CFTROU 0211: KIDS: SPIRITUALLY SIGNIFICANT CAMPS | Camps & Events
After months of focusing on our kids and youth ministries, we conclude this season’s episodes with the spiritual significance of church-led events, specifically church camps. Pastors Zack Rickards and Cole Bearden join us to share their early childhood camp experiences, explain why camp is an essential part of the Family Church DNA, and highlight how it accelerates spiritual growth. They also offer best practices for attending another church’s camp, powerful testimonies on camp’s lasting impact, and a practical guide to starting your own. Tune in to learn how church camps can spark transformation, deepen faith, and create lifelong connections!
Key Points From This Episode:
Why camps are an irreplaceable and vital cog of the Family Church wheel.
A short trip through Zack, Cole, Leslee, and Jimmy’s childhood camp experiences.
Church camp: the great accelerator for relationships and culture.
A step-by-step breakdown of how we put our camps together.
Triumphant stories of how kids and adults have been impacted by our camps.
How to start your own church camp and use it to your best advantage!
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18 Mar 2025
CFTROU 210: Kids: Starting the Leadership Pipeline | 5th Grade Young Leaders
CFTROU 210: Kids: Starting the Leadership Pipeline | 5th Grade Young Leaders
Family Church is unique for many reasons, but one of the most prominent ones is its 5th grade young leaders program – where their leadership pipeline begins. Joining us to talk about our 5th grade young leaders are Zack Rickards and Tyler Hamilton. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the importance of having a leadership pipeline, why Family Church starts it at the 5th grade level, what the 5th grade young leaders program is, how to become a leader, and what their responsibilities are. We go on to discuss the family commitment that comes with being a 5th grade young leader before touching on the importance of making sure all members participate in the running of the church. We even hear about some of our guest’s most excellent 5th grade young leaders. Finally, we discuss the benefits of young leadership programs.
Key Points From This Episode:
The importance of having a leadership pipeline and why Family Church starts in 5th grade.
What the 5th grade young leaders program is, how kids become leaders, and their roles.
The kinds of things parents need to commit to when their kids are 5th grade leaders.
Why we want everyone to be involved in Family Church through deliberate participation.
The benefits of young leadership programs and a reminder not to underestimate kids.
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CFTROU 0209: Kids: Celebrating Life's Milestone Moments | Milestones
KIDS: CELEBRATING LIFE'S MILESTONE MOMENTS | Milestones
How do we guide children and families through life's significant moments with purpose and faith? In this continuation of our ongoing series about student and kids ministries, host Jimmy Scroggins and co-host Leslee Bennett are joined by Zack Rickards and Gina Carmichael, key leaders in the Family Church Kids Ministry. Together, they unpack the Milestone Program, a thoughtful framework designed to help families mark key spiritual moments, from Parent-Child Dedication to Baptism and beyond. You’ll discover how intentional guidance and community support can significantly shape a child's faith journey and equip parents for their pivotal role.
Key Points From This Episode:
The importance of marking significant events in a child's spiritual journey.
An overview of our Kids Ministry milestones: Parent-Child Dedication, Kids' New Believers Class, Baptism, and How to Have the Talk.
Gina’s perspective on how any church of any size could create a family program like this.
Ensuring readiness for the baptism milestone and the importance of parental involvement.
How to Have the Talk: equipping parents for key conversations on gender, sexuality, and tech.
Practical tips and inspiration to help church leaders launch their own kids' ministry.
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