CrossCreek Students Leader Podcast

Gotta love some secret sauce... Today, Nick and Darren talk about different strategies you can use during Group to involve your students during scripture reading and interpretation! Have fun! 00:00 Leader Shoutout Roulette 03:36 Using Your Bible's during Group 09:50 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscri...

You know what time it is... A new series! In this video, Nick and Darren talk about how personal study impacts the effectiveness of your small group time. Join us in learning more about how to best lead your small group! 00:00 Leader Shoutout Roulette 03:00 Intro to "Secret Stuff" 04:16 How to Improve Your Small Group 7:01 Your Spiritual Health 9:00 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://...

In the 4th & final installment of the "Welcome" Podcast series, Nick and Darren discuss how to make a small group environment more welcoming! 00:00 Leader Shoutout Roulette 02:13 Welcome Small Group 04:45 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6R8YgQUuKWDCrA0fDj...

In this episode, Nick & Darren talk about welcoming inside the Auditorium. And Darren's HUUUUUGE Pet Peeve! Tune in to hear what it is! Camp Leader Registration Link: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1306/responses/new 00:00 Leader Shoutout Roulette 03:21 Pet Peeve | Welcome Inside 07:39 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-stude...

In this episode, Nick and Darren explore looking through our environments while inside the building. How well can we make people feel welcomed? Plus what small tweak could you make to help even more?! 00:00 Leader Shoutout Roulette 03:26 Welcome Inside 09:23 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Sp...

Did you know we hired someone?! In this episode, Nick and Darren discuss what it’s like to be welcomed into our student space all the way from the outside of our building. When someone pulls into the parking lot, what does it feel like to them? And what role can you play to make our environment, even in the parking lot, more inviting? Oh, and we’ll reveal our new guy! 00:00 Shoutout Madison! 02:05...

In this episode, Nick and Darren discuss why leader debriefs matter. Why should you take time out of your busy schedule to meet with a staff member? What should you expect from that conversation? Tune in to this week's leader podcast to find out! 00:00 Giveaway 02:30 Shoutout 04:19 Why Debriefs Matter 07:27 Story Time Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-s...

In this episode, Nick and Darren discuss why "Fun" matters. Where did it come from? Why do we even do games and activities? And how does it help promote spiritual practice and growth? 00:00 Shoutout 02:44 Why Fun Matters 07:11 Story Time Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/...

In this episode, Nick and Darren discuss why trips, camps, retreats and DNows even matter! They also give shoutouts and share a hilarious story! Tune in! You also have an opportunity to register for camp or High School Weekend! 🏕️ CAMP https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1306/responses/new 🥊 HIGH SCHOOL WEEKEND https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1310/responses/new 00:...

In this episode, Nick and Darren discuss what a group covenant is, how to. make one and why it even matters! Tune in, and Happy New Year! 00:00 Shoutout 03:16 Why Group Covenants Matter 08:13 Skip the Lesson Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6R8YgQUuKWDCrA0fDjWXs2

Nick & Darren share 5 Tips to help hurting teens, how to be there, and what to do when a student shares sensitive information. 00:00 Leader Shoutout: Kaeler Moore 03:07 5 Ways to Care for Hurting Kids 09:23 StoryTime

In this episode, Nick and Darren discuss the Ten Minute Rule(s) of Youth Ministry! 00:00 Leader Shoutout Lauren Wheel & Kate Adams 04:08 The 10-Minute Rule 08:31 Story Time

In this episode, Nick & Darren share how to keep your connect group momentum during the holiday lull. Plus Leadershouts, and a few VERY KEY announcements about the Leader Christmas Party and how to use the TVs in the Bays during this December’s “Bay Only” Christmas at the Movies Series! Tune in! 00:00 Intro 00:24 Christmas Series in the Bays “How-To-Guide” 04:28 Leader Shoutout! - Lindsay Staples!...

In this episode, Nick & Darren discuss Gen Alpha and the rise of their Global point of view! 00:00 Shoutout 03:34 Gen Alpha is Globally Connected 07:46 Storytime

In this episode, Nick & Darren discuss the implications of Gen Alpha and the phenomenon of up-aging. As well as how we can or should navigate that tension in our youth ministry. Check it out! 00:00 Shoutout 02:18 Up-Aging 07:13 Storytime

In this episode Nick & Darren discuss the future ministry implications for Generation Alpha being a generation being raised in the face of customizaton and now personalization! 00:00 Shoutout 03:34 Gen Alpha & Personalization 09:36 Storytime

In this episode Nick & Darren dive into some fascinating statistics and facts about Generation Alpha! Like, did you know most of them are considered to be in High School by now?! 00:00 Shoutouts 02:28 Digital Natives 09:20 Storytime

In this episode, Nick & Darren discuss how to manage when times have awkward silences. How to lean into it? How to maneuver around it? It's great stuff! Jump in! 00:00 Shoutout 02:48 Story Time 04:04 Shoutout Resumed 05:44 Skip the Lesson Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.com...

In this episode, Nick & Darren discuss when it's appropriate to skip your connect group lesson! We also give some tips to keeping your group on task, and of course, and as always, leader shout outs and giveaways! 00:00 Shoutout 03:01 Skip the Lesson 06:32 Story Time Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spot...

In this episode, Nick & Darren discuss what to do when a conversation with a student goes sideways. How to navigate it in the room and afterwards. As always complete with leader shoutouts and giveaways! 00:00 Shoutout 07:22 Whoops 12:06 Story Time Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify https://open.sp...

In this episode, Nick & Darren discuss what to do when a student goes off the rails during your small group. A highlight of what our student handbook says. Speaking of which, you should sign the handbook here if you haven't! https://www.crosscreekstudents.com/handbook 00:00 Shoutout 03:23 Discipline & Classroom Management 10:00 Story Time Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us...

In this episode, Nick & Darren discuss the value of being "Needed" how we do that in our student ministry? In our connect groups? And giving students a chance at Key Chain Leadership https://www.crosscreekstudents.com/next 00:00 Shoutout 02:27 Needed 06:37 Story Time Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spo...

In this episode, Nick & Darren discuss the value of being "Known" how we do that in our student ministry? What are tips to pursue getting to know students at a deeper, more meaningful level? Check that out, and so much more, on this episode of the Leader Podcast! 00:00 Shoutout 03:30 Known 08:22 Story Time Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-lead...

In this episode, Nick & Darren discuss the value of being "Wanted" how we do that in our student ministry as well as a few tips and tactics on how we can do even better! 00:00 Shoutout 02:56 Wanted 07:19 Story Time Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6R8YgQUuKWDCrA0fDj...

In this episode, Nick & Darren discuss the value of being "Welcomed" how we do that in our student ministry as well as a few tips and tactics on how we can do even better! 00:00 Shoutout 02:00 Welcomed 08:11 Story Time Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6R8YgQUuKWDCrA...