#466 Engaging Kids: Media in Ministry – Carl Barnhill

In this week’s episode, we are excited to have Carl Barnhill, the creative mind behind Church Visuals and an expert in visual media for ministry. Carl shares his insights on the essential role of high-quality visuals in effectively communicating the gospel, particularly in children's ministry. He discusses the challenges ministry leaders face, such as volunteer shortages and low parent engagement, and emphasizes the importance of using visual media to capture the attention of today's youth. According to Carl, incorporating visual elements can significantly enhance the retention of biblical teachings, making them more impactful and memorable for youth. Carl highlights the competitive nature of engaging children amidst a media-saturated environment, where platforms like YouTube and social media dominate their attention. He advocates for the use of high-quality visual media to not only compete but also complement traditional teaching methods within the church. By investing in visually-enriched and biblically-sound curriculum, Carl advocates that churches can foster deeper spiritual growth and discipleship amongchildren. To order or view a free sample of D6Curriculum , visit Get your copy of Creating Healthy ChurchSystems by Brad Ransom here: Check out Church Visuals resources here:

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#466 Engaging Kids: Media in Ministry – Carl Barnhill is an episode from D6 Podcast by Ron Hunter.

This episode is 00:22:27 long.

This episode was published on Apr 21, 2025.

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