Episode 66 – Multiple Kids Church Services, Sunday School Trends

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] [download MP3] In this episode we respond to a listener question, discussing multiple kids church services and Sunday School trends. The following links were mention: Children’s Ministries University Online Phil Vischer’s “What’s in the Bible?” Drop us an email, leave a comment on the blog, or visit us [...]

Episode 65 – Check-in Systems, K-5th Grade Relevancy

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] [download MP3] In this episode we respond to a listener question, discussing check-in systems and K-5th grade relevancy. In response to the question concerning check-in systems, Dick shared this response he received from his son, children’s pastor Aaron Gruber: I am the Children’s Pastor at Christian Life Center [...]

Episode 64 – Counseling Children, Senior Citizens Serving in Kids Ministry

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] [download MP3] In this episode we respond to listener questions, discussing counseling children as well as recruiting senior citizens to serve in kids ministry. Drop us an email, leave a comment on the blog, or visit us over on Facebook or Twitter. We’d love to include your comments [...]

Episode 63 – Finding Great Ideas at Theme Parks

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] [download MP3] In this episode we discuss tips for finding great ideas at theme parks. When going to Disney World or any other theme park for research: Ask questions Examine with an eye for adaptation Investigate detail Obtain samples/photos/information Underlying principles apply to any size or budget Here [...]

Episode 62 – Easter Recap, Rest for the Children’s Pastor

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] [download MP3] In this episode we recap Easter and discuss rest for the children’s pastor. Dick is looking for books on early childhood ministry. If you have a recommendation, email it to childrensministrytalk@gmail.com The following links were mentioned: Finger light Human Video “Dive Easter Egg Hunt 2011 at [...]

Episode 61 – Reaching Younger Kids

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] [download MP3] In this episode we respond to a listener question, discussing ideas for reaching younger kids. Dick is looking for books on early childhood ministry. If you have a recommendation, email it to childrensministrytalk@gmail.com The following links were mentioned: Kidz Blitz – Roger Fields MOPS – Mothers [...]

Episode 60 – Last Minute Easter Egg Hunt Tips, Princess Events

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] [download MP3] In this episode we share last minute Easter egg hunt tips and discuss princess events. Dick shared these tips for a successful Easter egg hunt: Maximize the opportunity Share the ownership & trust your workers Be sure you control your Easter egg hunt with clear directions [...]

Episode 59 – Kenya Missions Trip Recap

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] [download MP3] In this episode Dick recaps his recent children’s ministry missions trip to Kenya. The following links were mentioned: Dick Gruber’s Kenya Trip 2011 Blog Dick Gruber on Facebook Children’s Ministries University Online Drop us an email, leave a comment on the blog, or visit us over [...]

Episode 58 – Prayer Life of the Children’s Pastor

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] [download MP3] In this episode we discuss the prayer life of the children’s pastor. The following links were mentioned: Dick Gruber’s Kenya Trip 2011 Blog One Way Street The Donut Man Drop us an email, leave a comment on the blog, or visit us over on Facebook or [...]

Episode 57 – The 4-14 Window, Missions Trips

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] [download MP3] Dick Gruber and Jason Rhode discuss the 4-14 window and children’s ministry missions trips. Dick mentioned the following book: Luis Bush. The 4-14 Window: Raising up a New Generation to Transform the World. Canada: Compassion International, 2009. ISBN: 978-0-9841169-0-4 Drop us an email, leave a comment [...]



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