Building an Inclusive Kids Ministry with Kim Botto

In this episode, we sit down with Kim Botto to talk about what it really looks like to build kids ministry environments where every child and every family feels seen, safe, and supported. Drawing from decades of experience as a kids pastor, adoptive mom, and advocate, Kim shares powerful insights on foster care, adoption, trauma-informed ministry, and disability inclusion. Together, we unpack why so many families feel overlooked by the church and how kids ministry leaders have a unique opportunity to change that. Kim offers practical, approachable steps for churches of any size to become more inclusive, whether that means supporting foster families, training volunteers to understand trauma, or creating environments where kids with disabilities can truly belong—not just be accommodated. This conversation is both deeply personal and incredibly practical. If you want to build a ministry that reflects the heart of Jesus by welcoming every child and empowering every family, this episode will give you the vision and the tools to start. ⁠VBS Freebie Fest⁠ howtovbs.com ⁠Boundless Hope for Every Child by Kim Botto⁠ https://www.amazon.com/Boundless-Hope-Every-Child-Misunderstood-ebook/dp/B0DSR9Q1DX ⁠Kim Botto's Website⁠ kimbotto.com