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
163 episodes
Unpopular Kidmin Opinions and Why I Have Them
This episode might step on your toes, but listen in as Amber talks about 10 of her unpopular kidmin opinions and why she has them. Each of her opinions is rooted in the eternal importance of what we do in children's ministry. If you...
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Season 3
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Episode 163
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31:31
Safety and Security Starts with Policies
To protect children at church, policies and procedures must be in place. Who gets access to your children? What policies are being put in place to keep children safe? If no policies are in place, now is the time to get started.
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Season 3
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Episode 162
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27:22
Teaching Children the Character of God
Are we teaching our kids who God is both at church and at home? 🤔 If not, we need to start! In this episode, Amber shows how understanding God's character is essential for our children. They need to know that He is ...
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Season 3
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Episode 161
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26:03
Making VBS Your Best Yet
Do you want to make this year's VBS the best yet? Here are 10 tips to make this VBS a discipleship success.
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Season 3
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Episode 160
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21:41
Feeding Faith
David Rausch, from GO! Curriculum joins Amber to talk about his new book, Feeding Faith, and how we can truly disciple boys and girls during lesson time. Get David's new book here: https://amzn.to/4rDq2d9
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Season 3
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Episode 159
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36:37
Ten Tools to Teach Theology and Doctrine
Kids need to be taught theology and doctrine, not a watered-down version of the Bible. In this episode, Amber goes over 10 tools you can use to help teach theology and doctrine to the kids in your ministry, helping to give them a firm faith.&nb...
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Season 3
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Episode 158
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26:52
Starting a Preschool Choir with Brenda from Little Jam Sessions
Have you ever thought about starting a preschool choir at your church? The benefits of choir for kids are huge! Brenda from Little Jam Sessions shares with us not only the benefits of kids' choir, but also about her choir curriculum. <...
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Season 3
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Episode 157
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28:09
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
