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Caitlyn Smelser
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Kids Ministry Answers
012: How to Stretch Your Curriculum Over 2 Weekly Programs
Trying to plan two weekly gatherings can leave leaders feeling stretched thin—worried about being repetitive, running out of energy, or needing to use a variety of curriculum. In this episode of Kids Ministry Answers, Mallory from Wisconsin has a question about using one curriculum for both midweek and weekend services. So we asked Linda Moon and Jason Sivewright to share practical ways to stretch a single lesson across multiple gatherings—no matter what curriculum you use—without doubling your workload.QUESTION: “How can I use my Grow Kids subscription for both midweek and weekend services...
2026-02-17
36 min
Youth Ministry Answers
010: 3 Interactive Teaching Strategies
Teenagers don’t disengage because they don’t care—they disengage when teaching feels passive. In this episode of Youth Ministry Answers, Ryan has a question about how to teach in ways that actually stick. So we asked Dr. Linda Moon to join Brooklyn and Damean to share interactive teaching strategies that help students engage, process meaning together, and take ownership of their faith.QUESTION: “How do I build interactivity into my teaching?” — Ryan CohenANSWER:In this episode, we’ll talk about how to design teaching moments that invite participation, create space for proc...
2026-02-10
57 min
Kids Ministry Answers
011: An Event to Help your Team Connect
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.What We Cover:How to set...
2026-02-03
48 min
Youth Ministry Booster
163: Caitlyn Smelser "When Your Mom Questions Your Call To Youth Ministry" #WomenInYM
Send us a textIn episode 163 Chad interviews Caitlyn Smelser, the Student Team Leader at Connection Pointe Church in Indiana. Hear from her leadership insight, wisdom, and practical advice for those who are young in their call story and those who are serving in leadership at a church. There is some incredible stuff in this interview. Thanks Caitlyn. Caitlyn is a self-described: "Perfectionist. Dog lover. Go-getter. Introverted. Loves Mac & Cheese and 3-time national champ in college basketball." LINKSFollow Caitlyn On Twitter Friend Caitlyn On Facebook Free Entr...
2018-10-26
15 min