https://growcurriculum.org/blog Practical ideas, plans and free resources for kids, student and family ministry leaders from the Grow Curriculum team. en-us Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:48:28 +0000 https://growcurriculum.org/blog/lead-your-team-through-change-without-losing-people grow-blog-464555 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:09:58 -0400 The Grow team LeadershipKids ministryYouth ministry What’s the last change initiative you led that actually stuck? Not the one that just launched. Not the one you just announced. Not the one you barely survived. The one that stuck. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/delegation-isnt-just-sharing-your-to-do-list grow-blog-464551 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:59:15 -0400 The Grow team LeadershipKids ministryYouth ministry Several years ago, I gave a talk, and the theme was delegation as formation. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/6-hidden-forces-shaping-your-ministry-culture grow-blog-464546 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:46:49 -0400 The Grow team LeadershipKids ministryYouth ministry If you’ve ever gone snorkeling or scuba diving, you know this is true—what you see from the boat is only a small glimpse of the world beneath the surface. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/4-traits-of-a-healthy-ministry-culture grow-blog-464541 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:25:06 -0400 The Grow team LeadershipKids ministryYouth ministry Every team has a culture. Even if you’ve never talked about it. Even if you’ve never defined it. Even if you’ve been too busy to think about it. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/4-tips-to-help-you-focus-on-what-matters-most grow-blog-464531 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:11:04 -0400 The Grow team LeadershipKids ministryYouth ministry If ministry has ever made you feel like you can’t catch your breath, you’re not alone. Ministry is relentless. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/4-mistakes-great-leaders-refuse-to-make grow-blog-464526 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:51:18 -0400 The Grow team LeadershipKids ministryYouth ministry In case you don’t know me, I’m Yulee—Chief Operating Officer here at Stuff You Can Use, leadership coach, author, and ministry leader. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/4-better-ways-to-delegate grow-blog-464509 Thu, 28 May 2026 00:42:18 -0400 The Grow team LeadershipKids ministryYouth ministry Ministry leaders don’t usually struggle with passion. They struggle with capacity. In most cases, a capacity issue is actually a delegation issue. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/5-things-to-do-in-january grow-blog-464442 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:42:50 -0500 The Grow team LeadershipKids ministryYouth ministry January brings a funny mix of emotions for ministry leaders. On one hand, there’s fresh hope… You have a nice clean calendar. There’s the opportunity to build some new working rhythms. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/how-to-help-parents-feel-like-theyre-part-of-your-ministry grow-blog-464441 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:42:17 -0500 The Grow team DiscipleshipYouth ministry When we talk with ministry leaders about their biggest challenges, a few themes always come up… Growth. Volunteers. Time. But one topic rises to the top again and again: parents. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/4-family-events-to-plan-this-year grow-blog-464439 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:18:12 -0500 The Grow team FamiliesKids ministryYouth ministry Let’s be honest, we can all do a better job connecting with the families in our ministry. They’re a vital part of what we do, and we love being around their kids and students. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/how-to-help-teenagers-spend-time-with-others grow-blog-464138 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:45:22 -0500 The Grow team DiscipleshipYouth ministry There are so many great reasons why many of us stepped into youth ministry. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/how-to-help-kids-spend-time-with-others grow-blog-464139 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:39:42 -0500 The Grow team DiscipleshipKids ministry We all want to help kids grow — it’s why we said “yes” to Kids Ministry to begin with. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/how-to-help-teenagers-spend-time-with-god grow-blog-464131 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:14:47 -0500 The Grow team DiscipleshipYouth ministry There are so many great reasons why many of us stepped into youth ministry. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/how-to-help-kids-spend-time-with-god grow-blog-464127 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:13:44 -0500 The Grow team DiscipleshipKids ministry There are so many great reasons why many of us stepped into kids ministry. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/how-to-write-great-discussion-questions-for-kids grow-blog-464120 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:39:26 -0500 The Grow team DiscipleshipKids ministry Have you ever felt like your small group was on fast-forward? The teaching ends, you gather your kids, and suddenly every question gets a one-word answer. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/how-to-write-great-discussion-questions-for-teenagers grow-blog-464112 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:31:57 -0500 The Grow team DiscipleshipYouth ministry Have you ever felt like your small group was on fast-forward? The teaching wraps up, you circle up with your students, and suddenly every question gets a one-word answer. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/a-strategic-volunteer-communication-plan-for-your-ministry grow-blog-464108 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:23:00 -0500 The Grow team VolunteersKids ministryYouth ministry When we think about training and communicating with our volunteers, we often picture in-person meetings or big events. And those moments matter. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/a-strategic-parent-communication-plan-for-your-ministry grow-blog-464104 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:19:32 -0500 The Grow team FamiliesKids ministryYouth ministry When we think about connecting with families, we often picture in-person conversations or family-focused events. And those moments matter. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/3-tools-parents-need-from-you-this-year grow-blog-464100 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:15:40 -0500 The Grow team FamiliesKids ministryYouth ministry Engaging with parents is a vital part of kids and youth ministry—and it isn’t always easy. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/how-to-plan-meetings-your-volunteers-will-actually-like grow-blog-464096 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:09:28 -0500 The Grow team VolunteersKids ministryYouth ministry No one loves sitting through a meeting that could have been an email—and your volunteers are no exception. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/5-tools-your-volunteers-need-from-you-this-year grow-blog-464091 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:04:32 -0500 The Grow team VolunteersKids ministryYouth ministry Healthy kids and youth ministries are built on the shoulders of volunteers—and most of them didn’t sign up because they felt qualified. They signed up because they care. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/how-to-help-teenagers-know-use-their-gifts grow-blog-464037 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:22:00 -0500 The Grow team DiscipleshipYouth ministry There are a lot of reasons why many of us stepped into youth ministry. Maybe it was the promise of regular pizza parties, the thrill of reliving our former dodgeball stardom, or the… https://growcurriculum.org/blog/how-to-help-kids-know-use-their-gifts grow-blog-464035 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:19:52 -0500 The Grow team DiscipleshipKids ministry There are so many great reasons why many of us stepped into kids ministry. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/how-to-help-kids-share-their-faith-stories grow-blog-464030 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:14:18 -0500 The Grow team DiscipleshipKids ministry There are so many great reasons why many of us stepped into kids ministry. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/how-to-help-teenagers-share-their-faith-stories grow-blog-464032 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:09:07 -0500 The Grow team DiscipleshipYouth ministry There are so many great reasons why many of us stepped into youth ministry. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/how-to-plan-a-weekend-retreat grow-blog-464028 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:00:34 -0500 The Grow team EventsYouth ministry If you’ve ever watched students open up around a bonfire or heard a breakthrough story during a small group session, you already get it—retreats can be amazing. https://growcurriculum.org/blog/how-to-build-your-own-scope-sequence grow-blog-464026 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:59:01 -0500 The Grow team LeadershipKids ministryYouth ministry Designing a teaching calendar for your ministry can feel overwhelming. There’s no shortage of Bible stories to choose from, holidays to plan around, and spiritual habits you want to… https://growcurriculum.org/blog/how-to-plan-a-volunteer-discussion-group grow-blog-464024 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:57:38 -0500 The Grow team VolunteersKids ministryYouth ministry When we think about training and leading others, we might picture an environment where one person is at the front of the room sharing their knowledge with others — like a teacher in a… https://growcurriculum.org/blog/how-to-plan-a-parent-discussion-group grow-blog-464012 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:59:55 -0500 The Grow team FamiliesKids ministryYouth ministry When we think about training and leading parents, we might picture an environment where one person is at the front of the room sharing their knowledge with others — like a teacher in a… https://growcurriculum.org/blog/how-to-plan-a-parent-workshop-event grow-blog-464008 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:58:52 -0500 The Grow team FamiliesKids ministryYouth ministry You want every parent to trust you. Each time they drop off their kids or teenagers with you, you’ll want them to feel secure and safe knowing you’ll take care of kids and that you have…