Summer isn’t just a break from school — it can be a beautiful opportunity for kids to grow deeper in their faith.

In this episode of the Deep Roots Leadership Podcast, Jerry Welch talks with Gretchen Mahan about why summer is such an important season for spiritual development in kids ministry. They discuss upcoming opportunities like Kids Camp, Vacation Bible School, Day Camp, Kindergarten Kickoff, Move Up Sunday, and summer Wednesday nights — along with practical encouragement for parents and volunteers to use the slower rhythms of summer for discipleship, relationships, and lasting spiritual investment.