Episodes

Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Kids Ministry Collective 275 The Childrens Ministry Leader's Foundation
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
How is your leadership foundation? Is it built on the right kind of things? What should a Kidmin Leader do to build a solid ministry? Join leadership coach and host Tom Bump, as he shares 4 crucial building blocks for a leader to build resilient leadership on.
Charlie Bancroft makes this a WIN-WIN for churches!!! For every $25 dollars you gift one Carlitos kit to a child somewhere in the world and Charlie gives you a Carlitos kit for you to use !!
1. Take a look at the Carlitos website.
2. Go to the Carlitos4Kids.com website and look at the missions page, watch the 3-minute video and go through the FAQ’s. Here’s the direct link to that page: https://carlitos4kids.com/mission-projects/
3. If you are interested, shoot Uncle Charlie an email or give him a call and tell him Tom sent you! Here’s his contact info: Email: Charlie@Carlitos4Kids.com
Need Coaching/Mentoring? Check out KMCCoach.net
Hurting/struggling with burnout or more? RestoringLeaders.org is here for you!

Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Kids Ministry Collective 274 How Do I Ask Questions?
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Are you asking questions? Do you know what questions should be asked? Join Ministry Coach and Host, Tom Bump as he shares why every leader who wants to grow themselves, their teams, and their ministries should learn how to ask the right kind of questions!
Episode Sponsor: The Carlitos Project
You can make a difference this summer for local children and for children around the world by supporting this project. Here's where you can find out more!
Go to the Carlitos4Kids.com website and look at the missions page, watch the 3 minute video and go through the FAQ’s.
Here’s the direct link to that page:
https://carlitos4kids.com/mission-projects/
If you are interested, shoot Uncle Charlie an email or give him a call and tell him Tom sent you!
Here’s his contact info:
Email: Charlie@Carlitos4Kids.com
Cell: 813-240-4179

Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Join Host Tom Bump and his guest, Jason Tilley as they discuss how children's ministry leaders can create a plan that is clear, simple, and effective to help them grow their kids ministries.
Jason outlines some steps that leaders can implement right away that will give them direction and influence.
You can email Jason at jason@ministryaccelerator.com
To get help building or implementing your plan, check out a coaching journey with KMCCoach.net
Need Community, resources, etc. head over to Kidsministrycollective.com

Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Kids Ministry Collective 272 Reaching Kids on YouTube with Big Kid Ben
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Reaching Generation Alpha with Digital Church: Kids Ministry Collective Podcast
In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump talks to Ben Folks about his initiative, Big Kid Ben. Discussing the increasing trend of Generation Alpha turning to YouTube for entertainment and information, they question how this shift impacts the church.
Ben discusses his daily YouTube shorts where he tells bible stories to engage kids digitally. The goal of Big Kid Ben is to reach kids who might not step foot in a traditional church building with exciting, accessible Christian content.
The episode emphasizes the importance of inclusivity, digital savvy, and creativity when trying to reach kids with Christ's message today.
00:08 Introduction to the Kids Ministry Collector Podcast
00:46 Understanding Generation Alpha's Learning Habits
01:20 The Impact of YouTube on Church Outreach
01:49 Guest Introduction: Ben Folks
02:49 The Importance of Digital Ministry
03:06 Ben's Journey to Digital Ministry
04:40 The Birth of the 1014 Kids App
05:52 The Power of YouTube in Reaching Kids
06:31 The Success of Big Kid Ben's YouTube Shorts
07:17 The Importance of Consistency in Digital Ministry
08:49 Understanding What Kids are Attracted to on YouTube
12:16 The Challenges and Rewards of Creating Digital Content
23:03 The Future Goals for Big Kid Ben
30:46 Conclusion: The Power of Digital Ministry
SHOW LINKS:
https://www.instagram.com/bigkidben
https://www.youtube.com/@bigkidben
Check out KidsMinistryCollective.com for Coaching, Blog, and More Kidmin related things!!

Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
In this episode of the Kids Ministry Podcast, Host Tom Bump and his guest Justyn Smith dig into what it takes for children's ministry leaders to use the creative gifts God has given to make deeper discipleship happen each week. Justyns newest book, Kidmin Trust and Pixie dust hs a great resource that every Children's ministry leader should read.
My contact: justyn@justynsmith.com
Social media: @pastorjustyn or /pastorjustyn

Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Kids Ministry Collective #270- Every Day- The D6Conference with Derek Altom
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Exploring The D6 Conferences 2024: A Chat With Tom Bump and Derek Altom on Kids Ministry Collective Podcast
In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, Tom Bump chats with Derek Altom about the exciting D6 Conferences 2024.
They discuss key distinctions of the two versions of the conference designed for the West Coast and the East Coast. The highlights include the themes, speakers, and experiences of past conferences, goals for the upcoming ones, and an exclusive discount code.
They also chat about the idea of everyday discipleship and the importance of investing in oneself as a ministry leader. With mentions of breakouts, sponsorships, and international D6 conferences.
This episode packs a wealth of information for anyone involved in children's ministry.
00:08 Introduction and Welcome
00:41 Discussing Ministry Conferences
01:26 Guest Introduction: Derek Alden
02:29 Derek Alden's Role at D6
04:36 The Importance of Personal Growth for Leaders
08:16 Understanding D6 Ministries
11:11 The Theme of the 2024 D6 Conference
15:19 Details of the 2024 D6 Conferences
19:55 Who Should Attend the D6 Conference
24:27 Maintaining Professionalism at Conferences
24:53 The Value of D6 Conferences
25:17 The Perfect Conference Environment
26:10 The Impact of Conferences on Teams
27:02 Conference Highlights and Speakers
28:24 The Power of Worship at Conferences
34:14 The Importance of Engaging with Vendors and Exhibitors
36:27 How to Register for D6 Conferences
40:38 The Global Reach of D6 Conferences
41:56 Closing Remarks

Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Kids Ministry Collective Podcast 269 3 Things That Will Change Everything!
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Kids Ministry Collective Podcast: Strengthening Leadership Through Silence, Solitude, and Stillness
In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump explores the importance of silence, solitude, and stillness
As we navigate a new year, he challenges children's ministry leaders to incorporate these elements into their daily lives, thereby improving their ability to lead others and reach more people. This episode is also filled with a range of exciting announcements and upcoming guest appearances from the Kid Ministry world.
00:08 Introduction and Welcome
00:44 Appreciation for the Community and Newcomers
01:54 Upcoming Podcast Series and Events
02:29 Invitation to Join KMC Coaching Connection Groups
02:47 Introduction to Personalized Coaching
03:35 Announcement of New Coaching Structure
04:44 Introduction to the Episode Topic
05:13 The Importance of Slowing Down
06:19 Personal Health Journey and Goals
06:43 Three Practices for Personal and Ministry Growth
06:52 The Practice of Silence
09:16 The Practice of Solitude
11:40 The Practice of Stillness
15:12 Conclusion and Invitation to Share Experiences
16:09 Upcoming Podcast Episode Announcement
16:20 Closing Remarks and Thanks
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Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Kids Ministry Collective 268 Go To Where They Are! How to Reach The Schools
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Engaging Kids and Impacting Community Beyond Church Walls | Kids Ministry Collective Podcast In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump brings on guest Rob Livingston to discuss ways in which they can impact their community outside of the church. They talk about partnering with local schools and community groups, and how leaders can bridge the gap and create impactful ministry. Rob shares his experiences from working in various schools and his passion for reaching kids where they are. He also talks about how to organize school clubs and community events, and the impact these initiatives have on spreading God's love. This episode is full of practical advice for leaders looking to expand their reach in their communities.
If you find yourself in a waiting season but feel stuck, RestoringLeaders.org is a place you can find help navigating that season or any other hard season.
If you need help growing your leadership to the next level KMCCoach.net is the place to learn about how a coaching journey can be custom-built to help you grow children's ministries, teams, and the leader.
Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/172328542891575/
Check out our Website: https://kidsministrycollective.com

Monday Dec 11, 2023
Kids Ministry Collective 267 I’ve Got BIG questions and How to Ask Them?
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Are you asking the right questions as a Childrens ministry Leader? If we are going to grow the kids ministries we lead and our teams, we as leaders must grow our ability to ask questions.
Join Host and KMC Coach, Tom Bump as he shares 10 questions along with 2 follow-up questions you can ask yourself and other ministry leaders.
Main Question | Follow-Up Question 1 | Follow-Up Question 2 |
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1. Am I effectively communicating my vision and expectations to my volunteer team? | - How often am I communicating with my team about the vision and expectations? | - Are my messages clear and easily understood by all team members? |
2. How can I create an environment that fosters collaboration and teamwork among my volunteers? | - Do I promote open communication and active participation within the team? | - What can I do to encourage cooperation and support among team members? |
3. Am I regularly providing constructive feedback and recognition to my volunteer team? | - How frequently am I giving feedback and recognition to my team members? | - Do I provide specific examples and actionable suggestions for improvement? |
4. Are there any areas in which my volunteers may need additional training or development? | - Have I identified the specific skills or knowledge gaps within my team? | - What training or development opportunities can I offer to address those gaps? |
5. How can I empower my volunteers to take ownership of their roles and contribute their unique talents and skills? | - What strategies can I implement to delegate responsibilities and empower my volunteers? | - How can I create an environment that encourages innovative thinking and creative problem-solving? |
6. Are there any obstacles or challenges that are hindering my volunteer team's effectiveness and how can I address them? | - What are the specific challenges my team is facing and what are their root causes? | - How can I provide support and resources to help my team overcome these obstacles? |
7. Am I ensuring that my volunteers have the necessary resources and support to carry out their responsibilities? | - Do I regularly check in with my team to identify any resource or support deficiencies? | - How can I proactively anticipate and provide the resources needed for upcoming projects or events? |
8. How can I facilitate opportunities for my volunteers to grow personally and professionally within the ministry? | - What personal and professional goals do my team members have and how can I support them? | - Are there any mentorship or training programs I can implement to foster their growth? |
9. Am I creating a culture of continuous improvement and learning within my volunteer team? | - How do I encourage feedback and suggestions from my team members? | - What steps can I take to foster a culture of curiosity and learning within the team? |
10. What strategies can I implement to cultivate a sense of purpose and fulfillment among my volunteers in their service to the ministry? | - How can I align their individual roles with the overall mission and vision of the ministry? |
- Are there opportunities for them to see the impact of their service and celebrate their contributions?
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If you find yourself in a waiting season but feel stuck, RestoringLeaders.org is a place you can find help navigating that season or any other hard season.
If you need help growing your leadership to the next level KMCCoach.net is the place to learn about how a coaching journey can be custom-built to help you grow children's ministries, teams, and the leader.
Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/172328542891575/
Check out our Website: https://kidsministrycollective.com

Monday Nov 27, 2023
Kids Ministry Collective #266 How To Handle ”Blue” Monday!
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Ever had a Monday where you were ready to throw in the towel? Woke up feeling down but not out, yet?
This episode addresses what many in Children's Ministry Leadership encounter, the dreaded, "blue" Monday!
Host and Ministry Coach Tom Bump will share some personal stories and wisdom about how to respond and not react to the Monday blues!!
If you find yourself in a waiting season but feel stuck, RestoringLeaders.org is a place you can find help navigating that season or any other hard season.
If you need help growing your leadership to the next level KMCCoach.net is the place to learn about how a coaching journey can be custom-built to help you grow children's ministries, teams, and the leader.
Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/172328542891575/
Check out our Website: https://kidsministrycollective.com

Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Every leader at this time of year should spend some quality time reflecting, evaluating and resetting for the coming year. Are you ready? Do you have a process to evaluate your children's ministry? Join Host and Leadership Coach, Tom Bump as he shares some powerful questions you should be asking.
- Principle 1: Self-Reflection
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- Prompting question: "Have I authentically led by example this year and how has this impacted the ministry and my team?"
- *How has my pace been?
- *What’s it like being on the other side of me?
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- Principle 2: The Team
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- Prompting question: "How has my team grown this year? What challenges did we face and how did we overcome them?"
- Have I given my team a way to give me honest feedback?
- Does anyone on my team need a break?
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- Principle 3: Program Evaluation
- Prompting question: "What worked in our programming and what didn't? What could be improved for the following year?"
- What do we need to stop doing?
- What could we do?
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- Question 1: Goals for the Ministry
- Prompting question: "What are the crucial milestones we desire to reach as a ministry this coming year?
- How specifically will we help children take next steps of faith?
- How will we connect with our community?
- What will we do for fun?
- Question 1: Goals for the Ministry
- Question 2: Team Objectives
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- Prompting question: "What skills or improvements are we aiming to develop in our team members?"
- What can I do to help my leaders disciple others more effectively?
- What do we need to keep leaders encouraged?
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- Question 3: Personal Leadership Betterment
- Prompting question: "What areas of my leadership do I need to strengthen in the coming year?"
- Who should I add to my circle of influence- Who can speak into my life and leadership?

Sunday Oct 29, 2023
Kids Ministry Collective 264 The Waiting Season Corrine Noble
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
Children's ministry leaders experience many different seasons in ministry. When a waiting season appears, it can be discouraging or it can be a powerful time of growth. Join Tom Bump and guest Corinne Noble as they have a great discussion about the waiting seasons.
If you find yourself in a waiting season but feel stuck, RestoringLeaders.org is a place you can find help navigating that season or any other hard season.
If you need help growing your leadership to the next level KMCCoach.net is the place to learn about how a coaching journey can be custom-built to help you grow children's ministries, teams, and the leader.
Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/172328542891575/
Check out our Website: https://kidsministrycollective.com

Monday Oct 16, 2023
Kids Ministry Collective #263 The Kidmin Grab Bag
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Have you ever wondered about planning fall events, engaging with parents and how to prepare your systems for growth? Well in this episode host Tom Bump and David Reneau hit all these and more!!
This is a little longer than normal episode but we decided it was worth sharing!
Here are some resources mentioned on the podcast:
Need some Coaching? Check out KMCCoach.net
5 Steps to Building Your Volunteer Structure for Growth
https://www.davidreneau.org/blog/2022/09/5-steps-to-building-your-volunteer.html
How to Create a Volunteer Job Description
https://www.davidreneau.org/blog/2022/10/how-to-create-volunteer-job-description.html
4 Ways to Not Do Registration at your Fall Festival and One Good One
https://www.davidreneau.org/blog/2022/10/4-ways-to-not-do-registration-at-your.html
4 Next Level Ideas for Your Fall Festival
https://www.davidreneau.org/blog/4-next-level-ideas-for-your-fall-festival
Blog posts about Events
https://www.davidreneau.org/blog?category=Events
Blog posts about Service Planning
https://www.davidreneau.org/blog?category=Service%20Planning

Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Kids Ministry Collective 262 The Multiply Mindset
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Do you as a Children's Ministry Leader have an addition mindset or a multiply mindset? Do you know the difference?
Join host Tom Bump and his guest, David Reneau as they have a conversation about what it looks like to have a multiply mindset and the impact it can have on your leadership influence and ministry.
Resources Mention:
How to Create Volunteer Job Description
https://www.davidreneau.org/blog/2022/10/how-to-create-volunteer-job-description.html
5 Steps to building your volunteer structure for growth
https://www.davidreneau.org/blog/2022/09/5-steps-to-building-your-volunteer.html
5 Volunteer Statements for your Ministry
https://www.davidreneau.org/blog/2023/07/5-volunteer-statements-for-your-ministry.html
Need some Coaching on this? Check out KMCCOACHING

Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Kids Ministry Collective 261 Lead Yourself Well- with David Reneau
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Children's ministry leaders have so many things to consider while leading. Oftentimes times we get so focused on leading others that we don't lead ourselves well. Join host Tom Bump and his guest David Reneau as they share some important tips to help any leader get a strategy for leading themselves in a healthy way.
Resources mentioned:
Chaos to Calm Guide on Kidsministrycollective.com
https://davidreneau.org//blog/2023/08/5-sources-for-finding-ideas-for-your.html

Sunday Sep 24, 2023
Kids Ministry Collective 260 Kids Ministry Basics- 5Things
Sunday Sep 24, 2023
Sunday Sep 24, 2023
Children's Ministry can be challenging every single weekend. Join host Tom Bump and his guest David Reneau, as they dive into their Top 5 Things a Kidmin Leader should know and think through.
David recommended these posts:
Fifth: How do I choose a Curriculum and decide the end goals for discipleship?
https://www.davidreneau.org/blog/2022/09/4-questions-to-find-your-perfect.html .
https://www.davidreneau.org/blog/2021/01/the-3-groups-every-next-gen-leader-leads.html
If you'd like to check out KMC Coaching and see if it will help you grow yourself and your ministry you can schedule a free 30min. Clarity Call.

Monday Sep 18, 2023
Kids Ministry Collective 259 Time To Update Brittany Nelson
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Do you have a digital strategy for your children's ministry? Join host Tom Bump and his guest Brittany Nelson in discussing her new book: Time To Update, 7 Areas to Integrate Digital Discipleship into Your Children's Ministry.
Check out Brittany's website https://deeperkidmin.com/
If you need help with your children's ministry check out the Kids Ministry Collective Website

Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
This is the continuing Conversation about Building Healthy Volunteer Cultures and Teams with host Tom Bump and his guest David Reneau.
This conversation brings in some powerful principles that Childrens Ministry Leaders should pay attention to while building their volunteer organizations.
Here are those links to blog posts written by David that were mentioned as well as some others that would be helpful.
https://www.davidreneau.org/blog/2022/09/5-steps-to-building-your-volunteer.html
https://www.davidreneau.org/blog/2022/02/4-pools-to-recruit-volunteers.html
Other Helpful Posts
https://www.davidreneau.org/blog/2022/11/4-simple-ways-to-appreciate-your.html
https://www.davidreneau.org/blog/2020/02/the-department-is-not-your-enemy.html
If you need help with your volunteer culture you should consider a KMC Coaching Journey. You can schedule a free 30 min clarity call to learn how you can grow yourself to lead your team to a healthy place.

Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Ever wonder what it takes to build a solid and healthy volunteer team and culture? Join Host Tom Bump and his guest David Reneau as they discuss some important ideas every Childrens Ministry Leader should think through when building a healthy volunteer culture and team. This is part 1 of a two-part podcast.
Here's some of the links mentioned in the episode and some other helpful links.
https://www.davidreneau.org/blog/2022/09/5-steps-to-building-your-volunteer.html
https://www.davidreneau.org/blog/2022/02/4-pools-to-recruit-volunteers.html
Other Helpful Posts
https://www.davidreneau.org/blog/2022/11/4-simple-ways-to-appreciate-your.html
https://www.davidreneau.org/blog/2020/02/the-department-is-not-your-enemy.html
If you would like to talk about your volunteer coaching and learn about how KMCCoach.net can help you build a healthy team, you can schedule free 30 min clarity call on the website.
Be sure to check out the Kids Ministry Collective Webpage too!

Monday Aug 28, 2023
Kids Ministry Collective 256 Stressed Out, What You Can Do About It
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Leadership stress is at an all-time high. Children's Ministry leaders are always discussing how badly stressed out they are. What can we do about it? Join Host and Coach, Tom Bump as he shares some ideas about managing our stress levels and how we can leverage Good Stress, Yes, I said it, Good Stress!
Segment 1: Understanding Stress in Leadership
According to Barna/Awana research, 68% of leaders always feel understaffed. This stat identifies a source of stress for so many leaders.
Segment 2: Impact of Unmanaged Stress:
Leaders with high-stress levels and burnout had teams with lower satisfaction rates and higher turnover.
Segment 3: Strategies for Effective Stress Management:
*Self Care- Hobbies, Rest, Boundaries, Priorities, Utilizing Tech Tools
Segment 4: Positive Stress and How to Leverage it:
Eustress is positive stress that is short-term, focused, and energized. it always has a purpose.
Remember, healthy leaders lead to healthy ministries. So, take care of yourselves and keep shining your light brightly. God bless you all, and see you in the next episode!"
If you need help here are two resources:
