Cross Formed Kidmin

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In this series, we interview 10 children's ministry leaders you need to know. In this episode, we interview Zack Rickards. He is the lead Kids Pastor at Family Church in South Florida and is passionate about partnering with parents to help their children discover and pursue God’s design for their lives.

Resources:

The Plan, the Fall, and the Very Good News 

Family Church

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The Plan, the Fall, and the Very Good News by Jimmy Scroggins & Zack Rickards: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/the-plan-the-fall-and-the-very-good-news-P005829331

Family Church: https://gofamilychurch.org/

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In this series, we interview 10 children's ministry leaders you need to know. In this episode, we interview Joe Mally. He leads the kid's team at Kingsway Christian Church in Indiana and is the co-founder of Kidtivitybooks.com.

Resources:

The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni

Kingsway Christian Church

Kidtivitybooks.com

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The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni: https://a.co/d/gBYgDY1

Kingsway Christian Church: https://www.kingswaychurch.org/

Kidtivity Books: https://kidtivitybooks.com/

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In this series, we interview 10 children's ministry leaders you need to know. In this episode, we interview Rebekah Jones. She is the Kid's Director at Fairview Church in Lebanon, TN and has a passion for holistic discipleship for children, parents, and volunteers.

Resources:

 The Plate by Debbie Rhoads

Fairview Church

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The Plate by Debbie Rhoads: https://a.co/d/9rZPyJZ 

Fairview Church: https://myfairview.org/

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In this series, we interview 10 children's ministry leaders you need to know. In this episode, we interview Nick Judd. He is the kid's pastor at The Journey Church in Lebanon, TN and the co-host of the Everyday Apologetics podcast.

Resources:

Everyday Apologetics

Knowing Jesus Ministries

The Journey Church

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Everyday Apologetics: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-apologetics/id1493856723

Knowing Jesus Ministries: https://www.knowingjesusministries.co/

The Journey Church: https://www.tjclive.com/

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In this series, we interview 10 children's ministry leaders you need to know. In this episode, we interview Chris Ammen. He is the pastor to children and families at Grace+Peace Church in Ooltewah, TN and the Founder of Kaleidoscope Kid's Bibles.

Resources:

Kaleidoscope Kid's Bibles

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Kaleidoscope Kid's Bibles: https://readkaleidoscope.com/

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It's our One-Year Annivesary of the podcast! To celebrate, we hosted an epic collaboration episode with two other children's ministry podcasts. Tom Bump (Kids Ministry Collective Podcast) and Melanie Hester (Child Discipleship Podcast) join us to give practical advice and share their thoughts on the current state of children's ministry. 

Resources:

Kids Ministry Collective

Child Discipleship Podcast

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Kid's Ministry Collective: https://kidsministrycollective.com/

Child Discpleship Podcast: https://childdiscipleship.com/podcasts/

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How can you level up your kid's ministry? In the final part of this series, the guys discuss common misconceptions about biblical literacy, why it's in decline, and how to elevate it in your ministry.

Resources:

Biblical Literacy Article - Logos.com

State of the Bible Research

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Biblical Literacy Article: https://www.logos.com/grow/biblical-literacy/

State of the Bible: https://sotb.research.bible

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How can you level up your kid's ministry? In part 3 of this series, the guys discuss two areas of ministry that will optimize your volunteers.

Resources:

The Volunteer Playbook by Nick Blevins

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The Volunteer Playbook: https://nickblevins.com/books/the-volunteer-playbook/

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How can you level up your kid's ministry? In part 2 of this series, the guys discuss families and why activating them for discipleship can change the trajectory of the entire church.

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How can you level up your kid's ministry? In part 1 of this series, the guys discuss the power of simplifying everything and how it can change your ministry for the better.

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What do Shark Tank, Zip Strings, and Jonathan Edwards have to do with Kid's Ministry in the New Year? You'll have to listen to Sam's unpopular opinion about New Year's resolutions to find out.

Resources:

• Zip String
• The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards 

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Zip String: https://zipstring.com/

The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-resolutions-of-jonathan-edwards

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In this episode, the guys discuss the doctrine of Christ and Santa's role in the Narnia books, along with a supposed knockout punch he delivered at the Council of Nicea.

Resources:

 The Heidelberg Catechism  (Questions 16-19)

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Heidelberg Catechism: https://www.heidelberg-catechism.com/en/lords-days/6.html

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In this episode, the guys discuss how a ministry's view of Scripture impacts its direction and confidence.

Resources:

The Westminster Confession of Faith  (Chapter 1, Paragraph 7)

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Westminster Confession: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/westminster-confession-faith

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In this episode, Sam and Hunter discuss how our understanding of God changes the way we view ourselves and others.

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In this episode, Ryan and Hunter discuss how the doctrine of Creation impacts children's ministry and helps cultivate a lasting wonder of God in kids.

Resources

The Saga and the Seed by Ryan Coatney

Grounding Your Kids in the Story of Creation

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The Sage and the Seed: https://readkaleidoscope.com/store/p/sagaoftheseed

Grounding Your Kids in the Doctrine of Creation: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/ground-kids-story-creation/

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In part 2 of this conversation on mentorship, Jim Wideman shares what good mentors do and how you can be one to others. 

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Resources

 - For consulting enquires, email ryan@crossformedkids.com

 - Coaching with Jim Wideman 

 - Coaching with Lauren Jackson

 - Coaching with Christin Clarke

 - Coaching with Jared Kennedy

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Jim Wideman - https://jimwideman.com/coaching/

Lauren Jackson - https://kidsministrycircle.com/coaching

Christin Clarke - https://christenclark.org/#coach

Jared Kennedy - https://gospelcenteredfamily.com/coaching

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"Everybody does better with a coach." In this episode, Sam interviews veteran coach and mentor, Jim Wideman. In part one of this conversation, Jim shares why everyone (including you) needs a mentor. 

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Resources

For consulting enquires, email ryan@crossformedkids.com

Coaching with Jim Wideman 

Coaching with Lauren Jackson

Coaching with Christin Clarke

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Jim Wideman - https://jimwideman.com/coaching/

Lauren Jackson - https://kidsministrycircle.com/coaching

Christin Clarke - https://christenclark.org/#coach

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In this episode, Ryan and Hunter discuss how principles from classical education can take your children's ministry to the next level. 

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For many, meetings are tedious, boring, and downright annoying. But they don't have to be! In this episode, the guys share tips for planning and executing stellar meetings in your ministry. 

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Your first year of children's ministry can be hard. In this episode, the guys share 4 things you need to consider when planning your first year of kid's ministry.

Resources:

Interactive PDF for Planning Your First Year of Ministry

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