CrossCreek Students Leader Podcast

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...

Shepherding for Normal people. How do you do this while still having a life?! REALLY GREAT VIDEO: https://www.ymuniversity.com/products/youth-ministry-101/categories/195348 Handbook Download: https://www.crosscreekstudents.com/_api/file/download/bond_57a5d3a4eed84427a689d304485838ed 00:00 Shoutouts 03:38 Shepherding for Normal People 07:47 Story Time Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://podcasts....

3 Hacks to Better shepherding DURING small group time! 00:00 Shoutouts 04:43 Shepherding During Group 13:45 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/6R8YgQUuKWDCrA0fDjWXs2

The LEAD App is a fantastic tool to increase your shepherding and pastoral care. How can you get the most out of it? Check this episode out! LEAD APP TUTORIAL// https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2466/leadapp_instructions.pdf 00:00 Shoutouts 03:55 The Best Shepherding Tool 11:09 Story Time Subscribe with Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754...

The goal of being a good volunteer youth leader? Caring for and Shepherding the students God has entrusted into your care. In this episode Nick & Darren talk about how important it is to shepherd your teenagers, as well as one hack to super-charge your knowledge! 00:00 Shoutouts 02:34 The Power of Shepherding 09:01 Story Time Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify

The power of showing up cannot be overstated in youth ministry. But what about showing up Digitally? How do we do it? And maintain safety and handbook complaince? In this episode Nick & Darren give a crash course on showing up digitally. A rundown of the handbook And how to care for students using your cell phones! Subscribe with Apple Podcasts (Works with most podcast catchers) Subscribe on Spoti...

Leaders who show up randomly become the heroes of youth ministry! In this episode Nick & Darren share some tips to showing up randomly, why it’s so important, and how to do it without giving up your whole life! 00:00 Welcome - Hope You Have Coffee 00:31 Shoutout - David & Tommy 01:16 Showing Up Randomly is Powerful 07:28 Funny Story Time

Leaders who show up mentally are leaders who come prepared and ready to discuss God’s Word with students. This this episode Nick & Darren share 3 tips to better prep for Connect Group Leaders

Leaders who show up predictably have the greatest opportunity to influence the life of a teenager. Stay in the loop at http://www.crosscreekstudents.com/leader Subscribe with Apple Podcasts (Works with most podcast catchers) Subscribe on Spotify

Introducing the CrossCreek Students Leader Podcast! Subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode! We’ll be sharing some fun, inspiration and giving leader shoutouts, all before you drive to work on Monday morning! Stay in the loop at http://www.crosscreekstudents.com/leader Subscribe with Apple Podcasts (Works with most podcast catchers) Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on YouTube