KMC is about Children’s Ministry, Leadership, Parenting, and other various ministry ideas
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Interviews and messages designed to help you understand, apply and teach the Bible with power and clarity to this generation.
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Intentional Fathers raising children of consequence.
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This podcast is the landing place where high level community reformers and city transformers meet with host Becky Hennesy to discuss and discover godly solutions to earthly problems. Through in-depth conversations and occasional solo episodes, Becky Hennesy tackles this new calling and assignment over life with the same passion she's had for local church ministry for 40+ years. NOTE: Beginning October 2021, Reformers Collective replaces the Being Becky podcast. Current subscribers to Being B ...
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Kids Ministry Collective #292 Creating A Leadership Plan
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Creating a Leadership Plan In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump shares his insights from a recent visit to Camp JoyEL, highlighting the camp's impressive student-led leadership and mentorship programs. He discusses the importance of ministry coaches, strategic growth planning, and the value of intentional leadershi…
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Leading Interactive Bible Studies and Hope for Gen Z with Dan Hamlin
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Mike chats with Dan Hamlin, Youth Pastor at Calvary Chapel Santa Maria, CA, about fresh and exciting ways to teach the Bible to teenagers. They tackle the challenge of overcoming negative stereotypes about Gen Z and share secrets on making Bible stories interactive and engaging. Plus, they discuss the do's and don'ts of storytelling, ensuring the m…
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Pastoral Ministry Beyond the Pulpit - Brian Brodersen, Kike Tores, Richard Cimino, Manolo Matos
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Brian Brodersen, Kike Tores, Richard Cimino, Manolo Matos speak with Mike Neglia about the intricacies of pastoral ministry, beyond the obvious and public preaching responsibilties. These wise men highlight the roles and needs of pastors in nurturing and developing mature followers of Jesus. It addresses the challenges pastors face, the importance …
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Passing on the Baton: Preaching Mentorships and Ministry Training with Alan Stoddard
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In this episode, Dr. Alan Stoddard shares the valuable lessons he learned from the influential mentors who shaped his journey, highlighting the importance of mentorship in spiritual leadership. Reflecting on his experiences, Dr. Stoddard encourages contemporary pastors and Christian leaders to invest in the next generation of preachers and leaders.…
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Sermon Introductions and Illustrations, Lessons learned from Haddon Robinson and Preaching the Old Testament
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Mike Neglia welcomes Dr. Steve Mathewson to the Expositors Collective show and Steve shares his deep insights into sermon preparation and delivery. The discussion covers the strategic use of illustrations to enhance sermon relatability, techniques for crafting engaging introductions, and continuous improvement in communicating God's Word. Dr. Mathe…
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Kids Ministry Collective #291 Essential Strategies for a Successful Fall Kidmin Launch
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Join host Tom Bump as he guides children's ministry leaders through essential strategies for a successful fall launch. Key topics include the importance of early preparation, effective recruiting methods, resource management, and positive leadership mindsets. Tom also highlights the benefits of joining KidmanPlus.net, a membership community for gro…
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Speech Impediments, Humble Prayer and Preaching About Money with Will Bassett
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Preaching about money can be hard, preaching with a speech impediment can be harder. In this conversation with Mike, Will Basset from Ridgeway Community Church speaks about how the power of God and trusting in His Word is the key to each of these situations. Will shares his first preaching experience, which was challenging due to his stammer, and h…
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Kids Ministry Collective 290 How to inspire and Equip Ministry Volunteers- Andrae Jones
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Join host Tom Bump on this edition of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast as he dives into a compelling conversation with Andre Jones, a Next Gen Pastor from Plano, Texas. They discuss a range of topics including the importance of effective leadership development, and how to maintain innovation in kids ministry. Andre shares his inspiring journey …
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Setting Your Heart to Study God's Word with Mike Neglia
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In this episode of Expositors Collective, recorded at the "Pizza and Preaching" night in Santa Maria, California, Mike Neglia gave an interactive talk about the essential practice of studying a Bible passage and crafting an effective sermon outline. Our discussion covers: Hermeneutics: Understanding the science and art of Biblical interpretation. S…
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Kids Ministry Collective 289. The Importance and Challenges of Using Visual Media in Kids Ministry
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The Importance and Challenges of Using Visual Media in Kids Ministry In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump and guest Carl Barnhill from Church Visuals delve into the significance of visual media in children's ministry. They discuss innovative ways to communicate the gospel using visual tools, especially in the digit…
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Preaching Proverbs with Craig Babcock
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In the 335th episode of Expositors Collective, Mike sits down with Pastor Craig Babcock to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of preaching through the book of Proverbs in an expositional manner. Both seasoned and novice preachers often find Proverbs challenging to preach (and Mike is no exception!) However, Craig, drawing from his PhD …
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Kids Ministry Collective #288- How To Make The Next 6 Months The Best Ever!
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Mid-Year Ministry Reflection: Strategies for Growth and Leadership In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump discusses the importance of mid-year reflections and evaluations for ministry leaders. He introduces KidminPlus.net, a membership community designed to support leaders, and emphasizes the value of having a leader…
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Partnering With the Spirit to Bring Out What the Text Is Really Saying
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Sam McCabe, a singer-songwriter and worship leader from Houston, Texas, speaks with Mike about quarterly preaching, and the pitfalls and opportunities that are available to those who preach messages and then wait three months until the next time! He speaks about the dangers of being over-prepared, and the opportunities to meditatively think through…
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Kids Ministry Collective #287 How To Build Healthier Ministry Teams
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Do you need to reboot or rebuild your volunteer team? Struggling to find help? It may be time for a reboot or a rebuild of what you do in ministry. Join host and leadership coach Tom Bump as he shares five things he would reboot and rebuild if he were starting out in ministry.By Kids Ministry Collective
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Preaching Matthew, Using Commentaries Well and Collaborative Preparation
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3/5 of the Expositors Collective leadership team take a break from filming their video course to chat about teaching through the Gospel of Matthew. Nick and Mike are teaching it at their churches and John is recording audio commentary for the Listeners Bible Commentary The Listener’s Commentary provides clear, accessible teaching through each book …
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How to Be a Good Guest Speaker, How Much You Should Tell Your Kids About Church Drama and So Much More!
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Dr Philip Nation's work has included roles as a Bible publisher, revitalizing established churches as a pastor, working with non-profit organizations, curriculum publishing, and serving as a university professor. His personal publishing experience includes writing, co-authoring, and editing over 20 published works. Over the years, he has trained le…
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Kids Ministry Collective #286 Five Do's and Dont's for Ministry Leaders!!
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Essential Do's and Don'ts for Ministry Leaders In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collector Podcast, hosted by Tom Bump, listeners are guided through key do's and don'ts for ministry leaders. Tom emphasizes the importance of organization, team building, asking good questions, setting priorities, and knowing your leaders. He also discusses the pit…
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Using Outlines to Communicate Well - Brian Bell
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Brian Bell joins us on today's podcast as a distinguished guest, bringing with him a wealth of experience and passion. As the senior pastor of Calvary Murrieta, Brian wears many hats, serving as the main teaching pastor, Chairman of the Church Board and School Board, and the shepherd of the Calvary Murrieta community. He speaks about the importance…
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Kids Ministry Collective #285- The ONE Thing That Can Hold You Back!
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Tom Bump, host of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, discusses the impact of self-doubt and imposter syndrome on leadership within kids' ministry. He explains how these issues can hinder personal growth, volunteer recruitment, and influence with senior leadership. The episode also introduces 'KidmanPlus.net,' a community for leaders seeking pers…
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Not a Crowd to Be Feared, Nor an Audience to Be Entertained, but a Family to Be Loved - Trevor O'Keefe
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Trevor O’Keefe and Mike Neglia speak about Cillian Murphy’s recent Academy Award and other momentous moments in Irish history. Trevor also shares the wildest story about a debut sermon ever on the history of the podcast! (He nearly killed someone) Trevor was a youth ministry for more than 17 years in Maranatha Chapel before transitioning in to the …
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Kids Ministry Collective #284 Confronting Isolation and Emotional Health in Ministry Leadership
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Confronting Isolation and Emotional Health in Ministry Leadership In the final episode of the Health for Leaders series on the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump discusses the importance of emotional health for ministry leaders, addressing the risks of isolation and emotional instability. He highlights the prevalent issue of loneliness…
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Preaching the Book of Hebrews with Sigurd Grindheim
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Dr Sigurd Grindheim speaks with Mike about how to preach the book of Hebrews, lessons learned about preaching from the book of Hebrews, and who he thinks is the author of that anonymous book. He also speaks about lessons learned about fatherhood, and the difference between expository and topical preaching. You can read some of his articles, and fin…
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Kids Ministry Collective #283 Prioritizing Mental Health: The Importance of Rest in Ministry"
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Join Tom Bump in this episode of the Kids Ministry Collector Podcast as he delves into the importance of rest and mental health awareness for ministry leaders. Discover the power of rest in rejuvenating your body, mind, and spirit as a leader, and learn how prioritizing rest can enhance your creativity and effectiveness. Tune in for valuable insigh…
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The Transfiguration of Jesus and the Growth of the Christian with Patrick Schreiner
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Patrick Schreiner speaks with Mike about the transfiguration of Jesus, progress within the Christian life and the value of manuscripted sermons. Patrick Schreiner is the Director of the Residency PhD program, Associate Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Gene and Jo Downing Endowed Chair …
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Topical Sermons, Hot Topics and Raising Up New Expositors
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Jim Wilson, Ted Leavenworth, Wesley Towne, Randall Tonini and Brian Bell offer wise insight, heartfelt advice and light-hearted humor in this panel discussion, recorded in Temecula, California at one of our Training Weekends. They answer questions concerning when it is appropriate to pause an expository teaching series, topical sermons, how many cr…
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Kids Ministry Collective #282- Healthy Leaders Need Healthy Self Images
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Join Host and Leadership Coach, Tom Bump as he shares a candid episode about why it's important for leaders to take mental health and specifically create a healthy self-image. Leaders struggle so much with self-doubt and a low self-image that they often overcompensate for it. This episode is going to give you some simple strategies to replace and r…
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From his early ministry experience in 1973 until this very day Tim Brown has worked hard to make the magnificent and lofty truths of scripture accessible to anyone and everyone who is listening. He tries to embody what Haddon Robinson quipped, "The art of preaching is getting people to see with their ears." In this conversation Tim and Mike speak a…
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Kids Ministry Collective 281 Digital Addiction and Kids- Dr. Scott Turansky
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Join host Tom Bump and his guest Dr. Scott Turansky from the National Center For Biblical Parenting to discuss how leaders can help parents fight digital addiction from affecting their children. They are releasing new resources and I highly recommend all church leaders check this out. BiblicalParenting.org The Technology Wellness At Home Course wil…
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In a creative journey through the steps of evaporation, condensation and precipitation Pastor Tim Brown will take us on a journey through Psalm 29 and highlight the parallels between the forming of a Mediterranean stormcloud and the dumping of water and the steps that faithful preachers go through in studying, meditating and preaching. Tim Brown ha…
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What is a Vision Statement and why does it matter? Is there a point in having a "Vision Sunday" at the beginning of the year, or is the congregation better served by "dripping vision" throughout the 52 Sundays of the calendar year? Is having a church vision even Biblical? Mike asks these questions and more to the more-than-capable Luke Simmons in a…
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Kids Ministry Collective 280- Maximize Outreach Success- 4 Questions A Leader Should Ask
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In this episode, Host & Coach, Tom Bump shares, important questions every leader should ask to ensure successful and impactful outreach events in kids' ministry. It emphasizes the evaluation of impact, engagement, resource management, content alignment with core values, feedback collection, team resilience, delegation, empowerment, and feedback loo…
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Symphonic Preaching, Bad Sermons & Consistent Improvement with Heath Hardesty
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Heath Hardesty from Valley Community Church in Pleasanton, California explores the concept of "symphonic preaching" with Mike, and the value of emphasizing connections between the Old and New Testaments and their relevance today to all of life. Heath sees the wonder of the world around us, and the beauty and treasure of the Bible's story. Heath als…
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The Journey From the Ancient Text to the Contemporary Culture
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Wesley Towne speaks about the 4 steps that he takes in his sermon preparation process to go from the passage to his own heart and then to people of his particular context and culture. Wesley lives in Davis, CA with his wife and chihuahua Lucy. He has planted two churches, both in university cities, and is thankful for the opportunity to pastor and …
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Reading and Preaching the Psalms Chronologically and Canonically with Wyatt Graham
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Are the Psalms individual isolated poems that have no connection to one another, or are they a unified, edited story that we are supposed to notice? Wyatt Graham answers these questions and more in this conversation about how to think deeply about the Psalms, and what sort of connections should we expect to see from one chapter to the next. Current…
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Kids Ministry Collective 279 Together We Grow, Why You Need Community
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Do you as a leader have a community who you can be real with? Do you feel isolated and alone in ministry? Do you know that's dangerous? Join host and coach, Tom Bump as. he shares 3 power positives and 3 dangerous negatives about community for leaders. Check out Kidsministrycollective.com Want to join a community that you need and that needs you? J…
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How to Discover the Author's Intended Meaning with John Whittaker
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John Whittaker teaches a workshop in Temecula California on how the inductive Bible Study method helps to discover the divine and human author's meaning of a text. John Whittaker is a preacher, teacher and pastor. He holds theology and ministry degrees from Boise Bible College, Cincinnati Bible Seminary, and a doctorate in preaching from Gordon-Con…
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Kids Ministry Collective 278 Change Your Narrative, Change Everything!
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Embracing Change and Positive Growth in Kids Ministry LeadershipIn this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump discusses the importance of changing our narratives, mindsets, and perspectives, especially during challenging times in ministry.The episode also previews the upcoming Kidman Plus membership community as a resource …
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Learning from Church History and Being Yourself with David Guzik
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David Guzik, the author of the Enduring Word commentary and YouTube Channel, engages in an insightful and friendly dialogue with Mike Neglia. They explore the intricate process of utilizing commentaries effectively in sermon preparation, emphasizing the importance of discernment in approach. Guzik passionately underscores the necessity of internali…
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Kids Ministry Collective 277- Who Am I? How To Build Healthy Identity in Leadership
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Have you ever struggled as a children's ministry leader with your identity as a leader? I think most leaders wonder at times who they are or who they are becoming as a leader. With so many to compare ourselves to it can really impact everything we do and even those around us. In this episode, Host and Coach, Tom Bump shares some critical things you…
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Learning to Preach Like Jesus with Peter Williams
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Many people consider Jesus to be a great teacher and preacher, but few actually realise just how incredible and multilayered His teachings actually were. In this episode of Expositors Collective, Mike speaks with Dr. Peter J. Williams, the principal of Tyndale House in Cambridge, and the chair of the International Greek New Testament Project. He is…
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God Fixes Our Prayers Going Up, and Our Sermons Going Out - Ray Ortlund
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Gospel sanity in a world gone mad - this is what Ray Ortlund Jr is trying to offer to the next generation of pastors and leaders. In this conversation with Mike he talks about the value of remembering his own mortality, gathering and gospelling young men, and how Christ Himself is preaching through us as we exposit the Word. He speaks about some of…
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Kids Ministry Collective 276 The Leaders Tribe- Why Leaders Need Community!
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Every children's ministry leader needs someone but honestly, you need more than someone, you need a tribe, a group, a posse! You need community! In this episode, host and coach Tom Bump will share 4 reasons and benefits of having other leaders in your inner circle whom you can do real life with. If you are finally ready to invest in yourself and lo…
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Kids Ministry Collective 275 The Childrens Ministry Leader's Foundation
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How is your leadership foundation? Is it built on the right kind of things? What should a Kidmin Leader do to build a solid ministry? Join leadership coach and host Tom Bump, as he shares 4 crucial building blocks for a leader to build resilient leadership on. Charlie Bancroft makes this a WIN-WIN for churches!!! For every $25 dollars you gift one …
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Pet Peeves and Pathways with Nick Cady, Bryan Stupar Mike Neglia + John Whittaker
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The Leadership Team of Expositors Collective (minus Alan Stoddard) talk about some pet peeves they have about preaching. Brian, Nick, John and Mike speak about habits and choices that preachers make that make it hard to listen to them. The second half of the conversation takes a more positive spin as John talks about discipleship pathways and what …
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Kids Ministry Collective 274 How Do I Ask Questions?
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Are you asking questions? Do you know what questions should be asked? Join Ministry Coach and Host, Tom Bump as he shares why every leader who wants to grow themselves, their teams, and their ministries should learn how to ask the right kind of questions! Episode Sponsor: The Carlitos Project You can make a difference this summer for local children…
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Why You Need Feedback (And How to Get It)
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Angie Thornton (Women's Ministry Director for TGC Quebec) speaks with Mike about the importance of seeking feedback and input from others as well as the irreplaceable value of solitude when it comes to preparing to teach the Bible. They speak about the significance of seeking input on your teachings, both before and after the message has been deliv…
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You Must Be a Good Listener in Order to Become a Great Speaker - Brian Synnott
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Brian Synott sits down with Mike Neglia for a discussion about bivocational ministry, therapy, addiction recovery and prison ministry. He recounts his first sermon at a hyper-charismatic youth group in county Cork, Ireland in the late 1980s and the significant growth that has taken place in his ministry since then. They speak about the surprising i…
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Kids Ministry Collective 273 Designing The Best Plan for Childrens Ministry- Jason Tilley
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Join Host Tom Bump and his guest, Jason Tilley as they discuss how children's ministry leaders can create a plan that is clear, simple, and effective to help them grow their kids ministries. Jason outlines some steps that leaders can implement right away that will give them direction and influence. You can email Jason at jason@ministryaccelerator.c…
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Why You Should Stop Saying "We" in Your Messages with Carey Nieuwhof
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Should preachers use the humble "we" or the personalised "you" when speaking to their congregations? Should busy leaders take breakfast meetings? Should sermon preparation nourish the soul of the pastor? Carey Nieuwhof answers these questions and more in this captivating and compelling conversation with Mike. We'll get a behind-the-scenes glimpse a…
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Kids Ministry Collective 272 Reaching Kids on YouTube with Big Kid Ben
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Reaching Generation Alpha with Digital Church: Kids Ministry Collective Podcast In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump talks to Ben Folks about his initiative, Big Kid Ben. Discussing the increasing trend of Generation Alpha turning to YouTube for entertainment and information, they question how this shift impacts th…
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