CrossCreek Students Leader Podcast

Kristin Wheeler joins the show today! Pastor Nick and Kristin discuss various Grow Group settings and strategies and how to disciple students through spiritual development material! Chapters: 00:00 Shoutouts 05:34 The John Series 15:30 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.sp...

Check out today's episode as the one and only Ann Marie Leist joins the podcast (with her out-of-brand beverage). How do you lead 37 students well in a Connect Group? Today, find out with Nick and Ann Marie! SOAP Method: S - Scripture What verse or section stands out to you from the passage? The simple act of re-reading, writing it out, and meditating on it will give you a moment to consider what...

In perhaps the ugliest leader podcast episode to date - simply due to the unnatural amount of burnt orange on the screen - Nick and our special guest, Erik Cooper, discuss the vision and execution behind one of our newest positions on our serve team: the Community Engagement Leader! Check out this awesome episode (and overt your eyes from the logo on Erik's shirt)! Chapters: 00:00 Shoutouts 03:05...

In this new special series, we will be inviting some special guests in the form of YOU! Or at least amazing volunteers just like yourself. This week, the revered John Hodgkiss joins Nick as they discuss how to be in inviting leader as the first face many students see. 00:00 Shoutouts 02:33 John Hodgkiss 13:52 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek...

Check out Nick's second pro-tip! We're double dipping this week! 00:00 Shoutouts 03:09 Nick's Pro-Tip 11:49 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6R8YgQUuKWDCrA0fDjWXs2 Leader Website (and 30 Connections): https://crosscreekstudents.com/leader Highlights and...

Sometimes Connect Group conversations can get off the rails. It's inevitable. The question is knowing whether or not it's better to stay off or get back on. Nick and Ben discuss this question in today's episode! 00:00 Shoutouts 02:19 Allie's Pro-Tip 06:20 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spot...

The most important thing we can being doing as believers is rooting ourselves further into Scripture and developing our relationship with the Lord. Today, Nick and Ben discuss the value of this and its implications in a student ministry context 00:00 Shoutouts 03:42 Ben's Pro-Tip 09:05 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast...

In today's episode, Ben and Nick discuss Kaleigh's tips for how to engage students in Connect Group and help them develop in their faith even in further! 00:00 Shoutouts 03:31 Kaleigh's Pro-Tip 10:00 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6R8YgQUuKWDCrA0fDjWXs...

In today's episode, Nick shares one of his pro-tips for how to lead Connect Groups effectively and just how our ministry's strategy plays a role in that! 00:00 Shoutouts 04:11 Nick's Pro-Tip 13:46 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6R8YgQUuKWDCrA0fDjWXs2

We have a lot of stuff to talk about this Fall Semester, specifically about all that the Lord has done for us! Check out this episode as we preview the sermon series for the Fall. 00:00 Shoutouts 02:25 Teaching Plan 08:33 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show...

We're in the full swing of things here at CrossCreek Students, and that includes our volunteer team! Check out today's video as Nick and Ben celebrate the one and only Allie Harper for the wonderful work she has done filling out the roster! 00:00 Shoutouts 04:52 Volunteer Team Update 11:32 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-pod...

There's a lot of things coming up in the student ministry: Welcome Weekend, Big Breakfast, Back to School Bash, all the things. In today's episode, Nick and Ben break down those events - and discuss the identity of the Colleyville's most mysterious marauding and CrossCreek shirt-wearing hooligan. 00:00 Shoutouts 04:50 Fall Kickoff 07:44 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.app...

Today, Nick and Ben talk about all that happened following camp and the amazing life change that is taking place in the hearts of our students! Check it out! 00:00 Shoutouts 07:07 Camp Follow-Up 13:52 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6R8YgQUuKWDCrA0fDjWX...

In honor of the 100th episode of the Leader Podcast, Nick and Ben are joined by their fallen comrade... Darren Sutton! Check out this week's episode - fully driven by vibes alone - as Nick, Ben, and Darren discuss the sweet memories around the biggest surprise at this year's camp! Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 S...

In a special throwback episode, Nick and Ben discuss the value and important of showing up randomly for your students. Also, yes, I know there's a problem with the audio. I don't know what happened to our recording :( 00:00 Shoutouts 03:31 Facilitating, not Teaching 10:20 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612...

There's a lot of relaxing, chilling by the pool, summer camps, and a million other things going on over the summer, but what's the haps down at CrossCreek Students? Check out a preview of our summer schedule today with Nick and Ben 00:00 Shoutouts 04:19 Summer Schedule 10:37 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id17546066...

Sometimes it's easy for us to fall back into what is familiar or comfortable, but even as leaders, we need to learn to embrace a lack of comfortability for the sake of the students. How do we go about doing that, though? Let's ask Nick and Ben. 00:00 Shoutouts 05:22 Facilitating, not Teaching 11:59 Storytime Leading a Quiet Group: https://youtu.be/-c2GfqRXTLs Leading a Loud Group: https://youtu.be...

Summer Camp has finally come to a close, and we are now at the end of the Students' year... or so you would think. Check out today's video and learn about how you can maximize on the momentum of Camp and continue to push freshly-inspired students towards the Gospel. 00:00 Shoutouts 05:30 Ride the Wave 09:01 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-s...

Sometimes students say weird things... and I mean REALLY weird things. So, when we're leading small groups, how do we encourage discussion while also making sure that truth is being spoken? Well, in today's video, Nick and Ben talk about how to affirm students while still correcting their silly responses. 00:00 Shoutouts 04:06 Affirm Every Response 07:11 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: ht...

JOIN US FOR CAMP: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1433/responses/new Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7KhynJGSNgN3oTMePuJlNe?si=0457a05cb5304b77 Small groups are hard to navigate sometimes, especially when the group isn't as chatty. So, how do we - as leaders - draw out the best in our students? Well, in today's episode, Ben and Nick break down just that 00:00...

JOIN US FOR CAMP: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1433/responses/new Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7KhynJGSNgN3oTMePuJlNe?si=0457a05cb5304b77 As we enter May-cember, there are many things coming all of our ways that are just part of the rhythms of life. So, to assist y'all in the hectic month of May, we want to remind everyone - and thank all of you too - to...

JOIN US FOR CAMP: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1433/responses/new Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7KhynJGSNgN3oTMePuJlNe?si=0457a05cb5304b77 Before we get to camp though, the first OFFICIAL camp meeting is the Pre-Camp Party! In today's incredibly short video, Nick and Ben break down the vision for that night. 00:00 Shoutouts 01:53 Pre-Camp Party 02:58 Stor...

JOIN US FOR CAMP: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1433/responses/new Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7KhynJGSNgN3oTMePuJlNe?si=0457a05cb5304b77 The last night of camp. Fire night. Cry night. Whatever you might call it, it's it. In today's episode, Nick and Ben discuss the final night of camp and all that the campers will be learning about as they close out the...

JOIN US FOR CAMP: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1433/responses/new Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7KhynJGSNgN3oTMePuJlNe?si=0457a05cb5304b77 For Summer Camp night 3, we're going to talking to the students not just about the bad things you need to lay aside, but considering everything in their life that might be hindering them in their race. 00:00 Shoutouts...

JOIN US FOR CAMP: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1433/responses/new Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7KhynJGSNgN3oTMePuJlNe?si=0457a05cb5304b77 Night two of Summer Camp is going to be amazing, and it's all about... Wait, why should I tell you? Check out this video as Nick and Ben discuss the second night of Summer Camp and all that lies in store for both the s...