Developing Leaders, Impacting Kids

Developing Leaders, Impacting Kids

The Developing Leaders, Impacting Kids podcast is all about sharing ideas, tips, and strategies to help you develop as a kidmin leader.

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May 1, 2025 47 mins

What does ministry look like for the most digitally connected, socially aware generation ever?

Hint: Gen Alpha doesn’t need perfection. They need presence.

In this episode, we're joined by Andy Kirk—OneHope Global Kids Ambassador and National Leader of Children’s Ministry for the ACC (Australian Christian Churches)—as we unpack what it means to reach Gen Alpha and their families with authenticity, relationship, and real faith.

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In this episode, we dive deep into how tough questions are a natural part of the faith journey. Dr. Roberts shares why it's so important for children to feel safe asking those big, tough questions as they grow in their walk with Christ. Faith isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about seeking truth—and for kids to become disciples of Christ, they need the space to explore, question, and learn. Tune in to hear why asking hard qu...

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February 20, 2025 41 mins

In this episode, we sit down with Hunter Williams to discuss How to Teach Kids Theology. While the word "theology" may sound overwhelming or intimidating, Hunter breaks down how to make complex spiritual concepts accessible and engaging for children. Whether you’re a children's minister, pastor, or parent, this conversation will equip you to confidently guide kids in their spiritual growth and understanding of God’s Word.

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February 12, 2025 34 mins

Kids are naturally egocentric; this means they easily think about themselves first. This may sound negative, but it has to do with how their brains aren’t fully developed. As children age, they begin to notice the people around them and develop compassion and empathy. This is why it is so important that we come alongside children when they are young so that they can be exposed to what it means to serve others as Jesus did.

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September 13, 2024 42 mins

Larry Fowler shares on the importance and Biblical mandate to intentionally be involved in the discipleship process of grandchildren.

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June 27, 2024 37 mins

Join us as we discuss how to successfully transition kids from children's ministry to youth ministry. This month, we welcome Children's Pastor Cathy Baggerly and Youth Pastor Josh Brown of the Peerless Road Church in Cleveland, Tennessee, as they discuss what has worked well for them. 

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March 19, 2024 60 mins

Children’s ministry leaders have been plagued by burnout, waning volunteer commitment, denominational discord, and outdated approaches that fall short of addressing the shifting cultural standards of today’s children and families. But all is not lost. Children’s ministries can thrive, but only when courageous leaders lay aside all that prevents them from serving with a spirit of excellence.

In this month’s episode, special guest Es...

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Camping ministry is more than a week full of fun activities for our youth and children. Camping ministry is an extension of the local church. In this month's podcast, Alabama Camping Ministries Director Denise Junkin shares about the importance of camping ministry and the local church working together to raise disciples for the kingdom. 

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Meet the newest International Children's Ministries team member, Jonathan Olavarria. Our Child Discipleship and Faith Formation Specialist shares about his life, ministry, and new role supporting parents, families, and caregivers in the Church of God of Prophecy to build a lasting faith in the next generation.

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Presiding Bishop Tim Coalter shares day two of our spiritual formation session on "The Priority of Passion and Power" as we unite to Reconcile the World to Christ through the Power of the Holy Spirit.

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Pastor Janice Roseboro of Smithfield, North Carolina, shares a message with participants at the 2023 Institute of Children's Ministry entitled, "Embracing Your Chosen Calling."

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Presiding Bishop Tim Coalter shares a spiritual formation session at the 2023 Institute of Children's Ministry on "The Priority of Presence and Purpose" as we unite to Reconcile the World to Christ through the Power of the Holy Spirit.

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November 1, 2023 42 mins

KidServe Coordinator Michelle Brooks-Young share testimonies and stories of the work of KidServe in West Africa, as well as over the past five years. 

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Change is coming to International Children's Ministries. Listen in as Dr. Shaun McKinley, international director, and English-Language Training Specialist Joy Hensley discuss a new future for our ministry. 

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May 15, 2023 24 mins

Leadership in children's ministries requires competence, skill, and spiritual wisdom. Our role requires us to serve children in the present, consider the preferred future for them and our ministries, and develop strategies for attaining our ministry goals. We serve families, support pastors, and equip teams. We also steward financial resources, ministry spaces, and the talents of our people.

There are many reasons why it is essen...

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Those who serve children must have an accurate understanding of the value of this ministry and their calling, be prepared for ministry to the children and families they serve, and pursue effective ministry. In this episode, Dr. Shaun McKinley shares how kidmin leaders can gain a correct understanding of ministry and calling, the necessary qualities for one desiring to be a leader in ministry, and discuss...

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Listen in as CM International Director Dr. Shaun McKinley and Training Specialist Joy Hensley discuss the recent inaugural Leadership Summit and the future for child discipleship in the Church of God of Prophecy. 

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September 20, 2022 31 mins
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August 5, 2022 26 mins
Dr. Wess Stafford speaks to the 101st International Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy during the International Children's Ministries presentation. Dr. Stafford is president emeritus of Compassion International and an internationally recognized advocate for children in poverty.   He earned undergraduate degrees from Moody Bible Institute and Biola University, a master’s degree from Wheaton College, as well as a Ph.D. from...
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March 21, 2022 54 mins

“The desperate need today is not for a greater number of intelligent people, or gifted people, but for deep people” —Richard J. Foster.

In Romans 7, Paul said, effectively, “I don’t even know what I’m doing. I do what I don’t want to do, and I don’t do what I want to do. I’m a mixed-up mess!” In “Sabbath, Solitude, and Silence,” we discuss what it takes to win “life’s most important argument” as we explore these often overlooked sp...

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