Kids Ministry Collective

Jan 27 2025 100 ep. 30 mins 58
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Empowering children’s ministry leaders with practical strategies, fresh ideas, and encouragement to lead with confidence and avoid burnout. Join us weekly for insights on leadership, team building, and creating impactful ministries. Together, let’s shape the future of children’s ministry!

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Kids Ministry Collective 312 The Lies Ministry Leaders Believe

Jan 27 2025 20 mins  
In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump addresses the various lies that ministry leaders often believe about themselves and their work. Drawing insights from John 8 and personal experiences, Tom highlights common misconceptions such as feeling like a mere babysitter, believing one's efforts are not enough, and comparing oneself to others. He also offe

Kids Ministry Collective #311 How To Lead In Hard Seasons

Jan 21 2025 23 mins  
In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump shares valuable insights and encouragement for ministry leaders facing challenging seasons. Drawing from his experiences and conversations at the Children's Pastors Conference 2025, Tom emphasizes the importance of community and introduces Kidminplus.net as a supportive network for leaders. He offers practical s

Kids Ministry Collective #310 Learn and Lead 3 Strategies for Ministry Leaders

Jan 14 2025 17 mins  
In this special milestone episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump celebrates reaching over 150,000 downloads and kicks off the new year with essential tips on maximizing learning experiences for leaders. Tom emphasizes the importance of a growth mindset, diversifying learning sources, actively engaging with content, and effectively implementing new knowledge.

Kids Ministry Collective #309 5 Tips For Planning An Unstoppable Ministry Season

Dec 30 2024 18 mins  
Do you want to have a children's ministry that impacts in powerful ways? It always starts with you and how you plan. This episode focuses on five powerful tips that will help you make a plan to be unstoppable. Join host Tom Bump the KMCCoach and learn what he does to set up a ministry for impact.

Kids Ministry Collective #308 How to Become A Transformational Leader In Childrens Ministry

Dec 17 2024 19 mins  
In this Kids Ministry Collective Podcast episode, Tom Bump discusses the key aspects of transformational leadership in children's ministry. As the podcast season 2024 wraps up, Tom shares his gratitude for the community's support and outlines plans for exciting new initiatives in 2025. He emphasizes the importance of knowing your 'why', leading yourself well, empowering teams, and

Kids Ministry Collective #307 How To Elevate My Leadership Influence

Dec 08 2024 21 mins  
In this Kids Ministry Collective Podcast episode, host Tom Bump shares valuable leadership insights aimed at empowering children's and family ministry leaders. He discusses the importance of having a powerful 'why' to navigate challenging times and encourages a shift from a scarcity mindset to one focused on opportunities. Tom highlights the significance of self-leadership, effecti

Kids Ministry Collective #306- How To Lead With Joy And Gratitude During The Holidays

Nov 26 2024 21 mins  
In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump emphasizes the importance of gratitude for ministry leaders, especially during the busy holiday season. He shares personal experiences and practical tips for maintaining a grateful heart, managing expectations, and prioritizing tasks. Tom also highlights the benefits of community and the value of attending confe

Kids Ministry Collective #305 - Enduring Hardships In Ministry

Nov 17 2024 60 mins  
In this powerful episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump engages in an in-depth conversation with Kelli Romero, a seasoned ministry leader, about enduring hardships in ministry. Drawing from her own experiences, including the tragic loss of her son to suicide, Kelly shares profound insights on resilience, dealing with grief, and the importance of authentic co

Kids Ministry Collective Podcast 304 Caring For The Leaders Heart- Vicki Abbott

Nov 11 2024 32 mins  
In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump is joined by Vicki Abbott, a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in children's ministry. Tom and Vicki discuss the importance of having a coach, the pressures of ministry, and strategies for caring for your heart. Vicki shares her wisdom from co-authoring the book 'Everyone Does Better with a Coach'

Kids Ministry Collective #303 How Is Your Leadership Foundation? Derek Altom

Nov 03 2024 37 mins  
This episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, hosted by Tom Bump, the focus is on evaluating and strengthening the foundations of ministry work. Tom introduces his guest, Derek Aldam, the Director of Events and Development for D6 Family Ministry, who discusses the importance of a solid ministry foundation built on Scripture and Christ's teachings. They highlight the upcomin