0:00 - Coming Up

0:42 - Today’s Guest, Grant Bieberstein: Getting Into Kids Ministry

4:50 - Time-Stealing Systems, Building Great Tools

7:15 - Common Misconceptions Regarding Tools Amazing Life Offers

9:20 - What Pastors Are Saying

11:00 - Parent+ App Explained

19:44 - Service Builder, APlay, and Aplay Pro Explained

23:43 - What Grant Wants You to Know

25:32 - Final Thoughts

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00:00 - Coming Up

00:44 - Today’s Guest, Payton Bates: Why Kidsmin

05:27 - Part of A Big Church

10:57 - Leading People Twice Her Age, Building Systems

20:11 - When Dynamics Change

29:08 - Keeping The Ask Honest

33:31 - Casting and Understanding Vision

41:42 - Volunteers of All Ages

44:35 - Final Thoughts

Tyler sits down with Payton Bates—his actual sister—and what starts as playful sibling banter quickly turns into a surprisingly powerful conversation about calling, leadership, and kids ministry at scale. Payton shares how a clear moment in fifth grade set her on a path toward becoming a children’s pastor, even through seasons of burnout and healing. She unpacks what it was like leading kids ministry in one of America’s fastest-growing churches—15,000+ people, multiple campuses, and no building, just relentless “load-in/load-out” every week, during the pandemic.

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Kids ministry is one of the most important—and most misunderstood—roles in the church. In this episode, Ryan McCully pulls back the curtain on the pressure, burnout, and quiet expectations KidMin leaders carry. From parent trust to volunteer care, this conversation challenges the idea that kids ministry is just “babysitting.” If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, unseen, or stretched thin in ministry, this episode will hit close to home. Explore Amazing+, our comprehensive ministry strategy for 0-18 – Full access to curriculum, media, tech, training, and tools. https://www.joinamazing.com/amazingplus

Tyler and Leda take on a vital conversation about protecting children and ensuring their safety within our communities. They explore the non-negotiables of childcare, sharing personal stories from families they’ve worked with and the meaningful connections formed along the way. The discussion highlights the deep responsibility that comes with caring for children, who are precious and deeply valued. At the heart of the conversation is trust—the trust parents place in others to safeguard what matters most. This is a thoughtful and essential dialogue for anyone who cares about children and community. Explore Amazing+, our comprehensive ministry strategy for 0-18 – Full access to curriculum, media, tech, training, and tools. https://www.joinamazing.com/amazingplus #AmazingKidsMinistry

Kids pastor Andrae Jones joins the Amazing Kids Ministry podcast to break down how he leads a fast-growing, multi-site kids ministry without getting stuck in “maintenance mode.” Andrae shares the practical framework he uses to turn research, trends, and real conversations with families into ministry decisions that actually work—without changing for the sake of change. You’ll hear how he builds team buy-in across generations, leads high-capacity volunteers with clarity and respect for their time, and protects a strong culture through coaching and hard (but healthy) conversations. If you’re trying to grow a ministry that’s both effective and deeply relational, this episode is packed with strategies you can use immediately. Explore Amazing+, our comprehensive ministry strategy for 0-18 – Full access to curriculum, media, tech, training, and tools. https://www.joinamazing.com/amazingplus

In this powerful episode, Sam Luce, a 28-year veteran of kids ministry, unpacks the wild backstory behind the term Kidmin. If you’ve ever wondered whether kids can handle deep truths, or if your ministry is forming disciples or just keeping kids entertained, this episode is a must-watch. Get ready to laugh, reflect, and walk away with a renewed vision for what it really means to make Jesus the center of it all.

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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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