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.
Grow Your Ministry Podcast
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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.
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January 7, 2026
29 | Creative Fundraiser Ideas for Your Ministry
<p>Welcome to Episode 29 of the Grow Your Ministry Podcast with<strong> Damean Easter. </strong></p><p><br>In this episode, Damean talks about one of the most uncomfortable parts of ministry—fundraising. Asking for money can feel awkward, stressful, and even discouraging. But the reality is that events, camps, trips, and meaningful ministry experiences all require resources. Damean walks through how fundraising doesn’t have to feel transactional or pressure-filled. With a little strategy and creativity, it can become an opportunity to share your vision, build relationships, and invite your whole church into what God is doing through your ministry.</p><p><br><strong>What We Cover:</strong> </p><ul><li>How to plan fun, creative fundraisers for your ministry.</li><li>What steps to take to make fundraising more engaging and inclusive.</li><li>How sharing your vision for ministry can help with fundraising.</li></ul><p><strong>For More:</strong><br> Visit <strong>growcurriculum.org/blog</strong> for more ministry ideas, helpful tools, and the full show blog from this episode.</p>
December 17, 2025
28 | 4 Things to Plan Each Week
<p>Welcome to Episode 28 of the Grow Your Ministry Podcast with <strong>Damean Easter</strong>. </p><p>In this episode, Damean talks about one of the most familiar tensions in ministry — balancing what’s important with what feels urgent. Every week brings responsibilities, unexpected problems, relationships to nurture, and vision to lead. And while the urgent moments aren’t going away, they don’t have to derail your entire week. Damean walks through a simple, repeatable way to plan your week around four key areas so you can stay focused, lead well, and still leave room for the surprises ministry always brings.</p><p><strong>What We Cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Why it's so important to plan how you'll spend your time each week</li><li>How focusing on 4 key things every week can help you grow in your leadership and time management. </li><li>How to download a Weekly Planner that's designed just for church leaders! </li></ul><p><br><strong>For More:</strong></p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.growcurriculum.org/blog">growcurriculum.org/blog</a> for more ministry ideas, helpful tools, and the full show blog from this episode.</p><p>And you can grab your free printable 2026 Weekly Planner by Grow Curriculum <a href="https://growcurriculum.org/all-ages/leadership/2026-weekly-ministry-planner">here</a>! </p>
December 4, 2025
27 | 8 Ways to Celebrate Advent
<p>Welcome to Episode 27 of the Grow Your Ministry Podcast with Danny Sugimoto.</p><p>In this episode, Danny explores how families in your ministry can celebrate Advent in simple, meaningful, and spiritually formative ways. Christmas isn’t just a day — it’s a season full of anticipation, reflection, and connection. We'll walk through how families can serve together, study Scripture, pray intentionally, tell stories, sing, create, and build traditions that help them focus on hope, peace, joy, and love.</p><p><strong>What We Cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Why Advent is such a meaningful season for families</li><li>Simple ways families can celebrate Advent together</li><li>How the <a href="https://growcurriculum.org/all-ages/families/the-advent-journey-devotional-cards">Advent Journey Devotional Cards</a> can help families grow spiritually this season</li></ul><p><strong>For More:</strong></p><p>Visit <strong>growcurriculum.org/blog</strong> for more ministry ideas, helpful tools, and the full show blog from this episode.</p><p><br>Looking for an Advent resource to share with your families? Check out the <a href="https://growcurriculum.org/all-ages/families/the-advent-journey-devotional-cards"><strong>Advent Journey Devotional Cards</strong></a> — a daily card deck from <a href="https://growcurriculum.org/">Grow Curriculum</a> designed to help kids, teenagers, and families read Scripture, reflect together, take action, and pray through the season of Advent.</p><p><strong>Host:</strong> Danny Sugimoto</p><p>Be sure to subscribe for more practical training, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!</p>
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