Episode 288: From Youth to Children’s Ministry with Andrew Snead

<div class="smart-track-player-container stp-color-ed702b-ed702b spp-stp-desktop" data-uid="eca890b4"></div><div class="spp-shsp-form spp-shsp-form-eca890b4"></div> <p>In this episode, Andrew Snead spends time unpacking his journey from youth into children's ministry and how his passions have aligned in both areas. Andrew also shares the key focuses of River Valley Kids and the importance they place on trying new things that involve kids!</p> <h2>Andrew Snead</h2> <p>Connect with Porfirio by <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Email</a> |  Phone: 612.619.5404</p> <h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Volunteer Playbook</span></h2> <p><em><strong>My first book is out! Buy the book by visiting <a href="http://www.volunteerplaybook.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">volunteerplaybook.com</a> or by visiting <a href="https://amzn.to/43yCluS" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon</a>. </strong></em></p> <h2>Episode Notes</h2> <div><strong>Moving from Youth to Kids Ministry</strong></div> <div> <ul class="Apple-dash-list"> <li>Prompted from an honest conversation with God and with leadership</li> <li>&#8220;My hands are open&#8221;</li> <li>Old Testament examples: <ul class="Apple-dash-list"> <li>Samuel, at the age of 8 years old, heard the audible voice of God</li> <li>Josiah made king at the age of 8</li> </ul> </li> <li>There is no Jr. Holy Spirit</li> </ul> <div></div> <div><strong>When did the passion for kids ministry begin?</strong></div> </div> <div> <ul class="Apple-dash-list"> <li>Passions were congruent for both areas of ministry, but <ul class="Apple-dash-list"> <li>Sometimes people equate our calling with our passion</li> <li>Only God can define your calling</li> <li>It's less about an age group or a position and more about helping light people on fire for Jesus</li> </ul> </li> <li>Focus on the eternal scope of your calling</li> </ul> <div></div> <div> <div><strong>Key Focuses at River Valley Kids</strong></div> <div> <ul class="Apple-dash-list"> <li>The Word of God</li> <li>Know how to respond &#8211; &#8220;The Application for the Revelation&#8221;</li> <li>Kingdom Builders (missional-minded)</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div><strong><br /> The NEW Kid's Pastor</strong></div> <div> <ul class="Apple-dash-list"> <li>Youth Pastor &#8211; don't dismiss your influence on kid's ministry or say &#8220;It's not for me&#8221;</li> <li>Churches are looking for people in kid's ministry who are: <ul class="Apple-dash-list"> <li>Dynamic communicators (for all generations)</li> <li>Organizational juggernauts</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2>Action Items</h2> <ol> <li>Get kids involved in the content (live or recorded)</li> <li>Build cross-functional teams with volunteers</li> <li><span data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Design a new structure before you need it&quot;}" data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}">Consider your on-ramps and off-ramps for all events<br /> </span></li> </ol> <h2>Watch it on YouTube</h2> <p>EPISODE COMING SOON!</p> <h2> Ministry Boost Coaching is back!</h2> <p><a href="https://ministryboost.org/coaching/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to check out the amazing benefits of coaching groups with Ministry Boost.</a></p> <h2>Get An Email When Each New Episode Comes Out</h2> <p>Use the form below to subscribe to my email list where you’ll get an email each Tuesday when a new podcast comes out.<br /> <script src="https://ministry-boost.ck.page/894c7a7be4/index.js" async="" data-uid="894c7a7be4"></script></p> <h2>Subscribe | Share | Rate | Comment</h2> <p>To make sure you never miss a post, hit the subscribe button in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nick-blevins-family-ministry/id1114357026" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5jepv5xvtrr4g5ehddm4usvy2y?t=Nick_Blevins_Family_Ministry_Podcast_Children__Youth__Students__NextGen" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=90266&refid=stpr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stitcher</a>, or <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Nick-Blevins-Family-Ministry-Podcast-p877774/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tune In</a> radio. Keep your friends and co-workers up-to-date as well by sharing it with them via email or social media.</p> <h2>Special Sponsor: Clearstream</h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode is sponsored by Clearstream. <a href="https://clearstream.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Clearstream.io</a> 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. You can get started on a free-trial, and if you're with a new church plant under 1 year old can use Clearstream free for 12 months.</span></p>