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...
by Nick Blevins | Aug 14, 2018 | Podcast, High School, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, Calla Parker, from Gateway Church, shares a complete strategy and process for student mission trips. Calla works for the Missions/Global Impact team at Gateway, but has a huge passion for the next generation. In her different ministry roles, she has...
by Nick Blevins | Jun 26, 2018 | Podcast, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Junior High Ministry Leader, Justin Herman. Justin shares the three things he believes are essential to building a successful ministry, what it looks like to develop long term strategies, and what he does to partner with parents. Justin...
by Nick Blevins | Jun 19, 2018 | Podcast, Middle School, Partner with Parents
In this episode, I talk with North Point Ministries Middle School Director, Britt Kitchen, about how they plan their student ministry calendar-from content, to the ins and outs of events, trips, and retreats. We also break down how they approach utilizing space and...
by Nick Blevins | Jun 12, 2018 | Podcast, High School, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Youth Pastor, Steve Cullum, about how to come alongside students in your ministry who are struggling with their mental health. He walks through what it looks like to partner with organizations in your community to equip youth, parents, and...
by Nick Blevins | Jun 5, 2018 | Podcast, High School, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Orange Specialist Charlie Conder who serves and consults with student pastors that utilize XP3 Students. Charlie shares about partnering with schools, and gives us the inside scoop on a partnership she spent ten years building with local...
by Nick Blevins | Apr 10, 2018 | Podcast, High School, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Shelley Donaldson, Nick Elio, Mark Oestreicher, and Eric Woods – 4 of the 5 contributing authors of 4 Views on Pastoring LGBTQ Teenagers. They each share why they wanted to be a part of this project and why it's important to have an open...
by Nick Blevins | Apr 3, 2018 | Podcast, High School, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, I have a conversation with Kurt Johnston of Saddleback Church about how Saddleback does student ministry, the key components of that strategy, what has remained constant, and what has changed over the past ten years. We also dive into the questions...
by Nick Blevins | Feb 20, 2018 | Podcast, High School, Middle School, Multisite, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Louie Lovoy. Louie helps lead, coach, and resource the student ministry leaders in North Point's network and strategic partner churches. We have a great conversation about what North Point's student ministry looks like and how that...
by Nick Blevins | Jan 30, 2018 | Podcast, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Ashley Bohinc, Director of Middle School Strategy at Orange. Ashley and I have a great conversation about engaging middle school students in large group and small group settings. She shares practical tools for inviting them into...
by Nick Blevins | Jul 11, 2017 | High School, Middle School, Podcast, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Alex Beaverson of Mariners Church. Alex and I have a great conversation about how his team empowers students to serve and lead in high school ministry. He walks through the different volunteer teams they have, and their processes for...
by Nick Blevins | Jun 20, 2017 | Podcast, High School, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Joe Crabb of Woodside Bible Church about student ministry and youth ministry in the summer. Typically, youth ministry takes a break during the summer when students are off from school. However, Joe and his team have decided to leverage...
by Nick Blevins | May 30, 2017 | High School, Middle School, Podcast, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Tomy Cummins of Woodmen Valley Chapel. Tomy and I dive into what youth ministry trips look like at his church, from planning and fundraising, to details of where students are going and the mission work they are doing. He also shares what...
by Nick Blevins | Apr 25, 2017 | Podcast, Family Ministry, High School, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, I interview Brad Griffin of Fuller Youth Institute. Brad and I talk about the book, Growing Young, which is all about six essential strategies that help churches reach young people and create churches they love to attend. Brad and I dive into some...
by Nick Blevins | Apr 18, 2017 | Podcast, Middle School, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Katie Edwards. Katie is the Junior High Pastor at Saddleback Church in California. She shares some great insight on how to understand middle school students, and then how we can help them understand just how much Jesus loves them. Katie...
