The Kidmin Huddle
The Kidmin Huddle is your go-to weekly resource for children’s ministry leaders who want to disciple kids with biblical depth, practical wisdom, and intentional creativity. Hosted by veteran ministry leader and RenewaNation’s Church & Family Ministry Coordinator Amber Pike, each episode equips you with tools for teaching Scripture, engaging families, planning events, and growing in your leadership role. Whether you're building a safe and Christ-centered environment, preparing for VBS, or helping parents disciple their kids at home, The Kidmin Huddle gives you faith-driven strategies grounded in experience. Subscribe now and join a growing community of leaders transforming the next generation—one Bible lesson at a time.
Episodes
156 episodes
Planning Your Kidmin Team Training
If you haven't placed a volunteer training on the calendar yet this year, then this episode is for you. Amber walks you through the why of training, plus practical tips to get you started. Recommended resources mentioned in the e...
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Season 3
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Episode 156
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24:55
The Why and How of Corporate Worship
Children's ministry is awesome, but corporate worship is biblical. When are children worshipping with mom and dad and the whole church family? How are kids and parents being trained on this?Recommended resources:Parenting in ...
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Season 3
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Episode 155
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19:39
A New Easter Resource for Families: Wondering to Jerusalem
Listen and find out about the new Easter family devotional, Wondering to Jerusalem, by Vanessa Myers from Family Faith Builders. Learn more about Family Faith Builders at: https://...
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Season 3
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Episode 154
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23:54
Biblical Jurisdiction and Children's Ministry
Whose job is it to disciple boys and girls? Are you leading your ministry in such a way that you are fulfilling your biblical command for discipleship?Check out the resources mentioned in the episode:
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Season 3
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Episode 153
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21:02
Family Discipleship Questions to Ask
It's the start of a new calendar year. If discipleship is your goal, you need to be asking these 3 questions. Grab the resources mentioned in the episode:
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Season 3
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Episode 152
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15:25
Top 25 Things in 2025
In this episode, Amber shares her top 25 things of 2025, from things for the home, favorite books, to kidmin products you can't live without. Check out the links to the products mentioned:Intentional Children’s Ministry -
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Season 2
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Episode 151
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28:57
Evaluating Everything Through the Lens of Scripture
Are you evaluating every resource in your ministry through the lens of Scripture? No lesson should be taught or resource sent home unless it's been previewed and vetted against God's Word.
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Season 2
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Episode 150
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21:29
Planning the Big Picture
Are you a detailed or a big-picture person? No matter how you are wired, if you are being intentional about your discipleship opportunities in kidmin, you've got to start planning the big picture of your year. Grab the Kidmin Planne...
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Season 2
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Episode 149
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19:31
My Kidmin Thankful List - Ideas and Encouragement For You
Listen to Amber's top 10 list of things she is thankful for. You'll receive ideas and encouragement, enabling you to continue striving for intentionality in your ministry. Links to products mentioned:
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Season 2
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Episode 148
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25:53
Volunteer Appreciation - What Your Team Wants From You
Tis the season to start planning your Christmas volunteer appreciation. But what do they want? How do you make it personal?Check out Amber's Kidmin Voluntee...
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Season 2
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Episode 147
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21:47
Training and Discipling Through Podcasts with Guest Christen Clark
Are you using podcasts to equip your parents, families, or volunteers? Have you ever thought about starting your own? You can and should!Check out Christen's podcast: The Collide Kids Podcast and 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 146
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34:16
Overwhelmed in Kidmin?
Your weekly kidmin to-do list is full. It might even feel overwhelming. But it doesn't have to. Consider the 3 P's of Kidmin Time Management. For more, check out the Time Management Training in the Family Ministry Community on Faceb...
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Season 2
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Episode 145
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20:30
Worship for Kids with Guest Dave Ray
Joined by guest Dave Ray from Doorpost Kids Worship, this episode dives into the heart behind teaching kids worship. What should worship look like for kids in the church and in the home?Grab great worship resources at
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Season 2
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Episode 144
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32:19
Engaging Preschoolers in Lesson Time
Whether you teach in a multi-aged classroom or have a separate preschool classroom, knowing how to engage that age group is important. This episode will give you some tips and tricks to engage preschoolers in lesson time.#pres...
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Season 2
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Episode 143
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18:31
Teaching Bible Literacy - The Why and How-To
Is Bible literacy important to your children's ministry? It needs to be. Not only will this episode equip you with the why of teaching good Bible literacy skills, it will give you practical how-tos. Check out the Books o...
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Season 2
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Episode 142
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20:44
Just-In-Case Kidmin Items
What do you do when service runs long? Or the kids are wired and don't listen? Are you prepared for all those kidmin emergencies that will inevitably happen so that intentional discipleship can happen? You need to be. For more inten...
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Season 2
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Episode 141
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22:51
Choosing Good Resources with Guest Mud Hen Mama
Meet Michelle from Mud Hen Mama, and join us as we discuss how to help parents choose quality resources. Use code "Amber" to get a special discount from mudhenmama.com.
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Season 2
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Episode 140
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26:05
3 Assumptions We Can't Make in Kidmin
Sometimes we assume things in children's ministry. These 3 assumptions can inhibit faith and discipleship from happening, though.
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Season 2
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Episode 139
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18:39
Our Response as Kidmin Leaders
After the assassination of Charlie Kirk, many Christians are fired up for the Kingdom. What should our role in the spiritual battle be as kidmin leaders?This passion-filled episode will challenge you to stand on the Word and give you som...
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Season 2
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Episode 137
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15:31
Are Your Kids' Events Successful?
Kidmin Confession Time! Hear why Amber no longer does kids' events and how a family discipleship event mentality can be a win for you. Make sure to check out some of Amber's family events like: the Lego and Lunch, Taste and See Fami...
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Season 2
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Episode 137
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23:36
Training Your Kidmin Team
Are you training your kidmin team regularly? You need to be. But how do you train them? And on what?This episode will help you plan your next kidmin training.
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Season 2
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Episode 136
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24:37
Day-to-Day Kidmin Favorites
After 20+ years of Kidmin, I've tested and used many products. This episode lists some of Amber's favorite day-to-day Kidmin products, activities, and resources. Make sure to check out:amberpik...
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Season 2
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Episode 135
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30:23
Signs of an Unhealthy Kidmin
We want to have thriving, successful children's ministries. How do we know if our ministries are healthy or not? What should you watch for and how you can you fix any problems? This episode talks you through for major health areas for your chil...
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Season 2
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Episode 134
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26:18
The Why and How of Teaching the Biblical Narrative
Do kids really need to know the narrative of the Bible? (Spoiler: yes!!!) And how do we teach it? This episode of The Kidmin Huddle will give you practical tools and foundations for teaching the biblical narrative to kids. Resour...
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Season 2
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Episode 133
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17:12
Simple Redirects for Teaching Time
Have you ever struggled to regain control of a talkative class? Do you have a bunch of squirrly kids? Try these simple redirects to quiet and recenter kids so teaching time can be effective. #classroomstruggles #teachingtime #biblet...
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Season 2
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Episode 132
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22:15
