KIDZ with Ron Gale
by Ron Gale
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Why Good Leaders Quit
Why Good Leaders Quit
About this podcast
Are you a kids pastor or a parent? This podcast is about the leading of kids in your church and in your home. Kids are hard work, and I wanna give you the tools to be successful.
You can learn more and support what I do at RonGaleMinistries.com.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 56 episodes
- Why Good Leaders Quit · 27 minGood leaders rarely leave because of one bad day or one difficult conversation. They leave after a pattern of frustration, feeling undervalued, unclear vision, burnout, or a lack…
- Your Ministry Needs a Playbook... or Handbook. · 18 minEvery ministry has things that only one person knows how to do. That’s a problem when the ministry depends on people instead of a system. In this episode, we talk about creating…
- Will This Actually Help My Message? · 12 minYou don’t become great at your profession by making massive improvements every week. You get better by making small, intentional 1% improvements that compound over time. We’ll…
- Why Didn't They Come Back? · 18 minGetting a kid through the doors once is one thing. Getting them excited enough to come back is a completely different challenge. In this episode, we unpack what makes kids and…
- Don't Make That Decision Yet · 19 minBig decisions deserve more than a quick reaction. In this episode, we introduce the 777 Rule, a simple framework for creating space between the moment a decision appears and the…
- Your Entire VBS Plan... in One Episode · 32 minPlanning 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…
- Not Every Message Is a Sermon, But Let's Prepare Anyways · 10 minThis 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…
- How to Write a Sermon in 5 Minutes · 11 minThis 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…
- My Message Writing Outline. · 11 minThis 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…
- I Used AI to Write a Sermon... or Is This Clickbait...??? · 34 minAI 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…
- From Hot Mess to Organized: Volunteer Scheduling Made Simple · 20 minA 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…
- The 30-Hour Work Week · 32 minYou don't need to work 60 hours a week to be an effective leader. You need a better plan. In this episode, we break down the 30-hour work week and show you how to intentionally…
- Your Team Isn’t the Problem… Your Huddle Is · 11 minGreat 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…
- Play Time Isn’t Wasted Time · 28 minPlay 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…
- Why Your Vision Isn’t Sticking (And How to Fix It) · 27 minYou 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…
- Ministry Doesn’t Pay Enough… Now What? · 42 minMinistry 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…
- What to Preach When You Have Nothing (And Service Is Tomorrow) · 13 minEvery 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…
- When Kids Are Grieving: Simple Ways to Help Them Through Loss · 10 minWhen 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…
- The All Nighters Survival Guide (What Some Leaders Are Missing Out On) · 25 minPulling 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…
- Burnout is NOT the Problem · 20 minBurnout 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…
