Not Just Okay – It’s Necessary Whether we realize it or not, it’s not just okay, but necessary to hold teens accountable to their faith. I remember when I was in high school, my youth minister laid out a daily reading plan for me. There was a certain number of chapters from the Old Testament, […]
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Did You Forget About Parents of Teens?
I’ve made a lot of mistakes in youth ministry—a lot! Many of my mistakes came when I first started as a youth minister because I had no idea what I was doing. I devoured lots (and lots) of books to teach me what I needed to know, but I found that when actually doing youth […]
Teens, Parents, and Youth Ministry Communication
Teenagers tend to naturally leave their parents in the dark. Should we do the same as Youth Ministers? And how important is parent communication? When I was growing up in youth ministry (in the ’90s), my parents were both very involved in my youth programing. My mom was the snack lady and my dad was […]
Recovering From A Lost Ministry Role & Personal Crisis | Season 2: Episode 2
In this episode, Brian and Kirsten talk with Emily Felgenhauer, Director of Youth Ministries at Hyde Park UMC in Tampa, Florida. Emily shares her experience with losing her ministry job, finding a new future at a large church, and the ways she has faced personal crises. Resources MentionedProfessional Youth Ministry CoachingProfessional Children’s Ministry CoachingYMI Job BoardYMI Blog Join Our Facebook GroupSubscribe To […]
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 […]
12: On Re-engaging Students, Balancing A Hybrid Ministry Model, Difficult Students, And More!
In this episode, Steve Schneeberger joins Brian and Kirsten to discuss your questions! These questions include re-engaging students and families, difficult students, balancing a hybrid ministry model, new pastors, and more! We also announce the winner for our giveaway. Resources MentionedDiscuss hard questions with our friends at BeADisciple.comProfessional Youth Ministry CertificationProfessional Youth Ministry CoachingProfessional Children’s Ministry CoachingYMI Job BoardYMI Blog […]
5 Ways To Break Through Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome. This is the name that is given to that overwhelming feeling that you are a fake, a fraud and that you will never be able to be close to people, lest they discover the “real” (and clearly less acceptable) you. Imposter Syndrome is not just bad self-esteem. It runs deeper and can be […]
11: On Terrifying Parent Meetings, 2021 Budgets, Should We Require Parents To Volunteer, And More!
In this episode, Brent Squires joins Brian and Kirsten to discuss your questions! These questions include “terrifying” parent meetings, 2021 budgets, and should parents be required to volunteer? In his third decade of youth ministry, Brent Squires is the cohost of the How’d They Do That? ministry podcast, and serves as the Student Ministry Pastor at Bay Area Community Church.Resources MentionedHow’d They Do […]
3 BIG IDEAS FOR CONNECTING WITH YOUR STUDENTS
Connecting with your students can be difficult. Here are 3 big ideas to make connecting easier for you.
5 Ways To Personally Navigate This Season
How will you continue to navigate this season? March 8 was the first Sunday that many churches throughout the world went online for worship in an effort to avoid in-person worship during the outbreak of COVID-19. As of the date of this article, that was less than 150 days ago. In less than 150 days, […]