Discover how consistent volunteers, empowered parents, and the Orange strategy can transform your kids' ministry. Amy and Esther share real stories, practical tools, and the mindset shifts that help churches disciple kids and families together. This episode is perfect for any kids pastor feeling stretched too thin.

0:00 - Coming up

1:04 - Today’s guests, Amy Fenton & Esther Gray: How They Got Here

7:19 - Unpacking The Orange Strategy

11:09 - Implementing Orange Strategy

13:03 - Biggest Strategy Surprise

17:41 - Benefits of Walking Alongside Kids

19:56 - Parents Engagement

24:29 - Finding The Right Fit

27:56 - Advice To Kids Pastors

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Practical strategies and mindset shifts to help your church support neurodivergent kids, kids with special needs, and any child who needs help finding their place.

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You don’t need all the answers to welcome every child—you just need to be willing 💛

In this episode, special needs parent and disability ministry consultant Diane Dokko Kim shares what it’s really like to attend church with a child with autism; and what makes a family feel truly wanted instead of merely accommodated.

If you’ve ever felt underqualified to serve neurodivergent kids, this conversation will give you some amazing insights, and remind you that God uses your willingness more than your expertise.

0:00 - Coming Up

0:41 - Today’s Guest, Diane Dokko Kim: Its Personal

2:34 - Inclusive Church: Where To Start

5:51 - Belonging: Help Us Help You

8:35 - Inclusive Church, Inclusive Culture

13:38 - Final Thoughts

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In this episode, we sit down with Dove Award-winning artist Yancy, known for her engaging worship songs and animated character.

Yancy shares her unexpected journey into children's worship music, driven by her passion for creating impactful and catchy pop songs tailored for young minds. She discusses the importance of intentional worship leadership, the need for church leaders to take worship seriously, and how simple nuggets of truth in worship can deeply influence both children and adults.

0:00 - Coming Up

0:51 - Today’s Guest, Yancy: The Why and How

6:44 - Lessons Learned

10:45 - An Excellent Calling, Sharing The Truth

14:55 - Yancy’s Burden, Intentional Worship

17:35 - Using Worship To Teach

23:43 - Preaching Using A Pen