CAN I CUSTOMIZE GROW TO FIT MY CONTEXT?
Absolutely! That’s kind of our #1 goal, actually. We want Grow to work for you, no matter your size, your format, or your calendar. To make it super flexible for you, we . . .
- Teach you our calendaring strategy so you can create an annual plan, using our resources, that fits your needs.
- Give you editable files in Photoshop and Microsoft Word.
- Leave space for your logo on any resources you’ll give to kids, parents, make it yours.
IS GROW FOR PRESCHOOL OR ELEMENTARY?
Both! With Grow, you get an entire year of curriculum for your elementary and preschool kids, all for one price. Our preschool curriculum takes each elementary lesson and delivers it at an age-appropriate level for your preschoolers. So whether you separate or combine your preschool and elementary-aged kids, Grow is designed to work for you.
CAN I USE GROW FOR MY PRETEENS?
Yes! Every week of Grow is created with upper elementary and preteen kids in mind. Plus, every single week of curriculum comes with at least one Hack for Preteens to help you customize the content even more specifically for your preteens. If your ministry has a lot of preteens, or you have a separate ministry just for preteens, Grow is designed to work for you.
WHAT ABOUT MY KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS?
We’ve got you covered! Every week of Grow comes with at least one Hack for Kids with Special Needs to help you customize the content to better include and connect with your kids with special needs. If your ministry has a lot of kids with special needs, or you have a separate ministry just for your kids with special needs, Grow is designed to work for you.
DOES GROW WORK FOR ONLINE MINISTRY?
Yes! We know that your ministry may consist of online gatherings as well as in-person gatherings, and we’ve developed Grow to easily transition between the two. We’ve even created an “Online Guide” to help you use each series and resource online.
HOW IS GROW DIFFERENT FROM OTHER CURRICULUM?
Well, for starters, Grow isn’t just a children’s ministry curriculum. It’s a strategy for your entire ministry. The weekly curriculum is just one part of that strategy. With Grow, you’ll get a complete annual TEACHING strategy, but you’ll also get a whole year’s worth of resources for WEEKLY PROGRAMMING, VOLUNTEERS, PARENTS, DISCIPLESHIP, and EVENTS.
But if you want a little more information on how Grow compares to other resources, check out the samples we’ve provided by clicking here!
WILL GROW ACTUALLY WORK IN MY CONTEXT?
We sure think so, and we are working hard to make sure it will! That’s why we’ve assembled an incredibly diverse team of writers, contributors, and editors to help us create a resource that is truly flexible enough to work in your context, and that actually represents the full Body of Christ. Our team is filled with real children’s ministry leaders doing real ministry in a variety of contexts. Rural, urban, and suburban churches. Small churches, medium-sized churches, and big churches. They represent a variety of denominations, cultures, and ministry styles. Thanks to their help and feedback (and yours!) we think Grow really is flexible enough to fit in your context.
SHOULD I DITCH MY CURRICULUM AND USE GROW INSTEAD?
Well, sure, you can if you want. But if you love your current curriculum, stick with it. We’ve tried to make Grow affordable enough that, even if you do use another curriculum for your sermons or small groups, Grow could still be a valuable addition to your youth ministry resource arsenal.
Now, since some of you know Kenny and I spent a couple of years working with the folks at Orange, we specifically get asked this question a ton: “Should I leave Orange and switch to Grow?” Good question. Here’s our answer. Nope. We love Orange. We love the resources and we really love the people. (And no, they didn’t ask us to say that. It’s just true.) Orange is a great option if you’re looking for a curriculum that offers options for all age groups, if you’re looking for separate middle school and high school curriculum, or if you’re looking to attend an annual conference for your entire family ministry team. If that’s you, Orange is probably the best fit for you. So stick with them!
DISCLAIMER: Kenny & Elle Campbell, Grow Curriculum, and Stuff You Can Use are in no way affiliated with Orange or XP3.
Obviously, we really love what we’re putting together with Grow. And we hope you like it, too. But if you’ve already found a teaching curriculum you love, stick with it. We’re big believers that the Church is big enough for a whole bunch of voices and a whole bunch of approaches to ministry, and we want you to choose the curriculum that’s the best fit for you.
We’re not interested in trying to convince you to choose us over another curriculum or resource. We’re just trying to meet some needs that youth pastors have told us haven’t quite been met yet.
So if you already have a curriculum you love, cool! We hope Grow can help meet any needs you still have outside of your teaching strategy. But if you don’t already have a curriculum you love, we hope you fall in love with Grow!
WHAT IS YOUR STATEMENT OF FAITH?
We believe the Bible is the inspired, authoritative Word of God.
We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His death on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return.
We believe people receive forgiveness of sins and eternal life through Jesus.
