LEAD YOUR HOMESCHOOL CO-OP | Community Building, Servant Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Policies and Procedures

About LEAD YOUR HOMESCHOOL CO-OP | Community Building, Servant Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Policies and Procedures

Welcome to Lead Your Homeschool Co-op! Do you desire a Christian community with families that fit? Do you find yourself up late at night googling “conflict resolution” and “how to build a community”? Do you dream of a sustainable homeschool group only to feel discouraged when policies fail, logistics get in the way or a conflict comes up again? Hello! We are the Homeschool Community Builders.Together, we have more than 30 years of experience in leading successful homeschool groups. But at one time, we too were in co-ops that did not work for our families. We needed deep relationships and a community that would help our families grow in faith, In order to be a part of a sustainable Christian community, we stepped out in faith and trusted God’s plan to build the community that we desired. In this podcast, we will help you create Christ-centered policies, establish a close-knit culture, and develop strong leadership skills so that you can serve your community well. And now it's YOUR turn! Get clear on God's vision for your homeschool co-op Find your co-leaders Gain confidence in your skills Learn how to start and maintain a homeschool community Grow in conflict resolution skills Find families that fit and share your vision NEXT STEPS: Get resources, training, tips and tricks? Visit us at www.homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/contact (http://www.homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/contact) Join the Lead Your Homeschool Co-op Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/7250732051606613 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/7250732051606613) Get coaching https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/ (https://homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com/) Contact us info@homeschoolcommunitybuilders.com (mailto:info@homeschoolcommunity)

Publisher

Pam Kafer | Molly Kitsmiller | Homeschool Leaders in Mentorship and Coaching

Category

education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Oct 2023

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

26 of 165 episodes have a transcript.

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   8 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 164: 501(c)(3) or Not? Doreen Browning Helps Us Make Sense of It

   Doreen Browning guides homeschool co-op leaders through the complexities of legal structures like 501(c)(3) to build a healthy community foundation.

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   3 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Having a Hard Conversation Soon? Listen to This First

   Host [Host Name] guides listeners through practical phrases for confidently navigating difficult conversations, fostering understanding and connection within their homeschool co-op.

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   24 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 162: When Someone Is Mean: 4 Questions to Ask Before You Respond

   Host [Host Name] guides listeners through four essential questions to address conflict and foster a positive environment when encountering difficult individuals within a homeschool co-op.

Inside a recent episode

Episode 164: 501(c)(3) or Not? Doreen Browning Helps Us Make Sense of It

Published 8 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Right. So those in LLC, sole proprietorship, partnership, or a regular corporation, those are all for-profit structures, legal structures. And in a for-profit legal structure, Anyone who does anything for you has to be paid. You cannot utilize volunteers. So that's a big drawback. The other drawback is that you owe taxes. Right. And that's the difference between that and a nonprofit. A nonprofit will be tax-exempt. Can be tax-exempt. Can be tax-exempt if you apply for that. So being a nonprofit is a state designation. Being tax-exempt... is a federal designation, IRS designation, and also a state Department of Revenue or Comptroller designation. […]

Who has been a guest on LEAD YOUR HOMESCHOOL CO-OP | Community Building, Servant Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Policies and Procedures

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• Doreen Browning
• Molly
• Pam
• Renee Hogan
• Doug Franklin

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

70 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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Quality

71

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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