Kids Ministry Calling with Jana Magruder

59.Designing Fun: Creating Engaging Kids Ministry Spaces with Joey Kiker

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Fun in kids ministry doesn’t happen by accident—it’s designed.

In this episode of Kids Ministry Calling, Jana sits down with Joey Kiker, Lifeway’s Creative Director, to talk about how intentional design can transform the way kids experience ministry. From room layout to lighting to technology, Joey shares how the physical environment can help create spaces where kids feel excited, welcomed, and ready to engage.

Joey unpacks the principles behind world building—the idea that every detail in your environment helps tell a story and invite kids into the experience. He also offers practical advice for churches looking to remodel or refresh their kids spaces, no matter the size of their budget.

Whether you’re planning a major renovation or simply trying to make your classroom more inviting, this conversation will help you think creatively and strategically about the spaces where discipleship happens. Because when kids walk into a space designed with them in mind, they don’t just notice—it communicates that they matter.

Listen in for practical ideas and fresh inspiration to create environments kids can’t wait to come back to.

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