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
171 episodes
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...
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 ...
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://...
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:
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:
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 -
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.
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...
