Meet Pastor Donna Hester: pastor’s wife, powerhouse behind the kids ministry, and creative leader with a passion for building lifelong faith in the next generation. In today’s episode, Donna joins me for a heartwarming, real conversation about why kids ministry isn’t just childcare, but the very foundation for a healthy, growing church. You’ll hear about:

Transforming a ministry from 8 kids to nearly 150 each Sunday

Why Junior Helpers matter and how serving shapes young lives

Creative ideas for making church “the best part of the week” for every child—even with a small budget!

How to get parents engaged by starting with their children’s excitement

The importance of tech, fun, and dedicated spaces for kids

Donna’s behind-the-scenes stories, hilarious moments, and candid advice for church leaders and families

Whether you lead a big church or a small group, you’ll find inspiration and practical ideas to take your children’s ministry to the next level. Don’t miss Donna’s heartfelt wisdom, church bloopers, and the powerful reminder: you don’t need a massive budget or a big team to make a BIG impact in kids’ lives!

Be sure to like, subscribe, and tune in for PART TWO next week!

#ChurchPodcast #FaithAndLife #PastorCory #ChristianLeadership #RealTalkFaith #MinistryLifeMeet Pastor Donna Hester: pastor’s wife, powerhouse behind the kids ministry, and creative leader with a passion for building lifelong faith in the next generation. In today’s episode, Donna joins me for a heartwarming, real conversation about why kids ministry isn’t just childcare, but the very foundation for a healthy, growing church. You’ll hear about:

Transforming a ministry from 8 kids to nearly 150 each Sunday

Why Junior Helpers matter and how serving shapes young lives

Creative ideas for making church “the best part of the week” for every child—even with a small budget!

How to get parents engaged by starting with their children’s excitement

The importance of tech, fun, and dedicated spaces for kids

Donna’s behind-the-scenes stories, hilarious moments, and candid advice for church leaders and families

Whether you lead a big church or a small group, you’ll find inspiration and practical ideas to take your children’s ministry to the next level. Don’t miss Donna’s heartfelt wisdom, church bloopers, and the powerful reminder: you don’t need a massive budget or a big team to make a BIG impact in kids’ lives!

Be sure to like, subscribe, and tune in for PART TWO next week!

#ChurchPodcast #FaithAndLife #PastorCory #ChristianLeadership #RealTalkFaith #MinistryLife