Children's Pastor Seth Harden from Jackson, TN shares some insights on how to teach lessons that stick with our students.

Steve Cannon, Director of the UPCI Children's Ministries, shares some happenings from 2017 and what's to come for 2018 in #kidmin.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
upcichildrensministries.org
http://www.najbq.com
https://childrensministryassociation.com

Ritchie Roberts, children's pastor in Bellevue, FL, shares his experiences in transitioning into the role of children's pastor.

Check out the fun yet informative #kidmin podcast Sticks N Dirt: https://soundcloud.com/moc5

Daniel Gums, children's evangelist from Orange, CA, shares some insights and practical tools on praying with children in the altar.

Check out Daniel and Marilyn's ministry at kidsevangelist.com.

Diana Peters, Ministries Director at The Peninsula Pentecostals in Newport News, VA, shares some insights on developing and training kidmin volunteers.

Check out the form that Diana uses evaluate her volunteers:

http://www.kickministries.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2017-KKG-Navigating-To-Excellence-Form.pdf

Brad Fain, a licensed counselor and Family Life Pastor at Atlanta West Church, shares some insights and practical tools on providing safety in our kidmin.

Randy Mocaby, children's pastor in Morgantown, WV shares some insights on how to create an exciting environment for our kids through themes and props.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

ClipGrab: www.clibgrab.org
WonderShare: www.wondershare.com
Children's Ministry Deals: www.childrens-ministry-deals.com

Randy's podcast - Sticks N Dirt
Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/snd-sticks-n-dirt-kidmin-podcast/id1294436488?mt=2

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/moc5

In this episode, we talk with Mikko Carter, a pastor and children's evangelist from Miramichi, NB. He shares some tips and insights finding creativity and using our God-given talents when ministering to kids.

Ryan and Cheyenne Copeland, kids' pastors in West Monroe, LA, share their passion for discipling kids for Christ. They give some practical ways to introduce discipleship in your kidmin.

In this week's episode, Children's Evangelist Lauren Crutchfield shares some insights on connecting with kids when teaching from a stage or teaching in a large group format.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Investing in Futures: www.investinginfutures.faith
PPH: www.pentecostalpublishing.com

Connect with Lauren:
www.laurentaylorministries.com
www.youtube.com/channel/UCpMnuJlAMWLGa7fzGED-u1A/featured

On this week's #5MinFriday, we're talking about teams. Teams are important in any organization or ministry, especially children's ministry. Dream, plan, brainstorm, solve problems with a team and you'll never go wrong. Lead your core team and have them lead your volunteers.


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