Archive for the ‘Podcast Episodes’ Category

Easter Outreaches and Security Ideas

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Dick Gruber and I discuss the topics of Easter outreaches and CM safety. Specific links mentioned include: A&A Global Industries | Jason’s Collection of Policies & Procedures | VolunteerSelect | Safe Place by Marv Parker

In our next episode of Children’s Ministry Talk, we’ll continue discussing child safety issues, including: administration, facilities, and emergencies. What steps to do take to protect children in your ministry? What questions do you have? Drop us an
email, leave a comment here on the blog, or visit us over on Facebook or Twitter.
We’d love to include your comments and questions in our next episode.

Keep the feedback coming! Send your questions, comments, or ideas to childrensministrytalk@gmail.com. As always, you can find complete details about this podcast at childrensministrytalk.com.

Conferences and Training Events

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

Dick Gruber and I discuss the topic conferences and training events. Dick shares the following acrostic in outlining his reasons for attending children’s ministry conferences and other training events:

Lifelong learner
Investing in future education always brings a return
Friendships are made and renewed
Enthusiasm is generated

The following conferences were mentioned during the episode.

If you know of other children’s ministry training events that you’d like to recommend, leave a comment for more details!

In our next episode, we’ll be discussing children’s ministry conferences and training events. What children’s ministry conference do you recommend for others to attend? Why should children’s ministry leaders consider attending conferences or other training events? Drop us an email, leave a comment on the blog, or visit us over on Facebook. We’d love to include your comments in our next episode.

Keep the feedback coming! Send your questions, comments, or ideas to childrensministrytalk@gmail.com. As always, you can find complete details about this podcast at childrensministrytalk.com.

Rest for the CM Leader

Friday, January 4th, 2008

In the latest episode of Children’s Ministry Talk, Dick Gruber and I discuss the topic rest for the children’s ministry leader. Dick shares the following acrostic in outlining his suggestions for rest:

A sabbath is a Jesus kind of thing
Relax
Trust others
Expect God to give you peace and rest
Recycling is not a sin
Include your spouse
Everyday with Jesus
Simple is good too

In our next episode, we’ll be discussing children’s ministry conferences and training events. What children’s ministry conference do you recommend for others to attend? Why should children’s ministry leaders consider attending conferences or other training events? Drop us an email, leave a comment for us on our blog, or visit us over on Facebook. We’d love to include your comments in our next episode.