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Kids Ministry Circle Podcast

Kids Ministry Circle
Kids Ministry Circle
Discipleship
Gospel
Gen Z
Disability Ministry
Kids Ministry
Gen Alpha
Burnout
Curriculum Development
Jesus
Volunteers
Leadership
Volunteer Training
Dare 2 Share Ministries
Volunteer Leadership
End Of Year Planning
Sabbath
Large Group In Kids Ministry
Volunteer Management
Kids Worship

Kids Ministry Circle is a community for kids ministry leaders to be encouraged and equipped to love and serve the local church. The hope of The Kids Ministry Circle Podcast is to spend time each week learning, growing, and laughing together as we work to share the Gospel with kids, volunteers, and families inside the local church.

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Latest Episodes

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... more

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.

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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... more

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 neighborho... more

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Recent Guests

Madison Roberts
Creator of Backyard VBS and host of the conversation
Backyard VBS
Episode: Episode 166: Backyard VBS with Madison Roberts
Kendra Fleming
Executive Director of Family Ministries for North Point Ministries
North Point Ministries
Episode: Episode 165: Playing the Long Game in Kids Ministry with Kendra Fleming
Danielle Wilkins
Representative from Next Wave Staffing, a boutique staffing company
Next Wave Staffing
Episode: Episode 164: The Future of Kids Ministry Staffing with Danielle Wilkins
Sean Sweet
Author of Let Go and Run Beside; creator of Preteen Ministry HQ
Preteen Ministry HQ
Episode: Episode 163: Who Are Preteens, Really? Understanding the Age Group That Changes Everything with Sean Sweet
Matt Markins
President & CEO of Awana
Awana
Episode: Episode 162: False Stories & the Real Gospel with Matt Markins
Steve Bloom
Member of The Park curriculum team
The Park Curriculum
Episode: Episode 161: The Newest Curriculum on the Block
Kyle Worley
Pastor in Texas, author, and podcaster
Pastor in Texas; author; speaker
Episode: Episode 160: The Framework for Discipleship in Kids Ministry with Kyle Worley
Abbey Wedgeworth
Author of Held and Help! I'm Ruining My Kids
Author, Speaker
Episode: Episode 159: How Your Kids Ministry Can Be a Safe Place for Struggling Parents with Abbey Wedgeworth
Irene Tucker
from AXIS
AXIS
Episode: Episode 158: Gen Alpha Is Already Asking Hard Questions — Is Your Ministry Ready with Irene Tucker

Host

Lauren Jackson
Host of Kids Ministry Circle Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Leaves Me Inspired

    I come away with new ideas every time I listen. Thank you for relatable, practical, and inspiring guests and topics that help me lead a Kids Ministry!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jlporter5
    United States3 months ago
  • A must listen for KidMin leaders!

    I’ve been in the kids ministry world since I came to know Christ, and have been on staff at a church for 7 years now. I stepped into a new position and was reading and listening to podcasts as much as I could to grow as a leader in kids ministry and I found this one and man am I glad I did! I am a better kids ministry leader because of it 😊 Her episodes are such a wide range (which I love), and I always walk away with an idea, an encouragement, a fresh perspective, or something to sit and ponde... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Delaney Breto
    United States3 months ago
  • Awesome answers to pondering questions

    This is helping me a lot in planning my summer program camp. Thank you so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tinkypinky96
    United States3 years ago
  • Golden nugget

    Wow love the content Lauren brings to help equip, encourage in kids ministry! Her warm personality is so appreciated! Looking forward to taking the wisdom presented & adjusting to fit our needs! We need encouragement even more post covid, thank you for championing this Lauren !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gospel slinger
    United States3 years ago

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Wide range of episodes leaves listeners with actionable ideas
Host brings warmth and practical wisdom that boosts confidence for leaders
Relatable, practical, and inspiring guests help leaders grow
Great resource for planning and reducing burnout in ministry

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 130: Planning Worship with Purpose with Dylan Arms
Q: How do you approach engaging volunteers and older kids in worship so they feel connected and not just going through the motions?
Model engagement as a leader, communicate the value of worship, and tailor approaches to age groups—giving older kids ownership while ensuring the moment remains accessible and meaningful for everyone.
Episode 130: Planning Worship with Purpose with Dylan Arms
Q: What words of wisdom would you give to someone brand-new in ministry?
Show up consistently, stay rooted in your why to love kids and point them to Jesus, and keep your personal relationship with Jesus front and center to avoid burnout.
Episode 160: The Framework for Discipleship in Kids Ministry with Kyle Worley
Q: What are the practical steps for churches to implement better discipleship across generations?
Focus on three principles—simplicity in offerings, sober mindedness in processes, and sincerity in relational engagement with real people—while aligning programs with a shared definition of discipleship and integrating home, church, and family contexts.
Episode 160: The Framework for Discipleship in Kids Ministry with Kyle Worley
Q: What makes the doctrine of union with Christ so important for this generation?
Union with Christ provides the framework for identity, inheritance of spiritual gifts, and the power of the Holy Spirit, making the invisible realities of the gospel tangible for children as they grow in faith and understanding.
Episode 160: The Framework for Discipleship in Kids Ministry with Kyle Worley
Q: Why did you want to write this book?
The author aimed to creatively retell gospel truths for kids by using the Armor of God imagery to ground the doctrine of union with Christ in an imaginative, accessible way, starting with a picture book and expanding into a broader discipleship ecosystem for families and ministry teams.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kids Ministry Circle Podcast

What is Kids Ministry Circle Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, practitioner-focused show for kids ministry leaders who want actionable strategies for classroom practice, volunteer management, safety, and family discipleship. Episodes frequently tackle real-world challenges such as discipling Gen Z and Gen Alpha, building leadership pipelines, making church life accessible for families with disabilities, safeguarding children, and designing sustainable curricula and programs. The format blends evangelistic and gospel-centered perspectives with concrete tools, templates, and leadership advice that listeners can implement in churches of varied sizes. A notable strength is its emphasis on community, multi-site leadership, and partnership with families to extend faith formation beyond the class... more

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2. The Family Discipleship Podcast
3. Kids Ministry Collective
4. Don't Mom Alone Podcast
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Recent guests on Kids Ministry Circle Podcast include:

1. Madison Roberts
2. Kendra Fleming
3. Danielle Wilkins
4. Sean Sweet
5. Matt Markins
6. Steve Bloom
7. Kyle Worley
8. Abbey Wedgeworth

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