Kids Ministry and Leadership Podcast

Larry Cramer Kids Pastor at Christ Church of the Valley in Arizona who is speaking on Communicating to Parents.

The Global Youth Culture Report from @onehopeministry looks at key areas of Culture, Spirituality, sexuality and mental health across the globe. In this podcast @andy_kirk_ gives an overview to this report that will help NextGen leaders in Australia know who we are trying to reach, the issues they face and in turn will arm you with knowledge to create a strategy moving forward 

Justin Edge, Kids pastor from Life.Church, discusses the importance of collaboration between Kids Ministry and youth ministry. They also highlight the value of investing in leaders, prioritizing controllable inputs, saying no to good things, and focusing on meaningful conversations with families. The podcast also features discussions on the summer Olympics, Usain Bolt's legacy, and parenting and counseling panels.

Join Andy and guest Wayne Alcorn, National President of the ACC, as they discuss passing down faith in the COVID era, the importance of children and youth ministry, the successful program Mimi's House, and teaching and serving in religious education.

In this episode, Andy Kirk introduces season three of the podcast and discusses upcoming ACC Kids Training Days happening in Australia. They also talk about an upcoming online event and research findings conducted by Barna and One Hope. The importance of not settling for good instead of greatness is explored through the story of the journey to the promised land. A personal story of remaining calm in the midst of an emergency is shared. Lastly, the temptation to settle in leadership and the importance of prioritizing God's promises over comfort and idols is discussed.

Dave Adamson, an Australian guest known as Aussie Dave, shares his journey of setting up an online ministry from scratch. The podcast discusses the importance of online ministry during the pandemic and the responsibility of parents and churches in shaping children's faith. It also highlights the significance of providing valuable resources for parents in kids ministry and explores ways for churches to engage with families digitally.

The podcast discusses the lack of resources in children's ministry and recommends influential books. They interview Peter Skazero and explore evaluating fruitfulness in ministry. They delve into the obstacles to growth and the power of God's word. They also discuss doubt as an opportunity for faith and the transformative power of prayer, giving, and fasting. The chapter explores hindrances to personal growth caused by distractions and suggests fasting as a solution.