Episode 77 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Marc Therrien of workcampNE. Much of Marc's growth is connected to faith in action, which is why he now serves as one of workcampNE's directors. Through environments focused on home repair and the Bible, their team allows you, the youth leaders, to focus on … Continue reading Importance of Serving with Marc Therrien (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 77)
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Every Student Sent with John Decker (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 76)
Episode 76 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with John Decker of Every Student Sent, a unique community-based platform with vision of connecting students to existing ministries, churches, and each other in order to propel them towards Gospel-centered mission as they navigate and engage culture during college. In this episode, we'll hear John's … Continue reading Every Student Sent with John Decker (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 76)
Realizing More that I Cannot Do this Alone
Below is an excerpt of an article I wrote for the National Network of Youth Ministries' blog. Click the link at the bottom to read the entire piece. What if we did not do youth ministry alone? Yes, we need to network with other youth workers. It should not stop there, though. We should also network … Continue reading Realizing More that I Cannot Do this Alone
Navigating Uncertainty with Dr. Josh Packard (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 75)
Episode 75 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Dr. Josh Packard, the Executive Director at Springtide Research Institute. He and his team conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the inner and outer lives of young people, ages 13-25. Recently, they released The State of Religion and Young People 2021: Navigating Uncertainty, a compilation of their … Continue reading Navigating Uncertainty with Dr. Josh Packard (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 75)
The Great Resignation with Todd Rhoades (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 74)
Episode 74 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Todd Rhoades around what many are calling The Great Resignation, the phenomena in our current culture consisting of many people resigning from their jobs. And the church is not immune to it. We discuss the implications for the church as a whole and for … Continue reading The Great Resignation with Todd Rhoades (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 74)
Recent Podcast Appearances (Summer/Fall 2021)
Every once in a while, I get an opportunity to be a guest on other podcasts. Here are some of the recent ones from over the past few months. I share them in case you want to listen, but more importantly, I share them to recommend you subscribe to them. Nick Blevins' Family Ministry Podcast … Continue reading Recent Podcast Appearances (Summer/Fall 2021)
Reflecting on DYM100 2021
News flash! We're in a global pandemic! Okay, maybe you already knew that. And I think I did too, but in many ways, I'm just now realizing many of the ways it has affected me. I was going strong for a while, and I felt really excited about the future of ministry, but then I … Continue reading Reflecting on DYM100 2021
Orange, Relationships, and Phases with Brett Talley (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 73)
Episode 73 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Brett Talley. As a pastor’s kid, Brett grew up in the church world and felt called to full-time ministry at a young age. After jumping into the local church as a youth pastor and next gen pastor for over 11 years, he moved into … Continue reading Orange, Relationships, and Phases with Brett Talley (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 73)
What if…? Student Ministry Edition
I'm a fan of the What If? comics from Marvel, and I was excited to see they were making a TV series on Disney+. It's a series of stories told from a different perspective, each based around one or more changed details from the original story. For instance, what if Peggy Carter got the super … Continue reading What if…? Student Ministry Edition
10 Tips for Managing Your Student Ministry Volunteer Team
If we are truly going to make an impact on the teens in our community, we cannot do it alone. We need a team. But how do we put together a team, and what do we do with them? I've previously written up a list of tips on how to recruit a great team. Let's … Continue reading 10 Tips for Managing Your Student Ministry Volunteer Team
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