Kids Ministry Circle Podcast

It is true that you can play and learn about the story of God at the same time! Today's episode is with my friend Vicky, the creator of the Upside Down Kingdom Game, a board game designed to help families learn more about God and His Kingdom together!
This is a perfect resource to give out families and play in your classrooms on a Sunday morning.

Mentioned Resources:
Upside Down Kingdom Game
Buying for your ministry? Use this link:
https://udkgame.com/products/upside-down-kingdom-church-ministry

In today's episode I chat with Dr. Shelly Melia to talk about her brand-new book on Generation Alpha — the kids currently filling your children's ministry rooms. From hyper-individualism to truth formation to parent discipleship, this conversation is packed with research-backed insight and practical encouragement for kids and family ministry leaders.
If you've ever felt behind or overwhelmed trying to keep up with a fast-changing culture, this episode is for you.

Resources Mentioned:
Reaching Gen Alpha by Shane Pruitt & Shelly Melia
Connect with Shelly
Website: shellymelia.com
Email: shelly@dbu.edu

Chris Ammen is back on the podcast and this time he's talking about his new book, How to Build a Better Children's Ministry — a resource born out of 15+ years of kids ministry experience and a whole lot of trial, error, and hard-won wisdom.

Resources mentioned:
Kids Ministry Circle Coaching Bundle
How to Build a Better Children's Ministry by Chris Ammen
Raising Disciples at Home by Chris Ammen
Kaleidoscope Kids Bibles — readkaleidoscope.com
Resilient Ministry by Donald Guthrie
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team — Patrick Lencioni
Working Genius assessment
Connect with Chris:
readkaleidoscope.com
chrisammen.com

Summer in kids' ministry is unlike any other season — full of VBS, camp, new team building, and big energy. But if you run hard all summer long, you'll hit the Fall completely empty. In this episode, I share five practical strategies to help you pace yourself, protect your people, and actually enjoy the summer season in ministry.
Resourced Mentioned
-Kids Ministry Roundtable Membership
-3-Call Coaching Bundle

What if the best VBS your neighborhood kids ever attended happened in someone's backyard?
In today's episode, I chat with Madison Roberts, founder of Backyard VBS — a free, adaptable, homegrown curriculum that's spreading neighborhood by neighborhood across the country. Madison shares how it started with an 18-month-old and a 3-month-old in tow, why she believes any mom can do this, and what she's seen God do through one simple yes.

Resources Mentioned:
Backyard VBS
Kids Ministry Circle Community on Skool