Youth Ministry In Motion

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

Are you in a church that is going 24/7 365 and does not recognize or honor your need for rest? In this episode I offer both a warning and an encouragement to those of you are in these kinds of churches. Yes, you have to have a job, but not at any cost. Take care of yourself. The Ultimate Christmas Party Checklist https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/ebbce29375 Youtube Channel: Office Hours 2pm CST Every Wednesday https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0ttEiAcKyGQ4wV0DkbVQA

Students are the church now, or never. I don't know what we, the church, are waiting on when it comes to retaining this generation but if it does not act quickly, this will be another lost generation. Listen in as I share how I'm trying to reverse the tide. The Ultimate Youth Group Christmas Party Planner https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/ebbce29375 I'd love to connect www.instagram.com/thedproject www.facebook.com/paulwturner www.thediscipleproject.net Youth Ministry Store https://gumroad.com/youthminresources Custom Youth Ministry Resources Fiverr page https://www.fiverr.com/thedproject Youth Pastor Coaching https://gum.co/Zvak

What assumption are being made about you? Positive? Negative? A little of both? In this episode I want to share three assumptions, I believe every youth pastor wants made about them. Links from the show below Fall Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx Back To School Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/UjkJ Do The Math https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/fejplj Let me know what you think about the podcast, drop me a line at thediscipleproject@gmail.com

With every new technology tool, the church has a responsibility to walk wisely when using it and it's no different with Ai. In today's episode I share m concerns and offer a few tips for using Ai in sermon prep. I'm not shouting it from the mountain, I'm a fellow traveler trying to navigate this tool as well so the tips are for me, first. Fall Bundle (Thank you for supporting the podcast!) https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0ttEiAcKyGQ4wV0DkbVQA

If you love Christian Hip Hop, this is your episode. If you don't love Christian Hip Hop, but you love powerful testimonies of God moving in people's lives, this is your episode. This is a win win episode. Enjoy the chat and then get the free bible studies down below as well as links to all of JNibb's socials. Let me know what you think: thediscipleproject@gmail.com Fall Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx JNibb Bible Studies https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/uaoltz Album: In My Own Lane Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/4u2Su... Instagram @JNibb Facebook J-Nibb Website https://www.j-nibb.com Booking https://www.j-nibb.com/booking/

Discouragement effects us all, at various times and at various levels but let's not get it twisted, discouragement is spiritual warfare in the octagon of our mind. The question is, who will tap out first? List to today's episode and you've guaranteed it won't be you.

Like good college football coaches, recruiting never stops and in this episode I want to share with you my secrets for recruiting great volunteers to help you do what God has put on your heart. The Messiest Youth Group Game You'll Ever Play https://youtu.be/M7-g601wMWE Youth Ministry Fall Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx Book Me For Your Event/Retreat/Camp https://thediscipleproject.net/book-me-2/

Are you planning a trip? Will it be unforgettable? It can be if you follow the travel tips my friend and travel advisor, John Rogers shares. If you're planning a trip for your youth group, your family, just you and your spouse or just you and you'd like help with flights, accommodation and theme park tickets, talk to my friend John. Make Your Trip Unforgettable johnrogers@travelmation.net travelmationteamrogers on Facebook 770-355-4758 The Youth Pastors Guide To Unforgettable Trips 20 page pdf and 12 audio sessions https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/66ff9d3a84

Got any giants, physical or spiritual that need slaying? We all do and today I want to offer a process for slaying the giants that are holding you or your youth ministry back from accomplishing what God has called you to do. Get the 21 Days To Creating A Holy Habit of Hustle https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/e2229baf67 Info on The Thing Entrepreneur Conference www.thething.live

Have you just accepted a new position? Would you like to succeed as a leader in that position? In this episode I offer three urges you need to squash before they undermine your vision and goals. New Series: Failing Forward https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/lsbio

Having behavior problems in your youth ministry? Every group does, but you might need a code of conduct for your youth ministry and today I offer 7 steps working out a code that works for you and your group. If you want a worksheet to help you work with your team though the creative code process, then sign up for my newsletter and you will receive it. https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/a96fa4d21f It would mean the world to me if you left a review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493 Link to the show notes https://thediscipleproject.net/the-youth-pastors-guide-to-creating-a-code-of-conduct/

Does the road your youth ministry is on lead to more discipled students? Today I discuss three possible roads you could be on and I share which road is the most effective. Get the free The Fatherhood of God lesson for Father's Day https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/6af0fbac68 My book The Disciple Project: Raising Up A New Generation of Doers https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/MTozP Leave a review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493

Have you looked around lately and wondered, where are all my friends at? That's the question for this episode of Midweek Motion. I share my experience with loneliness in the ministry and share some idea on how to get those friends back. Join me for prayer Wednesday 8am CST and Office Hours, this week, at 3pm CST https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0ttEiAcKyGQ4wV0DkbVQA Jump into our Discord and make a friend https://discord.gg/HbtSTwmC8w