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
125 episodes
Letting Go of Control
Have you ever been frustrated that a child isn't saved or that a parent won't lead? This episode reminds us of what is in our control and what we need to let go of. Be encouraged that God is faithful to do all He promises. ...
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Episode 125
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Prepping for Next Year's VBS Before This Year
The best piece of VBS advice you can get is to start preparing for next year now. This episode gives you 7 tips you can start doing today to prepare for next year's VBS. From decor to prepping for advertising and next year's recruitment, this e...
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Season 2
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Episode 124
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Planning Your Parent Resource Station
Part of a kidmin leader's job is to equip parents to disciple. Are you using a resource station to help you do so? In this episode, you'll walk through the why of a resource station and how to set it up from location to look to the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 123
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Sticky Faith for Families: How to Equip Parents
Over and over in the Bible, we see God's command to parents to pass on their faith. In this episode, Amber talks about the two modes of faith transformation: intentional and unintentional discipleship. How do we get faith to stick? ...
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Season 2
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Episode 122
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Intentionally Gamifying Your Lessons
Sure kids love games. But we shouldn't have games in kidmin that don't have a purpose. Listen to 10 intentional lesson-teaching games you can incorporate. Love the intentionality? Make sure to check out
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Season 2
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Episode 121
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12 Tips to Level Up Your Summer Camp Experience
After 17 years of camp, Amber has learned a few things. Listen to 12 tips that will level up your camp experience, making it a powerful week of discipleship.
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Episode 120
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Mother's Day in Kidmin
How are you doing Mother's Day in kidmin? Are you sensitive to family situations? Have you considered how to equip moms in their role as disciple-maker rather than just making a craft?Check-out the Mother's Day resources at:amberp...
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Episode 119
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Kidmin Apologetics - a Non-Negotiable
Should kids be taught apologetics? Absolutely! But how? Discover practical tips in this episode.
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Episode 118
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Balancing Your Kidmin Hats
In Kidmin, you wear a lot of hats, and we don't just mean the fun ones! How are you balancing all of the roles and tasks you have to do on a weekly basis?
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Season 2
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Episode 117
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Maximizing Your Midweek
Midweek services can be hard, but they are also full of opportunities. Are you intentionally using your midweek minutes?
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Season 2
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Episode 116
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Equip Parents with More Than "To-Do" Resources
We must be intentional with the resources we equip parents with. Find out the four questions to ask when picking out resources.
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Episode 115
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Easter Resources for Church and Home
Easter is a month away... are you ready? There are tons of discipleship opportunities, so make sure you are prepared. From lesson ideas to take-home devotions to wow factors - we will talk about it all.
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Season 2
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Episode 114
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Safety and Security Red Flags
Background checks aren't enough to keep kids safe. Do you know what red flags to watch out for? KidCheck's Angela Lewton joins us on this important podcast episode. Read the full blog here: https://www.kidcheck.com/blog/20-red-flag...
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Season 2
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Episode 113
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Increasing Lesson Engagement
Our lessons need to draw boys and girls in, engaging them in God's Words. Learning styles, object lessons, magic tricks, and experiences all help to draw kids in.
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Episode 112
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Teaching Big Theology to Little Kids
Are you using big words and complex theological terms in your children's ministry? You should be.
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Season 2
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Episode 111
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Say "No" to Free Play
We can and should make our lesson times intentional and engaging. We can have fun and play, but it needs to have a purpose.
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Episode 110
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Confessions of a Kidmin Veteran
After 20+ years in Children's Ministry... here is what I learned.
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Season 2
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Episode 109
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You Had a Visitor... Now What?
What is your plan for when visitors show up? How do you get them to come back?
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Season 2
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Episode 108
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Wrong Ways to Resource Parents
Resourcing parents is part of our job to equip them to disciple... but there is a right way and a wrong way to do so. Are you resourcing correctly?
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Season 2
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Episode 107
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How (and why) To Teach Kids Theology
Joined by special guests Sam Luce and Hunter Williams, we discuss the how and why of teaching kids theology as well as their new book. Get your copy of How To Teach Kids Theology at New Growth Press.
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Season 2
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Episode 106
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A Year of Opportunities and Encouragement
Do you need some encouragement today, friend? Whether things are going great in ministry or every day is a struggle, remember why you do what you do and what God can (and will do). Be encouraged. What you do matters.
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Season 2
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Episode 105
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New Release Doctrine and Discipleship Book with Josh Cooley
Hear about author Josh Cooley's new children's book Empty. This book shares the message of Jesus in a fun and meaningful way - a must have for every family and church.
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Season 2
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Episode 104
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Intentionally Planning Your New Year
As a new year approaches for children's ministry, are you making sure that each and every moment, each and every opporutnity is used to disciple? You need to be. Grab the planner here: https://amberpike.org/shopGrab my new book,
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Season 2
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Episode 103
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