NWMN Fusion CM Podcast - Audio
205 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe NWMN Fusion Children's Ministry Podcast discusses the world of Children's Ministry. Come and listen to the latest and greatest ideas surrounding the world of children's ministry from the team at Fusion: Children's Ministry.
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Episodes
Fusion Q&A Session
November 10, 2018 14:24 - 51 minutes - 94.4 MBQ&A Panel from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018, featuring Josh and Bethie Wood, Don Ross, and Kevin Geer.
Kevin Geer | Fusion Gen Session 3
November 09, 2018 14:23 - 43 minutes - 80.2 MBGeneral Session 3 from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. Kevin Geer, Lead Pastor at Canvas Church in Kalispell, MT.
Being a Dream Team Member | Noah Naipo
November 09, 2018 14:17 - 16 minutes - 31.2 MBWorkshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. No one decides to volunteer in Kids Ministry because they want to be "bad" at it or fail. In fact, most volunteers / leaders want to make a difference and succeed at whatever they do. This workshop discusses ways that you can be at your best as a volunteer to show your Kids Pastor / Leader that you are a "Dream Team Member."
Connecting with Generation Z | Micah Cruger
November 09, 2018 14:16 - 27 minutes - 51.3 MBWorkshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. Every child is different, but there are some clear markers that we see stretching across Generation Z. The big question is, where are the opportunities the Gospel of Jesus to intersect these generational realities.
Bi-Vocational Ministry | Matt Alexander
November 09, 2018 14:14 - 21 minutes - 39.6 MBWorkshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. Being bi-vocational can be difficult, however, it does not mean that it has to suck. It can actually be the biggest blessing!
Creating a Healthy Culture | Kevin Geer
November 09, 2018 14:12 - 49 minutes - 91.3 MBWorkshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. This workshop will look at what it takes to create and keep a healthy culture that people want to be part of and reproduce.
Becoming Self-Aware | Josh Wood
November 09, 2018 14:10 - 17 minutes - 32.1 MBWorkshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. God isn't asking us to be someone else, but calls us to be all He made us to be! This workshop will discuss some of the effects of not knowing who we are, and some tips on becoming self-aware, so we can be the best stewards of our calling!
Leading Up | Jeff Duchemin
November 09, 2018 14:09 - 20 minutes - 37.9 MBWorkshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. This workshop will talk about how to bring your ideas and perspective to your pastor, boss, or anyone in authority above you in a honoring and humble way. An important part of our ideas being received is how we present them.
Discussions and Considerations on Gender Identity Wrkshop
November 09, 2018 14:07 - 54 minutes - 99.9 MBWorkshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. This workshop will address the fear, uncertainty, and ambiguity that we all feel surrounding matters of sexual attraction and identity. It will provide clinical and spiritual perspectives/resources helpful to both parents and ministry leaders.
Classroom Management for Early Childhood | Chantel Rohr
November 09, 2018 14:05 - 18 minutes - 34.3 MBWorkshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. This workshop will talk about how classroom management can help you create an effective learning environment for kids. It will take a look at five factors to consider when preparing your class as well as some fun techniques that will grab kids attention.
How to Win with Personal Finance | Chad Alvarado
November 09, 2018 14:01 - 44 minutes - 81.7 MBWorkshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. This session is designed to help individual and couples set and achieve financial goals. Whether you are just getting started or have been working a plan for a few decades, you will receive tools which will help you take the next step on your financial journey. Listen ready to learn and gain some momentum in your personal finance.
Being a Bridge Builder | Amy Howarth
November 09, 2018 14:00 - 14 minutes - 26.1 MBWorkshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. Have you ever wondered how to get a volunteer from saying yes to actually doing the job!? Have you been frustrated by a lack of commitment by a volunteer? This workshop will teach tips to answer both those questions!
Kevin Geer | Fusion Gen Session 1
November 08, 2018 14:19 - 50 minutes - 93.1 MBGeneral Session 1 from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2018. Kevin Geer, Lead Pastor at Canvas Church in Kalispell, MT.
Fusion Conference 2017 | Don Ross, Main Session
November 11, 2017 19:00 - 52 minutes - 60.2 MBDon currently serves as the Northwest Ministry Network Leader and served as the lead pastor of Creekside Church in Seattle, from 1995-2014. Don holds a B.A. in Biblical Literature from Northwest University. He graduated in 1997 with a Doctor of Ministry degree from Bakke Graduate School in Seattle. Don is a member of the Society of Church Consultants and published his first book in 2013, Turnaround Pastor, which outlines key principles of church turnaround. Don and his wife Brenda, live in Ke...
How to Get Kids Excited About the Bible | Jenn Braham
November 11, 2017 17:22 - 21 minutes - 24.9 MBWorkshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2017. Discussing the "why" and "how" of getting kids excited about the Bible for Early Childhood and Elementary aged children. Taught by Jenn Braham, Michelle Buxton, and Michelle Cuadros.
Tools and Resources to Build Ministry | Dan Metteer
November 11, 2017 17:17 - 17 minutes - 20.3 MBWorkshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2017. Ministry presents new challenges every day. Grab a few tools to help you overcome them!
Connecting Kids With Missions | Phil Malcolm & Jolene Jooste
November 11, 2017 17:03 - 44 minutes - 51 MBWorkshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2017. 10 creative ideas for keeping missions and missionaries in front of your kids on a regular basis. These ideas will help build a missions heart in your children and give them awareness of their part in the mission of God to save the lost.
Ministry Margin | Don Ross | Workshop
November 11, 2017 16:39 - 46 minutes - 53.5 MBWorkshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2017. With the pressures of ministry, we squeeze emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual margin out of our life. Deficit bank ministry is no ministry at all.
Fusion Conf 2017 | Josh Wood, Main Session 3
November 10, 2017 19:05 - 41 minutes - 47.4 MBJosh lives in Sumner, WA with his wife Bethie and 3 kids: Devon 12, David 10, and Belle 9. He has been a Pastor for 11 years in Washington and Northwest Montana. His passion is seeing leaders find their identity in who God has called them to be and lead out of their strengths and gifting God has given them! He is currently serving as the Children's Director for the Northwest Ministry Network.
Fusion Conference | Di Beals, Main Session
November 10, 2017 18:57 - 39 minutes - 44.9 MBDi Beals is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. She has a BA in Behavioral Science from Northwest University and is currently working on her MA in Leadership Studies. After 13 years in youth ministry she and her husband Brandon planted Canyon Creek Church in 2004. She and Brandon currently serve as lead pastors but Di has also served in many roles at Canyon Creek from women’s ministry to small groups to assimilation to campus pastor. Di and Brandon have 3 kids; Rachel (20 years o...
Attracting & Building Great Teams | Sean King & Kyla Hedge
November 10, 2017 17:26 - 25 minutes - 28.9 MBWorkshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2017. We all need more workers and when we finally get them, we've got a small window of time to solidify them onto our team. At this session, we will give you simple tips to recruit, train, and unleash your volunteers.
Preaching to Kids | Noah Naipo
November 10, 2017 17:24 - 26 minutes - 30.8 MBWorkshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2017. A practical look at skills to help you prepare, draft, and preach a sermon to kids in today's world. Using the acronymn S.A.Y., we'll talk about 3 big keys to help you formulate ways to best teach the gospel.
Teach Them To Pray | Jessica Downs
November 10, 2017 17:20 - 15 minutes - 18 MBWorkshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2017. We say we believe in the power and importance of prayer, but is that reflected in our churches? In this workshop we will discuss ways to create a culture of prayer within your kids ministry.
Understanding Early Childhood Development | Chantel Rohr
November 10, 2017 17:16 - 14 minutes - 16.6 MBWorkshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2017. Are you teaching to early childhood in a way they can engage and learn accordingly to their developmental stages? This workshop will be taking a closer look at how to use key stages to better equip you to teach the little ones successfully.
If That's What You Want | Justin Smith
November 10, 2017 17:12 - 44 minutes - 51.1 MBWorkshop from Fusion Children's Leadership Conference 2017. When your agenda is your leader's aganda. Building trust that opens the door to reponsibility.
How to Teach Young Kids About God | Tami Smith
November 10, 2017 17:10 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBWorkshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2017. Early Childhood Ministry is more than just babysitting. We have a great opportunity to teach young kids God's Word. This is not only fun, but will make a big difference in kids' lives and impact their families. Who knows what God will do through the kids in your care.
Your Leadership Practice Squad | Josh Wood
November 10, 2017 17:07 - 49 minutes - 56.8 MBWorkshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2017. Chances are you have team members serving in a smaller capacity who are ready to take on a larger role. Let's talk about identifying them, making the ask, and placing these team members!
Load-Bearing Walls | Di Beals
November 10, 2017 16:20 - 36 minutes - 41.8 MBWorkshop from Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2017. A load-bearing wall is one that bears the weight of the house. A load-bearing wall must be made of sound materials and well-constructed in order to ensure the longevity of the entire structure. You and I have load-bearing walls in our lives, as well; sound practices that we must put in place to ensure our spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental longevity. We will explore these critical load-bearing walls in our lives.
Fusion Conf 2017 | Justin Smith, Main Session 1
November 09, 2017 19:29 - 47 minutes - 54.8 MBWith over 19 years of full time ministry experience, Justin has been given a variety of opportunities including preaching, worship, youth ministries, extensive traveling, hosting guests, savoring good food from coast to coast, and most importantly, real-life, in-the-trenches experience. Justin appreciates, and candidly shares with listeners, that leadership is a moment-to-moment choice and not about title, background, or position. What a joy it has been for him to take the stories of work and...
Fusion CM Podcast - How to Avoid the Summer Dip
July 05, 2017 16:38 - 14 minutes - 16.1 MBBrent, Ashlee, and Stephen discuss how to keep the momentum going in your children's ministry, during the summer dip. What creative, summer activities do you incorporate in your ministry? Give us your feedback!
Fusion CM Podcast - Hiring People
June 14, 2017 16:50 - 16 minutes - 18.8 MBBrent and Stephen discuss hiring people. Do you feel prepared to hire someone, after your training or interning leading up to ministry? What are your qualifications for hiring? They discuss the value of analyzing the person's potential for the future and overall culture of the church or company. Give us your thoughts!
Fusion CM Podcast - How to Say "No!"
May 24, 2017 15:08 - 11 minutes - 13.6 MBBrent and Stephen discuss how to say "no." It is vital in your ministry to learn how to prioritize and turn down opportunities, when needed. What's your experience with this? Give us your feedback!
Fusion CM Podcast - Creativity: Where Do Good Ideas Come Fro
May 10, 2017 15:12 - 11 minutes - 13.6 MBBrent and Stephen ask the question, "Where do good ideas come from?" How do you come up with themes for events? What technologies do you use creatively in your children's ministry? Can you take ideas from current culture and use them in your ministry?
Fusion CM Podcast - Learning Styles of Children
April 26, 2017 15:14 - 11 minutes - 12.6 MBBrent and Stephen discuss the learning styles of children. What are the basic learning styles? How do you understand the learning styles of others, without being biased towards your own learning style? Let us know what methods you use!
Fusion CM Podcast - Should Kids Eat in Church?
April 19, 2017 21:35 - 4 minutes - 5.2 MBOn this bonus episode, Stephen and Ashlee (Brent's assistant) discuss whether or not kids should eat in Children's Ministry. Give us your feedback!
Fusion CM Podcast - Defining Your Target Audience
April 12, 2017 21:15 - 10 minutes - 12.3 MBBrent and Stephen discuss how to define your target audience in children's ministry. Who are you reaching? Who are you building your ministry for? Give us your thoughts and feedback!
Fusion CM Podcast - Branding Your Children's Ministry
March 27, 2017 14:15 - 14 minutes - 17.1 MBHow do you create a brand around your ministry? Brent and Stephen discuss the importance of branding in children's ministry. How do you make your "brand" compatible with the mission and brand of the church, without making the children's ministry a separate entity?
Fusion CM Podcast - Reach Kids Whose Parent's Don't Church
March 08, 2017 15:01 - 13 minutes - 15.5 MBBrent and Stephen discuss how to reach kids, whose parents don't go to church. How do you strategically reach out to "non-church" kids? Do you change your check-in/check-out system? How do you compel kids to want to come to church, even if their parents aren't there? Give us your thoughts and feedback!
Fusion CM Podcast - How to Fire Volunteers
February 22, 2017 14:24 - 10 minutes - 11.8 MBBrent and Stephen discuss how to fire volunteers. How do you determine whether a volunteer is healthy for your ministry or not? Do you meet with volunteers personally or do you delegate hiring volunteers out to other people? They discuss the benefits of being up front with volunteers from the beginning and talking about what happens if it doesn't work out. Watch, subscribe, and give us your feedback!
Fusion CM Podcast - Preaching to Kids, Part 2
February 08, 2017 18:03 - 11 minutes - 12.8 MBBrent and Stephen further discuss how to preach to kids. Do you use a curriculum or write your own material? What types of sermon series do you use? Do you use story-telling with drama/skits?
5 Books For Every Children's Pastor - Fusion CM Podcast
January 25, 2017 14:18 - 13 minutes - 15.9 MBBrent and Stephen discuss their recommendations for pastor's and children's ministry. They highlight their top 5 recommendations, with one bonus favorite! What books are in your top resource list? Book Recommendations: 1. "Think Orange" by Reggie Joyner 2. "Communicating For A Change" by Andy Stanley 3. "Christian Formation" by James Estep 4. "Creativity, Inc." by Ed Catmull 5. "Hacking Leadership" by Mike Myatt Bonus: "Stuff Christians Like" by John Acuff
Importance of Setting Goals - Fusion CM Podcast
January 11, 2017 14:19 - 11 minutes - 13.5 MBBrent and Stephen discuss the importance of setting goals and how to strategically look forward in ministry and set parameters for evaluating ministry, outreach, and success. Do you set several small goals or a few large goals? Do you use Ministry Action Plans (MAPS)? Or Wildly Important Goals (WIGS)? How do you measure goals? What kind of timeframe do you set on goals? Give us your feedback!
Knowing Your Role - Fusion CM Podcast
December 15, 2016 14:20 - 9 minutes - 11.2 MBBrent and Stephen discuss how to know your role in your church, on staff and under your senior pastor. How do you create successful systems and strategies, without losing spiritual values and principles? How do you manage the business and spiritual sides of ministry? Give us your feedback and perspectives!
Getting Stuff Done - Fusion CM Podcast
December 07, 2016 16:52 - 10 minutes - 9.32 MBBrent and Stephen discuss getting stuff done and being productive in your ministry. How do you manage tasks? Do you use any productivity database? Give us your ideas and feedback!
Sunday Security - Fusion CM Podcast
November 21, 2016 16:53 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBBrent and Stephen discuss the importance of Sunday security in your children's ministry. What check-in system do you use? Do you utilize a church database? Give us your thoughts and feedback!
Fusion Live! - Fusion CM Podcast
November 12, 2016 16:55 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBBrent and Stephen film in front of a live audience at Fusion Children's Leader Conference 2016, held at Stone Church in Yakima. Listen as they discuss leveraging technology in your kids ministry.
Emotional Health and Teams - Al Soto
November 11, 2016 16:51 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB2016 Fusion Children's Leader Conference Workshop: "Emotional Health and Teams" - Al Soto teaches a workshop on the importance of emotional health in your teams. All the empirical research gives evidence that the personal health of a leader is what strongly influences the effectiveness and health of how leaders are able to build and maintain ministry leadership teams. In this workshop one will discover how a family system's approach to leadership can help one begin to identify and understand ...
Leading Volunteers On Fleek - Brent Colby
November 11, 2016 16:50 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB2016 Fusion Children's Leader Conference Workshop: "Leading Volunteers On Fleek" - Brent Colby teaches a workshop on recruiting and leading volunteers, and leading them on fleek . . . whatever that means.
Sacred & Secular: Gatekeeping Culture - Brent Colby
November 11, 2016 16:48 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB2016 Fusion Children's Leader Conference Workshop: "Sacred & Secular: Gatekeeping Culture" - Brent Colby teaches a workshop on secular verses sacred culture. What does the culture of your Children's Ministry feel like? What type of content is brought or should be brought into your services? Let's explore what it can look like to be in the world, but not of it.
Doing Ministry Beyond Sunday Morning - Chad Dickenson
November 11, 2016 16:44 - 33 minutes - 31 MB2016 Fusion Children's Leader Conference Workshop: "Doing Ministry Beyond Sunday Morning" - Chad Dickenson teaches a workshop on doing ministry beyond Sunday morning. Every week you have 60-90 minutes with the kids in your ministry. But what happens during the other 10,000 minutes that week can either reinforce the lessons they've learned or distract them from them. In this workshop, we'll look at practical ways to minister to students throughout the week without adding on to your already bus...