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Grow Your Ministry Podcast
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Episode 5
Season 1
05 | An Annual Events Strategy
Welcome to Episode 5 of the Grow Your Ministry Podcast with Elle Campbell, co-founder of Stuff You Can Use! In this episode, Elle breaks down a strategic approach to planning ministry events that make a big impact without overwhelming your team or families.
What We Cover:
- Why it’s important to simplify your event strategy for greater impact.
- How to plan key events each year that help kids and teenagers connect with God, with each other, and with trusted adults.
- Practical tips for structuring an annual event strategy for both kids and youth ministries.
Key Points:
- Less is More: Simplify your events calendar by planning fewer events that are more intentional and impactful. Doing one event per quarter plus a few extras over the summer can create a bigger impact without overwhelming families, volunteers, or staff.
- Event Ideas: Host a fall kickoff event, a winter holiday event, a spring retreat, and a fun summer event. Each event should serve a strategic purpose—helping kids and teenagers connect with God, each other, and your ministry.
- Summer Bonus: Plan additional summer events like VBS for kids, summer camp for youth, and mission trips to encourage spiritual growth and build community.
Practical Tips:
- Fall Event: Plan a fun, relationship-building event like a Trunk-or-Treat for kids or a themed All-Nighter for teenagers.
- Winter Event: Create a holiday-themed event that helps kids and teenagers connect with their families and make lasting memories.
- Spring Event: Focus on helping kids and teenagers connect with God through meaningful experiences like retreats or Easter-focused activities.
- Summer Event: Wrap up the year with a big just-for-fun event, plus additional experiences like VBS, summer camp, or a mission trip.
Free Resources:
- Event Planning Guides: If you’re using Grow Curriculum, every event is pre-planned for you, complete with decor ideas, shopping lists, schedules, and more. And yes, it’s all free!
For more, visit growcurriculum.org/blog or try a free month of Grow Curriculum at growcurriculum.org/free-trial.
Host: Elle Campbell
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Chapters
- Welcome
- An Annual Events Strategy
- Wrap Up