Kids Ministry Answers

Stuff You Can Use

You ask the questions, and we help you find the answers. Kids Ministry Answers is hosted by Dr. Linda Moon and Jason Sivewright from Stuff You Can Use! Every episode features a question about kids ministry submitted by ministry leaders, kids pastors, and volunteers! Got a question about leading your kids ministry or training volunteers? Visit kma.show to send it in — your question might be featured in an upcoming episode!

Episodes

  1. 012: How to Stretch Your Curriculum Over 2 Weekly Programs

    FEB 17

    012: How to Stretch Your Curriculum Over 2 Weekly Programs

    Trying to plan two weekly gatherings can leave leaders feeling stretched thin—worried about being repetitive, running out of energy, or needing to use a variety of curriculum. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, Mallory from Wisconsin has a question about using one curriculum for both midweek and weekend services. So we asked Linda Moon and Jason Sivewright to share practical ways to stretch a single lesson across multiple gatherings—no matter what curriculum you use—without doubling your workload. QUESTION: “How can I use my Grow Kids subscription for both midweek and weekend services?” — Mallory, Wisconsin ANSWER:In this episode, we’ll talk about how to build sustainable rhythms by intentionally dividing one lesson across two environments in ways that play to their strengths. Main Points: Understand your program structure by identifying what each gathering does best.Understand your lesson format so you know where to place setup, teaching, and application moments.Divide your lesson strategically by splitting it evenly, by vibe, or by purpose—depending on your context.Evaluate what’s working by testing one approach, getting volunteer feedback, and adjusting as needed. Ask a Question:Have a kids ministry question you want us to talk about? Send it in at KMA.show and your question might be featured in a future episode! Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Kids Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen for practical ideas, leadership tips, and ministry tools you can use right away. If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show. Resources Mentioned: Grow Lesson Builder

    36 min
  2. 011: An Event to Help your Team Connect

    FEB 3

    011: An Event to Help your Team Connect

    Building a strong kids ministry team doesn’t start with training—it starts with connection. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, Jason Sivewright and Dr. Linda Moon respond to a great question from Pastor Elton about hosting intentional, quarterly gatherings that help volunteers connect, grow, and enjoy ministry together. This episode walks through practical ways to set the vibe, spark conversation, and create meaningful shared experiences for your team. You’ll walk away with ideas you can scale up or down to fit your ministry context and help your specific team. What We Cover: How to set the vibe with music, food, and a warm environmentEasy ways to help volunteers connect and start talkingGames and activities that build teamwork (not stress)Strategic conversations that strengthen your ministry cultureHow to help volunteers stay connected outside of churchAsk a Question:Have a kids ministry question you want us to talk about? Send it in at KMA.show and your question might be featured in a future episode! Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Kids Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen for practical ideas, leadership tips, and ministry tools you can use right away. If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show. Resources Mentioned: Planning ViewVolunteer Kick-Off EventFamily Open HouseVolunteer CelebrationsVolunteer ToolsVolunteer Discussion GroupsVolunteer Bundle

    49 min

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You ask the questions, and we help you find the answers. Kids Ministry Answers is hosted by Dr. Linda Moon and Jason Sivewright from Stuff You Can Use! Every episode features a question about kids ministry submitted by ministry leaders, kids pastors, and volunteers! Got a question about leading your kids ministry or training volunteers? Visit kma.show to send it in — your question might be featured in an upcoming episode!