Nick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | Nextgen

In this episode, Tom Bump gives some helpful tips for restoring ourselves as leaders, focusing on self-care as an important daily routine. Tom also shares about his ministry which seeks to restore leader's hearts, souls, and minds through retreats, connection groups and more. Tom Bump Connect with Tom on Instagram | Website. Ministry Boost Membership […]

In this episode, Keith Ferrin shares his passion for helping the next generation engage with the Bible consistently and passionately. Keith uses a plethora of methods to encourage and inspire families to enjoy reading the Bible and understanding who God is and who they are in Christ. Keith Ferrin Connect with Keith on Instagram | […]

James Sabin gives some encouragement on how student ministry has thrived in the midst of a pandemic. James also gives some feedback from the implementation of some strategies around new family/student retention. James Sabin Connect with James on Instagram. Ministry Boost Membership + New Courses Click here to check out the amazing benefits of membership […]

Crystal Mazzuca participated in the Volunteer Boost Challenge through Ministry Boost, and in this episode, she shares some of her key takeaways from this course. Crystal was able to implement some simple changes, recruited, and increased her kid's ministry volunteer team by 25% in around six weeks. Crystal Mazzuca Connect with Amber on Instagram | […]

In this episode, Amber Baker shares her experience leading through the various changes in kidmin after the pandemic and the leadership shifts in her ministry team. Shifting to a new leadership model within family ministry produces some challenges, and Amber gives some practical tips for navigating some of those transitions. Amber Baker Connect with Amber […]

In this episode, John Huber from Westside Family Church talks about the frustrations associated with people leaving the church as well as how he has developed his staff in this ministry season. John also gives some practical encouragement and steps for growing relationally within your ministry teams. John Huber Connect with Christine on Instagram | […]

In this episode, we highlight 7 ideas shared by Jim Wideman during a webinar hosted by Ministry Boost, 21 Big ideas for finding and leading volunteers. Jim reveals some key foundational tools to bring volunteers into your teams with simplicity and excitement. Jim Wideman Connect with Jim on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram JimWideman.com Ministry […]

In this episode, we highlight 7 ideas shared by Christine Kreisher during a webinar hosted by Ministry Boost, 21 Big ideas for finding and leading volunteers.

In this episode, Chris Sasser talks about how his staff re-imagined the way volunteers serve and built teams around what families were in need of in their church. The three buckets he explains help to narrow the focus of how to effectively reach families in the midst of the pandemic. This audio is from the […]

In this episode, Andrae Jones shares how reactivating volunteers is important in the midst of COVID-19, empowering them to lead in new ways.

In this episode, Gina McClain gives some practical tips on how ministry leaders can and should lead volunteers through challenging times and viewing it from the perspective of a shepherd. This audio is from the Volunteer Bootcamp online event that was hosted by Ministry Boost. Gina McClain Connect with Gina on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Volunteer Boost – […] The post Episode 218: Shepherding Volunteers Through Challenging Times with Gina McClain appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Kelly Stockdale dives into some hard questions ministry leaders can ask to re-evaluate volunteer foundations being set in place, especially as many churches begin regathering. This audio is from the Volunteer Bootcamp online event that was hosted by Ministry Boost. Kelly Stockdale Connect with Kelly on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Email: Kelly@kellystockdale.com Grace Hill Church […] The post Episode 217: Re-Evaluating Your Volunteer Foundation with Kelly Stockdale appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Alison Leamon talks about how to recruit volunteers in a new context, a context like COVID-19. This audio is from the Volunteer Bootcamp online event that was hosted by Ministry Boost. Alison Leamon Connect with Alison on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Email: aleamon@prestontrail.org Preston Trail Community Church Volunteer Boost – 28-Day Challenge Click here to check out […] The post Episode 216: Recruiting Volunteers In a New Context with Alison Leamon appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Kevin Harris from the non-profit Radical Mentoring shares the heart behind the free mentoring resources they are able to provide to churches and ministry leaders. Kevin also explains some of the unique ways to consider implementing some type of mentoring structure that supports the family ministry of the church. Kevin Harris Connect […] The post Episode 215: Radical Mentoring with Kevin Harris appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Stephen Law reveals the tips and tricks he developed for middle school ministry using Discord as a platform for engagement. Stephen also shares some of the ways their student ministry has adapted to the ever-changing reality of church needing to be present in-person and online. Stephen Law Connect with Stephen online at […] The post Episode 214: Student Ministry on Discord with Stephen Law appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Adam Weber shares some personal revelation about how to love people who are different and how that has impacted his personal ministry. Adam also tells some personal stories of how God has used small moments for a big impact. Adam Weber Connect with Adam through Instagram. Ministry Boost Check out our courses […] The post Episode 213: How to Love People Who Are Different from us with Adam Weber appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Dana Williams gives a behind the scenes look into her ministry of partnering with parents through online strategies. Dana shares years of family ministry experience and how that has led to some very intentional conversations around the social media strategies used within her ministry, Table112. Dana Williams Connect with Dana online through […] The post Episode 212: Partnering with Parents via Online Strategies with Dana Williams appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, my friend Andrae Jones talks about kidmin online and in-person, what they have learned and some unique experience they created during COVID. Andrae also shares about his church's recent return to in-person services and how they have won the heart of their volunteers. Andrae Jones Connect with Andrae online through Instagram. Ministry […] The post Episode 211: Kidmin In-Person & Online with Andrae Jones appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Jamey Dickens gives some background to his church-planting journey at East Cobb Church and his unique leadership role as the lead pastor. Jamey also has a long history of communicating to youth and he shares some of his most helpful tips for speaking in youth ministry. Jamey Dickens Connect with Chris online […] The post Episode 210: From Student Ministry to a Church Planter during COVID-19 with Jamey Dickens appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Chris Sasser shares some resources from the Parent Network at his church and how staff and volunteers have realigned to support a holistic approach to family ministry. Chris leads a family ministry team where the staff has dedicated significant energy to partnering with parents and providing resources to empower them as the […] The post Episode 209: 3 Buckets for Volunteers & Staff with Chris Sasser appeared first on nickblevins.com.