In part one of this two-part discussion, a team of YMI experts (Steve Schneeberger, Kirsten Knox, Annette Johnson, and Brian Lawson) get together to discuss the church’s early response to social distancing, the pitfall that we as leaders can fall into, and finally what parents, students, and children really need from us in this season. […]
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03: Savannah Rogers on Recruiting Adult Leaders and Tapping Into an Often Overlooked Resource
In this episode, Savannah Rogers discusses the often overlooked resource in our churches and how she has recruited adult leaders. She also shares the way that she cares for and trains her unique adult leaders. Join Our Community! Subscribed to our emails Join our Facebook Group Find the Youth Ministry Institute on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Linkedin. Find Brian Lawson […]
02: Mike Toluba on Teaching Students Basic Life Skills, Mental Health in College, and the Role of Campus Ministry
In this episode, Mike Toluba discusses how our ministries can prepare students for college and the answer may just surprise you! We also discuss the mental health of college students and the role of campus ministry in relation to local congregations. Resources Mentioned: Youth Ministry Institute Online Courses Florida State University Wesley Foundation Join Our […]
Episode 01: Kirsten Knox on Understanding Gen Z, Empathy, and Small to Medium Size Church Youth Ministry
In this episode, Kirsten Knox discusses the traits of Generation Z and their greatest challenges. Kirsten shares why empathy may just be the key for Gen Z and why she believes that small to medium size churches may have an advantage in reaching students today. Resources Mentioned: “How To Speak Gen Z” video. Join Our […]
YOU MAY BE YOUR MINISTRY’S WORST ENEMY – PART 2
You may be your ministry’s worst enemy. A few weeks ago, in part one, we discussed one way you may be hurting your ministry. Today we are going to explore another way that you may cause harm. You may be your ministry’s own worst enemy by failing to invest in your personal development. I think we, […]