Episode 3 builds on the previous conversation about volunteer schedules and discipleship by offering practical, real-world strategies to help kids ministry leaders move volunteers toward higher consistency and deeper ownership.

Kenny and Nick address common barriers—like one-service churches and Sunday school structures—and share ideas that have worked in real ministries, even in difficult contexts. This episode is about leadership courage, vision casting, and doing what’s best for kids over what’s easiest for systems.

• Recap: Why volunteer schedules reflect discipleship philosophy
• Identifying real vs. perceived “immovable” obstacles
• Creative solutions for churches with one service
• Using a volunteer service as a pathway to growth
• Navigating Sunday school and adult group conflicts
• Why consistency increases relational discipleship
• Moving from once-a-month or every-other-week to weekly
• Setting weekly service as the new standard
• How to talk to existing volunteers about change
• Why losing volunteers isn’t always a loss
• Building momentum one room or service at a time
• Celebrating stories that reinforce weekly commitment

• Decide what the new standard is before offering options
• Recruit new volunteers directly into weekly roles
• Move existing volunteers through personal conversations
• Start small: one room, one service, one age group
• Tell stories that highlight the impact of consistency
• Create meaningful roles for those who can’t serve weekly

Increased frequency and consistency create more opportunities for discipleship, trust, and life change. Moving volunteers toward weekly service takes effort—but the fruit is worth it.

Questions or want help thinking through your volunteer strategy?
Email Kenny@kidmin.com or Nick@kidmin.com

More Kidmin Podcast episodes coming soon.