Kids Ministry Collective

Ministry leaders need to have some deep discussions about discipleship in the new reality. Not sure what that looks like? Join Tom Bump and his guest Matt Markins, President and CEO of Awana as they discuss the newest research project from Barna and Awana.  Today's discipleship strategy must look different from yesterdays. Matt shares from this new research project, "Children's Ministry in a New Reality. The video presentation is also available https://youtu.be/jUoG94PLQ50

Is it time to shake your memory? Have you forgotten some of the most important things about ministry and why you're in it? I hope this episode can help you remember and see why its important to never forget.    If you need someone to talk to head to www.restoringleaders.org If you need a coach/mentor: www.kmccoach.net

Do you struggle with Technology on Sundays? Wonder how to help volunteers who don't want to serve because of all the prep? How do we engage and equip families at home? Join host Tom Bump and his guest, Grant Glas from Playlister as they discuss answers to all of these questions and more!!! Check out how Playlister can help you!!

Join host Tom Bump, as he has a conversation about helping kids learn to carry life challenges. For many parents they struggle with how to help their children deal with identity, comparison, rejection and guild. Chris Sasser, author of the book, "Bags, Helping Kids Light the Load"   Will help us unpack these challenges.    For more info: thebagsbook.com

There's a lot going on behind the smiles of kids, adults and leaders today. Do you look behind them? What's going on in their world? We need to know. Join Tom Bump as he talks about this important and challenging topic.  If you are struggling and need someone to talk to please go to Restoringleaders.org and book a call.  If you need help with task management, overwhelm, team building, you can hire a coach at kmccoach.net 

Join host & leadership coach Tom Bump and he offers some questions you should ask yourself about margin? Do you have it? Do you use it to build your ministry? If you don't it can cost you so much. This episode will give you several questions to evaluate your calendar and priorities.   If you need help with this, let's talk about coaching and how it can help you find margin. KMCCoach.net

Join host Tom Bump and his TWO guests! as they discuss the world of Kidmin, leaders, media and much much more!!  Carl Barnhill of 1230Media And Jason Noble host of the new podcast The Kidmin Tribe Thanks to 1230 media for sponsoring this episode of the KMC!

As leaders the odd of us meeting a family who has a child with trauma or special needs has increased dramatically. We as leaders must be committed to serving all God's children and my guest Kerri Ann Hayes has some great wisdom to share how this can happen.  Her book, "Accessible Church" is now available.  On Amazon too! Click HERE    

Have you struggled or are facing some big decisions? Tom has some great steps to walk through to help take the struggle out of the decision making process. What is your process?   Thank you to our Episode Sponsor SundaySchool.store  YOU NEED TO CHECK THEM OUT!! Need a Ministry Mentor/Coach? check out  Need some soul care help? Need a safe place to vent? Restoringleaders.org

join host Tom Bump, and his guest Hunter Williams as they discuss how ministry leaders can enable more parents to disciple at home. Family discipleship can be fun, simple and have a powerful impact.   Thanks to our Episode Sponsor the SundaySchool.store  

As ministry leaders we are called to teach God's Word to EVERYONE! My guest today on the podcast is Laura Deeken founder of The Adapted Word which is a ministry that helps anyone take the word of God and share it with those children who have special needs. Its a great website and resource ever leader should connect with. to learn more: https://theadaptedword.com https://www.facebook.com/the.adapted.word/ Email: laura@theadaptedword.com Thank you to our Episode Sponsor SundaySchool.store

Worship is a powerful ministry inside the church. Many leaders miss out on great opportunities to bridge the gap between other ministries in the church. Join Host Tom Bump and his guest, Charley Talley and Keith Melius of CMWorship. They share some simple and powerful truth of how worship can build bridges to various ministries inside of the church.  To Learn more about CMWorship: https://www.cmworship.com Thank you to our Episode Sponsor: https://sundayschool.store  

Being leaders is such an up and down place to be. As Kids Ministry leaders it can be even more challenging in today's world and we must become resilient in who we are before we can lead boldly. Melissa J. MacDonald shares some great practical wisdom of every leader and we had some great conversations about where we are and were we are going as ministry leaders.  To learn more about Mellissa J. Macdonald check out her website Thank you to the Episode Sponsor: SundaySchool.store  Check them out today for all your ministry needs!! 

Have you ever said yes to something and then shortly after realize you should have said, NO! Too many leaders wind up with deep regret and often become more overwhelmed because they haven't learned how to say no.  This informative episode can offer some simple but powerful tips to help change that! Thank you to our Episode Sponsor: https://sundayschool.store/ Do you need help with task management: Consider KMCCoach.net or email tom at Tom@restoringleaders.org Want to learn about the Restoring Leaders Retreats? 

This episode is based off some research that guest, Tony Kummer conducted. He surveyed over 1200 leaders and how ministry was going during this pandemic. This episode digs into that research. The discussion was full of great ideas and take aways!   Thank you to our Episode Sponsor: https://sundayschool.store We appreciate your financial support our our ministry!!!!

Are you a leader who wrestles with how to connect church and the home? Does engaging parents to disciple their children keep you awake? Are you also just worn out and ready for a RESET??? You need to check out the D6 Conference2022!!   Have Questions? talk to Derek Altom from D6! derek.altom@randallhouse.com

The struggle for building volunteers  before the pandemic was hard but now it feels worse right?? Nick Blevins from Ministry Boost shares how to build a volunteer playbook that was proven before the pandemic and still works.  Nothing has gotten easier but if you are committed and work the process surrounded in prayer you can build a healthy team. https://ministryboost.org/5-steps-to-recruit-volunteers-now/ THANKS TO THIS EPISODE SPONSOR: https://sundayschool.store

For most leaders they find themselves running on fumes, emotionally, physically and spiritually. That is not good for them or for those they lead. Why are Rest, Solitude, and Silence so important?? Tom Bump, lead coach with www.restoringleaders.org shares some important and lifesaving truths that ever leader should hear. Need a Retreat: check out the upcoming Retreats in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida! at the restoring leaders retreat page.

Do you ever struggle to make your own personal time in God's word fresh? Do you know how to read relationally? Did you know there is a community to help you develop and truly transform your Bible reading experience? Keith Ferrin, Author, Speaker, founder of the BibleLife Community has some fantastic thoughts about how to keep your Bible time fresh.  Want to learn how to read relationally? Here's a link to his Relational Bible Study Course Check Out Keith's Website: www.keithferrin.com *Affiliate links (Thanks of for using them and supporting the KMC Podcast!) 

Ever struggle with having so many ideas that you don't know which to implement or why you should use any of them? Many leaders struggle with returning from a conference or reading a book and getting so many ideas that they wind up spinning their wheels. Host Tom Bump and the KMC Coach share 9 great questions to ask when you get an idea. If you find yourself stuck or at a loss for new ideas, check out www.kmccoach.net