by Podcast | Aug 17, 2021 | Family Ministry, High School, Middle School, NextGen, Podcast, Youthmin
In this episode, Steve Cullum shares his experiences about growing a student ministry in the midst of the pandemic and he gives some practical steps to prepare for this type of growth. Steve also breaks down some of the changes they experimented with to enhance their...
by Podcast | Dec 8, 2020 | Podcast, Middle School, Social Media, Youthmin
In this episode, Stephen Law reveals the tips and tricks he developed for middle school ministry using Discord as a platform for engagement. Stephen also shares some of the ways their student ministry has adapted to the ever-changing reality of church needing to be...
by Podcast | Jun 9, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, High School, Large Church, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, Justin Knowles explains how the youth ministry of Sandals Church has pivoted in the midst of COVID-19 and the key elements to their success. One of the key ideas Justin shares is how to delegate to leaders during this season and shift some...
by Podcast | May 5, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, High School, Lead Small, Middle School, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Volunteers, Youthmin
In this episode, Tom Shefchunas spends time sharing about what it's like connecting students during the current state of church ministry and ways they have prioritized building relationships. Coach Shef also shares the importance of shaping youth ministries to focus...
by Podcast | Nov 19, 2019 | Podcast, Family Ministry, High School, Middle School, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Youthmin
In this episode, Jody Livingston and Chris Trent from the Longer Haul Podcast talk about big ideas that help create an environment for family ministry alignment under different youth ministry models. Also, with decades of combined experience, the three of us discuss...
by Podcast | Oct 15, 2019 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Middle School, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Youthmin
In this episode, Dr. Kara Powell gives some insights into the rising conversation about parents growing with their teenagers in regard to their faith. Through her experience at the Fuller Youth Institute, many years in local church ministry, and personally as a parent...
by Nick Blevins | Jul 16, 2019 | Podcast, High School, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode I talk with Kyle Price about student programming at Mission Church. Kyle talks about his role as Creative Director there, the different teams he leads, and how they brainstorm programming and teaching. He shares about the creative team they have and...
by Nick Blevins | Jul 2, 2019 | Podcast, High School, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, Jordan Geist talks about how the student ministry at Northpoint Austin grew from 40 students to 300. He shares how a student leadership team and small groups have been critical to that growth, along with Camp 75 – an outreach they've leveraged...
by Nick Blevins | Jun 18, 2019 | Podcast, High School, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, Vince Parker talks about what youth ministry looks like at Life.Church, how his multi-site team is structured, and what it looks like to maintain a relationally-driven ministry. Vince Parker Connect with Vince on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram...
by Nick Blevins | Jun 11, 2019 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, High School, Kidmin, Middle School, NextGen, Preschool, Volunteers, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Jon Birkmire about volunteer directors and coaches. We talk about what it looks like to structure your volunteer team for growth, how you help volunteers lead like staff, and the specific roles each of these leaders can have in preschool,...
by Nick Blevins | Jun 4, 2019 | Podcast, Middle School
In this episode, Matt Heer talks about what it looks to engage GenZ and how middle school pastors and leaders can share the gospel with them. We talk about trends and research concerning GenZ and how that has translated practically into his ministry at Saddleback...
by Nick Blevins | May 21, 2019 | Podcast, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Justin Herman about his transition between churches, the questions he wishes he would have asked, and what he's learning in his current season. We also talk about the newly re-released, Controlled Chaos book, which now includes added...
by Nick Blevins | Nov 6, 2018 | Podcast, Elementary, High School, Kidmin, Middle School, NextGen, Preschool, Youthmin
In this episode, Kenny Conley and Kevin Monahan host a panel discussion of NextGen leaders centered around the question, “Should I stay or go?” In ministry, we are constantly evaluating where God has us, and where he is calling us. We want to be prayerful,...
by Nick Blevins | Oct 30, 2018 | Podcast, High School, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, I share a tribe conversation hosted by Ministry Boost for student ministry leaders. These leaders from all different churches talk about series planning, how they do small group leader training, and their best tips and practices for events/retreat...
by Nick Blevins | Aug 21, 2018 | Podcast, High School, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, Eric Bryant, author of Not Like Me, talks about how we can help kids and students belong before they believe. He talks about his experience working at two churches known for reaching people far from God, Mosaic in LA with Erwin McManus and Gateway...
