Episode #6: Making Small Groups That Actually Work

INCM Host - Liza GantRHK Team - Robert Crosby & Kayla Smith Questions answered:Why is this such an important conversation to have now? What has changed over the past five years?When we talk about ministry burnout, what are some key theological and psychological principles we need to keep in mind?What are some practical things pastors can do to prevent burnout or deal with burnout when it happens?If someone wants to learn more about this, what are some resources you can direct them to?Resources:reachhurtingkids.com/burnoutcenterforpastoralrenewal.com Caring for our Shepherds: Understanding and Coping with Burnout as a Pastor by Thomas Frederick, Yvonne Thai & Scott Dunbar Social Media:INCMReaching Hurting Kids

INCM Host - Liza GantRHK & Guest - Kayla Smith & Dr. Leon Blanchette (Olivet Nazarene University)Questions answered:Why do we need to approach supporting family discipleship differently now than five years ago? What are some basic theological or psychological principles you think are important in the conversation about supporting families? What are some strategies you’d want to see churches try when engaging with families? Resources:centerff.comGood Kindhttps://www.kidzatheart.org/ reachhurtingkids.com/familyministrySocial Media:INCMReaching Hurting Kids

INCM Host - Liza GantRHK Team - Robert Crosby & Kayla Smith Questions answered:Why do we need to pivot the way we equip volunteers?What are some general theological or psychological principles that we should keep in mind when we talk about equipping volunteers?What are some best practices for equipping our volunteers?Resources: reachhurtingkids.com/trainingSocial Media:RHK InstagramINCM Instagram

INCM Host - Liza GantRHK & Guest - Robert Crosby & Kim Botto Questions answered:Ministry leaders have been recruiting and caring for volunteers for decades. Why do we need to change the way we’re doing things now? What has changed in the past five years?What are some key theological or psychological principles that we should keep in mind when we talk about recruiting and caring for volunteers?What are some effective recruitment strategies? Equipping strategies? Caring strategies? Resources:reachhurtingkids.com/trainingTrauma Informed Children’s Ministry: A Practical Guide to Reach Hurting Kids by Lori & Robert Crosby“Boundless Hope for Every Child: Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the Lonely” by Kim Botto Free Virtual Kids Min Hangout Social Media:RHK InstagramINCM Instagram

INCM Host - Liza GantRHK & Guest - Robert Crosby & Amber Pike (Renewanation) Questions answered:When we talk about teaching kids in the church, how have things changed over the past five years?What are some general theological and psychological principles we should keep in mind?If someone wants to learn more, what are some good resources? Resources:reachhurtingkids.com/teaching The Reach Hurting Kids WorkshopAmber Pike Instagram“Intentional Children’s Ministry: How Your Church Can Disciple Children with a Lifelong Faith in Jesus” by Amber Pike church.renewanation.org Social Media: INCM InstagramReaching Hurting Kids Instagram

INCM Host - Liza GantRHK & Guest - Kayla Smith & Yancy (Yancy Ministries)Questions answered:Why do we need to approach worship differently now than five years ago? What's changed? What are some basic theological or psychological principles you think are important in kids' worship?What are some worship strategies you'd want leaders to try? Resources:reachhurtingkids.com/worship“Sweet Sound: The Power of Discipling Kids in Worship” by Yancy Wideman Richmond Heartbeat Curriculum by Yancy Wideman Richmond Little Praise Party by Yancy Wideman RichmondKidMin Worship by Yancy Wideman Richmond Social Media:RHK InstagramINCM Instagram

INCM Host - Liza GantRHK Team - Robert & Lori Crosby Questions answered:What has changed over the past five years? What are some key principles we should keep in mind when we talk about small groups?What are some practical strategies that can help us create small groups that actually work?Are there resources that can help our listeners grow in this area? Resources:Small GroupsThe Reach Hurting Kids Workshop (Module 4) Trauma Informed Children’s Ministry: A Practical Guide to Reach Hurting Kids by Lori & Robert Crosby___________________________Social Media:Reaching Hurting KidsINCM Instagram

INCM Host - Liza GantRHK & Guest - Kayla Smith & Dr. Erin Smith Questions answered:Why do we need to revisit this topic? What has changed over the past five years? What core theological or psychological principles do we need to keep in mind?What are some specific, practical strategies we can use to build stronger relationships with kids and help them open up?What resources do you have to help ministry leaders grow in this area? Resources:reachhurtingkids.com/play The Reach Hurting Kids Workshop Trauma Informed Children’s Ministry: A Practical Guide to Reach Hurting Kids by Lori & Robert Crosby___________________________Social Media: INCM InstagramReaching Hurting Kids Instagram

INCM Host - Liza GantRHK & Guest - Kayla Smith & Hannah Bolick (ECAP) Questions answered:What has changed as far as safety and abuse prevention in the past 5 years? What core theological or psychological principles do we need to keep in mind?What are some specific, practical strategies children’s ministry leaders can use right now?  Resources:reachhurtingkids.com/safetyECAP StandardsECAP Membership Social Media:RHKINCM

INCM Host - Liza GantRHK & Guest - Kayla Smith & Steve Grcevich (Key Ministry) Questions answered:When we talk about ADHD and autism, these are things that we’ve known about for a while. Has anything changed over the past five years?What are some theological or psychological principles we should keep in mind when working with children with ADHD or autism?What are some practical steps or strategies we can implement to minister more effectively to kids with ADHD or autism?So, what are some resources you can share with listeners who want to grow in the way they’re serving kids with ADHD and autism?Resources:Website for Reaching Hurting KidsThe Reach Hurting Kids workshop Key Ministry “Mental Health and the Church” by Steve Grcevich“Boundless Hope for Every Child: Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the Lonely” by Kim Botto“Every Child Welcome: A Ministry Handbook for Including Kids with Special Needs” by Katie Wetherbee & Katie Philo Social Media:INCMRHK