Kids Ministry Circle Podcast

We are jumping into a new podcast series! These next four weeks will be all about raising up the next generation of leaders. My hope is that throughout these 4 episodes, we will begin to answer these 3 questions: 1. Why is it so hard to find people to work on kids ministry staff?
2. How can we raise up the next generation of leaders?
3. How can we better disciple Gen Z? 
These episodes are both big picture and extremely practical and I hope you will learn a ton and be challenged in the ways you think about vocational ministry and how you are equipping the next generation of pastors and ministers. Our guest today is Terry Parkman. Terry is a pastor, author, and the Global NextGen Ambassador for OneHope (an organization we love around here). He is so passionate about seeing the next generation step into their God-given purpose. Terry’s new book, Future Church is a must read for every ministry leader and this episode only scratches the surface of everything I learned by reading his book. 

Resources Mentioned:
Terry's book: Future Church
The Kids Ministry Circle Summit
Kids Ministry Circle Cohort

Welcome back to the Kids Ministry Circle Podcast and hello 2026!
We are kicking off another year of podcasting with 6 predictions for 2026. These are 6 things I am seeing in the Kids Ministry world that I think (& hope) we will see more of in 2026.
I'd love to know what you think!
Don't miss all that we have planned at Kids Ministry Circle for the new year!
Kids Ministry Circle Cohort
Kids Ministry Circle Summit
Books to help you & your team grow

I am so excited to welcome Alisha & Nicole from The Grove Church in Liberty Hill, TX. We are pulling back the curtain on how they plan their annual year and how they make sure everything we do aligns with their greater mission & vision. Plus, you are all going to love their Backyard Bible Club Summer event.

Resources Mentioned:
Spring Cohort 2025
1-on-1 Coaching

The end of the year always gives us an opportunity for self-reflection. In this episode, I share 3 mistakes or missed opportunities from this season of planting a church.
Don't look back to be filled with shame, look back so you can grow and learn!
I hope this encourages you to also take time this season to look back and plan to grow in 2026!

Resources mentioned:
Spring Cohort 2026
Kids Ministry Circle Coaching

As a kids ministry leader, one of the areas I would love to improve is equipping the kids in my ministry to have more gospel conversations with their friends, their neighbors and their family. If you are in the same boat, this conversation is the perfect place to start.
My guest today is my friend Jason Lamb. Jason is the President of Dare 2 Share ministries and you will hear all throughout the episode, one of kids ministries greatest cheerleaders. 

Resources Mentioned:
Dare2Share
Connect with Jason Lamb @d2sjason
Spring Cohort Registration
1-on-1 Coaching