CrossCreek Students Leader Podcast

Wow. That camp high is HIGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! Praise the Lord! But, how do we keep it going? Well, Nick and Darren have a couple of tips for you. Check it out... Leader Shoutout 0:00 Camp Momentum 5:12 Storytime 9:33 Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6R8YgQUuKWDCrA0fDj...

You better believe it!! We're finally in Summer! And as we come back from camp, take a minute (or ten) to learn all about the first sermon series of the Summer... "Who We Are" Leader Shoutout 0:00 Who We Are 3:00 Storytime 8:14 Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6R8...

Difficult Conversations... No one likes to have them, but we all know that 9 times out of 10 they are the most important talks to have. In this video, Nick and Darren have a not so difficult conversation about difficult conversations. Leader Shoutout 0:00 Difficult Conversations 2:28 Storytime 8:32 Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podc...

One of the greatest ways to teach a students how to follow Jesus is to enter into a mentoring relationship with them. Today, Nick and Darren talk all about that! Leader Shoutout 0:00 Mentoring 4:47 Storytime 11:36 Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6R8YgQUuKWDCrA0fD...

The guys are all about these... Long Term Relationships. Check out this video and all of the awesome ways you can learn how to build long term relationships with students! Leader Shoutout 0:00 Long Term Relationships 3:22 Storytime 8:52 Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com...

You know what time it is.... It's time to actively listen to this podcast (you see what I did there?) Anyway, enjoy this video and learn all about how to be more actively engaged in your connect groups or wherever it is that you serve! Leader Shoutout 0:00 Active Listening 4:41 Storytime 12:02 Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/i...

And we're back. How do you connect with those meddling kids? And why is relational ministry so important? Well, Nick and Darren have all the answers you could possibly have regarding these questions. Tune in for some seriously epic pod content. Leader Shoutout 0:00 Connecting with Teens 2:55 Storytime 7:09 Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-lead...

In this video, Nick and Darren wrap up their series on wins with the biggest ones of all... Yearly wins. Grab some popcorn and get your notebooks, because this one has the biggest Ws yet. Leader Shoutout 0:00 Yearly Wins 4:31 Storytime 10:17 Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify....

Semester Wins! What are they? How do you get there? Who is Psycho Phil??? Well, all of these questions will be answered in this video by your favorite Podcasters, Darren and Nicholas. Leader Shoutout 0:00 Semester Wins 4:59 Storytime 11:53 Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.co...

Today, Nick and Darren talk about how to win each month in Student Ministry! Check out this video to help establish goals for yourself as you lead Students in whatever your role may be! Leader Shoutout 0:00 Monthly Wins 4:26 Storytime 9:17 Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.co...

In this video, the guys chat about what some "Weekly Wins' might be for you in your serving role in the Students Ministry at CrossCreek! 0:00 Leader Shoutout 3:56 Weekly Wins 10:12 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

Secrets, secrets, are no fun... unless it's Nick and Darren on a pod! In this video, your favorite Student Pastors dive into how keeping a prayer journal is beneficial not only to your Group but also to your own personal walk with God. 00:00 Leader Shoutout Roulette 03:00 Using a Prayer Journal 06:53 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-...

And we're back! Check out this video as Nick and Darren discuss 00:00 Intro 01:12 What Darren Heard 01:14 Leader Shoutout 03:46 Using Prayer Time Well 09:15 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

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