This Episode Andy has a conversation with Larry Cramer (see bio below) about ‘The Power of 4’ which is 4 people we must have in our lives as leaders.  Larry Cramer serves as the Lead Kids Pastor at Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV) in Arizona, where he oversees children’s ministry across multiple campuses. A former police officer, Larry brings a unique blend of discipline, leadership, and compassion to his ministry role. He is known for creating engaging, Christ-centered environments that inspire kids to take meaningful steps in their faith. Under his guidance, CCV has developed custom curriculum and ministry models that prioritize fun, developmental relevance, and deep spiritual formation. Larry is married and the proud dad of two daughters, and his passion is to see children connect with Jesus, build lasting relationships, and grow within a vibrant church community.

<description>&lt;p&gt;This Episode Andy has a conversation with Larry Cramer (see bio below) about ‘The Power of 4’ which is 4 people we must have in our lives as leaders. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Larry Cramer serves as the Lead Kids Pastor at Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV) in Arizona, where he oversees children’s ministry across multiple campuses. A former police officer, Larry brings a unique blend of discipline, leadership, and compassion to his ministry role. He is known for creating engaging, Christ-centered environments that inspire kids to take meaningful steps in their faith. Under his guidance, CCV has developed custom curriculum and ministry models that prioritize fun, developmental relevance, and deep spiritual formation. Larry is married and the proud dad of two daughters, and his passion is to see children connect with Jesus, build lasting relationships, and grow within a vibrant church community.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This Episode Andy has a conversation with Larry Cramer (see bio below) about ‘The Power of 4’ which is 4 people we must have in our lives as leaders.    Larry Cramer serves as the Lead Kids Pastor at Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV) in Arizona, where he oversees children’s ministry across multiple campuses. A former police officer, Larry brings a unique blend of discipline, leadership, and compassion to his ministry role. He is known for creating engaging, Christ-centered environments...

The Power of 4 with Larry Cramer

This Episode Andy has a conversation with Andrae Jones (see bio below) about being Intentional in Leadership.  Andrae Jones- One Community Church, TexasAndrae Jones serves as the NextGen Pastor at One Community Church in Plano, Texas, where he leads ministries for kids, students, and young adults, while equipping parents to be the best they can be. He is passionate about creating engaging weekend experiences and has contributed to the church&apos;s Climb Network, providing resources and training for church leaders.

<description>&lt;p&gt;This Episode Andy has a conversation with Andrae Jones (see bio below) about being Intentional in Leadership. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Andrae Jones- One Community Church, Texas&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Andrae Jones serves as the NextGen Pastor at One Community Church in Plano, Texas, where he leads ministries for kids, students, and young adults, while equipping parents to be the best they can be. He is passionate about creating engaging weekend experiences and has contributed to the church&amp;apos;s Climb Network, providing resources and training for church leaders.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This Episode Andy has a conversation with Andrae Jones (see bio below) about being Intentional in Leadership.    Andrae Jones- One Community Church, Texas Andrae Jones serves as the NextGen Pastor at One Community Church in Plano, Texas, where he leads ministries for kids, students, and young adults, while equipping parents to be the best they can be. He is passionate about creating engaging weekend experiences and has contributed to the church's Climb Network, providing resources and tr...

Intentional Leadership with Andrae Jones

In this episode Life.Church Children&apos;s Pastor Justin Edge sits down with Andy and discusses Leadership and in particular Accountability and Vulnerability. We often avoid both of these through fear but the result of avoidance is worse.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode Life.Church Children&amp;apos;s Pastor Justin Edge sits down with Andy and discusses Leadership and in particular Accountability and Vulnerability. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We often avoid both of these through fear but the result of avoidance is worse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode Life.Church Children's Pastor Justin Edge sits down with Andy and discusses Leadership and in particular Accountability and Vulnerability.  We often avoid both of these through fear but the result of avoidance is worse. 

Accountability and Vulnerability in Leadership with Justin Edge

Kim Botto has just launched a new book called &quot;Boundless Hope for Every Child&quot; where Kim draws on more than thirty years of professional and volunteer experience, as well as her personal experience as an adoptive mom and an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, to provide tools for responding positively to kids and teens with difficult behaviors. It all starts with a simple change in perspective: consciously approaching disruptive behaviors with curiosity and understanding, rather than judgment.This Podcast unpacks some key concepts from her book.  PURCHASE &quot;Boundless Hope for Every Child&quot;- <a href='https://www.amazon.com.au/Boundless-Hope-Every-Child-Misunderstood/dp/B0DY6DD4DY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=S8YVSP2Q7S1S&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EE-fSKXq2GsZD34R14SSyohmH3o4Z_zsR_pb_1w2p0bcrkf115VFQQWdqxyyAsINyzIJKIdHK4Aym-vUZXn-0eMIRuHQxXt4Ai34hci4xzCckRvpd5s9SOcxJKcJcOZwWWvqzTrQ7O52LJSLjan8rGn6XBYGdnnAu0mkHccKYXc.7DXWVjHbYQVYU-Q4JSZetIxZuMR8616PwQAknerBFNU&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=boundless+hope+for+every+child&amp;qid=1741661780&amp;sprefix=%2Caps%2C233&amp;sr=8-1'>https://www.amazon.com.au/Boundless-Hope-Every-Child-Misunderstood/dp/B0DY6DD4DY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=S8YVSP2Q7S1S&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EE-fSKXq2GsZD34R14SSyohmH3o4Z_zsR_pb_1w2p0bcrkf115VFQQWdqxyyAsINyzIJKIdHK4Aym-vUZXn-0eMIRuHQxXt4Ai34hci4xzCckRvpd5s9SOcxJKcJcOZwWWvqzTrQ7O52LJSLjan8rGn6XBYGdnnAu0mkHccKYXc.7DXWVjHbYQVYU-Q4JSZetIxZuMR8616PwQAknerBFNU&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=boundless+hope+for+every+child&amp;qid=1741661780&amp;sprefix=%2Caps%2C233&amp;sr=8-1</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Kim Botto has just launched a new book called &amp;quot;Boundless Hope for Every Child&amp;quot; where Kim draws on more than thirty years of professional and volunteer experience, as well as her personal experience as an adoptive mom and an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, to provide tools for responding positively to kids and teens with difficult behaviors. It all starts with a simple change in perspective: consciously approaching disruptive behaviors with curiosity and understanding, rather than judgment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This Podcast unpacks some key concepts from her book. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PURCHASE &amp;quot;Boundless Hope for Every Child&amp;quot;- &lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com.au/Boundless-Hope-Every-Child-Misunderstood/dp/B0DY6DD4DY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=S8YVSP2Q7S1S&amp;amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EE-fSKXq2GsZD34R14SSyohmH3o4Z_zsR_pb_1w2p0bcrkf115VFQQWdqxyyAsINyzIJKIdHK4Aym-vUZXn-0eMIRuHQxXt4Ai34hci4xzCckRvpd5s9SOcxJKcJcOZwWWvqzTrQ7O52LJSLjan8rGn6XBYGdnnAu0mkHccKYXc.7DXWVjHbYQVYU-Q4JSZetIxZuMR8616PwQAknerBFNU&amp;amp;dib_tag=se&amp;amp;keywords=boundless+hope+for+every+child&amp;amp;qid=1741661780&amp;amp;sprefix=%2Caps%2C233&amp;amp;sr=8-1'&gt;https://www.amazon.com.au/Boundless-Hope-Every-Child-Misunderstood/dp/B0DY6DD4DY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=S8YVSP2Q7S1S&amp;amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EE-fSKXq2GsZD34R14SSyohmH3o4Z_zsR_pb_1w2p0bcrkf115VFQQWdqxyyAsINyzIJKIdHK4Aym-vUZXn-0eMIRuHQxXt4Ai34hci4xzCckRvpd5s9SOcxJKcJcOZwWWvqzTrQ7O52LJSLjan8rGn6XBYGdnnAu0mkHccKYXc.7DXWVjHbYQVYU-Q4JSZetIxZuMR8616PwQAknerBFNU&amp;amp;dib_tag=se&amp;amp;keywords=boundless+hope+for+every+child&amp;amp;qid=1741661780&amp;amp;sprefix=%2Caps%2C233&amp;amp;sr=8-1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Kim Botto has just launched a new book called "Boundless Hope for Every Child" where Kim draws on more than thirty years of professional and volunteer experience, as well as her personal experience as an adoptive mom and an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, to provide tools for responding positively to kids and teens with difficult behaviors. It all starts with a simple change in perspective: consciously approaching disruptive behaviors with curiosity and understanding, rather th...

Trauma, Disability and Neurodiverse Children - Interview with Kim Botto

Welcome to the Kids Ministry and Leadership Podcast. This month we are looking at unlocking your voice and how it is an expression of your essential self and an expression of your why. Understanding your why is fundamental to effective communication. It gives your voice purpose and direction, ensuring that what you say truly connects with your audience. Show notes for this ep will be below. Check us out! <a href='https://acckids.org.au/'>Website </a><a href='https://www.instagram.com/acckids/'>Instagram</a> 1. Find Your WhyYour why is the bedrock of all your communication. It goes beyond what you do or how you do it—it’s the driving force behind your life and your message. Before you communicate with others, you must first answer for yourself: &quot;Why am I doing this?&quot; The clearer you are on your purpose, the more aligned your words and actions will be. This alignment creates an internal compass, giving your communication both clarity and impact.2. Speak from the HeartAuthenticity is the key to effective communication. People are drawn to those who communicate from their true selves, but this requires significant internal work. Before you can speak authentically, you need to focus on understanding and aligning with your essential self—the person God created you to be—rather than your social self, which is how you act to fit in socially. Speaking from the heart means being vulnerable, real, and willing to reveal who you are beneath the surface.3. Understand How People ListenTo communicate effectively, you must understand how people listen. A nodding head doesn’t necessarily mean someone understands or agrees with what you’re saying. People hear with their conscious mind, but they listen and respond from their subconscious. Our subconscious makes up about 80% of our thinking, while only 20% is conscious. When we communicate, we often focus on what people hear, but real impact happens when we speak to what they are listening to internally.4. Find Your Life MessageYour life message is the unique truth or conviction that drives you. It goes beyond any specific topic, sermon, or lesson—it’s the core message that underpins everything you communicate. Discovering your life message requires self-reflection. Ask yourself: What bothers you? What are you unreasonable about? These questions help uncover the deep passions and burdens that shape your perspective.5. The Art of CaptureLearning to capture moments, ideas, and experiences is a vital skill for any communicator. The best communicators are not just great speakers—they are great observers. They notice things that others might miss and store them for future use. Capture is about gathering insights, ideas, and moments, often unexpectedly, that help you develop your message over time.6. Find Your Vocal FingerprintYour voice is more than just the sound you make—it’s an expression of your identity. Every communicator has a unique voice, a vocal fingerprint given by God, and it’s essential to find yours if you want to communicate effectively. Your voice reflects who you are at your core, and it needs to be heard. However, many people struggle to find their true voice because they are influenced by external pressures or expectations.7. The Power of TransformationTrue communication isn’t just about sharing information—it’s about transformation. Real change happens when we speak to the subconscious mind and challenge people to think differently. Transformational thinking begins with internal reflection and takes time to grow. You can’t expect to create lasting change with one message, but you can plant seeds of transformation that grow over time.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to the Kids Ministry and Leadership Podcast. This month we are looking at unlocking your voice and how it is an expression of your essential self and an expression of your &lt;em&gt;why&lt;/em&gt;. Understanding your &lt;em&gt;why&lt;/em&gt; is fundamental to effective communication. It gives your voice purpose and direction, ensuring that what you say truly connects with your audience.&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Show notes for this ep will be below.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Check us out!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://acckids.org.au/'&gt;Website&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/acckids/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;1. Find Your Why&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your &lt;em&gt;why&lt;/em&gt; is the bedrock of all your communication. It goes beyond what you do or how you do it—it’s the driving force behind your life and your message. Before you communicate with others, you must first answer for yourself: &amp;quot;Why am I doing this?&amp;quot; The clearer you are on your purpose, the more aligned your words and actions will be. This alignment creates an internal compass, giving your communication both clarity and impact.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;2. Speak from the Heart&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Authenticity is the key to effective communication. People are drawn to those who communicate from their true selves, but this requires significant internal work. Before you can speak authentically, you need to focus on understanding and aligning with your &lt;em&gt;essential self&lt;/em&gt;—the person God created you to be—rather than your &lt;em&gt;social self&lt;/em&gt;, which is how you act to fit in socially. Speaking from the heart means being vulnerable, real, and willing to reveal who you are beneath the surface.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;3. Understand How People Listen&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To communicate effectively, you must understand how people listen. A nodding head doesn’t necessarily mean someone understands or agrees with what you’re saying. People hear with their conscious mind, but they listen and respond from their subconscious. Our subconscious makes up about 80% of our thinking, while only 20% is conscious. When we communicate, we often focus on what people hear, but real impact happens when we speak to what they are &lt;em&gt;listening&lt;/em&gt; to internally.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;4. Find Your Life Message&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your life message is the unique truth or conviction that drives you. It goes beyond any specific topic, sermon, or lesson—it’s the core message that underpins everything you communicate. Discovering your life message requires self-reflection. Ask yourself: What bothers you? What are you unreasonable about? These questions help uncover the deep passions and burdens that shape your perspective.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;5. The Art of Capture&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learning to capture moments, ideas, and experiences is a vital skill for any communicator. The best communicators are not just great speakers—they are great observers. They notice things that others might miss and store them for future use. Capture is about gathering insights, ideas, and moments, often unexpectedly, that help you develop your message over time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;6. Find Your Vocal Fingerprint&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your voice is more than just the sound you make—it’s an expression of your identity. Every communicator has a unique voice, a vocal fingerprint given by God, and it’s essential to find yours if you want to communicate effectively. Your voice reflects who you are at your core, and it needs to be heard. However, many people struggle to find their true voice because they are influenced by external pressures or expectations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;7. The Power of Transformation&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;True communication isn’t just about sharing information—it’s about transformation. Real change happens when we speak to the subconscious mind and challenge people to think differently. Transformational thinking begins with internal reflection and takes time to grow. You can’t expect to create lasting change with one message, but you can plant seeds of transformation that grow over time.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Welcome to the Kids Ministry and Leadership Podcast. This month we are looking at unlocking your voice and how it is an expression of your essential self and an expression of your why. Understanding your why is fundamental to effective communication. It gives your voice purpose and direction, ensuring that what you say truly connects with your audience.   Show notes for this ep will be below.  Check us out! Website Instagram  1. Find Your Why Your why is the bedrock of all your communica...

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