In episode 2 of the Kidmin Podcast, Kenny Conley and Nick Blevins dive into a topic every kids ministry leader wrestles with: volunteer scheduling.

From once-a-month rotations to complicated multi-week schedules, Kenny and Nick explore why the way we schedule volunteers may say more about our philosophy of ministry and discipleship than we realize. Drawing from real conversations at the Children’s Pastors Conference, they discuss the tension between making volunteering “easier” and creating the most effective discipleship environment for kids.

This episode isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about mindset, leadership conviction, and asking better questions that lead to healthier ministry long-term.

🎯 Topics include:

• Weekly vs. monthly volunteer schedules
• Why consistency matters for discipleship
• The real reasons churches choose complex rotations
• How attendance trends affect kids ministry strategy
• A challenge for leaders heading into a new ministry year

If you’re a kids ministry leader who wants to build something healthier, stronger, and more sustainable—this conversation is for you.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Kidmin Website
https://kidmin.com

Subscribe to the Kidmin Weekly email
https://kidmin.com

Email us your topic ideas
mailto:hello@kidmin.com

CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Welcome & CPC Recap
02:05 – Ministry Boost Coaching & Why It Matters
04:18 – Why Volunteer Schedules Are So Complicated
06:49 – The Craziest Scheduling Models We See
09:56 – What Scheduling Reveals About Discipleship
12:38 – Real Church Constraints That Shape Schedules
15:10 – Why Weekly Volunteers Create Better Discipleship
19:05 – Changing the Mindset Before Changing the System
22:19 – Practical Next Steps for Ministry Leaders
23:52 – Closing & What’s Coming Next

Welcome to the very first episode of the Kidmin Podcast 🎉

In this inaugural conversation, Kenny Conley and Nick Blevins kick off the Kidmin Podcast by sharing the story behind Kidmin, why this podcast exists, and what children’s ministry leaders can expect going forward. From the origins of the Kidmin community to the launch of Kidmin.com, this episode sets the foundation for a podcast designed to serve, equip, and connect kids ministry leaders everywhere.

The Kidmin Podcast is built around short, focused conversations on real kids ministry topics—volunteers, systems, events, leadership, resources, and everything in between. The goal is simple: make it easy to find helpful conversations for the challenges you’re facing right now in kids ministry.

If you lead in children’s ministry, family ministry, or Next Gen ministry, this podcast is for you.

In this episode, we talk about:
• Where the word “Kidmin” came from
• Why Kidmin.com exists
• What makes the Kidmin Podcast different
• The vision for short, topic-driven conversations
• How Kidmin is becoming a shared space for the kids ministry community

HELPFUL LINKS:

Kidmin Website
https://kidmin.com

Subscribe to the Kidmin Weekly email
https://kidmin.com

Email us your topic ideas
hello@kidmin.com

CHAPTERS:
* 00:00 The Launch of Kidmin.com
* 07:21 The Kidmin Podcast
* 14:09 Kidmin Weekly
* 20:23 Free Resources and Store