{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Kids Ministry Answers","title":"011: An Event to Help your Team Connect","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2935,"description":"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.\nWhat We Cover:\nHow to set the vibe with music, food, and a warm environment\nEasy ways to help volunteers connect and start talking\nGames and activities that build teamwork (not stress)\nStrategic conversations that strengthen your ministry culture\nHow to help volunteers stay connected outside of church\nAsk a Question:\nHave 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!\n\nSubscribe & Review:\nSubscribe 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.\nResources Mentioned:\nPlanning View\nVolunteer Kick-Off Event\nFamily Open House\nVolunteer Celebrations\nVolunteer Tools\nVolunteer Discussion Groups\nVolunteer Bundle","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/XHt4HT8XBRO1p9f-rBWtzbKoP7sSqoPnaKibpBcyd7A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZTVk/NjE1ZGIxNjIzY2E3/OTI1OTcwYmM1M2Nl/ODhmYS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}