Join host Tom Bump as he guides children's ministry leaders through essential strategies for a successful fall launch.

Key topics include the importance of early preparation, effective recruiting methods, resource management, and positive leadership mindsets.

Tom also highlights the benefits of joining KidmanPlus.net, a membership community for growing leaders, and introduces the Volunteer Hero Bootcamp course.

Tune in for practical tips, encouragement, and actionable steps to ensure your ministry thrives as the new school year approaches.

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Join host Tom Bump on this edition of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast as he dives into a compelling conversation with Andre Jones, a Next Gen Pastor from Plano, Texas.

They discuss a range of topics including the importance of effective leadership development, and how to maintain innovation in kids ministry.

Andre shares his inspiring journey into ministry, practical strategies for leader development, and the significance of creating a learning culture within ministry teams.

This episode also features a special thanks to churchvisuals.com for their sponsorship and support.

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The Importance and Challenges of Using Visual Media in Kids Ministry

In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump and guest Carl Barnhill from Church Visuals delve into the significance of visual media in children's ministry.

They discuss innovative ways to communicate the gospel using visual tools, especially in the digital age where kids are frequently connected online.

The conversation covers the benefits of using visuals, such as increased retention of information, and provides practical advice for leaders with limited budgets and technological expertise. 00:00 Introduction to the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast

00:33 The Importance of Visual Media in Churches

01:54 Why Visuals Matter in Presenting the Gospel

05:53 Effective Use of Visual Media in Children's Ministry

13:08 Overcoming Challenges in Implementing Visual Media 19:00 Real Talk: Passion and Commitment in Ministry

21:40 Affordable Solutions and Practical Tips

28:06 Adjusting Settings for Better Access

28:24 Navigating the Church Visuals Website

28:52 Creating Engaging Kids Ministry Graphics

30:15 Using Instagram for Kids Ministry

31:24 Empowering Ministry Leaders with Visual Media

32:06 Addressing Overwhelm in Ministry

34:39 Ethical Use of YouTube Content in Ministry

39:11 The Cost and Value of Producing Ministry Media

42:13 Supporting Ministry Artists and Integrity

49:17 Resources and Final Thoughts

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Mid-Year Ministry Reflection: Strategies for Growth and Leadership In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump discusses the importance of mid-year reflections and evaluations for ministry leaders.

He introduces KidminPlus.net, a membership community designed to support leaders, and emphasizes the value of having a leadership coach. Tom provides a series of reflective questions for self-evaluation and team assessment, focusing on personal growth, time management, and team empowerment. He also highlights the significance of setting clear goals, enhancing communication, and celebrating team achievements, and offers practical steps for engaging families and monitoring progress over the next six months.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:58 Mid-Year Reflection and Evaluation

01:38 Introducing Kidman Plus

03:34 Self-Leadership and Personal Growth

09:44 Empowering and Equipping Your Team

14:40 Evaluating Ministry Success

15:54 Evaluating Hits and Misses

16:28 Effective Communication Strategies

16:43 Follow-Up Plans for Events

18:12 Measuring Spiritual Growth

19:21 Gathering Feedback from Stakeholders

20:45 Setting Goals for the Next Six Months

21:35 Enhancing Communication Plans

23:35 Investing in Team Education

25:32 Engaging Families at Home

27:19 Evaluating and Celebrating Success

27:51 Conclusion and Next Steps

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Do you need to reboot or rebuild your volunteer team? Struggling to find help? It may be time for a reboot or a rebuild of what you do in ministry.

Join host and leadership coach Tom Bump as he shares five things he would reboot and rebuild if he were starting out in ministry.

Essential Do's and Don'ts for Ministry Leaders In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collector Podcast, hosted by Tom Bump, listeners are guided through key do's and don'ts for ministry leaders.

Tom emphasizes the importance of organization, team building, asking good questions, setting priorities, and knowing your leaders. He also discusses the pitfalls of making unnecessary changes, doing ministry alone, losing curiosity, saying yes to everything, and building silos.

Additionally, Tom introduces resources like KidminPlus.net and Kmccoach.net to support ministry leaders.

The episode aims to help leaders create healthier teams and ministries while fostering community engagement.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:54 Introducing KidmenPlus

02:14 Five Do's for Ministry Leaders

15:51 Five Don'ts for Ministry Leaders

24:51 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

25:45 Closing Remarks

Tom Bump, host of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, discusses the impact of self-doubt and imposter syndrome on leadership within kids' ministry.

He explains how these issues can hinder personal growth, volunteer recruitment, and influence with senior leadership. The episode also introduces 'KidmanPlus.net,' a community for leaders seeking personal and team development.

Tom shares strategies for identifying, releasing, and replacing negative thoughts with positive ones grounded in biblical truths, aiming to empower listeners to lead confidently and effectively.

Confronting Isolation and Emotional Health in Ministry Leadership

In the final episode of the Health for Leaders series on the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump discusses the importance of emotional health for ministry leaders, addressing the risks of isolation and emotional instability.

He highlights the prevalent issue of loneliness among pastors and ministry leaders, underscoring the negative impacts on personal and professional life, including anxiety, depression, and decreased effectiveness.

Tom shares personal experiences and emphasizes the significance of community, like the KidminPlus.net leadership community, in preventing isolation.

The episode offers practical advice for maintaining emotional health, such as seeking solitude with Jesus, building supportive relationships, and fostering an open emotional environment.

Tom's message is clear: leaders must prioritize their emotional well-being to lead healthy, resilient teams and ministries.

00:00 Welcome to the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast 00:41 Final Episode on Health for Leaders: Emotional Health Focus 00:51 The Importance of Emotional Health for Ministry Leaders 02:37 Introducing Kidmenplus.net: A Leadership Community 03:25 Deep Dive into Emotional Health Risks and Isolation 12:47 Strategies for Building Emotional Strength and Teamwork 14:38 Practical Steps for Maintaining Emotional Health 19:17 Closing Thoughts and Resources