The Making Sense of Ministry podcast is on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. Have you ever considered that welcoming new volunteers is just the first step on a much longer journey? That’s precisely the focus of our latest episode on Making Sense of Ministry. In this Five-Minute Mentoring episode, Brian Lawson walks you through […]
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The Power of Volunteers in Youth & Children’s Ministries
The Making Sense of Ministry podcast is on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. In this episode, we walk through tales of memorable volunteers, the influences they wield on youth and children’s ministries, and the lessons we can glean from their stories. Ever been amused by a volunteer who does something quirky? Or marveled at […]
On Feeling Spiritually Dry In Ministry & Is It Time To Quite | Season 4: Episode 9
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Serving Alongside Your Spouse | Season 3: Episode 4
You can find the Making Sense of Ministry podcast on all major platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. In today’s conversation, Heather and Joel Pancoast from Gator Wesley join us to discuss serving in ministry alongside your spouse. If you are married and in ministry, this is an excellent episode for you. Resources MentionedYouth & Children’s Ministry Job BoardYouth […]
Discover & Focus On Key Ministry Pieces In 2022 | Season 3: Episode 1
You can find the Making Sense of Ministry podcast on all major platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. In this episode of the Making Sense of Ministry podcast, Brian and Kirsten discuss the few essential elements they would focus on in 2022. Join us as we discuss discovering and focusing on the things that […]
Leading With Compassion and Curiosity | Season 2: Episode 3
In this episode, Josh French from Cokesbury United Methodist Church shares how a tragedy in his life lead him to become a better leader through compassion and curiosity. Resources Mentioned Youth Ministry CertificationYouth or Children’s Ministry CoachingBook – Experiencing Grief Join Our Facebook GroupSubscribe To Content Filled EmailsFind the Youth Ministry Institute on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Linkedin.Find Brian on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Linkedin.Find Kirsten on Facebook, Instagram, or Linkedin. Support […]