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children’s ministry. big events. children’s workers’ training conferences. ministry consulting. leadership training. Christian school.
The common factor? Jim’s been put in charge of each one, learned as he led, developed time-proven methods, and emerged from each new responsibility with refined systems, invaluable lessons and a team of leaders who love their people, their pastors and are committed to accomplishing their God-given purposes.
As a minister, trainer, speaker, coach and mentor, Jim brings to the table over thirty years of experience in both children’s ministry and various other positions in the local church. For seventeen years, he led one of America’s largest children’s ministries at Church On The Move in Tulsa, Oklahoma . And currently serves as Associate Pastor of World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, TN.
Not only does he draw on a vast amount of experience from working with five different churches of various sizes and personalities, but he also possesses an awareness of how children’s ministry has changed over the years and what works now. Jim is committed to spending the rest of his life teaching the most effective leadership qualities to the next generation of relevant children’s ministers.
When ministries resource Jim’s experience, they have a unique opportunity to skip the sometimes costly mistakes and get on the fast track to success. With Jim as a part of your team, each ministry can tap into the ultimate “been there, done that” knowledge base of what works and what does not. Jim’s consulting also saves ministries the excess “petty cash” spent testing big event ideas that (might) work and resources that (hopefully) will make their ministry the most effective, and focuses the cash flow into what is guaranteed to reach the most children for Christ.
Jim was awarded the Excellence in Ministry Award from the International Network of Children’s Pastors in 1989. More recently, he was named one of the ten “Pioneers of the Decade in Children’s Ministry” by Children’s Ministry magazine. Jim has authored four books covering topics ranging from relevant children’s ministry to parenting.
"I have watched Jim Wideman for a number of years. You can trust his heart and his counsel as a leader who has a passion to see churches succeed in reaching the next generation. His experience at helping churches navigate through change and develop problem solving techniques makes him a valuable asset to any church or ministry. Jim has the mind of an administrator, the heart of a pastor, the wit of a comedian, and the soul of a musician. I always know when I'm on my way spend time with Jim, I am going to walk away warmed, motivated, entertained and equipped to be a better leader and thinker."
- Reggie Joiner, Re-Think Group
"Jim is a walking encyclopedia of information concerning ministry and management in the local church. Best known for his unique ability to recruit, train, and retain both employees and volunteers, Jim is a highly creative individual who meets challenges head-on. As one of America’s top leaders in the area of children’s ministry, his knowledge of daily operations in the local church is unmatched. I strongly recommend Jim Wideman as both a consultant and seminar instructor."
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Joe McGee, Joe McGee Ministries //
Tulsa, OK
"I always watch for the leader who can lead us through the challenges of our complicated world and Jim Wideman is one of those unique men. He can lead without compromising the integrity of the mission. Excellence and value are obvious expressions when describing the leadership of Jim Wideman. Personally, I have known him for over 20 years and have admired his creativity as a gifted thinker and communicator. Some people talk about doing it. Jim has done it. I highly recommend Jim Wideman for whatever creative venue you are wanting to advance to the next level."
- Steve Dixon,
Senior Pastor,
Christian Life Cathedral //
Fayetteville, AR
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