{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Grow Your Ministry Podcast","title":"05 | An Annual Events Strategy","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1028,"description":"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.\nWhat We Cover:\nWhy it’s important to simplify your event strategy for greater impact.\nHow to plan key events each year that help kids and teenagers connect with God, with each other, and with trusted adults.\nPractical tips for structuring an annual event strategy for both kids and youth ministries.\nKey Points:\nLess 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.\nEvent 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.\nSummer Bonus: Plan additional summer events like VBS for kids, summer camp for youth, and mission trips to encourage spiritual growth and build community.\nPractical Tips:\nFall Event: Plan a fun, relationship-building event like a Trunk-or-Treat for kids or a themed All-Nighter for teenagers.\nWinter Event: Create a holiday-themed event that helps kids and teenagers connect with their families and make lasting memories.\nSpring Event: Focus on helping kids and teenagers connect with God through meaningful experiences like retreats or Easter-focused activities.\nSummer Event: Wrap up the year with a big just-for-fun event, plus additional experiences like VBS, summer camp, or a mission trip.\nFree Resources:\nEvent 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!\nFor more, visit growcurriculum.org/blog or try a free...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/EWdfjWn6a5p9ztHpBCyLIdgisSBbVx0HL3PilfM1wvA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80YmU3/YTM4OGFmYTgzMGI4/Nzg2MjRmZTVjYmFi/OWQwNy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}