Youth Ministry In Motion

Many youth pastor take the shotgun approach to youth ministry, they scatter messages hoping one of them hits the target. In his episode I try to make your job, and my job, easier by sharing how narrowing down your choices makes for a leaner, meaner youth ministry calendar. My Youth Ministry Playbook 2023 https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/arahlo

No joke. I give some advice in this episode that I gave to a pastor who wanted to do just this. Whether he takes this advice or not I won't know but if your pastor is expecting growth in 2023, you may want to jot down some notes. Best Christmas Gifts For Students https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEqjiyJX1hw Coaching Group https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt One on One https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak

Students, and their attention, is for sale. They will give their time and attention to what is regularly popping up in their mental algorithm. In this episode I share why this should be your youth program and the danger of not "feelin' it". Follow Mild Genius at @mild_genius on Instagram If you want to a better youth pastor in 2023, think about getting coaching With Individual Coaching we'll break down your youth ministry, work on skill building, confidence building, growth strategies and anything else you think will make you better in 2023 https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak With Group Coaching in My Monthly Mentor, you will be able to share ideas with youth workers from across the county and the world and receive feedback and inspiration from me and your fellow youth workers. https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt

Did you have a few bumps in the road this past year otherwise best described at failures. Me too, but failing is a lesson no a label. In this episode I want to help you embrace your failures and come back stronger than ever.

Looking for an example to teach your students on what it means to 'leave it better than you found it"? Look no further than the Japanese National Soccer team and their fans. (links below) I also give you three ways to build a "better than you left it" culture. Pictures of the Japanese locker room and gift https://www.marketwatch.com/story/japan-team-goes-viral-after-cleaning-world-cup-locker-room-leaving-origami-gifts-11669393623 Video of Japanese fans cleaning the stadium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfJTgqxkGsU Weekend Warrior Lessons https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cBYey Leave a review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493

In the hospital, nurses will ask you to scale your pain from a 1-10 and then circle an emoji face a marker board. If I asked you how happy are you with your church, on a scale of 1-10, what would you say? Today's episode deals with the reasons you might be giving your church a low score and what you can do about it. Get the Lead222 Survey http://lead222.com/state-of-the-youth-workers-report.pdf Contact Dave@lead222.com website: lead222.com Coaching One on One: shorturl.at/hpFKQ Group: shorturl.at/loprU

What are you thankful for in your youth ministry? Stuck for some ideas? Let me help you by getting the ball rolling with these four things to be thankful for. Thanksgiving Responsive Reading https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/IXNfu Leave a review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493

Have you ever been disappointed with your youth group? Maybe even angry? It happens, but you shouldn't communicate this with your students, at least not at the hight of your disappointment. In this episode I share how to work through your disappointments so that what you do communicate with your student isn't out of hurt but love. Leave a review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493 Tennessee Professor Fired https://nypost.com/2022/11/03/tennessee-state-professor-fired-after-yelling-at-student/ Blog Post https://thediscipleproject.net/dealing-with-our-disappointments-without-destroying-others/ Prayer T.A.C.O.S https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/f374e525b1 Lecrae Church Clothes 4 https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/75b83c4d3f

It's the scary season, so what are you afraid of? Ghosts? Zombies? Probably not, but I be you've struggled with the fear of failure. I can't help you with ghosts or zombies but I can relay my experience with a recent failed event and how I use this simple phrase to take the sting out of it. My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/OPCmC

Youth work requires patience and a dedication to showing up, which requires patience. In this episode I talk about having patience with your students but also patience with yourself and your journey. Join my newsletter and grab lesson one of my new series The Process. https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/dc25944db8

This is the third in a series of episodes I am call The Process. In this episode I talk about baptism and why it's a critical part of discipleship both for the believer and the Body of Christ. Follow me on Instagram @thedproject and see my epic game fail. Grab the first lesson, The Fire, in my series The Process. https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/dc25944db8 Send your feedback to thediscipleproject@gmail.com

Whats your relationship with your bible like these day? Are you in a relationship with The Word, just work friends or is it complicated? This is part two in my four part Process series for youth pastors. If you don't know the process or aren't in the process of discipleship yourself, it's hard to pass it on to kids. Sign up for my newsletter and get the first lesson for your students https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/dc25944db8 If you're already a subscriber, you can get your free lesson here https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/otttm I ♥️ Hot Youth Pastors https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/this-churchs-i-❤%EF%B8%8F-hot-youth-pastors-sticker-raises-many-many-questions/

Are you going through a trial? It's not for nothing. God is using the fire, the trouble and trial, of ministry to shape you into who you are supposed to be. Don't fight it, welcome it. Free Lesson: The Fire of Troubles and Trials https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/dc25944db8

Have a big idea? Think it's going to change everything? It's probably not but you can still pitch it, just with humility and integrity. Here's a few tips for pitching your next idea. The Process: Trouble and Trials (Free Lesson) https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/dc25944db8 Three Big Promises Your Youth Ministry Needs To Make https://thediscipleproject.net/the-three-big-promises-your-youth-ministry-needs-to-make/

Have you ever though about starting a podcast with your youth ministry? My friend CJ Burroughs recently started one with his and the twist is , he used one of my episodes for the talking points. I believe this is a multi-tiered learning experience from what does a youth group podcast sound like to what do students think about my three questions that need to be reframed. Enjoy. The Next Gen Nerd Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-gen-nerd/id1538704956 Madhouse Connect Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5pPYLBgDOU1odn5nIQRG67?si=62887074a98d4829 Madhouse Connect on Player FM https://player.fm/series/series-3392191

You've heard "there's only so much time in a day" but another saying is where my head is at, "there's only so much gas in the tank" and it is this reason I guard the energy I do have. Listen as a share four key ways to guard your energy and be more productive in the time you have. My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt

Having heart palpitations every time you see that kid in church sitting with their family and wonder why they don't come to youth? There is only a one out of six chance that it's about you. In this episode I share five possible reasons those teens are not showing up to youth. YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/paulturnerlovesyouthworkers My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gtblx

I think there are two kinds of youth pastors, youth pastors who love games and youth pastors who loathe games. Which are you? Today I offer my perspective on games and how to relieve yourself of the burden of games, if they're not your jam. My Best Youth Ministry Games Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzAnn-rOMZsscbpNyskS9u-NRjhPDeEQl Sign up for the Youth Ministry Round Up www.thediscipleproject.net

Get your seatbelts on as I take on three popular phrases youth pastor's like to use and why you should consider rephrasing them. Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493 The Disciple Project Store www.gumroad.com/youthminresources

You've just had your youth meeting and it's time to wind down. What are you thinking about for the next day? Before you plan your next day, let me offer seven tips to make that post youth meeting day better. Leave a review ⭐️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493 The Disciple Project Store www.gumroad.com/youthminresources