Posted by | Mar 2, 2026
When ministry projects pile up, it’s easy to unintentionally let your volunteer team building take a back seat—leaving even great teams feeling under-equipped or under-engaged. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, Amanda Holt has a question about how to empower volunteers to lead in kids ministry. So we asked Elle Campbell, co-founder of Stuff You Can Use, to join Linda and Jason to share practical ways to recruit, train, support, and inspire volunteers to lead with confidence and ownership.QUESTION:”How can I help my volunteers step into leadership and take initiative?” — Amanda HoltANSWER:In this episode, we’ll talk about how to:Ask big by casting a compelling vision that helps volunteers see the meaningful impact of their roleRecruit well by inviting the right people into the right roles and structuring teams intentionallyTrain them with clear expectations, vision resets, and ongoing leadership developmentSupport them emotionally, relationally, and practically so they feel valued, equipped, and inspired to keep leadingAsk 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:Volunteer Handbook
Posted by | Feb 12, 2026
Trying to plan two weekly gatherings can leave leaders feeling stretched thin—worried about being repetitive, running out of energy, or needing to use a variety of curriculum. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, Mallory from Wisconsin has a question about using one curriculum for both midweek and weekend services. So we asked Linda Moon and Jason Sivewright to share practical ways to stretch a single lesson across multiple gatherings—no matter what curriculum you use—without doubling your workload.QUESTION: “How can I use my Grow Kids subscription for both midweek and weekend services?” — Mallory, WisconsinANSWER:In this episode, we’ll talk about how to build sustainable rhythms by intentionally dividing one lesson across two environments in ways that play to their strengths.Main Points:Understand your program structure by identifying what each gathering does best.Understand your lesson format so you know where to place setup, teaching, and application moments.Divide your lesson strategically by splitting it evenly, by vibe, or by purpose—depending on your context.Evaluate what’s working by testing one approach, getting volunteer feedback, and adjusting as needed.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:Grow Lesson Builder
Posted by | Feb 2, 2026
Building a strong kids ministry team doesn’t start with training—it starts with connection. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, Jason Sivewright and Dr. Linda Moon respond to a great question from Pastor Elton about hosting intentional, quarterly gatherings that help volunteers connect, grow, and enjoy ministry together. This episode walks through practical ways to set the vibe, spark conversation, and create meaningful shared experiences for your team. You’ll walk away with ideas you can scale up or down to fit your ministry context and help your specific team.What We Cover:How to set the vibe with music, food, and a warm environmentEasy ways to help volunteers connect and start talkingGames and activities that build teamwork (not stress)Strategic conversations that strengthen your ministry cultureHow to help volunteers stay connected outside of churchAsk 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:Planning ViewVolunteer Kick-Off EventFamily Open HouseVolunteer CelebrationsVolunteer ToolsVolunteer Discussion GroupsVolunteer Bundle
Posted by | Jan 26, 2026
Rest can feel surprisingly difficult in ministry—especially when the work never really slows down. In this crossover episode, Brooklyn from Youth Ministry Answers joins Jason and Dr. Yulee Lee from the Stuff You Can Use team to talk about why rest often feels risky for kids and youth pastors, and how unrest can show up beneath exhaustion, overwhelm, or transition. Ask a Question: Have a kids or youth 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 tools, and conversations you can use right away. If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show.
Posted by | Jan 16, 2026
If you’ve ever looked at your volunteer schedule and thought, We need more help, you’re not alone. In this episode, Linda and Jason sit down with Kegan DeWitt to walk through five simple, practical ways to recruit parent volunteers for 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.
