The Making Sense of Ministry podcast is on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. Everyone goes through seasons of feeling spiritually dry. Perhaps that is you right now. You may even wonder if it is time to quit children’s or youth ministry. In this episode, Brian and Kirsten discuss being spiritually dry and how to […]
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Five-Minute Mentoring: Knowing Your Audience
The Making Sense of Ministry podcast is on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. In this episode of Five-Minute Mentoring, we explore knowing your audience and why it may be one of your best ways to gain respect from both parents and church members while creating stronger relationships with young people. Resources For YouYouth & […]
On Drama In Ministry | Season 4: Episode 7
The Making Sense of Ministry podcast is on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. Have you ever experienced drama in your ministry? No matter the age group we serve, there will be drama. In this episode, Kirsten and Brian discuss the drama they have experienced in ministry and how they handle it. Resources MentionedYouth & […]
Five-Minute Mentoring: On Transparency And Oversharing |Season 4: Episode 6
The Making Sense of Ministry podcast is on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. In this episode of Five-Minute Mentoring, we explore the concept of transparency in ministry, the danger of oversharing, and why these are important concepts to apply to your leadership and ministry. Resources MentionedYouth & Children’s Ministry Job BoardYouth and Children’s Ministry […]
A Few Thoughts On Discouragement in Youth Ministry and Children’s Ministry | Season 4: Episode 5
You can find the Making Sense of Ministry podcast on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. In truth, we all face discouragement at times. So what do we do about it? How do you handle discouragement? And will it defeat you? In this episode, Brian and Kirsten discuss a few thoughts on discouragement in youth […]
The Struggle To Connect Personally With Parents And What We Can Do About It | Season 4: Episode 4
You can find the Making Sense of Ministry podcast on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. In this episode, Brian and Kirsten share the struggle many Youth and Children’s Ministers face when connecting with parents. If you struggle to connect with parents, you will appreciate this episode. Resources MentionedYouth & Children’s Ministry Job BoardYouth and […]
Our Rookie And Not So Rookie Mistakes In Youth And Children’s Ministry | Season 4: Episode 3
You can find the Making Sense of Ministry podcast on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. In this episode, Brian and Kirsten share some of the mistakes they made as a rookie in ministry and some that they continue to make. Their discussion will give you confidence, insights, and ways to avoid these common mistakes […]
Being Stretched, Sharing Values, and Upping Your Communication Game | Season 4: Episode 2
You can find the Making Sense of Ministry podcast on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. In this episode, Brandon Sangster from St. Lukes’s UMC joins Brian and Kirsten to discuss communicating values and upping your communication game to the next level. We encourage you to check out Brandon’s youth ministry on Instagram and TikTok. Find Brandon on Instagram or TikTok. Resources MentionedYouth & Children’s […]
Fall Ministry, Pumpkin Spice, And Supporting Volunteers | Season 4: Episode 1
You can find the Making Sense of Ministry podcast on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. In this episode, Brian and Kirsten share some of their hopes for ministry this fall, reflect on interesting summer stories, and discuss one BIG way you should support your volunteers. Resources MentionedYouth & Children’s Ministry Job BoardYouth and Children’s […]
Summer Ministry Strategies | Season 3: Episode 5
You can find the Making Sense of Ministry podcast on all major platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. Steve Schneeberger, YMI founder and Lead Director of Student Ministries across all locations for Church of the Resurrection (the largest UMC in the United States), joins us to discuss Summer ministry strategies, plans, and whether we love or hate ministry in […]