Welcome to episode 22 of the Grow Your Ministry Podcast with Jason Sivewright.

In this episode, Jason dives into one of the most practical (and fun) parts of kids and youth ministry: games. Games aren’t just a way to burn energy. They help kids and teenagers build friendships, connect with leaders, and create memories together. But designing great games takes more than grabbing the first idea that comes to mind. Jason walks through how to choose a theme, build with the right structure, and test your games so they actually work with your group.

What We Cover:

• How to pick a theme for your kids and youth ministry games
• The four structures you can use to design fun and engaging games
• Why testing your games before you play them makes all the difference

For More:
Visit growcurriculum.org/blog for more ministry ideas, helpful tools, and the full show blog from this episode.

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Host: Jason Sivewright

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Welcome to Episode 21 of the Grow Your Ministry Podcast with Danny Sugimoto.

In this episode, we talk about one of the most practical ways you can build trust with families in your ministry: creating a Parent Handbook. Parents want to know what your ministry is about, how you disciple kids and teenagers, and what they can expect from you. A well-prepared Parent Handbook not only answers their questions but also gives them confidence in your vision and strategy. We’ll walk through what to include, why it matters, and how a clear, accessible handbook can transform the way you partner with parents.

What We Cover:

• Why parents could use a handbook from your ministry!
• How a parent handbook can help you build trust with parents.
• The most important things to include in your parent handbook.

For More:
Visit growcurriculum.org/blog for more ministry ideas, helpful tools, and the full blog from this episode.

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Host: Danny Sugimoto

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Welcome to episode 20 of the Grow Your Ministry Podcast with Brooklyn Lindsey.

In this episode, Brooklyn unpacks why one-on-one time with your volunteers is one of the most powerful investments you can make in your ministry. These intentional conversations help you encourage, equip, and even troubleshoot with your team in a way that group meetings can’t. You’ll hear about the four main types of volunteer conversations, practical ways to prepare for each one, and how to approach them with humility, curiosity, and care.

What We Cover:

• The four types of one-on-one conversations every leader should have with volunteers
• How to prepare for a conversation so it’s both relational and strategic
• Questions to ask that help you evaluate your volunteers—and help them evaluate you
• Follow-up practices that strengthen relationships and keep volunteers engaged

For More:
Visit growcurriculum.org/blog for more kids and youth ministry ideas, helpful tools, and the full show blog from this episode.

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Host: Brooklyn Lindsey

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