Help! I'm A Children's Pastor

Ten things I learned from 10 years of ministry at Sheffield. The post 17 – 10 Years In 10 Minutes appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

How do we deal, as children's ministers, with a lack of pastoral support? The post 16 – When Pastor Don’t Approve appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

This month we’re talking about dealing with confronting children, parents and volunteers in potentially confrontational situations. The post 15 – Dealing With Tough Situations appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

This month we focus on the reasons Children’s Ministers struggle in ministry and ways to avoid burnout. Plus, a very special interview with Fel Bagunu. Brought to you by DrawYouAPicture.com and High Voltage Kids Resources. The post 14 – Why Children’s Ministers Struggle appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

Think of this show like “Policies and Procedures For Dummies”. We cover the reasons we need policy and the basics of beginning to develop your own. Resources: http://locator.thevision2020.com – Free Sex Offender Search http://freecountdowns.net – Free video countdowns (just don’t buy their products) http://drawyouapicture.com – Low cost logos. The post 13 – Policy & Procedure appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

In this, the last of the mini-series on proper discipline in children’s ministry, we look at different kinds of relationships we try to form with our kids. The post Mini-cast 8: Proper Discipline – Proper Relationships appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

This week we focus on several key concepts regarding proper discipline in children’s ministry. The post Mini-cast 7: Proper Disclipline – Key Concepts appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

This week we’re covering the rewards of great behavior in children’s ministry. The post Mini-Cast 6: Proper Discipline – Rewards appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

This week it’s all about the consequences for disobeying the rules. Be sure to check back each week for more. The post Mini-Cast 5: Proper Discipline – Consequences appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

This week it’s all about enforcing our rules… and making rules that are enforceable. Be sure to check back each week for more. The post Mini-Cast 4: Proper Discipline – Enforcement appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

The third installment of our new weekly mini-casts on discipline in children’s ministry focuses on the concept of “Minimum Requirements” and Rule Making. Be sure to check back each week for more. The post Mini-Cast 3: Proper Discipline – Requirements & Rules appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

This second installment of our new weekly mini-casts on discipline in children's ministry. This week focuses on the reasons we don't discipline. The post Mini-Cast 2: Proper Discipline – Why We Don’t appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

This month James and Dave talk through they way they do an average elementary Sunday children's church service. We share important tips on segments, points, curriculum and more. The post 12 – How We Do Service appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

This first installment of our new weekly mini-casts focuses on redefining discipline with a God-centered viewpoint. Be sure to check back each week for more. The post Mini-Cast 1: Proper Discipline in Children’s Ministry appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

This month I interview my wife Jennifer about the transition into ministry, church expectations and ways we pastors can protect our spouses as they support us. Resources mentioned in the show: Random Student Selector The Brick Testament Get more of James and Jenn on their weekly podcast, Geek Loves Nerd! The post EP 11 – The Children’s Pastor’s Wife appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

James is joined by guest-host Austin who poses the question, “What’s the goal of Children’s Ministry?” Email cmmonthly@gmail.com for your chance to win 12 cd’s of animated clipart from AnimationFactory.com Resources mentioned on the show: http://www.kidzap.com http://www.whitsend.org/podcast http://www.clubhousemagazine.com http://cmconnect.org http://www.fiveamproductions.com The post 10 – What’s The Point? appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

This month I'm joined by Thomas, a 'rookie' Children's Pastor from Texas and we're talking about the dread you can sometimes feel when it's time to ask your volunteers to take on some of what you're doing. The post 09 – Delegating Our Responsibilities appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

And we’re back again! James shares a simple way to take the guesswork out of your volunteer placement, tracking, and needs. Plus a new show format, phone number and more! Links mentioned in the show: bubbl.us cmconnect.org Kids Camp Games The post 08 – Volunteer Breakdown appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

We’re back! James tackles the topic of discouragement, and it’s sources, solo this month. Get ready for our new co-host, Lead Pastor Jon Beckett next month! Check out Geek Loves Nerd Podcast. The post 07 – Attitude Check appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.

James and Dave discuss what does and does not work in communicating with families and your congregation plus a few creative ways to get your message out. What creative communication devices have you concocted? Share won’t you? http://www.surveymonkey.com – Survey Site http://drawyouapicture.com – James’ art site. The post 06 – Creative Communication appeared first on Nobody’s Listening Podcast Community.