LEADER RESOURCES
Beyond big events, our heart is to personally connect with and empower kids pastors across the state. Through meetups, cohorts, events, and upcoming resources, our goal is to ensure no kids pastor does ministry alone. We’re here to support, equip, and cheer you on through every season of ministry.
ASOM Cohort
The Arizona School of Ministry (ASOM) exists to train, equip, and release men and women into effective ministry through accessible, practical, and Spirit-filled theological education. Whether you're pursuing credentialing with the Assemblies of God or simply growing in your calling, ASOM offers monthly classes, hands-on ministry training, and mentorship to help you lead with clarity, conviction, and confidence. Through the KidMin Cohort, you’ll build community with likeminded kids ministers while receiving practical training you can immediately apply in your ministry.
Book Cohort
Cohorts provide an exciting opportunity to connect and grow alongside other KidMin leaders. Together, participants will dive into Resilient: Child Discipleship and the Fearless Future of the Church by Valerie Bell and Matt Markins, reading individually and gathering on Zoom every other Saturday to discuss the chapters.
Spring Cohort starts January 24th but you can join in at anytime!
Kidmin Meet Ups
We're thrilled to invite you to our KidMin meetups! We will be meeting at coffee shops around the valley for a few hours and we want you to come join! There is no agenda, we just want to sit over a cup of coffee and connect with each of you. This is a great opportunity to connect and build relationships with the kids pastors and churches in your area. While we will definitely talk about ministry, we also want to hear about YOU! Share your ideas on how you are engaging your kids, tell us about your families, ask questions, or share your favorite ways to find rest. We want to connect with you and equip you with a like-minded community as we minister to this next generation together.
For more information on time and location, check out our calendar!
Topical Zoom Calls
Network Conference Breakout lunch April 21st, 12p-2pm
Will you be joining us at Network Conference? Make sure to join our KidMin breakout lunch to connect with other kids pastors and leaders in Arizona! We will be hosting 3 rounds table discussions talking all things curriculum, games, service activities, building a team, and parent involvement. We are excited to connect with you at Network Conference!
April
Making Jesus Accessible for all with Ability Tree May 23rd at 10am
Join us for an intentional conversation with Janell from Ability Tree on how we can make our ministry accessible for all. Ability Tree believes in coming alongside families impacted by disability by providing R.E.S.T. - Recreation, Education, Support, & Training. Janell will be walking through resources that are available for each church and how you can partner with Ability Tree. We want each pastor and leader to walk away knowing that they are not alone in making the church accessible for every family in each of our communities.
May
Excelling at First Impressions and New Family Follow- up June 13th at 10am
We’ll talk through simple, realistic ways to build systems of follow-up in your kids ministry! Along with learning to make an incredible first impression on each family that walks in the doors of your church. We will be talking with Sieanna Tvedt from Hope City Church in Kingman to see what changes she has made and how her ministry has been impacted. You will walk away with practical tools and next steps for welcoming new and current families in you ministry!
June
Training Opportunities
The Equipped Training Day is created with you in mind. This one-day training is designed to come alongside pastors and leaders across Arizona with practical, focused equipping. In 2026, we’ll be centering our time on how to reach and support the special needs and foster families in your church and community. You’ll learn from experienced voices in the field and walk away feeling encouraged, equipped, and more confident as you care for every family God entrusts to you.
Visit the Equipped Training tab under events for more information.
Equipped Training Day
Grow Conference is a statewide KidMin leader event that brings children’s pastors, volunteers, and ministry teams together for two days of encouragement and practical training. Throughout the conference you will experience worship, breakout sessions, resources designed for real ministry challenges, and opportunities to connect with leaders from across Arizona. We believe healthy leaders build healthy ministries and our desire is to help you grow in every season of leadership.
Visit the Grow Conference tab under events for more information and leader testimonials.
Grow Conference
