KidzMatter

06/23/2026

Recruiting will never outpace a revolving back door.

This week's podcast episode is a KidzMatter PRO coaching call where Hannah sits down with three long-term KidMin leaders and asks them directly: what actually makes you stay?

Their answers might change how you lead your team. 🙌

🎙️ New episode is LIVE

Listen to the KidzMatter podcast on your favorite platform today!

And if you want access to coaching calls like this one every single month? KidzMatter PRO is for you. Try it FREE for 30 days ⬇️
https://www.kidzmatter.com/pro

06/22/2026

We're giving away THE Golden Ticket — a $2,600 VIP experience for you and your team at the KidzMatter Conference (October 6–8 in Evansville, Indiana).

Here's what one lucky winner gets:

🏆 5 Conference Tickets
🪑 VIP seating at every Main Stage session
🎭 Backstage green room access before every session
🍽️ 5 Meal Passes
📞 A personal welcome call with Ryan & Beth
📸 Photo op + signed copies of their brand-new books
🎁 The KidzMatter Insider Box
🛍️ $150 Conference Marketplace gift card
and more on the way...

This giveaway is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Facebook. See link for details.

https://kingsumo.com/g/m2dpll3/win-the-ultimate-kidzmatter-conference-experience-the-golden-ticket-giveaway

06/19/2026

You may not always see the growth right away, but that doesn't mean nothing is happening under the surface.

Every lesson taught, every child prayed over, every moment of faithfulness... it's seed work. Trust the process 🙏🏽 🌱

06/18/2026

Join Jenny from Brite Curriculum by Awana to learn about all that Brite has to offer, especially for their large group curriculum!

06/18/2026

The 2026 KidzMatter Conference is happening this fall and we want YOU on the team. 🙌
📍 Evansville, IN | October 5–8, 2026

🎯 Theme: NEXT — The Next Right Thing. For the Next Generation.

Volunteering at KidzMatter means getting a front-row seat to something that genuinely changes lives.

You'll still attend most sessions and events, work alongside incredible leaders, and walk away with a free conference ticket, meal pass, t-shirt, and Conference To-Go access.

Basically… we've got you covered!

If you've been to KidzMatter before, you already know. And if you haven't — this is the best way to experience it for the first time.

Comment SERVE below and we'll send you the link to sign up! 👇

06/17/2026

This clip is just a peek at ONE framework from our latest episode and you're going to want the full thing!

KidzMatter Program Director Hannah Augustine sat down with Hunter Williams (children's pastor & co-author of How to Teach Kids Theology) and Tim Beilhartz (30+ years in kids ministry, author of The Child in God's Church, joining us all the way from Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺) to give you a real roadmap for building your kids ministry from scratch (or sharpening what you've already built!)

Here's a taste of what’s covered:�
📌 The 4 C's every kids ministry needs at its foundation�
📌 Why your theology shows up in your practices, not just your teaching�
📌 The building blocks you need before you ever think about events or programming�
📌 How to stop getting blown around by every new idea and lead with conviction�
📌 The S.E.T. framework so you know exactly where to start

Whether you're brand new to KidMin or you've been in it for years, this episode is a reminder that the basics are the bread and butter. Don't skip them.

🎧 Listen to episode 228 on the Kidzmatter Podcast today!

06/16/2026

Every Kidmin leader knows this feeling!

The moment the lesson is done but the service isn't quite finished yet, and the room starts to feel a bit too chaotic for comfort.

These are the minutes where great leaders stay engaged with their kids, keep the energy focused, and turn unexpected minutes into a relationship-building opportunity.

These 6 games (three for pre-k and three for elementary) require zero supplies and zero prep!

Bookmark this one for the next time you want to make the most of those unexpected minutes!

06/04/2026

We’re excited to introduce the newest member of the KidzMatter team... Amanda Druffel! 🎉

Amanda is joining KidzMatter as our new Social Media Director and brings with her a deep love for children's ministry and a passion for encouraging those who serve kids and families.

She currently serves as a volunteer children’s ministry director at her church in Washington state and has been encouraging KidMin leaders through her growing platform, Kids Ministry Solutions.

What excites us most is that Amanda shares the heart of KidzMatter. She understands the joys, challenges, and calling of children's ministry and is passionate about helping leaders thrive.

Amanda, her husband Brett, and their three daughters are joining us from Washington, and we can’t wait for you to get to know her better in the days ahead.

Please join us in giving Amanda a warm KidzMatter welcome in the comments! 👇

06/03/2026

If you're a fan of RightNow Media, then you'll be excited to hear that they've just launched their BRAND NEW curriculum: God's Kids! Tune into this interview with Brian Mosley, President of RightNow Media, to learn more about God's Kids and how it can serve your ministry. Spoiler: it comes with an app for parents! Get two free lessons from God's Kids at https://www.rightnowkids.org/

If you're a fan of RightNow Media, then you'll be excited to hear t...