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 | Nov 17, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Social Media, Volunteers, Youthmin
In this episode, my friend Andrae Jones talks about kidmin online and in-person, what they have learned and some unique experience they created during COVID. Andrae also shares about his church's recent return to in-person services and how they have won the heart of...
by Podcast | Nov 3, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Leadership, Partner with Parents, Youthmin
In this episode, Jamey Dickens gives some background to his church-planting journey at East Cobb Church and his unique leadership role as the lead pastor. Jamey also has a long history of communicating to youth and he shares some of his most helpful tips for speaking...
by Podcast | Aug 18, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Youthmin
In this episode, Brittany Nelson gets real about their church's response to multiple staff testing positive for COVID and the adjustments they had to make in their kid's and youth ministry. Brittany also shares how her site Deeper Kidmin began and how she collaborates...
by Podcast | Aug 11, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, High School, Kidmin, NextGen, Youthmin
In this episode, Nick Ballard shares some of the shifts Harvester Church has made over the past five years in family ministry and in most recent days due to COVID-19. Kid's and student ministry looks different around the country, but everyone should be considering a...
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 26, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Leadership, NextGen, Youthmin
In this episode, Dr. Terry Linhart shares some of his experiences with teaching in youth ministry as well as thoughts from his book The Self-Aware Leader. From years of ministry experience in the local church and as a faculty member at Bethel University, Terry is able...
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 | Apr 14, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Large Church, NextGen, Systems, Youthmin
In this episode, Dale Hudson spends time recapping some of the kidmin challenges large churches are facing across the country including attendance trends, volunteers and online church strategies. He also shares briefly about his new book “Lead Well in Children's...
by Podcast | Mar 16, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Social Media, Youthmin
In this episode, Nick Blevins takes time to share some unique ideas for churches while they may not be gathering during this most recent COVID-19 virus. Some ideas are specific to this situation, but others are absolutely applicable in the future and could even be a...
by Podcast | Mar 3, 2020 | Podcast, Leadership, NextGen, Youthmin
In this episode, Greg Stier explains how a youth ministry can be mobilized towards evangelism and become an active movement within the local church. Between parents and leaders, the next generation needs to be directed and empowered to share their faith and dare to...
by Podcast | Feb 11, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, High School, Leadership, NextGen, Youthmin
In this episode, Tony Myles sheds light on youth ministry from the unique perspective of a pastor. After sitting in both the Youth Pastor and Lead Pastor role, he brings an understanding of how each can complement and strengthen the ministry of the other. Tony Myles...
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 | Nov 12, 2019 | Podcast, Family Ministry, High School, Leadership, NextGen, Youthmin
In this episode, Robert Purvey talks about some of the ministries and strategies his church has used to impact youth and their families and schools. One of the immediate action steps he prompts is for churches to be present in the life of their local schools, with no...
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...
