Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources

Send us Fan Mail Are you looking for a simple and effective check in system for your youth ministry? In this episode, we are talking about practical strategies for creating an easy and simple check-in station.  We will be discussing various check-in systems from high-tech to low-tech, and emphasize the critical role of tracking attendance to maintain engagement and ensure no student slips through...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a youth worker with an upcoming maternity or paternity leave?  In this video, we discuss some simple ways to make leaving on maternity/paternity a seamless process in a simple way for not only you but for whoever is taking over for you while you are out.    ======= Are you looking to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? GrowYourYouthMinistry.com ***** ======= W...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how to build a youth ministry dream team that stays motivated and engaged?  In this episode, we are covering 5 tips to creating an environment that not only attracts top-tier volunteers but keeps them invested for a long time. We explore the crucial elements of maintaining an organized, respectful, and well-communicated atmosphere that naturally fosters a culture of...

Send us Fan Mail Youth ministry shouldn't be about stagnation.  As youth pastors, we must constantly be improving ourselves as well as our ministries to disciple students.  In this episode, we will equip you with the tools you need to break free from the status quo.  We'll uncover the art of creating margin in your schedule, ensuring you have the mental space to foster growth and creativ...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have a youth group that has a tendency to be wild and a bit out of control?  Youth ministry can be a delicate dance of being able to ramp up the excitement, but also reign it in and channel it into a time of focus.  In this episode, we discuss the balance of student ministry where we can keep things fun but not let things get out of control.    These 4 tips will help your y...

Send us Fan Mail **FOR A PDF OF THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUMMER OLYMPIC YOUTH GROUP GAMES - EMAIL US AT MinistryCoachPodcast@gmail.com - and put in the subject or description "SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES" and we will send it over to you!** What better activity to do during the summer this year than a Youth Ministry Summer Olympics Event!  In this episode we will be going over how to plan, promote a...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever find yourself questioning how to elevate your teaching to resonate with your student ministry? In this episode, we will guide you through a journey of self-improvement in youth ministry teaching.  We promise to leave you with actionable insights and new-found confidence if you follow these 3 youth pastor tips. As a youth pastor, the message you craft is a bridge betwee...

Send us Fan Mail Is your desire to create a healthy and authentic worship culture?  Today, we will be sharing 5 tips to help enhance your youth group's worship experience, not simply for the outward physical expression, but the inward spiritual connection. This episode will hopefully offer a jolt of encouragement for those times you might question the impact of your student ministry based on...

Send us Fan Mail Leadership in youth ministry isn't for the weak...it takes thick skin and a tender heart.  In this episode, we share the unvarnished truth about what it takes to guide the next generation as a youth pastor.  We'll equip you with four essential principles that'll transform your leadership approach so that you can better serve the students and leaders in your student...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever equated the success of your youth ministry with the number of seats filled? Or have you ever looked at a larger youth ministry and quietly judged them in your heart...possibly without even knowing the whole truth?  Join us as we take a look at leadership within small youth ministries, and reveal why chasing after a packed room might be a misguided goal. Despite what...

Send us Fan Mail Youth pastors wear many hats within youth ministry and often times it causes them to get bogged down with so much of the weight to bear.  In this episode, we take a look at some specialized teams that can be a game changer for student ministry.  These teams can not only make your life easier, but your youth ministry so much better! Are you looking to grow the size and health of yo...

Send us Fan Mail Summer is coming, and with it, the usual youth ministry challenges—inconsistent attendance and scarce volunteers. However, we're here to tell you that keeping your youth group thriving through these warm months is not only possible but vital. In this episode, we have 5 things that youth pastors need to do this summer in their student ministry to be a lifeline for building mom...

Send us Fan Mail Are you looking to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? Check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com ***** Youth ministry can be broken down into 4 main phases, which one of them are you currently in?  Navigating the ebbs and flows of student ministry can often feel like an uphill battle, but the view from the top makes every step worth it.  From learning to building to fine-tu...

Send us Fan Mail Are you looking to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? Check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com ***** Are your youth ministry discipleship efforts missing on critical element?  Discover the key ingredient to transformative youth discipleship and puts practicality directly into the forefront.   We will be looking at Jesus's model of discipleship and discuss how to equi...

Send us Fan Mail Are you looking to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? Check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com ***** Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a midweek youth group program, trying to focus on the announcements or message, only to be sidetracked by a pair of teenagers cuddling in the corner? It’s a situation many church leaders know all too well, and it's the hea...

Send us Fan Mail Are you looking to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? Check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com ***** Ever wondered what can make or break the effectiveness of a youth ministry?  Join us as we expose 3 red flags that could be stifling your ministry's impact.   This episode is a revealing look at how to sustain your passion and maintain consistent effort—no matter the...

Send us Fan Mail Are you looking to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? GrowYourYouthMinistry.com ***** Has your student leadership team become a clique within your youth group?  In this excerpt from an "Ask Me Anything" episode, we answer a question from Jesse Howell in regards to avoiding a student leadership team becoming an alienating group within your youth ministry. We...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like a deer caught in the headlights when leading a youth ministry? Today's podcast is here to guide anyone feeling the weight of imposter syndrome through the wilderness of youth ministry.  We'll unpack the layers of student ministry and show you how to evaluate and enhance your confidence with some step by step actions.  In this excerpt from an &quot...

Send us Fan Mail Are you looking to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? GrowYourYouthMinistry.com ***** Are you ready to inject some serious energy & life into your youth ministry? In this episode we will be highlight the keys to a program that keeps students coming back for more!  We will be discussing the balance between free time and structured activities and sharing our secret...

Send us Fan Mail **FOR A PDF OF THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR EASTER YOUTH GROUP GAMES - EMAIL US AT MinistryCoachPodcast@gmail.com - and put in the subject or description "EASTER GAMES" and we will send it over to you!**  In this episode, we discuss 4 Super fun, super easy Easter Games for your youth ministry!  Email us to get 8 MORE Easter Games which can work for a variety of youth ministry si...

Send us Fan Mail Are you looking to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? GrowYourYouthMinistry.com ***** Youth ministry spouses often find themselves in a delicate balance of supportive partnership and individual identity.  As we peel back the curtain on the pros and cons of being a student ministry spouse, we invite you to join us for a candid discussion filled with stories, challenge...

Send us Fan Mail Are you looking to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? GrowYourYouthMinistry.com ***** In this episode, we will be focusing on how small groups play such a vital discipleship role in our youth ministries. These aren't just casual meetups; they're the very lifeblood of discipleship that cultivates deep connections among young believers. You'll learn how...

Send us Fan Mail 📕 Book Mentioned in this Podcast: Growing Young by Kara Powell *****  Ever wondered what it looks like when teenagers aren't just spectating but actively shaping their faith community in youth ministry? In this episode, we will be highlighting the profound effects of lifting up youth in student ministry, revealing how roles of responsibility can ignite personal and collectiv...

Send us Fan Mail The reputation for you, the youth pastor, and of your youth ministry needs to constantly be given attention.  So how do you receive impeccable reputation in the world of youth ministry?  That is what this episode is all about!  We're handing you the blueprint to ensure every interaction with staff, parents, and students reinforces the integrity and impact of your leadership....

Send us Fan Mail ***For a FREE copy of the RECOMMENDED MOVIE LIST , email us at MinistryCoachPodcast@gmail.com and put "MOVIE NIGHT" in the subject line and we will get that sent over to you asap!*** Roll out the red carpet and get those cameras flashing, because this episode is all about turning your youth ministry's movie night from average to amazing!  This is the ultimate guide...