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 | Sep 17, 2019 | Podcast, Family Ministry, High School, Leadership, NextGen, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Will Hutcherson about his “Ministry Do Over.” Specifically, he shares about the unique transition of moving from a NextGen role in a large church to a volunteer director role in a church plant, and what he's learned along the...
by Nick Blevins | Sep 10, 2019 | Podcast, Partner with Parents, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Doug Franklin about Leader Treks. We talk about the value of student leadership and he shares about the work they do in resourcing churches with trips, training and curriculum. Doug Franklin Connect with Doug on Facebook | Twitter |...
by Nick Blevins | Aug 13, 2019 | Podcast, High School, Large Church, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Reed Moore. Reed just wrapped up several years at the Student Pastor at Gwinnett Church and is just beginning his time as Student Director at Passion City Church. We talk all about what it looked like to create a great ministry culture at...
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 | 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 | Mar 12, 2019 | Podcast, High School, Youthmin
In this episode I talk with Shane Sanchez all about student ministry – what they do at his church, how they structure middle and high school ministries, when they meet, and their different formats and environments. He also talks about what they've done to create...
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...
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 | Aug 7, 2018 | Podcast, High School, Youthmin
In this episode, I talk with Gerald Fadayomi, Insideout Director at Browns Bridge Church in Atlanta, GA. Their high school ministry has over 1200 students, with 1 in 10 students in the county coming our for their Back to School Bash this year. Gerald leans into what...
