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

In this episode, Yancy gives practical tips and advice from her decades of leading kids worship. Some of these tips could greatly impact the culture of your kid’s ministry and help lead the next generation to a lifestyle of worship through creating intentional worship experiences. Yancy Connect with Yancy on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter Ministry […] The post Episode 168: Kids Worship with Yancy appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Linda Ranson Jacobs shares her experience with serving and ministering to single parents and families of divorce. After experiencing divorce and life as a single parent, Linda has gained both personal and ministerial insight into how the local church can partner with more families. Linda Ranson Jacobs Connect with Linda on Facebook […] The post Episode 167: Divorce and Single Parents with Linda Ranson Jacobs appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Dr. Kara Powell gives some insights into the rising conversation about parents growing with their teenagers in regard to their faith. Through her experience at the Fuller Youth Institute, many years in local church ministry, and personally as a parent of teenagers, Kara shares both strategic and practical ways to begin partnering […] The post Episode 166: Helping Parents in Growing With Their Teenagers with Kara Powell appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Tony Kummer shares the findings from a unique survey of Christian volunteers and leaders within the church about the faith of the next generation. This survey focused on how they came to faith, the key factors of their faith development and how the church can help the faith stick. Tony Kummer Connect […] The post Episode 165: Kidmin Survey Insights with Tony Kummer appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, David Maddron walks us through the difficult journey of losing a child. I also ask David about the steps he now takes to help those around him within the church and community that have experienced similar loses. David Maddron Connect with David on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Ministry Boost Check out […] The post Episode 164: Helping Families Navigate the Loss of a Child with David Maddron appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Jeff Henderson shares his journey of answering these two pivotal questions for any organization: What do you want to be known for and What are you known for? I also ask Jeff some specific questions about how to practically implement a strategy for being FOR your community and having a FOR-mentality in […] The post Episode 163: Know What You Are FOR with Jeff Henderson appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, I talk with Will Hutcherson about his “Ministry Do Over.” Specifically, he shares about the unique transition of moving from a NextGen role in a large church to a volunteer director role in a church plant, and what he’s learned along the way. Will Hutcherson Connect with Will on Facebook | Twitter […] The post Episode 162: Ministry Do Over with Will Hutcherson appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, I talk with Doug Franklin about Leader Treks. We talk about the value of student leadership and he shares about the work they do in resourcing churches with trips, training and curriculum. Doug Franklin Connect with Doug on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Leader Treks Ministry Boost Check out our courses and […] The post Episode 161: Student Ministry Leadership with Doug Franklin of LeaderTreks appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, I welcome Kristen Ivy back to the podcast to talk about her new book with Reggie Joiner and Virginia Ward, It’s Personal. We talk all about the book, the five questions, how it applies practically in our ministries with our leaders, and what was personal about the book for Kristen. Kristen Ivy […] The post Episode 160: It’s Personal with Kristen Ivy appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, I talk with Reed Moore. Reed just wrapped up several years at the Student Pastor at Gwinnett Church and is just beginning his time as Student Director at Passion City Church. We talk all about what it looked like to create a great ministry culture at Gwinnett Church. Reed walks through some […] The post Episode 159: Student Ministry Leadership & Culture with Reed Moore appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, I welcome my friend and Elementary Director, Lisa Molite, back to the podcast. Lisa talks about the preteen ministry our church launched this past year. She walks through the planning process, thinking through environments, talking to other leaders, and preparing volunteers. Then, she shares what she’s learned since launching, different questions and […] The post Episode 158: Launching a Preteen Ministry with Lisa Molite appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, we welcome my friend and fellow NextGen Pastor, Ally Evans back to the podcast. Ally gives us an update on Life.Church and then dives right into what it looks like to develop leaders there, and hire staff internally and externally. She also shares what they do to create a healthy culture, highlights […] The post Episode 157: Developing Staff and Volunteers in a Healthy Culture with Ally Evans appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, I talk with Sydney Lester about student programming at Connexus Church. She shares how they reach unchurched students, what it looks like to teach them the Bible, and how small group leaders are the key to their ministry. Sydney Lester Connect with Sydney Instagram Email: sydneylester@connexuschurch.com  Connexus Church Links Mentioned in this Episode […] The post Episode 156: Reaching Unchurched Students in Youth Ministry with Sydney Lester appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode I talk with Kyle Price about student programming at Mission Church. Kyle talks about his role as Creative Director there, the different teams he leads, and how they brainstorm programming and teaching. He shares about the creative team they have and how they involve students in that. Then we talk about the […] The post Episode 155: Student Ministry Programming – Behind the Scenes with Kyle Price appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, I talk with Justin Edge of Life.Church about multi-site kids’ ministry, how resourcing campuses works, and how each campus functions individually. He talks specifically about his role leading at the central level, and what they are looking for in campus staff. Justin Edge Connect with Justin on Facebook and Instagram Email: justin.edge@life.church […] The post Episode 154: Life.Church Kids Ministry with Justin Edge appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Jordan Geist talks about how the student ministry at Northpoint Austin grew from 40 students to 300. He shares how a student leadership team and small groups have been critical to that growth, along with Camp 75 – an outreach they’ve leveraged in the summer to impact their community. Jordan Geist Connect […] The post Episode 153: Student Ministry from 40 to 300 with Jordan Geist appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, I talk with Brittany Compton about her role working for First Look at Orange. She shares why she believes preschool ministry is so important, walks through how they think through preschool ministry at First Look, and some key components of great preschool environments. Brittany Compton Connect with Brittany on Facebook and Instagram Email: […] The post Episode 152: Preschool Ministry With Brittany Compton appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Vince Parker talks about what youth ministry looks like at Life.Church, how his multi-site team is structured, and what it looks like to maintain a relationally-driven ministry. Vince Parker Connect with Vince on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Life.Church Ministry Boost – FREE Webinars Ministry Boost is hosting 2 FREE webinars this […] The post Episode 151: Life.Church Student Ministry with Vince Parker appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, I talk with Jon Birkmire about volunteer directors and coaches. We talk about what it looks like to structure your volunteer team for growth, how you help volunteers lead like staff, and the specific roles each of these leaders can have in preschool, elementary and student ministry. Jon Birkmire Connect with Jon […] The post Episode 150: Volunteer Directors & Coaches with Jon Birkmire appeared first on nickblevins.com.

In this episode, Matt Heer talks about what it looks to engage GenZ and how middle school pastors and leaders can share the gospel with them. We talk about trends and research concerning GenZ and how that has translated practically into his ministry at Saddleback Church. Matt Heer Connect with Matt on Facebook | Twitter […] The post Episode 149: Gen Z in Middle School Ministry with Matt Heer appeared first on nickblevins.com.