Youth Ministry In Motion

What will it take to achieve your goals, ministry or personal, in 2024? First, it will take is clarity, a clear picture of what your goal(s) look like. In this episode I'll share the most important way you can get clarity so you can move forward to achieving the goals God has put on your heart. Squad Goals https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/FUpLg My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra YMIM Discord Server https://discord.gg/DeGMvuTa5b

The illustrations in The Mask, done by Shawn K. Carson, are great. Merry Christmas! I am an Amazon Affiliate so if you'd like to purchase the book for yourself, I will receive some compensation. Here's a link https://amzn.to/48umn7A

How are you at fixing problems vs creating them? This episode is all about how to fix a problem and the solution only had 3 words. We'll unpack those 3 words and I believe this episode will inspire you to not only fix more problems but thrive like never before. Don't forget to leave a review. It makes for a wonderful stocking stuffer. :) 50% Coaching discount extended to Dec. 31 https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra

Not had your Christmas Party yet? These 9 questions could put it over the top and make it the best youth Christmas Party you've ever had or it could serve as a template for next years Christmas Party or any event you may have. My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra Christmas Mystery Mug Game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwtve6jV8is If you'd like to give a Christmas thank you gift, use this link https://tinyurl.com/47zarebw

We've all had that teen, at one time or another, that makes us pull our hair out because they are a tornado of disruption and bad behavior but what if other kids are leaving the group because of this one kid? What do you do? That is the question I answer today. My Youth Ministry Playbook 2024 https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra The Youth Pastors Guide To Creating A Code of Conduct https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/a96fa4d21f Office Hours: Answering Your Youth Ministry Questions https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzAnn-rOMZstyWw7fnBVkRe8yNo_6dh_8&si=VhCe9Jld46M_yMfM

I love me some NFL Football; Monday Night, Thursday Night, Sunday Night, all the nights. While watching Monday nights game of the Chiefs vs the Eagles, I heard the Eagles coach Nick Sirianni had 5 core values he preaches to his team and my ears perked up. This episode is all about breaking down those core values and why they might act as an inspiration to creating your own core values. Article where I found Nick's values and quotes https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/5-principles-nick-sirianni-believes-will-lead-to-winning-football My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra The Disciple Project: Raising Up A New Generation of Doers https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/MTozP

Today I want share 7 unlikely things I am thankful for. Some are humorous and some are heartfelt but I am thankful for all of them. My hope is that some of my thanksgivings will resonate with you and help stir the thanksgiving gravy in your heart. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Black Friday Sale: 50% off Three Months of Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra

Do you want your students to own their youth ministry more? I don't know a youth pastor who doesn't unless they're a control freak, but that's probably not you. In this episode I offer you my process for empowering students to do more and grow their ownership in the process. Black Friday Sale: 50% off Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Video of my student speaking https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fPmWe1sr3JU

Jen Bradbury, co-author of Faith Beyond Youth Group, and I talk about youth ministry needing a new compass and teaching for transformation. Jen Recommend 2 Easy Games 0:05-4:22 Faith Beyond Research 4:23-8:31 Character Is Key 8:32-12:26 A New Youth Ministry Compass 12:27-20:21 My Students Rebelled 20:22-30:47 Teaching For Transformation 30:48-42:13 Teaching Tips 42:14-51:34 Wrap Up 51:35-53:37 Reach out to Jen @ymjen on instagram @ymjen on X (formerly known as twitter) https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/fait... As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Get Faith Beyond Youth Group https://amzn.to/3spOuoK

Are you frustrated with kids being on their cell phones during youth? I'm not, and in this episode I explain why cell phones are not the issue and how you can handle them with out losing your temper or wasting valuable meeting time on them. If you'd like to join me live and have me answer your question on my show Office Hours, subscribe and hit the notification bell. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0ttEiAcKyGQ4wV0DkbVQA

In this episode I share my own youth group growth struggles and the four forces I believe that are contributing to our lack of growth. My hope is that my honesty and candor will make you feel less alone and more like "we're all in this together". Baby Steps 3 Week Series https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/drouc Baby Steps Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAR2vaTboY4

Get strapped in because we are going there. In this episode I tlak with best selling author Natalie Runion about her book Raised To Stay: Persevering In Ministry When You Have A Million Reasons To Walk Away. The conversation is deep and raw and I hope it ministers to you whether you've been hurt by the church or find yourself in a difficult staff situation. I am an Amazon Affiliate so your purchase does send a few pennies my way. Raised To Stay: Persevering In Ministry When You Have A Million Reasons To Walk Away. https://amzn.to/3LZkaI9 Youth Ministry Coaching 20% off for Pastor Appreciation Month Us the code COACHME at check out. https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak

Is there such a thing as a perfect youth meeting? Yes and no. I describe what I thing the perfect youth meeting looks like and I share the "letter" I wrote to a pastor who seemed to have his own ideas of perfection. If you are tired of Googling what to do to build a successful youth ministry and you'd like coaching from someone whose built a few, check out my coaching program and get $100 in resources and 20% off for Pastors Appreciation Month. Just use the code COACHME when you check out. https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak

How many students are involved in making your youth meeting happen every week? If the answer is zero not only are you working too hard, you are denying students the opportunity of discovering their gifts, talents and callings. If you're wanting to lead your students to deeper leadership waters, I offer 5 entry level ideas you can start your journey with. Does God Hate Halloween? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFsITcCoH_E Bringing Back The Dead https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/OJsX 31 Halloween Would You Rather Questions for social https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gpevu

This is about "Feelings, whoa, whoa, whoa, feelings" as the old song goes and how those feelings can cast a shadow of our frustrations onto our students. This clip is from my Wednesday Live Stream called Office Hours where I answer 3 youth ministry questions. If you are interested in joining the live stream, check out my Youtube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0ttEiAcKyGQ4wV0DkbVQA 31 Halloween Would You Rather Questions https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gpevu

Is Youth Ministry creating uncommitted Christian and causing the church decline? I am pretty sure we are not, at least not alone, but a recent article from the Christian Post has got me thinking about how to do a better job of equipping parents to disciple their kids. Some links below allow me to earn a commission if you purchase them. Christian Post Article https://www.christianpost.com/news/uncommitted-christians-a-threat-to-biblical-worldview-barna.html Halloween Would You Rather Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gpevu Raising Spiritual Champions: Nurturing Your Child's Heart, Mind and Soul https://amzn.to/3PHjsBC The End of Youth Ministry - Andrew Root https://amzn.to/3LotZ28 The Disciple Project Outreach Manual https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/MTozP

In today's episode I share my discipleship playlist, songs that made an impact on me as a teenager. My hope is that this episode will inspire you to use more Christian music as part of your bible studies because the medium is so powerful at communicating spiritual truth. Here are the links I mention in the show (for all you young'ins) Denny Correll Wings of the Wind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvVB75BqGCs Love Boat Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_wFEB4Oxlo Check out my extended Discipleship Playlist here as well as the music bible studies I offer. https://thediscipleproject.net/the-soundtrack-of-discipleship/

The question, in question, is one that plagued me as a young preacher/communicator and it might be the question you ask far too often and of the wrong people. In today's episode I share that question and offer a replacement question that will benefit you in the long run. Sign Up For My Newsletter and receive the 50 Halloween Would You Rather Questions bundle. https://tinyurl.com/33bkthds

Parents not blowing up your phone looking to engage? E-mail not dinging with responses to your newsletter? Been there and that's why I'm sharing these 7 ideas to get parents to respond to your texts, emails and other youth ministry communications. Newsletter: Free Epic Nerf Night Guide https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/c45da098e8 YouTube: Live Show Wednesdays at 2pm CST https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0ttEiAcKyGQ4wV0DkbVQA

My guess is, no matter where you live, there is a trash day. A day you haul trash down to the curb and someone picks it up. This episode is all about sorting your emotional trash so you can live a spiritually, clutter free life. Here's the link to the freebie page