of Using Visual Media in Kids Ministry
In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump and guest Carl Barnhill from Church Visuals delve into the significance of visual media in children's ministry.
They discuss innovative ways to communicate the gospel using visual tools, especially in the digital age where kids are frequently connected online.
The conversation covers the benefits of using visuals, such as increased retention of information, and provides practical advice for leaders with limited budgets and technological expertise. 00:00 Introduction to the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast
00:33 The Importance of Visual Media in Churches
01:54 Why Visuals Matter in Presenting the Gospel
05:53 Effective Use of Visual Media in Children's Ministry
13:08 Overcoming Challenges in Implementing Visual Media 19:00 Real Talk: Passion and Commitment in Ministry
21:40 Affordable Solutions and Practical Tips
28:06 Adjusting Settings for Better Access
28:24 Navigating the Church Visuals Website
28:52 Creating Engaging Kids Ministry Graphics
30:15 Using Instagram for Kids Ministry
31:24 Empowering Ministry Leaders with Visual Media
32:06 Addressing Overwhelm in Ministry
34:39 Ethical Use of YouTube Content in Ministry
39:11 The Cost and Value of Producing Ministry Media
42:13 Supporting Ministry Artists and Integrity
49:17 Resources and Final Thoughts
If you want to check out all that Church Visuals has to offer head to their website: CHURCH VISUALS
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Kids Ministry Collective #288- How To Make The Next 6 Months The Best Ever!
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Mid-Year Ministry Reflection: Strategies for Growth and Leadership In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump discusses the importance of mid-year reflections and evaluations for ministry leaders.
He introduces KidminPlus.net, a membership community designed to support leaders, and emphasizes the value of having a leadership coach. Tom provides a series of reflective questions for self-evaluation and team assessment, focusing on personal growth, time management, and team empowerment. He also highlights the significance of setting clear goals, enhancing communication, and celebrating team achievements, and offers practical steps for engaging families and monitoring progress over the next six months.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:58 Mid-Year Reflection and Evaluation
01:38 Introducing Kidman Plus
03:34 Self-Leadership and Personal Growth
09:44 Empowering and Equipping Your Team
14:40 Evaluating Ministry Success
15:54 Evaluating Hits and Misses
16:28 Effective Communication Strategies
16:43 Follow-Up Plans for Events
18:12 Measuring Spiritual Growth
19:21 Gathering Feedback from Stakeholders
20:45 Setting Goals for the Next Six Months
21:35 Enhancing Communication Plans
23:35 Investing in Team Education
25:32 Engaging Families at Home
27:19 Evaluating and Celebrating Success
27:51 Conclusion and Next Steps
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Monday Jun 24, 2024
Kids Ministry Collective #287 How To Build Healthier Ministry Teams
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Do you need to reboot or rebuild your volunteer team? Struggling to find help? It may be time for a reboot or a rebuild of what you do in ministry.
Join host and leadership coach Tom Bump as he shares five things he would reboot and rebuild if he were starting out in ministry.
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Kids Ministry Collective #286 Five Do's and Dont's for Ministry Leaders!!
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Essential Do's and Don'ts for Ministry Leaders In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collector Podcast, hosted by Tom Bump, listeners are guided through key do's and don'ts for ministry leaders.
Tom emphasizes the importance of organization, team building, asking good questions, setting priorities, and knowing your leaders. He also discusses the pitfalls of making unnecessary changes, doing ministry alone, losing curiosity, saying yes to everything, and building silos.
Additionally, Tom introduces resources like KidminPlus.net and Kmccoach.net to support ministry leaders.
The episode aims to help leaders create healthier teams and ministries while fostering community engagement.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:54 Introducing KidmenPlus
02:14 Five Do's for Ministry Leaders
15:51 Five Don'ts for Ministry Leaders
24:51 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
25:45 Closing Remarks
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Kids Ministry Collective #285- The ONE Thing That Can Hold You Back!
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Tom Bump, host of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, discusses the impact of self-doubt and imposter syndrome on leadership within kids' ministry.
He explains how these issues can hinder personal growth, volunteer recruitment, and influence with senior leadership. The episode also introduces 'KidmanPlus.net,' a community for leaders seeking personal and team development.
Tom shares strategies for identifying, releasing, and replacing negative thoughts with positive ones grounded in biblical truths, aiming to empower listeners to lead confidently and effectively.
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Confronting Isolation and Emotional Health in Ministry Leadership
In the final episode of the Health for Leaders series on the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump discusses the importance of emotional health for ministry leaders, addressing the risks of isolation and emotional instability.
He highlights the prevalent issue of loneliness among pastors and ministry leaders, underscoring the negative impacts on personal and professional life, including anxiety, depression, and decreased effectiveness.
Tom shares personal experiences and emphasizes the significance of community, like the KidminPlus.net leadership community, in preventing isolation.
The episode offers practical advice for maintaining emotional health, such as seeking solitude with Jesus, building supportive relationships, and fostering an open emotional environment.
Tom's message is clear: leaders must prioritize their emotional well-being to lead healthy, resilient teams and ministries.
00:00 Welcome to the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast
00:41 Final Episode on Health for Leaders: Emotional Health Focus
00:51 The Importance of Emotional Health for Ministry Leaders
02:37 Introducing Kidmenplus.net: A Leadership Community
03:25 Deep Dive into Emotional Health Risks and Isolation
12:47 Strategies for Building Emotional Strength and Teamwork
14:38 Practical Steps for Maintaining Emotional Health
19:17 Closing Thoughts and Resources
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Join Tom Bump in this episode of the Kids Ministry Collector Podcast as he delves into the importance of rest and mental health awareness for ministry leaders. Discover the power of rest in rejuvenating your body, mind, and spirit as a leader, and learn how prioritizing rest can enhance your creativity and effectiveness. Tune in for valuable insights and practical tips on how to incorporate rest into your leadership journey. Don't miss out on this empowering episode to help you lead better and serve effectively in your ministry.
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Sunday May 05, 2024
Kids Ministry Collective #282- Healthy Leaders Need Healthy Self Images
Sunday May 05, 2024
Sunday May 05, 2024
Join Host and Leadership Coach, Tom Bump as he shares a candid episode about why it's important for leaders to take mental health and specifically create a healthy self-image.
Leaders struggle so much with self-doubt and a low self-image that they often overcompensate for it. This episode is going to give you some simple strategies to replace and repair negative thoughts.
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Kids Ministry Collective 281 Digital Addiction and Kids- Dr. Scott Turansky
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Join host Tom Bump and his guest Dr. Scott Turansky from the National Center For Biblical Parenting to discuss how leaders can help parents fight digital addiction from affecting their children.
They are releasing new resources and I highly recommend all church leaders check this out. BiblicalParenting.org
The Technology Wellness At Home Course will provide your parents with a solid strategy to manage digital tools.
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