This series explores communication in all its forms | This week we'll discuss the use of proximity in your classroom and how it can help you communicate more than just your words can! Topics include appropriate touch, use of classroom seating, and the power you have with your physical position in a room.

In this episode's conversation with Arizona, we'll discuss how to put on a meaningful children's church and all the details that go into preparing for it! 

In this episode I talk with Gerry Lopez on his work in Children's Evangelism and we discuss the importance of being child-like, how to get volunteers, different types of children's evangelism, and if we think children should be baptized or wait until they are older.  You can find more resources for parents, teachers, and children at childminchat.com/resources 

A long awaited part two! With Covid-19 locking us in our house we will be getting out a lot of these episodes we have had waiting to be editing in the vault. This episode I talk with Maya Dean about all the emotions that come with conflict and how to express those feelings. We also talk about all the different parenting styles and how you can in cooperate these elements in your classroom to touch the hearts of your students. 

In this episode I talk with psychologist Maya Dean about how to teach your children the important skill of being emotionally intelligent. For more information on this subject you can visit Maya's Blog at mayamdean.com 

In this episode we sit down and talk to Janet Abbey about her past work as a children's ministry leader, she give tips on starting children's ministry at a church from the ground up. We also talk about her current ministry Fight the Hate and the different topics the group has addressed including physical abuse, sexual abuse, and mental health.  Fight the Hate will be having a rally to fight the hate against Mental Health Stigma at Clovis Seventh- Day Adventist Church on September 7th. To find out more about fight the hate please go to Fight the Hate Facebook page We are having a children's ministry and family CONNECT retreat at Hume lake September 13-15, buy your tickets at https://www.childminchat.com/connect-retreat  

www.onemustardseed.com Rich Aguilera travels the world finding fun, creative ways to teach people young and old that our planet and everything on it has been created by our heavenly father.   The Splat! App allows children to stream shows/audiobooks that are fun, action-packed, and inspirational. Kid's will learn about God the creator, the Bible, and how much God loves every single child. To download Splat! You can visit  www.onemustardseed.com/index.php/splat/  

"Sherri's passion is that all our children have the opportunity to say yes to Jesus! She has worked in various areas of children's ministries for more then 30 years, including, preschool curricula, and being a kindergarten teacher. Sherri is currently Children's Ministry director for the Seventh-Day Adventist North American Division." - SDA NAD Links to how to find your learning style and spiritual gift will be on childminchat.com/podcast   Connect Retreat at Hume Lake will be September 13-15,2019. Get your tickets and register now at childminchat.com/events 

In the episode you will hear Pastor Stephanie Elick and I dig down and get personal. We share our own emotional connections with VBS...and you'll see VBS isn't only for kids! Of course, we also share practical tips from marketing and unique volunteer roles, to dramatic decorations that have brought Pastor Stephanie's program to life. Speaking of VBS Programs...If you didn't get a FREE Jamii VBX kit by attending our Central California VBS training, you can still order one. You can purchase them for $159 at AdventSource. For resources and ideas, you can go to adventistvbx. Be sure to make it to the training next year to get your free kit! I want to send out a huge thank you to Pastor Stephanie for joining us on childminchat. It takes a big leap of faith to be the first guest on a podcast...and she was amazing! Also, a big thanks to YOU for listening. Please follow for notifications on new episodes and share... Chat ya later-

My name is Lisa Plasencia and I have over 23 years of experience in Children's Ministry. I hope by listening to my podcast you will learn from my mistakes and victories, and our stories will inspire you to get out there! https://www.childminchat.com/about