Below is an excerpt of an article I wrote for LoveThyNerd. Click the link at the bottom to read the entire piece. SPOILER WARNING: This post contains spoilers for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Do not read if you have not seen this episode and do not want it to be spoiled for you! What … Continue reading The Pursuit of Power in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 4
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Pause Campaign with Emily Chapman Richards and Olivia Stanton (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 67)
Episode 67 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Emily Chapman Richards and Olivia Stanton from Show Hope, an organization started by Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman to care for orphans by engaging the church and reducing barriers to adoption. Not only will Emily and Olivia share their stories, but they will … Continue reading Pause Campaign with Emily Chapman Richards and Olivia Stanton (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 67)
Easter 2021 in 2 Parts
A glimpse into this youth pastor's heart on Easter 2021: 2 hours before worship services begins... I sit in anticipation. In just a few hours, people begin pouring into our church building. Many of them will not have been in one for quite some time. Due to the pandemic, even those who normally attend worship … Continue reading Easter 2021 in 2 Parts
How to Recruit a Great Student Ministry Team
I need more volunteer leaders! Haven't we all been there in ministry? I frequently see questions about recruiting in my various youth ministry communities. Questions like: How do I build a team? How do I get more people to join our team? How to I get the right people on our team? How do I … Continue reading How to Recruit a Great Student Ministry Team
COVID-19 Reflections: One Year Later
We've officially been in a global pandemic for a year. So today, I thought I would share a few thoughts and reflections as I think back to this last year. [Disclaimer: Some countries were experiencing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic before we were in the United States, meaning they have been enduring this for … Continue reading COVID-19 Reflections: One Year Later
5 Methods to Ongoing Development
Below is an excerpt of an article I wrote for Youth Specialties. Click the link at the bottom to read the entire piece. Leaders are learners, right? You have probably heard this saying many times. Maybe it’s a cliché, but it still rings true. If we are going to lead well, we have to keep learning … Continue reading 5 Methods to Ongoing Development
Disaster Relief with Aaron Stetson (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 66)
Episode 66 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Aaron Stetson. Longtime listeners of the podcast will remember Aaron from our very first episode. Since then, God has redirected him to serve in a new role in the area of disaster relief. Listen in as Aaron talks about the transition from youth ministry … Continue reading Disaster Relief with Aaron Stetson (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 66)
5 Tips After 5 Years of The Student Ministry Podcast
The Student Ministry Podcast is officially five years old! About seven years ago, after going to yet another student ministry-focused event, I realized how much I enjoy talking to other youth workers. Specifically, I loved hearing everyone's stories and what their ministries looked like. And through that, we talked about what was working, what wasn't … Continue reading 5 Tips After 5 Years of The Student Ministry Podcast
Youth Pastor Job Search with Dan Navarra and Matt Steen (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 65)
Episode 65 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Dan Navarra and Matt Steen of Chemistry Staffing. Not only do Dan and Matt share some of their stories, but they also share some great tips and hacks for those just getting started in student ministry and those thinking about transitioning to another church … Continue reading Youth Pastor Job Search with Dan Navarra and Matt Steen (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 65)
Encouragement for Youth Workers (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 64)
Episode 64 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a brief message of encouragement from me to you, the youth worker. As we head into a new year, I know that many of you have experienced some rough patches and have even thought about giving up at least once or twice, or maybe you know someone … Continue reading Encouragement for Youth Workers (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 64)
