The Making Sense of Ministry podcast is on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. Ever wondered how a NASCAR risk manager or a post office worker could be the best addition to your ministry team? Buckle up! We’re about to take you on a unique journey about unique volunteers. We’ve learned the immense value of […]
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Five-Minute Mentoring: Web of Joys and Complaints | Season 4: Episode 10
The Making Sense of Ministry podcast is on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. Have you ever had someone complain, and now it’s all you can think about? Have complaints ruined a meaningful moment in ministry? In this Five-Minute Mentoring episode, Brian discusses the interwoven web of joys and complaints. Understanding this web can help […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Top 5 Things To Do In 2021, “Trapped,” and The Phrase We Never Want To Say Again
In this episode, Brian and Kirsten share 5 things you should do in 2021. These 5 things will engage the people in your ministry, set you up for success, and will inspire you to stay in ministry – even when it is difficult. Resources MentionedProfessional Youth Ministry CertificationProfessional Youth Ministry CoachingProfessional Children’s Ministry CoachingYMI Job BoardYMI Blog Join Our […]
05: Special Episode Part Two on Ministry During a Pandemic, How Do We Measure Success, and Should We Cancel Summer Camp or VBS
In part two of this two-part discussion, a team of YMI experts (Steve Schneeberger, Kirsten Knox, Annette Johnson, and Brian Lawson) get together to discuss how to measure success in this season, what to do when it feels a supervisor expects too much out of you, and should we cancel our summer camp and VBS. […]