Shows
Reimagine ChildhoodEp. 73: Balancing Screen Time and Real Play in Early Education with Jennifer HowingtonIn this episode of Reimagine Childhood, brought to you by the Early Childhood Christian Network, host Monica Healer engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Jennifer Howington, associate director and childhood ministry specialist in the Texas Baptist Discipleship and Next Gen Ministries group. They delve into the impact of screen time on child development, exploring concepts like 'digital natives' versus 'digital immigrants,' the rise in childhood anxiety and depression, and the role of media in shaping young minds. The conversation covers practical strategies for managing screen time, fostering play and creativity, and reinforcing strong developmental foundations. Jennifer emphasizes the...
2025-11-1733 min
SCBA Leadership PodcastSCBA Leadership Podcast Episode #113--On Integrated Next Gen Ministry with Jennifer HowingtonHow do you know a ministry program or even needs to end or be retooled?
How can NextGen ministry (pre-school, children, students) work together?
How is Texas Baptist (BGCT) serving those ministering to children?
In this episode Matt Singleton, Director of Missions for the South Central Baptist Area, visits with Jennifer Howington, Pre-School and Children's Ministry Specialist with the BGCT (Texas Baptist).
https://www.texasbaptists.org/ministries/discipleship
2025-07-1045 min
What is Good: Christian Life Commission Podcast27 - The Special Friends Retreat In this episode of What is Good, Katie and David talk to two co-workers within our Texas Baptists family, Jennifer Howington and Sarah Johnson about the Special Friends Retreat. This retreat is specifically for individuals with special needs and their families. This is something the CLC cares about deeply, and we are excited to help get the word out.TIMESTAMPS:1:26 - Introduction of our guests3:54 - What is the Special Friends Retreat?11:25 - Why are special needs ministries important?15:26 - Why do families sometimes feel judged by the church f...
2025-07-0947 min
Ministry ConversationsWhat is NextGen? with Jennifer Howington, and Kurt KrodleSummary:In this kickoff episode of the Ministry Conversations Podcast, Clay Jacobson hosts Jennifer Howington and Kurt Krodle to explore the purpose, philosophy, and practice of NextGen Ministry. They discuss how children’s and student ministries can work in sync, what it means to disciple the next generation holistically, and how churches of all sizes can create intentional strategies that stick.Topics Covered:What NextGen Ministry actually means—and what it doesn'tThe importance of alignment between kids, student, and adult ministriesDiscipleship as a long-term, relationship-centered journeyEq...
2025-07-0833 min
Crazy Student Pastors11: Not Kidding Around - Talking Ministry with Jennifer HowingtonIn this episode Daniel and Matt have a conversation with Jennifer Howington, the Associate Director and Childhood Ministry Specialist, Discipleship & Next Gen for Texas Baptists. We talk about the ways Children and Student ministries can work together to make disciples.
2024-11-0238 min
Disciple-making in Community with Ken Braddy7. Starting New Groups in Kids MinistryStarting new groups in Kids Ministry has always been tough, but since COVID-19 churches across America have struggled more than ever to recruit and retain small group leaders in Kids Ministry. As leaders we know how important it is to the safety and discipleship of kids to have the right volunteers. On today’s episode I sit down with three Kids Ministry experts as we discuss the challenges around recruiting volunteers, starting new groups, and how churches can practically support the Kids Ministry needs. Delanee Williams serves as Content Editor for The Gospel Project. She is...
2023-10-2443 min
E-rate Coordinator SpotlightE-rate Coordinator Spotlight (2019 Episode 018) - Jennifer HowingtonMeet Jennifer Howington, Technology Coordinator of Watson Chapel School District in Arkansas
2019-06-1414 min