Kids Ministry Answers

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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!

3d ago

025: More Inclusive Spaces for Kids with Disabilities (Part 1)

Creating an inclusive space requires us to think intentionally about our environments, language, resources, leadership, and the culture we're creating for every kid and family. In this two-part episode of Kids Ministry Answers, we’re tackling a question about how to create more inclusive ministry environments for kids with disabilities and their families. So we asked Nicole Woods and Jena Kitchen to join us to share strategies, tools, and perspective shifts that can help ministries create cultures where every kid and family can truly belong. QUESTION: “How can we create a more inclusive ministry for kids with disabilities and their families?” ANSWER: In this episode, we’ll talk about how to... Evaluate your ministry’s current culture and identify barriers that may keep kids with disabilities and their families from fully belongingCreate more accessible environments using practical tools, visuals, sensory supports, and adapted resourcesListen to and learn from people with disabilities and their families instead of making assumptions about what inclusion should look likeMove beyond individual accommodations toward a ministry culture where disability inclusion shapes your environments, practices, and leadershipAsk a Question: Got a question you want answered? Send it in at kma.show — your question might be featured in a future episode! Subscribe & Review: Subscribe to Kids Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you look for kids ministry ideas, volunteer strategies, 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: Talk TilesSensory bottlesJoni and Friends — 5 Stages of Culture ChangeBoardmakerFree adapted memory verses, books, and visualsAmy Julia Becker — How Disability Changed What Easter Means to My FamilyRadiate Social Impact Consulting Resources - use the code "KMA-includes" for 20% off Personal Reflection PromptsOrganizational Checklist Tool for Disability InclusionDisability Rights & Disability Justice OverviewDisability Inclusion Training Modules
Aug 4

024: Strategic Nursery Ministry

Few ministry environments require more trust than your nursery. Parents are handing you their tiniest and most vulnerable family members, so creating an environment where babies are cared for well and families feel confident matters. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, we’re answering a question about how to create a nursery ministry that cares for babies well and builds trust with their families. So we asked Brooklyn Lindsey to join Linda and Jason to share practical strategies for creating a nursery environment that is clean, safe, peaceful, developmentally appropriate, and spiritually meaningful. QUESTION:“What should I be doing to set up my nursery more effectively?” ANSWER:In this episode, we’ll talk about how to... Create a clean and safe nursery with clear procedures, trained volunteers, and consistent safety practicesBuild a peaceful environment that helps babies feel comfortable and gives parents confidenceProvide developmentally appropriate experiences that intentionally engage and care for babiesMake your nursery spiritually meaningful by showing God’s love to babies and supporting their familiesAsk a Question:Got a question you want answered? Send it in at kma.show — your question might be featured in a future episode! Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Kids Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you look for kids ministry ideas, volunteer strategies, and ministry tools you can use right away. If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show.
Jul 21

023: Behind the Scenes of Grow Kids Curriculum

Behind every series we create at Grow are months of planning, collaboration, biblical study, creative decisions, and lots and lots of revisions. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, we’re answering a question we get all the time about how we create all of the curriculum and resources at Grow. So we asked Emily Nguyen to join Linda and Jason to pull back the curtain on the collaborative process, biblical strategy, and creative decisions behind everything we include inside Grow Kids Curriculum. QUESTION:“How do you create all of the curriculum and resources at Grow?” ANSWER:In this episode, we’ll talk about how we... Collaborate with real ministry leaders, writers, editors, designers, and creators throughout every step of the processBuild a three-year scope and sequence that helps kids experience the whole story of ScriptureStart with Scripture before developing themes, activities, and resourcesCreate memorable themes and clear weekly Big Ideas that help biblical truths connect with kids and stick long after church is overAsk a Question:Got a question you want answered? Send it in at kma.show — your question might be featured in a future episode! Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Kids Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you look for kids ministry ideas, volunteer strategies, 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 Curriculum
Jul 7

022: A More Strategic Parent Ministry

Ministry to kids will always, necessarily involve ministry to parents. But building a healthy parent ministry strategy can feel overwhelming when you're not sure where to start. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, Bri has a question about how to develop a parent ministry strategy that actually works. So we asked Elle Campbell to join Linda and Jason to share practical ways to earn parents' trust, build meaningful partnerships with families, and create a strategy that helps parents feel supported all year long. QUESTION:"How do we develop a parent ministry strategy that works?" — Bri Law ANSWER:In this episode, we'll talk about how to... Earn parents' trust by consistently communicating, listening well, and following through on your plansCreate meaningful opportunities for parents to build memories with their kids and connect with your ministryBuild face-to-face relationships through meetings, discussion groups, and intentional one-on-one conversationsKeep parents equipped, informed, and encouraged with consistent communication, practical resources, and regular celebrationAsk a Question:Got a question you want answered? Send it in at kma.show — your question might be featured in a future episode! Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Kids Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you look for kids ministry ideas, volunteer strategies, 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: Annual Planning Meeting to see how this all looks on a calendarGrow Strategy to plan your year All parent resources/Family Bundle
Jun 23

021: Let's Plan a Move-Up Day!

There are a few moments in the ministry year that deserve extra attention. Move-Up Day is one of them. It's an opportunity to celebrate growth, ease anxieties, communicate clearly with parents, and help kids step confidently into a new season. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, Linda and Jason share practical strategies for planning a meaningful Move-Up Day that celebrates kids and builds trust with families. From simple celebrations to memorable experiences, they walk through how to make one of the biggest milestones in your ministry calendar feel intentional and exciting for everyone involved. QUESTION:"How do I help kids in my ministry transition to the next ministry environment?" ANSWER:In this episode, we'll talk about how to... Create a thoughtful Move-Up Day structure that celebrates kids and makes transitions feel exciting instead of intimidatingMake the day memorable with simple themes, interactive moments, and meaningful keepsakesIntentionally include parents by helping them meet leaders, understand your vision, and feel confident about the year aheadUse Move-Up Day to set the tone for a strong, relationship-focused ministry yearAsk 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: Move-Up Day guide
Jun 9

020: 10 Tips for Summertime in Kids Ministry

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: Annual Planning Meeting Grow StrategyVBS
May 26

019: Teaching Difficult Bible Stories to Kids

There are so many wonderful Bible stories to teach to kids every week. But there are a few that seem more intimidating than helpful. We want to stay true to Scripture without confusing, overwhelming, or oversimplifying things for the kids we're leading. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, Paul asked us a question about how to teach the difficult or harder-to-understand Bible stories to kids. So we asked Meredith Miller to join Linda and Jason to share thoughtful, age-appropriate strategies for teaching hard passages of Scripture with honesty, wisdom, and care. QUESTION:“How do you teach difficult Bible stories to kids in a way that keeps the environment safe, honest, and age-appropriate while still staying true to Scripture?” — PaulANSWER:In this episode, we’ll talk about how to... Stay true to Scripture by wrestling honestly with difficult stories and understanding their historical and cultural contextRecognize when certain stories may not be developmentally appropriate for kids just yetTeach hard passages honestly without feeling pressure to defend or simplify every tension in the BibleFocus on who God is and what God is doing in the story instead of only focusing on people’s behaviorAsk a Question:Got a question you want answered? Send it in at kma.show — your question might be featured in a future episode! Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Kids Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you look for kids ministry ideas, volunteer strategies, 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: Meredith's Resources on Kids + FaithFree 4 weeks of access to Meredith's Substack on tricky stories Wonder by Meredith Miller
May 12

018: How to Leave Your Ministry Well (Crossover)

Leaving a ministry role can feel overwhelming—full of mixed emotions, hard conversations, and uncertainty about what comes next. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, we’re tackling a big question about how to leave your ministry well when it’s time to move on. So we asked Dr. Yulee Lee to join the show to share practical wisdom for navigating transitions with honesty, emotional health, and integrity. QUESTION:How do I leave my ministry well when it’s time to move on? ANSWER: In this episode, we’ll talk about how to... Lower the emotional stakes by recognizing that leaving is a normal and healthy part of ministry seasonsReframe your anger so it leads to clarity, advocacy, and growth instead of bitternessBe honest about your reasons for leaving in a way that builds trust and maintains integritySet clear boundaries during your transition to protect your time, relationships, and futureAsk a Question:Got a question you want answered? Send it in at kma.show — your question might be featured in a future episode! Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Kids Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you look for youth ministry ideas, small group strategies, 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: Leadership Labs

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!

Creator

Stuff You Can Use
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

25
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Clean
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