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Events are a pretty big deal for most youth ministries. They’re a way to have fun, connect with students and their families, get new people in the door, and create some excitement. Events matter, but we’ve got to keep things in perspective. That’s why we’re fans of...
Teaching
If you've spent any time in youth ministry, you've probably asked yourself this question—Are they learning anything? It's a question that drives youth pastors everywhere to adjust and refine their programs. It's pretty easy to tell when teenagers...
If you've spent any time in children's ministry, you've probably asked yourself this question — Are they learning anything? It's a question that drives kids pastors everywhere to keep adjusting and refining their programs. It's pretty easy to tell...
Let's say you've got a video you want to show during your teaching time. How do you go about doing it? If you didn't know, there are many rules and laws around what's legal and not concerning playing music, videos, and other media in your church...
Volunteers
We recently asked thousands of church leaders about their biggest struggles in ministry. Their answer? Volunteers. And not like, "We wish we had more!" (They do.) But more like... "We wish we knew what to do with them." Finding great volunteers is its own challenge,...
The first time you're in charge of a small group of kids, you might feel pretty intimidated. It's a big responsibility, and there's so much to remember—names, talking points, and rules to your icebreaker. Beyond that, there's the stuff you can't always prepare for,...
The first time you're in charge of a small group of teenagers, you might feel pretty intimidated. It's a big responsibility, and there's so much to remember—names, talking points, and rules for your icebreaker. Beyond that, there's the stuff you...
Discipleship
The Christmas season is a time for sharing memories, gathering with our loved ones, and a few last-minute trips to the store to buy those gifts you forgot about. But anyone who has ever wrapped a gift for a kid knows Christmas is more than just a single day. The...
The Christmas season is a time for sharing memories, gathering with our loved ones, and a few last-minute trips to the store to buy those gifts you forgot about. But anyone who has ever wrapped a gift for a teenager knows Christmas is more than just a single day. The...
It's almost the best time of the year! And no, we're not talking about the days when you get to nap. It's almost Christmas! The Christmas season is a time of joy, reflection, and connection—but sometimes it goes by so fast that we wish we had more time to really enjoy...
Leadership
Author: Elle Campbell, Co-Founder Here at Stuff You Can Use (the people who make Grow Curriculum), our team is committed to creating something good — not just good products for the churches we serve, but a behind-the-scenes company culture that is good for our...
Spring in kids ministry is a season of excitement—Easter celebrations, family events, spring break activities, and new lessons. With so much going on, being sure parents, volunteers, and kids stay informed is critical. But let’s face it—keeping track of everything can...
In youth ministry, spring is full of new opportunities—Easter celebrations, retreats, and fresh teaching series. With so much happening, keeping parents, volunteers, and students in the loop is essential. But all these moving parts can quickly become overwhelming...
In kids ministry, communication is everything. With so many events, programs, and lessons happening during the winter seasons, it’s important to keep parents, volunteers, and your kids in the loop. But with all thsee moving parts, making sure everyone knows what’s...
Families
Imagine this ... A new family comes to your ministry. They're full of questions about how you teach and disciple students, what your program looks like, and the ways they can expect you to communicate with them. Congratulations! You have a family...
When it comes to parents, let’s be honest — we could all do a better job of engaging them, caring for them, and including them in our ministries. For some of us, sometimes even just acknowledging their existence would be a good step forward. As...
Every few years, we ask kids ministry leaders like you about their biggest struggles in ministry. Somewhere between telling us about their kids who can't sit still and the neverending search to find dependable volunteers, kids ministry leaders across the board tell us...
Events
Looking for actually-fun Easter crafts for kids that don’t make your volunteers cry or your preschoolers melt down halfway through? Well, you’re in the right place. Whether you're planning for a Sunday morning, a community egg hunt, or a classroom activity, these...
If you attended our "How to VBS" workshop at Children's Pastors Conference (CPC)'25 or wish you could have, we’ve got you covered! This guide includes all the highlights and practical takeaways you need to create a successful Vacation Bible School...
We all know a well-organized event can be a huge win for any ministry! And as a kids or youth pastor, you've got a lot of events to plan, right? Like ... Family fun nights! All-nighters! Fundraisers! Trunk-or-treat weekends! Game nights! And so much more! But let's...
Environments
The Christmas season is here, and it’s the perfect moment to fill your kids’ ministry with the joy of Christmas music—but you might be looking for something new this year. That’s why we’re so excited to introduce our newest song, Jesus, It's Your Birthday! This...
If you're looking for a way to help your teenagers and volunteers grow together, a great board game might be what you need. Keeping a few board games around your meeting space is always a good idea. While a board game might not be our first thought...
If you're looking for a way to help your kids and volunteers grow together, a great board game might be what you need. Keeping a few board games around your meeting space is always a good idea. While a board game might not be our first thought when...
Popular Posts
Take a look around you. What do you see? What sounds do you hear? How does the space feel to you? Your environment helps inform and store all of the information you take in about a place. It's why a doctor's office feels different than a concert venue—one feels clean and bright while the other feels dark and full of energy. This isn't just true for our favorite (or least favorite) places to be but also for our ministry spaces. On Sundays, we might think learning starts with the sermon, but in...
Take a look around you. What do you see? What sounds do you hear? How does the space feel to you? Your environment helps inform and store all of the information you take in about a place. It's why a doctor's office feels differently than a concert venue—one feels clean and bright while the other feels dark and full of energy. This isn't just true for our favorite (or least favorite) places to be but also for our ministry spaces. On Sundays, we might think learning starts with the sermon, but...
When it comes to helping teenagers grow in their faith, we believe there are four spiritual habits to target. These habits are the decisions, behaviors, and rhythms that help us grow spiritually over time. If you're like most people, when you hear "spiritual habit," you start to think about reading the Bible, prayer, or going to church. These are important spiritual habits, but they're not the only ones that matter. While there's no definitive list of spiritual habits, we think these four are...
When it comes to helping kids grow in their faith, we believe there are four spiritual habits to target. These habits are the decisions, behaviors, and rhythms that help us grow spiritually over time. If you're like most people, when you hear "spiritual habit," you start to think about reading the Bible, prayer, or going to church. These are important spiritual habits, but they're not the only ones that matter. While there's no definitive list of spiritual habits, we think these four are worth...
No matter how long you've been serving in youth ministry, one of the first things you hear about is discipleship—what it is, how to make it easier, and how to get teenagers to invest in discipleship on their own. At its core, discipleship is helping people grow and develop their relationship with God. But as much as we might want it to, discipleship doesn't happen right away—especially for teenagers. There are times when discipleship can feel challenging, and if you've never had to think...
How much time do you spend thinking about how to help kids grow closer to Jesus? If you're a kids ministry leader, it's probably very often. Part of your role is discipleship, or helping kids develop their relationship with God. And as much as we might want it to, discipleship doesn't happen right away. So, you might devote time in your week to think about ... Strategies for helping kids grow closer to God. Habits kids can develop to strengthen their faith. And all the different ways you can...
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