Episode 300: Measuring Success in Kidmin Beyond Head Counts with Jen Edwards

<div class="smart-track-player-container stp-color-ed702b-ed702b spp-stp-desktop" data-uid="e95de023"></div><div class="spp-shsp-form spp-shsp-form-e95de023"></div> <p>In this episode, Jen Edwards explores how to measure health in kids ministry beyond attendance and numbers. She emphasizes evaluating milestones, building trust with families, and understanding long-term impact while navigating the pressure of performance metrics in ministry.</p> <h2>Jen Edwards</h2> <p>Connect with Jen and find resources at the following sites:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://jenniferfaithedwards.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Jen Edwards Website</strong></a><b></b></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jenfaithedwards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Jen Edwards IG</strong></a></li> </ul> <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>Key Takeaways</strong></div> <div> <ul class="Apple-dash-list"> <li>Jen Edwards has a decade of experience in kids ministry.</li> <li>Measuring success should go beyond just head counts.</li> <li>Milestones like baptisms and dedications are key indicators of health.</li> <li>Trust is built through consistent relationships with leaders.</li> <li>Attendance numbers can be misleading and should be contextualized.</li> <li>It's important to track engagement and partnership with families.</li> <li>The long-term impact of ministry is often unseen but significant.</li> <li>Ministry work requires patience and a focus on relationships.</li> <li>Leaders should not tie their worth to attendance numbers.</li> <li>Engagement metrics can provide a more accurate picture of success.</li> </ul> </div> <h2>Watch it on YouTube</h2> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Measuring Success in Kidmin Beyond Head Counts with Jen Edwards - Episode 300" width="1080" height="608" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PcNHpjysbuw?feature=oembed" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <h2>Ministry Boost Coaching</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>