In this episode, Porfirio Caldera gives practical insights about moving to a NextGen staffing model within his church. Porfirio has maintained influence within the same church for over a decade in various ministry roles and he also shares the challenges faced while leading this change. Porfirio Caldera Connect with Porfirio by Instagram Orange Tour Partnering with Orange Tour! **Head to orangetour.org to get your team signed up today! Clearstream Clearstream works with thousands of churches worldwide and integrates with tools your church already uses such as MailChimp, Church Community Builde ..read more

In this episode, Brittany Nelson talks about her new book Time to Update and speaks on how to leverage digital platforms to lead children's ministry. She also answers some very specific questions on not only WHY it's time to integrate digital discipleship but HOW to do it. Brittany Nelson Connect with Brittany on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Get the book on Amazon! Orange Tour Partnering with Orange Tour! **Head to orangetour.org to get your team signed up today! Clearstream Clearstream works with thousands of churches worldwide and integrates with tools your church already uses such as Mai ..read more

In this episode, Larry Cramer shares his experience leading the kid's ministry at Christ Church of the Valley (CCV) and the innovative kidmin ideas they have implemented at each of their campuses. He also gives some insight into their strategy behind creating ministry environments focused on boys (males of the family). Larry Cramer Connect with Larry through Instagram Orange Tour Partnering with Orange Tour! **Head to orangetour.org to get your team signed up today! Clearstream Clearstream works with thousands of churches worldwide and integrates with tools your church already uses such as Ma ..read more

In this episode, Brian Aaby… Brian Aaby Connect with Brian on Watch the Video Podcast here Clearstream Clearstream works with thousands of churches worldwide and integrates with tools your church already uses such as MailChimp, Church Community Builder, Rock RMS, Planning Center, and more. Find out more at Clearstream.io. The Volunteer Playbook My first book is out! Buy the book by visiting volunteerplaybook.com or by visiting Amazon.  Episode Notes HIGHLIGHTS COMING SOON Action Items Talk to other student ministers Prepare your leaders to help teens Focus on smaller groups Ministry Bo ..read more

In this episode, Janine McNally speaks about the newest emerging group of kids and youth, Generation Alpha, and some of the unique data being compiled to assist in reaching them inside and outside of our ministry settings. Janine also shares about her book titled When You See Fireflies which dives into some of these same principles geared toward reaching Gen Alpha. Janine McNally Connect with Janine through her Website Clearstream Clearstream works with thousands of churches worldwide and integrates with tools your church already uses such as MailChimp, Church Community Builder, Rock RMS, Pla ..read more

In this episode, we explore our eighth and final important strategy from The Volunteer Playbook, with a principle that creates faith that lasts when you have STUDENTS SERVING in your ministry. The Volunteer Playbook My first book is out! Purchase the book by visiting volunteerplaybook.com or by visiting Amazon.  Action Items Partner with Student Ministry Create a student-only gathering of those volunteers Encourage students who serve to recruit Ministry Boost Membership is available! To learn more about how to build a healthy volunteer culture, check out Ministry Boost Membership. Get ..read more

In this episode, we continue exploring one of the eight most important strategies from The Volunteer Playbook, and the impact moving volunteers to a WEEKLY schedule can make on your ministry. The Volunteer Playbook My first book is out! Purchase the book by visiting volunteerplaybook.com or by visiting Amazon.  Action Items Get the book or the Frequency Course Customize your timeline Gather key leaders to dicsuss the plan Ministry Boost Membership is available! To learn more about how to build a healthy volunteer culture, check out Ministry Boost Membership. Get An Email When Each New ..read more

In this episode, we continue exploring one of the eight most important strategies from The Volunteer Playbook, and discuss the importance of developing and maintaining an ASSIMILATION PATH for volunteers. The Volunteer Playbook My first book is out! Purchase the book by visiting volunteerplaybook.com or by visiting Amazon.  Action Items Create a path Make sure a volunteer push is part of it Measure it for 6 months Ministry Boost Membership is available! To learn more about how to build a healthy volunteer culture, check out Ministry Boost Membership. Get An Email When Each New Episode ..read more

In this episode, we continue exploring one of the eight most important strategies from The Volunteer Playbook, and consider the things within church culture and volunteer structure that may be causing unnecessary COMPETITION. The Volunteer Playbook My first book is out! Purchase the book by visiting volunteerplaybook.com or by visiting Amazon.  Action Items Find out how many roles there are in your church Compare that to the average attendance Remove some barriers if there's too much competition Ministry Boost Membership is available! To learn more about how to build a healthy voluntee ..read more

In this episode, we continue exploring one of the eight most important strategies from The Volunteer Playbook, as we stretch our leadership capabilities by initiating a structure that values the role of COACHES on your teams. The Volunteer Playbook My first book is on sale now! Buy the book or find more info by visiting volunteerplaybook.com or by visiting Amazon.  Action Items Design a better structure Create a Coach job description Ask 5 people to become a Coach Ministry Boost Membership is available! To learn more about how to build a healthy volunteer culture, check out Ministry Bo ..read more