Karl Bastian's Kidmin Talk
Kidmin Talk #219 - Kidmin Covenant #12 - What Success in Ministry Really Looks Like
Feb 09, 2026
Karl Bastian
What does success in children’s ministry actually look like?
Packed rooms? Growing numbers? Social media applause?
In this final episode of the 12-part Kidmin Covenant series, we land on Commitment #12: measuring success by obedience—not by numbers, noise, or nods of approval.
In this powerful wrap-up, Pastor Karl unpacks what lasting fruit really looks like: volunteers who keep serving, kids who open their Bibles on their own, letters from families whose lives were changed, and the ultimate goal—hearing “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Plus, Karl answers real leadership questions from the email bag:
• Why does recruiting volunteers always feel like begging?
• How do you keep church fun without turning it into a carnival?
• Am I burned out… or just in a hard season?
If you’ve ever questioned whether what you’re doing truly matters… this episode is for you.
Success isn’t bigger.
Success is faithful.
Success is obedience.
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Kidmin Talk is the Podcast of Pastor Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org and host of KidminTalk.com. He is a children’s pastor, speaker and entertainer. His life mission is to Equip and Encourage those who minister to children.
This episode also includes a big announcement: beginning next week, Kidmin Talk becomes The Karl Bastian Podcast — expanding the conversation while keeping the heart for leaders strong.
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