Grow Your Ministry Podcast

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Grow Your Ministry Podcast with Elle Campbell, co-founder of Stuff You Can Use! In this episode, Elle discusses the critical importance of having a clear teaching strategy for your ministry and how you can create one that works year-round for both kids and teenagers.
What We Cover:
  • Why having a teaching strategy is essential to giving young people a holistic view of God.
  • How to structure a 3-year scope and sequence for kids ministry, focusing on biblical stories.
  • How to create a teaching strategy for youth ministry that addresses the specific needs and development of teenagers.
Key Points:
  • Kids Ministry Strategy: Teaching the entire Bible to kids in a 3-year cycle, focusing on both Old and New Testament stories. Every six months, focus on either the New Testament or Old Testament stories.
  • Youth Ministry Strategy: For teenagers, move beyond a chronological approach and focus on topics relevant to their lives, while helping them see the connections between different parts of Scripture.
  • Annual, Monthly, and Weekly Teaching Strategy: Learn how to plan your teaching for a whole year, how to break it down month by month, and how to structure each lesson with specific learning objectives.
Free Resources:
  • Scope and Sequence: Grow Curriculum provides a fully developed scope and sequence for both kids and teenagers, helping you plan your teaching for the whole year. Check it out, and steal what works for your ministry—even if you don’t use Grow!
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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  • (00:08) - Welcome
  • (02:17) - Why a Teaching Strategy?
  • (04:29) - A 3-Year Cycle for Kids
  • (07:37) - For Teenagers: More Than Chronological
  • (10:57) - How to Kids Teach Every Year
  • (13:53) - How to Teach Teenagers Every Year
  • (23:20) - How to Teach Every Month
  • (25:55) - How to Teach Every Week
  • (31:26) - Wrap Up

Creators and Guests

Host
Elle Campbell
Co-founder & Chief Content Officer of Stuff You Can Use

What is Grow Your Ministry Podcast?

Welcome to the Grow Your Ministry Podcast, where your friends at Stuff You Can Use share super practical training and ideas for your ministry! In each episode, you’ll hear from members of our team as we share insights, lessons learned, and strategies to help you grow as a church leader. Whether you’re leading kids or students, we’ll equip you with the tools you need to keep growing and making a difference in your community. Learn more at growcurriculum.org.