3 Ways To Celebrate Christmas in Your Youth Ministry
Tuesday November 21, 2023 |Are you the kind of person who starts decorating for Christmas the day after Halloween or do you wait until after you’ve awoken from your Thanksgiving Day food coma to start putting the lights up? Whatever answer you give, we might suggest that planning for how you’ll celebrate Christmas in your student ministry might start […] Read more
Maximizing Ministry Impact: Navigating Your New Budget Season with Intentionality
Thursday August 24, 2023 |Embrace the fresh start of the new budget season as an opportunity to enhance your ministry's impact. In this blog, discover how allocating your budget wisely is crucial for effectively serving your community. From understanding the financial dynamics that drive decisions to leveraging resources for time-saving solutions and advocating passionately for your ministry's needs, you'll find insightful reminders to empower your budget discussions and decisions. Read more
EP 169: How To Handle Conflict As A Youth Ministry Leader
Tuesday June 6, 2023 |Conflict is unavoidable, so how can we as leaders get better at leading through difficult situations and uncomfortable conversations? In this episode, we share a conversation from the “Rethinking Youth Ministry” podcast about handling conflict as a ministry leader. The panelists explain how understanding their own conflict styles has helped them better approach difficult conversations. […] Read more
EP 168: Creating And Sustaining A Healthy Small Groups Culture In Your Youth Ministry
Tuesday May 30, 2023 |Episode Description: A healthy small groups culture is one of the most powerful tools for ministering to our students, but it doesn’t happen by accident. In this episode, we share a conversation from the “Rethinking Youth Ministry” podcast about how to create and sustain a healthy small groups culture. The panelists share inspiration and practical […] Read more
EP 167: Leading Through Life’s Storms – Navigating Youth Ministry in Difficult Seasons
Tuesday May 30, 2023 |Episode Description: How can we continue to lead well when real life gets in the way? In this episode, we share a panel discussion from the “Rethinking Youth Ministry” podcast that explores our responsibilities as youth leaders when leading through a storm. The panelists open up about their own experiences and share practical tips for […] Read more
EP 165: Navigating the Competition: Youth Ministry vs Sports
Tuesday May 16, 2023 |Episode Description: How can we as leaders continue to have an impact on students even when they can’t show up every week? In this episode, we kick off our summer podcast takeover by sharing a previous episode of the “Rethinking Youth Ministry” podcast. Brett Talley, Ashley Bohinc, Stuart Hall, and Dan Scott discuss the different […] Read more
EP 164: Get Serious About Fun
Tuesday April 25, 2023 |Episode Description: One of the best ways to build connection is by having fun together. So how can we take fun seriously in our student ministries? In this episode, Jon Williams and Brandon O’Dell of The So & So Show explain why fun is so important for breaking down barriers and helping kids and teens […] Read more
EP 163: Elevate Conversations about Mental Health
Tuesday April 18, 2023 |Episode Description: How are today’s teens experiencing anxiety, and what can we learn from the Bible about dealing with this challenge? In this episode, we share a few different perspectives on the topic of anxiety. You’ll hear from a group of high schoolers and from Licensed Professional Counselor Dr. Chinwé Williams about the ways anxiety […] Read more
EP 162: Our Favorite Moments from Orange Conference
Tuesday April 11, 2023 |Episode Description: Will we see you at Orange Conference 2023? As we get excited for this year’s conference, we’re counting down some of our favorite moments from past years. Listen in to get a taste of what you can expect if you join us in just a few weeks. Episode Recap: This week we’re […] Read more
