Jim Wideman

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About Jim Wideman

Jim Wideman is considered as an innovator, a pioneer and one of the fathers of the modern family ministry movement. He is a speaker, author, and ministry coach with over 40 years of hands on experience in the local church. Jim currently serves as the Executive Pastor Of Families and Volunteers at The Belonging Company in Nashville, Tennessee . Jim and his amazing wife Julie, have two grown daughters, and two of the cutest grandsons ever born!

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Recalibrate: A New Measure for Family Ministry Oct 29, 2019

by Scott Kedersha

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Are you seeking clarity in your vision for family ministry? Imagine bringing together fifteen ministry experts who have accumulated a wealth of experience and wisdom on that very topic. This book is the message from those experts revealing a clearer vision for the future of any ministry. Each chapter addresses a distinct area of church ministry, reveals current unhealthy norms, offers new norms, and most importantly provides ways to measure each area. It is vital to the future of your ministry to recalibrate to a healthy norm. Recalibrate will help ministry leaders reach that goal. All royalties from the sale of this work go to support D6 International.

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STRETCH- Structuring Your Ministry For Growth Dec 14, 2011

by Jim Wideman

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Most of us really do want growth in our lives and ministries, even if we are scared of it. We want God to send us more kidsand more families. We want to share the Gospel, we want more salvations, and we want more of a movement of God. But let me ask you a question: if He sent those things to you this Sunday, would you be ready? If a hundred new families walked into your church, would you know what to do with them? Would their kids have teachers? Would they even have a classroom? If fifty people who wanted to serve approached you this Sunday, could your system handle it? That's what structure is all about. If you want to know how to make sure your ministry is structured for growth... STRETCH is for you! Children's Ministry Pioneer Jim Wideman share's proven principle's to help you structure your ministry for growth.

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Children's Ministry Volunteers That Stick Jun 9, 2004

by Jim Wideman

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It's tough to recruit volunteers--so hang on to those you've got! You'll keep volunteers longer and keep them happier by giving them more than just a volunteer job. Instead, give them a volunteer career. Help them become leaders as well as volunteers! Here's everything you need to know to get your volunteers in the right job, then help them to grow in their skills and enthusiasm. Noted children's pastor Jim Wideman, from Church on the Move in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offers practical strategies for any size church. Learn the secrets of retention, and ideas that really work...instill proven leadership skills...and grow your church volunteers to be happy, inspired, and in it for the long haul.

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The Eric Trap Apr 23, 2012

by kenny conley , jim wideman , sam luce

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The Eric Trap is a leadership fabel by Jim Wideman, Sam Luce and Kenny Conley. The book focuses on 5 things every leader has to get right. The story is exciting, engaging and inspiring. This is not just another boring book about leadership. The authors write in a way that puts you in the middle of the story. Over and over as you read you will feel like you are Eric Newman.

The book can be read in a couple of hours and it is well worth your time. It's the kind of book you'll want to buy for your entire leadership team.

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Connect With Your Kids Dec 9, 2009

by Jim Wideman

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With the pressures of everyday life pulling us in all different directions, it can become difficult to connect with your kids. Sure, we take them to band practices, pack lunches, drive them to their soccer game, and haul them to church each week...but do we really know our children? Jim Wideman shares twelve powerful steps that every parent can use to develop a real connection with their child, regardless of age. Drawing on both his experiences as a father of two successful daughters, Wideman shares insightful tips to improve your relationship with your child.

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Beat The Clock Dec 30, 2009

by Jim Wideman

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Ever prayed for 24 hours in a day? Were you not born organized? None of us were. Do you find yourself needing to get more done than you are presently getting done? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions then this practical book is for you. No matter if you work in ministry,the business world, or manage a busy family, Beat the Clock will help you. For years organization expert Jim Wideman has been teaching successful strategies for effective time management in conferences and seminars. In Beat the Clock, you'll learn proven and tested tips to get more done in the 24 hours God has given you.

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Turning Your Child's Failures Into Success Dec 30, 2012

by Jim Wideman

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Turning Your Child's Failures Into Success is the next installment of life lessons from Children's Ministry Pioneer Jim Wideman. This easy to read, simple to understand book gives any parent practical wisdom that they can immediately apply. In this book, Wideman tackles one of the most important aspects to failure that all parents should know: Your failures do not keep you from success; how you choose to deal with those failures determines if you're successful or not.

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Kidmin Leadership May 18, 2011

by Jim Wideman , Jen Galley , Sarah Richards , Jenny Funderburke , Spencer Click

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Kidmin Leadership focuses on the top-twenty principles all leaders need to know. This book compiles the experiences of a select group of kidmin ministers who have dedicated a substantial amount of time to being mentored by renowned kidmin minister and leadership coach Jim Wideman. Topics include: knowing God's will, self-leadership, priorities, thinking in steps, how to do what you don't want to do, visioneering, team building, caring for others, and much, much more. Kidmin Leadership brings together more than a dozen voices who all write from the same heart. It's a leadership resource you don't want to do ministry without.

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