Kids Ministry Collective

Join Tom Bump as he shares some practical tips for how to overcome Covid Fatigue. He also shares some ideas for making Summertime super for you, kids, and your volunteer team. He wraps up this edition with thinking of some simple tips to help you prepare for relaunching in a healthy way.

 

If you need help, reach out at www.kmccoach.net for a free 30 min call! 

Join Tom Bump and his guest, Ben Folwkes- This was recorded during a "White Board Wednesday session on the KMC Facebook Group: 

If you struggle with creativity, Ben share's some great ideas on how to stir it up again and find it. 

There are 5 ways I go about channeling the inner kid and every time without fail creativity seems to follow…

 

1. Where a kid can be a kid - ToysRus
2. Press the Big Red Button - Jetsons
3. Know your hood. - Mister Rogers
4. Break down the walls - Kool Aid Man
5. Be a little Curious - Mr. Bean

What happens when we grow up and become less like a child:

See the Big H’s  - Hurt, Hardship, Hate, Headaches, and the Hesitations of Life

Lose the Fun

 

Book Suggestions: 

Purple Cow- Seth Godin

Creative Inc- Ed Cattmill 

 

We had the honor of talking to Gerald Fadayomi about his newest book, When Life Gives You Lemons.  

 

In the conversation, Gerald talks to us about some of the challenges he has faced in his life that has caused him to question “Why?”

Gerald also talks about adversity, which all of us face. Listen to him talk to us about things we are in control of in our lives and things that are out of our control. Learn what he means when he says “Acknowledge the sour, see the potential, and ask the right questions.” 

Check out the interview, and be sure to grab the book!  When Life Gives You Lemons on Amazon

Connect with Gerald:

https://twitter.com/GeraldFadayomi

https://www.geraldfadayomi.com/lemons

Thanks to BOLT VBS   For your sponsorship of this episode of the KMC Podcast

I want to welcome to this episode Mahogany Dudley-Finley,  who serves with the International Network of Children's Ministry and Pastor Eric Hamp, Senior Pastor at Faith Family Christian Center Church. 

 

I am grateful for both of you joining me on short notice but I have followed both of you on social media and felt that you’d be the right ones to reach out to as I was praying how I could help respond to our country's crisis right now.  I would love to have a conversation focused on a couple of things:

What do we as white leaders need to understand about racism?

What can we as ministry leaders do to help bring change?

What can we do to serve our brothers and sisters who are grieving so deeply right now?

Where does the church and specifically kidmin go from here? What can we do to make real change happen?

Let’s hit some of the questions that I mentioned at the top of this episode:

 

What do we as white leaders need to understand about racism?

• Inform yourself- As leaders, we need to do the hard work and get the right info.
• Call it what it is, SIN. Racism is SIN, period.
• Do we as leaders believe it is sinful to think one is superior over the other?
• Make sure we as leaders are not passing on stereotypes or ideas that encourage this type of thinking.

What can we as ministry leaders do to help bring change?

We need to get comfortable having uncomfortable conversations. We need to embrace them.

Allow the Holy Spirit to step in and finish the sentences we are unable to finish.

What can we do to serve our brothers and sisters who are grieving so deeply right now?

Ask the questions but don’t put the burden of education on the person of color. We must seek to understand and listen carefully. 

Be fully present for our brothers and sisters. 

Dig In! - Do the hard work

Do the next right thing

Follow the Spirit’s lead.

Where do the church and specifically kidmin go from here? What can we do to make real change happen?

1. Examine ourselves first.
   1. Take a heart inventory
   2. Ask, “what are we convinced of?”
      1. Do we see people as image-bearers?
2. Go on a Journey of Learning
   1. Embrace the uncomfortable questions
   2. Engage in learning and listening.
3. Figure out how to speak truth
   1. What conversations need to happen? 
   2. Hard change will not happen if you and I aren’t willing to change.
4. Be willing to step out and take a risk.
5. Be intentional about serving.
6. Make sure everyone is represented. Help make other races visible even if your group isn’t diverse naturally. 

What resources could you point leaders to?

Check out Be the Bridge  https://bethebridge.com

International Network of Children's Ministry https://incm.org

 

Our guest today is Chris Sykes. We met him because he was asking some creative questions about what worship experiences and vbs could look like for the whole family. Chris is a Lead Pastor as The Church At Lake Forest in Walls, Mississippi. (https://tcalf.com/)

 

Chris also caught our attention with an impromptu Facebook live video talking direct to lead pastors concerning kids ministry, family services, and reopening the church. You can see the video on his facebook page here.  (https://www.facebook.com/pastorcsykes/videos/10157064658987385/)

 

During our conversation, you will here Chris address both kidmin leaders and lead pastors since he comes from a kidmin background, but he has transitioned to a lead pastor now.  Much of the conversation will help lead pastors consider their kidmin when they reopen. Chris also talked to the kidmin leader about what their lead pastor is likely facing right now. 

Thank you to this episodes sponsor:  Bolt VBS  
Use code KMC40 and receive $40 off 

Ron Brooks Blog- www.pastorronbrooks.com

Tom Bump's Blog- www.ptbump.com

 

Join Tom Bump, Steve Cullum and David Maddron as they do a virtual round table discussion about Orange Conference 2020.

 

This year Orange did a major pivot and took a huge risk by hosting the Orange Conference all online. It was an amazing experience and I think you'll enjoy the discussion!

Steve Cullum's Podcast- https://www.thestudentministrypodcast.com

David Maddron's Podcast- https://kidsmintalk.com/podcast

 

Join KMC hosts, Tom and Ron as they spend about 35 minutes with Greg discussing what Kid’s Ministry looks like as church’s begin to reopen after the quarantine brought on by the COVID-19 Pandemic.

 Greg Atkinson is the Founder of Worship Impressions and the First Impressions Conference. Greg is an author, leadership coach, consultant, and member of the Forbes Coaching Council. Greg has worked with churches of all stages and sizes, including some of the largest and fastest-growing churches in the country, as well as with businesses, non-profits, and organizations such as Josh McDowell Ministries. Stay connected to Greg and his work here: https://linktr.ee/gregatkinson

Some of the discussion points you will hear:

•       Is your Kid’s Ministry clean, safe, and secure?
•       What are some questions church leaders need to ask themselves when considering opening the church building?
•       What will ‘First Impressions’ look like for Kid’s Ministry once churches reopen?
•       What is something we need to get right the first time as we reopen?
•       What is the future of the check-in process?
•       What is the recommended capacity once we reopen?
•       All this and more as Greg shares lots of great wisdom throughout the conversation.

 

Check out Greg’s 10 questions you can ask your congregation as you get close to reopening, as well as a list of great resources to help you make decisions as you get closer to opening your church doors. 

 If you're church needs help or you're a Senior Pastor who would like some help making messages Kid friendly let us know we are here to help you. 

Tom Bump's Contact info: 

www.kmccoach.net 

www.tombump.com

Ron Brooks Contact info:

 www.pastorronbrooks.com 

 

Join host Tom Bump, and his guest Kim Botto as they discuss some great principles that every leader needs to keep in mind while we minister during this pandemic.

You will love Kim and the wisdom that she shares!

Her article called Pandemic Guide for Leaders

Check out the other resources for Kidmin Leaders 

Join Tom Bump and his guest, Jared Massey as they discuss some outside the box thinking during Covid-19.  Ministry during challenging times can either make you panic or bring out the best. Jared has some great ideas for churches to think outside the box (aka the building) I know you will be blessed by it. 

jaredm@warsawag.org If you'd like to chat with Jared!

 

Join Tom Bump as he shares some observation and challenge about what comes out of Crisis? If you're a leader feeling the Covid19 Overload, this message will bring you some hope and encouragement!

 

I'd love to know what have you learned and how/where have you grown the most?

Join Tom Bump and his guest, David Rausch the founder of Mooblio which produced GO! Curriculum  

David and Tom discuss the ONE Thing we can't get wrong, especially during this pandemic. This was a timely discussion and one you will really enjoy!

 

I also highly recommend you check out Go! Curriculum too. It is amazing and they have completely rebooted it to help any church during these challenging times!

Join host Tom Bump and his guests from Key Ministry, Beth Golik and Catherine Boyle as they help us understand how to minister to families with children who have special needs and other hidden challenges.  Anxiety is so high already for these families the Church can step up and help.  This is such a great conversation and I highly recommend you check them out on Facebook or online. 

They have a bunch of fantastic resources. 

This episode has a wonderful discussion about a new book from Awana called, Resilient! Join Tom Bump and his guest Matt Markins as they discuss why the church cannot afford to get discipleship wrong. The Church of 2050 is counting on us right now to make the most of the opportunities we have. 

 

Check out https://www.resilientdisciples.com

 

Join Tom Bump and Ron Brooks (The Original KMC Hosts) As they welcome some Kidmin friends to talk the best and worst of Kidmin. Well kinda. It's lots of laughs and some great wisdom thrown in too! We are celebrating how God has used the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast and what started on BlogTalk Radio as the Kids Ministry Collective Radio show!

So thankful to every listener and pray as God grows this ministry we'll see more joining the Collective Community!!!

 

Host Tom Bump and his guest, Corrine Noble dive into a discussion about how to create a bridge between the children’s ministry and the student ministry.

 

KMC Curriculum

In this edition of the KMC Podcast, Host Tom Bump and his guest Mike Johson from I See It Productions discuss the topic can kids understand the Deep Truth about God meaning can kids understand Omniscience, Omnipotence, and Omnipresence of God.  

It may seem impossible but it's not and together they break it down and will challenge you to break it down and use it in your ministries.

Mike also shares about a brand new Easter Curriculum, " A Closer Look, Discovering  Jesus is more!"

 

Join Host, Tom Bump, and his guest Todd McKeever as they discuss the in's and outs of task management and why it's so important that we get it right.

Todd share's some great wisdom and tips to help every leader improve their task management. 

Thanks so much to SERVEHQ for their support of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast! I highly recommend you check out their amazing resources to help you better use your time and resources. 

This episode is about surviving and thriving in ministry. If you want to stay in ministry for many years, applying these simple truths can help. I don't think I'm sharing anything groundbreaking new but, many leaders still struggle to implement and live by these truths and that's one reason we see so many walking away.

Tom offers the real lessons that he's learned to keep him going after experiencing some deep hurts in ministry. 
If you are a hurting leader and need someone to talk to, please reach out and email me at wbman99@gmail.com or text me at 717-574-9564 I am here for you! I don't charge for hurting leaders.

If you would like some mentoring/coaching I have 1:1 openings where for 4-6 months I'll walk alongside you and help you lead yourself and develop a longer-range vision for growth.  check out www.kmccoach.net

 

Thank you to our sponsor www.Servehq.church for their financial support of this episode. If you are looking for training and communication tools that are safe and secure for your ministry, check out ServeHQ!! 

 

 

To minister through volunteers you must minister to volunteers. Volunteers need a thriving community where they experience purpose, connection, and growth. And we want to take some time today to chat about how and why this is so important.

Join host, Tom Bump and his guest Jason Tilley from www.ministryaccelerator.com as they discuss the why and how of cultivating a thriving volunteer culture. 

 

Special Thanks to our financial sponsor of this episode SERVEHQ

HuddleUp, which is an online (with a mobile app too) communication tool that’s designed to replace how a ministry uses Facebook Groups, Mailchimp, Remind, Slack/Groupme, etc. It’s a central hub for comms with volunteers, parents, and even students because it has safety/accountability baked into the design. Functionally, it allows you to send emails and texts and also hold ongoing chats. https://servehq.church/product/huddleup/ 

Join host Tom Bump and his guest Stanley Mearse a Children's Pastor from Hickory North Carolina.

We are talking today about how to develop your preteen students into leaders and this is sometimes a challenging thing because while they are growing up, they are still children. Yet, they make some of the most amazing leaders when given the proper coaching and encouragement. 

Podcast Sponsor for this episode is: SERVEHQ

ServeHQ is our company name and we currently offer two software tools. Both are online subscription tools. https://servehq.church

Thanks for your financial support of the KMC!!