Help! I'm A Children's Pastor

Hey folks! We’re switching things up at Help! I’m A Children’s Pastor. It’s been long enough that we’re doing a Reboot! Listen and be introduced to our new co-host Pastor John Steinklauber to the show. John’s a brand new Children’s Pastor though he’s not new to ministry. Listen to the show for all the details.... The post 37: Reboot! appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

Parents are not a problem in Children’s Ministry… but some parents cause problems for us as pastors and leaders. This episode covers some hard-learned tips and lessons on how to handle irate, angry or just misinformed parents. Check out ParryGripp on YouTube! The post 36: Dealing With Problem Parents appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

Practical tips for attracting and keeping volunteers in your children’s ministry. A focus on praying in volunteers over Suggested Books: On Being A Servant of God by Warren W. Wiersbe Getting Things Done by David Allen The Eric Trap by Jim Wideman The post 35: How To Find and Keep Volunteers appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

This episode we’re offering suggestions to Pastor and Ministers who are staring a children’s ministry in a new church and to those who are tasked with starting a children’s ministry from scratch. Basically answering the question, “How to start the children’s ministry on the ‘right foot’?” Plus your emails, questions and suggestions. Resources: Getting Things... The post 34: Starting From Scratch appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

This episode I’d like to share a sermon I did for big church last year. I hope the message ministers to you. The post 33: Big Church Sermon appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

This episode we look at how to build a children’s sermon and service from the ground up. Whether you’re using curriculum or starting from scratch it can be difficult to keep your kid’s attention while preaching a children’s sermon. The tips in this podcast will help you from start to finish. Resources: Ireland Photos Work... The post 32: Children’s Sermons appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

How do we respond when a gifted volunteer says goodbye? We also talk about how to handle reporting suspected child abuse, board members and “stupid good guys”. Also go listen to my audio journal to hear about my awesome Sunday experience where my daughter acted as my assistant for Sunday service. The post 31: Letting Go appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

Stage presence is one of the most important things a person speaking to children can have. It is equal parts entertainment, education and discipline. This week we look at stage presence and offer practical tips on how to improve your communication skills. We also look at several things not to do while on stage. Links... The post 30: Stage Presence appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

Since our last show I’ve gotten a few questions on how to create countdowns, how to edit videos and audio clips and sound effects, so I hijacked this episode to share some of the resources I use for animated full-motion backgrounds, animated clip art, game sounds, background tracks and more. I share free software and... The post EP 29: Editing Videos, Countdowns and Audio appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

Games don’t have to be wasted time. This week we discuss the role stage games play in a children’s service, how they can be used to teach, and how to use them effectively. The post 28: Games As Object Lessons appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

Practical tips and steps to take when seeking a part or full-time children’s ministry position. Mentioned Sites and Resources: My Spanish Missions Trip Experience CMConnect.org Kidology.org The Very Last Room – Christmas Story – If you’d like a copy of the story and the slide show, request it or make a $5 donation to the... The post 27: Getting A Children’s Ministry Job appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

How to communicate to Parents, Children, Ministry Leaders, Volunteers and your Pastor. We cover bulletins, fliers, newsletters, email lists, Facebook, and more. The Very Last Room – Christmas were can i buy cialis Story – If you’d like a copy of the story and the slide show, request it or make a $5 donation to... The post 26: How To Communicate appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

How do you respond to parents who’s children do nothing wrong? Show Links: Rod Puppet Made From Office Supplies Children’s Ministry Monthly Episode 2 – Discipline PodcastKid.com – A great podcast for children 3-12 by James Kennison and his daughter. The Very buy tramadol no prescription Last Room – Christmas Story – If you’d like... The post 25: Dealing With Overprotective Parents appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

This month we’re clearing out the in-box answering your submitted questions about volunteers, delegation, administration, outreach ideas, moving to a new ministry position and positions for youth to help in kids church. Links & Resources: The Very Last Room – Original Christmas story. Imagine if your family were to take the last room in Bethlehem,... The post 24 – Listener Questions & Answers appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

Tips and lessons on improving your children’s church order of service. The post EP 23 – Timing, Transitions & Flow appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

This month we’re talking about the importance of children’s praise & worship with Jean Thomason, aka Miss Pattycake. I hope you enjoy listening to her as much as I loved recording her. Visit Miss. Pattycake online at http://www.misspattycake.com The post EP 22 – Interview With Miss Pattycake appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

What issues and challenges to PK’s face in church? How does it influence their walk with God? What’s it like when the parent is their children’s pastor? All these questions and more answered as James interviews Christian and Lydia, his own pastor’s kids. This episode also features an amazing interview with The Lads, an amazing... The post 21 – About Pastor’s Kids appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

This month we address issues that discourage children’s ministers with Children’s Pastor, Mark Turner and Pen/Florida District Children’s Education Director, Grant Foster. The post 20 – Dealing With Discouragement appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

James interviews his wife Jennifer about her recent involvement in the office-side of the children's ministry he directs at their new ministry position. The post 19 – The Supportive Spouse appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

James shares a inspirational story that shows that God uses everything we submit to him and do as unto him for our good and his glory. The post 18 – As Unto The Lord appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.