KIDZ with Ron Gale

Planning a great VBS doesn't happen the week before—it starts months in advance. In this episode, we're sharing the complete Vacation Bible School planning cheat sheet. From choosing a theme and building your timeline...

This is about sermon outlines: not every message you give is a sermon, but it still needs to be clear, organized, and worth listening to. In this episode, we talk about how to prepare non-sermon messages for the moments...

This is about sermon outlines: sometimes you don’t get a full week to prepare. Sometimes the message falls apart, the schedule changes, or you get handed the mic with almost no warning. In this episode, we talk about...

This is about sermon outlines: writing a sermon can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re staring at a blank page and trying to turn one big idea into a message that actually lands. In this episode, I walk through my...

AI is changing the way ministry leaders prepare, write, and create content—but how far should it go? In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to use AI tools to help write sermons, lessons, and ministry content...

A great ministry schedule does more than fill volunteer spots. It gives your team confidence, creates consistency, and helps every service run smoothly. In this episode, we share practical strategies for scheduling your...

Great ministry doesn’t happen by accident—it happens on purpose, and it starts in the huddle. In this episode, we talk about the power of pre-service huddles and why they matter more than most teams realize. This is...

Play isn’t extra—it’s essential. In this episode, we talk about why creating space for play in your kids ministry matters more than most leaders realize. Play isn’t just about keeping kids busy—it builds connection...

You hear me say it all-the-time, "LEAD WITH VISION." Vision isn’t just a big idea—it’s the responsibility of a leader to see clearly, say it simply, and lead people toward it consistently. In this episode, we break down...

Ministry is a calling—but let’s be honest, sometimes the paycheck doesn’t match real life. In this episode, we talk about side hustles for pastors and ministry leaders—what it actually looks like to create additional...

Every kids or youth pastor hits it—that moment where the page is blank, the clock is ticking, and service is coming fast. In this episode, we talk about what to do when you don’t know what to preach. Not theory—real...

When a child is grieving, the question isn’t just “what are they feeling?”—it’s “what do I actually do?” In this episode, we focus on practical ways adults can step in and help. From creating intentional moments of...

Pulling off a great all-nighter with kids or students isn’t just about staying awake—it’s about planning smart and leading well. In this episode, we break down simple structures, event styles, and practical hacks to...

Burnout doesn’t usually come from doing too much—it comes from never knowing when to stop, rest, and reset. In this episode, we unpack the idea of periodization and why healthy leaders don’t operate at full throttle all...

Booking a guest speaker can feel awkward—especially when money enters the conversation. In this episode, we break down what it typically costs to hire a guest speaker and what churches should reasonably expect at...