Happy New Year friends!! As we enter this fresh season, we want to take a moment to reflect on all... more

It’s a Wrap on an Incredible Season! Join us for an exciting and heartfelt finale to this season of Kids... more

Ever feel like you’re juggling a dozen roles at once in kids ministry? Whether you’re organizing holiday programs, managing volunteers,... more

Live from the ETCH Conference, join us for an exciting conversation with Jana Magruder and Stephanie Chase, Kids Minister at... more

In this engaging conversation, John Murchison shares insights on the importance of administration in children's ministry, discussing how his background... more

Didn't realize you would be a certified event planner when you entered Kids Ministry? We're here for you! In this... more

Ever wondered what it takes to build a thriving kids ministry team?" In this episode, Heidi Hensley shares her insights... more

Stepping into the role of a counselor can feel intimidating, but wearing this hat can be so crucial for creating... more

In this insightful episode, we dive into the vital role of evangelism in children's ministry with special guest Danielle Bell.... more

Whether you're wrangling toddlers or leading preteens, wearing the teaching hat is one of the most important (and sometimes most... more

Whether you're crafting a Bible lesson, planning a fun event, or simply looking for ways to engage young hearts, creativity... more

Hey friends, welcome to a brand new podcast, Kids Ministry Calling! In the busyness of leading kids ministry, it’s easy... more

Are you feeling over-worked, over-looked, or thinking about leaving ministry? Do you love working with kids and families, but find... more

Ministry is a team sport and it's crucial for the success of the team to have a diverse range of... more

An entire generation is growing up watching videos, completing assignments, and potentially being taught by artificial intelligence. The AI... more

In this episode of the Kids Ministry 101 podcast, Chuck and Jana have a conversation with trauma expert Stephanie Shivers,... more

If you're a Next Gen leader of any kind, the ETCH Conference is for you! Lifeway's Etch Conference in Nashville,... more

You spoke, we listened, and now we're excited to share with you what's new in the updated cycle of The... more

Hey friends! Over the next few weeks we're going to be sharing with you the top three episodes from Kid's... more

Hey friends! Over the next few weeks we're going to be sharing with you the top three episodes from Kid's... more

Hey friends! Over the next few weeks we're going to be sharing with you the top three episodes from Kid's... more

This week we are sharing an episode from one of our favorite shows from the Lifeway Podcast Network - Youth... more

Emotions are created by God as indicators of how we are processing the environment or circumstances around us. Most people... more

Last week Chuck Peters and Jana Magruder attended the Southern Baptist Convention and had the opportunity to sit down with... more

One of Lifeway Kids biggest focuses over the past year was equipping churches to offer welcoming and inviting experiences for... more

So many problems that surface and put our kids at great risk, are avoidable situations that happen in environments where... more

One of the most dangerous environments we can put our children in, is an environment without the right policies and... more

In this episode of the Kids Ministry 101 podcast, host Jeremy interviews Danielle Bell about the importance of sharing the... more

Hey friends! Welcome back to this 3-Part Series on leading a vision centered ministry! If you haven't listened to part... more

Vacation Bible School is typically one of the largest events of the year in the life of a church. Churches... more

Hey friends! Last week, Jana and Chuck began a conversation about leading with vision. If you haven't listened to that... more

Proverbs 29 warns, “where there is no vision, the people will perish;”. Leading with a clear vision is crucial to... more

Melita Thomas joins host Chuck Peters to discuss more about getting ready for VBS this year.The post Ready Set VBS:... more

Melita Thomas joins host Chuck Peters to discuss getting ready for VBS this year.The post Ready Set VBS: Part 1... more

Chuck Peters joins the marked podcast to discuss some of his story and the heart behind Hyfi.The post About Hyfi... more

Chuck Peters and Jana Magruder join host of the “Group Answers” podcast to discuss next gen ministryThe post Next Gen... more

Rhonda VanCleave joins cohost Jana Magruder and host Chuck Peters to walk through the last 100 years of Lifeway VBS.The... more

Rhonda VanCleave joins cohost Jana Magruder and host Chuck Peters to discuss the breakout of VBS 2024 days.The post Breaking... more

Tyler Quillet and Jess Dunlap join guest host Jana Magruder to discuss more ways to become a special needs-friendly church.The... more

Sandra Peoples joins guest host Jana Magruder to discuss ways to be a special needs friendly church. Sandra Peoples (M.... more

Sandra Peoples joins guest host Jana Magruder to discuss ways to be a special needs friendly church. Sandra Peoples (M.... more

Delanee Williams and Kimba Campbell join the podcast to discuss the importance of preschool ministry.The post The Importance of Preschool... more

Mark Jones joins the podcast to discuss ways to set yourself up for success by structuring your teaching hour.The post... more

Jeremy Carroll and Crystal Mazzuca join host Chuck Peters to discuss elements of Hyfi, including Holly Jolly Palooza. Check out... more

Cheryl Markland and Jana Magruder join host Chuck Peters to discuss some basics for family discipleship. Check out more at... more

Jana Magruder joins host Chuck Peters to discuss the time for Advent.The post Introducing the New FREE Family Advent Guide... more

Champ Thornton joins Host Chuck Peters to discuss ways of teaching our kids to be thankful. Check out more about... more

Tega Faafa and Jana Magruder join Host Chuck Peters to discuss how we can better bridge the gap between student... more

Jeremy Echols and Jana Magruder join Host Chuck Peters to discuss what it’s like coming to ETCH, and why you... more

Ken Braddy joins host Chuck Peters to discuss the idea of a catch and release culture in our ministries.The post... more