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
180 episodes
What Are You Inviting Children Back To?
You've had an event, and now you are inviting kids and families to come back. But what are you inviting them back to, and is it enough to make them want to stay?Mentioned in this episode:The Family Ministry Aca...
Movie Day Alternatives
If you're planning a movie day, whether it's an event or a class alternative, this episode will challenge you to think about your why. If your goal is discipleship, this episode will give you some great, practical movie day alternatives. <...
How to Prepare Kids & Parents for Communion
How is your church teaching children the importance of communion? How are you preparing parents to lead their children in communion? In this episode, Amber shares practical tips and tools to both teach children the significance of communion and...
A Stressful Season of Kidmin or Unhealthy Habits
Sure. Some seasons of kidmin are inherently stressful. (VBS season, anyone?) But is it just a stressful season, or have you developed some unhealthy habits? In this episode, Amber walks you through four unhealthy habits in kidmin and gives you ...
Training Teens to Lead
Are you training teenagers to effectively serve in kidmin? Camp and VBS offer many opportunities for teens to lead, but to lead effectively, they need some training. Like this episode? Follow Amber on Social Media!
Choosing YOUR Right Curriculum
How do you decide which curriculum among the over 80 companies is the right one for your church? In this episode, Amber gives you steps to take and lots of questions to ask when deciding what curriculum to use in your ministry. R...
Children's Ministry and/or Family Ministry
Children's Ministry can and should be done with a family-first mentality. Whether you have a position change to a family ministry leader or remain in children's ministry, you can and should be equipping parents to disciple. Pulling ...
Interactive Teaching Engagement Ideas
Teaching time is where it's at in children's ministry. In this episode, Amber shares some fun, interactive teaching activities to make lesson time come alive. Resources mentioned in the episode:Intentional Childre...
Healthy Churches & Ministry Leaders with Stan and Josh Givens
What does a healthy church look like? What does healthy leadership look like? In this episode, Amber is joined by Stan Givens (a senior pastor with over 40 years of experience) and his son and ministry partner, Josh Givens (of 6:14 Ministries)....
What Never Goes Out of Style in Kidmin?
Flannelgraphs. Silly bands. Veggie Tales. We've seen trends come and go (and some come back) in kidmin, but in this episode, we'll learn what never goes out of style in children's ministry. This episode will encourage and challenge you.
Camp Must-Haves and Leader Tips
After two decades of taking kids to camp, Amber shares some must-haves to add to your packing list and things that will make your week of camp easier. Resources Mentioned in the EpisodeManderley Christian...
Heroes of the Bible #2 with Author Joshua Cooley
In this episode, Amber catches up with author friend Joshua Cooley to talk about his new book, Heroes of the Bible Devotional 2. Why do kids need to learn about heroes of the Bible and the faith?How does this ...
Planning a Successful Volunteer Meeting
Don't let your volunteer meeting get skipped or met with groans. Plan your meeting so it guarantees success! This episode gives you four important planning steps. Resources mentioned in the episode:Episode 156: Pl...
Help! We Only Have a Few Families!
How do you grow your church from one or two families, or even no families? In this episode, Amber walks you through how you can grow your church and gain families. She shares how she has grown her church from a few families, some of which were ...
Children's Ministry is Hard, but Important
As leaders in children's ministry, we have a vital role in equipping our kids to recognize the lies of the world and stand firm in the truth. Every day, our children face a spiritual battle. This episode will remind you not to fall asleep on yo...
Classroom Management Starts with Lesson Prep
Ever had a class of squirrely, disengaged kids? Engaged kids during lesson time starts with your prep. In this episode, Amber teaches you to S.M.I.L.E. and gives practical tips and tricks to help you engage kids better, thus red...
Kidmin Leadership Lessons: Quieting Your Inner Voice
If you've ever struggled with feelings of doubt or fear or fallen into the comparison trap as a kidmin leader, then this episode is for you. Discover practical tips for overcoming self-doubt, fear, and comparison in your ministry, as well as ho...
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...
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.
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 ...
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.
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
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...
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. <...
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...
