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

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.

In this episode, Todd Lesher gives some practical ways to build guiding principles and culture for family ministry both online or in person. Todd also shares some of the adjustments his church made along the way as they returned to in-person ministry and the ways they have stayed relationally connected with kids and students. Todd […] The post Episode 208: Family Ministry Online and In-Person with Todd Lesher appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Mike Clear talks about children's ministry online and some of the pivots the team at Orange has made in recent months. Mike also shares some helpful ideas on how to effectively continue the engagement of kids, students, and volunteers whether meeting in-person or not. Mike Clear Connect with Mike online through Facebook, […] The post Episode 207: Children’s Ministry Online with Mike Clear appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Mallory Wright from Mosiac Church gives a behind-the-scenes look at their very successful YouTube content for kids and families. Each week, Mosiac uses video content to connect with families, prompt meaningful interactions with kids and parents, and champion the ministry of the entire church. Mallory Wright Connect with Mosaic Kids online through […] The post Episode 206: Kid’s Content on YouTube for Families with Mallory Wright appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Clent Wells shares some of the key insights that have led to James River Kids being so successful on Instagram. The kid's ministry at James River Church has been intentional with using their social media as a support for their weekend vision and to prompt multiple connections between kid's and parents throughout […] The post Episode 205: Kidmin on Instagram with Clent Wells of James River Church appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Beth Cunningham from Church of the Highlands gives some practical steps to thriving in kid's ministry in the midst of change. Beth also shares what shifts they have made to continuing partnering with families and utilizing growth track to support kid's ministry. Beth Cunningham Connect with Beth and get more resources through […] The post Episode 204: Church of the Highlands Kid’s Ministry with Beth Cunningham appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, we listen to a webinar recorded recently with my friends at Ministry boost where we discussed what it would mean to have “Your Ministry Boxed.” You’ll find out about everything included in a new bundle available and what you need to improve or launch a Ministry Box strategy. Ministry Boost Check out […] The post Episode 203: Webinar Replay – Your Ministry Boxed with Ministry Boost appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Brittany Nelson gets real about their church’s response to multiple staff testing positive for COVID and the adjustments they had to make in their kid’s and youth ministry. Brittany also shares how her site Deeper Kidmin began and how she collaborates with and resources countless ministry leaders. Brittany Nelson Connect with Brittany […] The post Episode 202: A Church Staff COVID-19 Journey and Kidmin Resources w/ Brittany Nelson appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Nick Ballard shares some of the shifts Harvester Church has made over the past five years in family ministry and in most recent days due to COVID-19. Kid’s and student ministry looks different around the country, but everyone should be considering a few steps to take before regathering. Nick Ballard Connect with […] The post Episode 201: In-Person Kid’s & Student Ministry with Nick Ballard appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, we listen to a special interview from a webinar with Ally Evans from Life Church, focusing on a shift in family ministry strategy to thinking digital first. As churches regather, there may be a tendency to stop thinking of a digital strategy for NextGen, but leaders must consider online and on-campus options […] The post Episode 200: Thinking Digital First with Ally Evans appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Sam Collier shares some of the key ideas from his new book titled A Greater Story and shares the heart behind his approach to the recent pandemic. As Sam mentions, the realization that God is still working to rescue us from the chaos of life and He is revealing a greater story […] The post Episode 199: A Greater Story with Sam Collier appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Andrea Goslee shares some ideas for engaging and connecting with families online and how to provide unique experiences for kids and parents. The ministry she leads has seen an ongoing connection with preschool and elementary-aged kids, and they have some encouraging ideas as they move into a space of reopening and continuing […] The post Episode 198: Connecting With Families Online with Andrea Goslee appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, we get to listen in to an online event with Ally Evans and Will Hutcherson focusing on re-opening kidmin in the midst of COVID-19. Ally, NextGen Pastor at Life.Church, reopened their kid’s ministry a few weeks ago and this interview with Will Hutcherson shares some helpful ideas for how to do this […] The post Episode 197: Re-Opening Kidmin with Ally Evans & Will Hutcherson appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, the founder of ServeHQ, Scott Magdalein, shares how he and his family are experiencing church at home and gives us an up-close look at how churches are using ServeHQ and TrainedUp. TrainedUp and HuddleUp are online training tools with hundreds of done-for-you training videos and simple tools to create your own. Scott […] The post Episode 196: Experiencing Church at Home and ServeHQ with Scott Magdalein appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Gerald Fadayomi is transparent about the anxiety that has surrounded his life and the seasons of adversity that ministry leaders face, as well as key concepts for ministry to 18-30-year-olds. He has also shared some of his personal perspectives on the topics of racial injustice and the current tensions that surround racism […] The post Episode 195: Navigating Adversity and Battling Anxiety with Gerald Fadayomi appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Justin Knowles explains how the youth ministry of Sandals Church has pivoted in the midst of COVID-19 and the key elements to their success. One of the key ideas Justin shares is how to delegate to leaders during this season and shift some responsibilities and empower others. Justin Knowles Connect with Justin […] The post Episode 194: Student Ministry Pivots During COVID-19 with Justin Knowles appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Jeremy O’Neill gives us a quick look into Children’s ministry of Sandals Church, a multisite church in Southern California that is producing a unique and original approach to the in-person and digital experience for kids and families. Jeremy also shares some of the things that are shaping Sandals Kids teams and leadership […] The post Episode 193: Children’s Ministry at Sandals Church with Jeremy O’Neill appeared first on nickblevins.com.