Episodes

Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Kids Ministry Collective 161 Running the Leadership Race
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Do You know you run for a prize?? What are you and your ministry running for? Join Host Tom Bump as he shares some leadership thoughts about Running The Leadership Race. We all are running and it does matter what you are running towards and why you are running. This podcast is filled with some solid principles to help you run with purpose and to know what to do when you want to stop.
If you need help contact Tom at www.kmccoach.net
If you are hurting or struggling with symptoms of burnout, reach out at www.restoringleaders.org

Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Kids Ministry Collective #160 What Do I Do Next??
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Every wonder what to do after the Big Event?? VBS?? Camp?? What do I do to get more volunteers? What do I do to launch the fall ministry???
Join Tom Bump as he gives some practical and useful tips and tricks that any leader can implement to give themselves traction for what's next?
If you need help, consider www.KMCcoach.net You can schedule a free consultation call and hear how having someone dedicated to helping you grow and succeed can be a total game changer.

Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Kids Ministry Collective 159 Why Is Ministry So Hard??
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Join Tom Bump as he shares some principles to help you endure the "sifting" that's happening to the church right now. Times are challenging and God is on the move!!
Be encouraged, Our experiences will serve to be our mentor in the days ahead!
Need Help: www.kmccoach.net
Need someone to talk about hurt or burnout?: www.restoringleaders.org

Sunday Jul 04, 2021
Kids Ministry Collective Podcast #158 Finding Restoration 3 Leaders Stories
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
This is a Special Episode where Tom Bump is joined by the first participants in a Restoring Leaders Retreat. If you have wondered why you should retreat and what happens exactly during a Restoring Leaders retreat you will enjoy this.
It was my pleasure to record with Michael Workman, Tim Boucher and Rick Wadsworth as they share their first hand experience and Why you should consider attending an upcoming retreat.
For more info on Retreats check out Restoring Leaders

Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Kids Ministry Collective #157 The Battle in Your Mind with Ron Brooks
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Join Host Tom Bump as he welcomes back the co-founder of the KMC and co-host of the podcast Ron Brooks as they discuss some amazing information about our minds and the ability to change them for the better.
God has wired us so that we truly can renew our mindset and take down negative and destructive thoughts.
Resources Discussed:
Rons Blog Post - How To Change Your Negative Thoughts
Winning The War In Your Mind- Craig Groeschel
Soundtracks- Jon Acuff
The Power of Habit- Charles Duhigg

Monday Jun 21, 2021
Kids Ministry Collective #156 The Imposter Syndrome & Comparison Monster
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Every Struggle with feeling inadequate for ministry? Struggle with Comparing yourself or your ministry with everyone on social media??? Join Tom Bump as he shares from his own story how to overcome the Imposter Syndrome and beat back the Comparison Monster

Monday Jun 14, 2021
Kids Ministry Collective 155 Three For The Road - What You NEED Right Now!
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
What do Walnut Trees have to do with Ministry Leadership? Curious? Well listen as host, Tom Bump shares 3 highly practical and personally learned tips for healthy ministry leaders to unpack in their own lives. This "nutty" episode hopefully will encourage and inspire you!
Need Leadership Help? check out www.kmccoach.net
Struggling with hurt, burnout, or worse? head to www.restoringleaders.org

Sunday Jun 06, 2021
KMC #154 Family Fundamentals- Daniel McKee
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Join Host Tom Bump and his guest Daniel McKee as they discuss an amazing new resource to help parents and ministry leaders truly develop a playbook for discipleship.
If you struggle getting families to engage in a rhythm of discipling their kids, here's a resource that is practical and easy to activate with families!
For more info on the book and having Daniel come to your church to help lunch this strategy click here: family-fundamentals.com

Monday May 24, 2021
Kids Ministry Collective Podcast #153 A Cure For The Monday's!
Monday May 24, 2021
Monday May 24, 2021
Join Tom Bump as he shares the cure for a case of the Monday's! Every struggle with the Monday's? Was your ministry weekend hard? Are you facing a tough week ahead? and you find a pot of coffee not helping? Take a listen and here 3 things you can do do improve your Monday's!
If you are struggling to gain control over you calendar, or build structures to help you grow your ministry? Need help building a leadership team? Wonder if its possible to delegate in a small church?
You need KMC Coaching! The First Session is always free and we can work with most any budget to help you grow yourself and your ministry.
Struggling with ministry hurts or burnout? Wondering if its worth continuing? Let's talk before you burn any bridges or hand in a resignation letter. Restoring Leaders offers 1:1, online connection groups and in-person retreats to help you find restoration and hope!

Monday May 10, 2021
Kids Ministry Collective #152 Back to The Basics
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
In this episode, host Tom Bump leans into the topic of "Back To Basics in Kidmin." Are you wrestling with the leadership and ministry? Are you feeling a bit lost in this almost post pandemic world? Leading right not is certainly not easy but, if you "get back to the basics" you might find relief, clarity and some hope. Enjoy this episode.
If you are stuck, Check out KMCCoach.net
If you are hurting, feeling overwhelmed and burned out, head to: RestoringLeaders.org

Monday Apr 26, 2021
Kids Ministry Collective 151Three Reasons to Retreat!
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Join Host Tom Bump and hear about three reasons every leader MUST learn to retreat. If you have been struggling lately with being tired out, discouraged, or overwhelmed you need to listen.
If things are going great, you REALLY should listen to this episode.
If you need someone to walk with through a season of ministry hurt, or feelings of burnout, please consider www.restoringleaders.org You can schedule a call to talk to someone who truly cares about you and helping you through this season.

Monday Apr 19, 2021
Kids Ministry Collective #150 I Wished I had - Tom Bump
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Have you ever said I wished I had, Time, Help, Volunteers, Parents ????
Join KMC Coach Tom Bump as he talks about some simple things you can do to get more Time, Help, Volunteers and yes, even parents to connect.
If you would like to learn about how to get some ministry coaching head to www.kmcoach.net and schedule a free consultation call.
Or if you are struggling with hurts or burnout, check our www.restoringleaders.org

Monday Apr 12, 2021
Kids Ministry Collective #149 From A Restored Heart- Tom Bump
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Every leader struggles. Every leader hurts at times. Listen as Tom Bump shares from his heart about restoration and what God is leading him to do. If you have been wounded in ministry or if you struggle with burnout, this is the podcast for you.

Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
This is a podcast every leader should listen to. Join Host Tom Bump and his guests, Leanne Woelk and Trisha Peach. They have a roundtable discussion about the cause and effects of Toxic Leadership.
Resources Mentioned On Episode:
Why We Quit by Trisha Peach

Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Kids Ministry Collective#147 Why Kids Need WOW right NOW!! Steve Pennington
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Join host Tom Bump as he has a great conversation with his guest Steve Pennington about how you can have a WOW experience this summer for Vacation Bible School.
Tired of doing the same thing? looking for a way to reach families that haven't stepped into your building yet? You need to check out WOW VBS!!!

Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Kids Ministry Collective 146 Should I Stay Or Go? What Should I Know? Part2
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Join host Tom Bump and his two guests, Ron Brooks and David Maddron as they continue the conversation about ministry seasons and transitions. So many leaders struggle with when to leave a ministry or they get blindsided and don't know what to do next.
This is a real and raw conversation. If you haven't listened to Part 1 do that first!!!
If you need someone to talk to Please check out www.restoringleaders.org

Monday Mar 15, 2021
Kids Ministry Collective Podcast 145 Stay Or Go? What Should I Know? Part 1
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Join Host Tom Bump and his two special guests, Ron Brooks (KMC Podcast Cohost & Co-Founder of the KMC) and David Maddron, children's ministry veteran.
They dive into part 1 of a 2 part conversation on understanding how and when to stay or go from a ministry position. This is a real and raw conversation. You don't want to miss Part 2 as they wrap up this powerful conversation.
If you need someone to talk through the topics on this episode, feel free to go to www.restoringleaders.org and schedule a call.
Thanks to this week's sponsor: www.Kidology.org The BEST place to find anything related to Kids Ministry!!!

Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Kids Ministry Collective 144 Get Them And Lead Them! Mark Millard (The Lads)
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Join host Tom Bump and his guest co-host Jared Massey as they talk with Mark Millard part of the duo known as The Lads!
Many of you will know them or may have used some of their music in kids worship. They were based in Tennessee for 13 years where they ministered itinerantly at kids camps and VBS’s providing wor›ship and ‘kids style evangelism’. They’ve produced TV content - one of their shows ‘The Lads TV’ was aired on the TBN network to 180 countries around the world. A couple of years ago they moved back to their homeland of New Zealand, where they continue to produce kids worship music and kid focused video content.
Don't miss their amazing deal on a Years Worth of Worship Resources for $39: www.bigbigworship.com

Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Kids Ministry Collective #143 Let Go and Run with Preteens- Sean Sweet
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Join Host Tom Bump and his guest Sean Sweet, founder of fourfivesix.org
Every church needs to make sure they are engaging with the preteens in their ministry and yet, many are intimidated by this group. Sean Sweet shares some awesome wisdom about why every church can and should Let Go and Run with their preteens!!!
Links Mentioned in Episode:
https://fourfivesix.lpages.co/preteen-event-pack-1/
https://fourfivesix.lpages.co/let-go-book/

Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Kids Ministry Collective 142 DIVE IN with Andy Rogers
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Join Tom Bump and his guest, Andy Rogers who has written a fantastic devotional resource for kids! If you want your children to dive into God's word and have it speak to them in age appropriate ways, you need to check out Dive In Devotions for Kids!
It's available at Target.com or Amazon
Barbourbooks.com for bulk purchases.
