Student Ministry Matters

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about DNOW and spiritual emphasis weekends with your students.   Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at  https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters . Student Ministry Matters on Substack...  https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/ .   Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /  in...

Check out the fourth session of The 2026 Care of Souls Conference. Dr. Russell Threet shares a session entitled "Does the Bible Really Address the Problems We Have?" Dr. Threet is an author and Pastor of West Park Baptist Church of Ozark, Arkansas .    Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at  https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters . Student Ministry Matter...

Check out the third session of The 2026 Care of Souls Conference. Danny Paul shares about "What Change Does the Bible Demand?" Danny is the Pastor of Grace Baptist Church of Russellville, Arkansas .   Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at  https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters . Student Ministry Matters on Substack...  https://studentministrymatters.sub...

Check out the second session of the 2026 The Care of Souls Conference. Bart Herrington shares about "Why Should the Church Counsel?" Bart is the Pastor of South Main Baptist Church of Malvern, Arkansas and a PhD candidate at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary .   Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at  https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters . Studen...

Check out the first session of the 2026 The Care of Souls Conference. Dr. Tim Brewer shares about "What is Biblical Counseling?" Dr. Brewer is the Pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Guy, Arkansas, and a professor at Central Baptist College of Conway.   Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at  https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters . Student Ministry Mat...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about budgeting for student ministry, especially summer ministry.   RamseySolutions.com - Budgeting principles and helps.   Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at  https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters . Student Ministry Matters on Substack...  https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/ .   Podcast Partner:...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Jordan Tew of the Baptist Publishing House about the importance of Bible-based Curriculum and student ministry.     Baptist Publishing House: https://www.baptistpublishinghouse.com/ Download the Spring Edition of the REAL Life Youth Curriculum from BPH: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/jim6hl3fetzokyairzfwe/ALEL0LWVh3YS0jQHfAXJh9I?rlkey=1uqaxl9aw4252lyol572lu9dg&am...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Danny Paul, pastor & Biblical counselor, about the value of Biblical counseling.     Resources: Side by Side , by Ed Welch is an introduction to many principles that Biblical Counseling is built on. It is an every Christian's approach to developing helpful relationships. Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands , By Paul David Tripp. It is a deeper dive into the p...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Dr. Russell Threet, author of Ministry Across the Spectrum. The book discusses autism and some practical ministry approaches in the local church.    Resources for ministry to those with Special Needs: Ministry Across the Spectrum by Dr. Russell Threet Joni and Friends Autism and Your Church: Nurturing the Spiritual Growth of People with Autism Spectrum Disorder —...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Dr. Reuben Bredenhof, author of The Ministry of Small Things.   www.reubenbredenhof.com Instagram: @reubenbredenhof Seminary Website: www.canadianreformedseminary.ca Book Page: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS29SD6V     Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at  https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters . Student Ministry Matter...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk through the idea of continuing to lead in your ministry as you experience your own personal loss.    1. Lean on God & His Word. 2. Lean on Your Immediate Circle. 3. Lean on Your Spiritual Family. 4. Lean on Professionals.   Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at  https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters . Stu...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Mike McGarry, the Youth Pastor Theologian, and his new book, Iconic. They also talk about the importance of theology in student ministry and how to lean into that arena.   Iconic by Mike McGarry Grasping God's Word by Duvall & Hays   Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at  https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters . Stu...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about finding the right rhythm for your youth group meetings.     Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at  https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters . Student Ministry Matters on Substack...  https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/ .   Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /  i...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about what motivates them to serve and minister to students.      Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters . Student Ministry Matters on Substack...  https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/ .   Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /  in...

Listen in as Dan Carson catches up with Dr. Sam Bierig as they discuss a new series called Real World Theology for students.   Iconic: Being God's Image in Your World by Mike McGarry Nomad: A Short Story of Our Long Journey Home   Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters . Student Ministry Matters on Substack...  https...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about some things to consider as you deal with snacks in your student ministry.   Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters . Student Ministry Matters on Substack...  https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/ .   Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 50...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines discuss making time to read in ministry.   Book Recommendations: How to Read a Book by Andy Naselli Fulfill Your Student Ministry by Sam Bierig   Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters . Student Ministry Matters on Substack...  https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/ .   P...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines discuss sticking around for the long term at your church.     Check out our partnership with Shaping Student Ministry at https://www.shapingstudentministry.com/studentministrymatters . Student Ministry Matters on Substack...  https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/ .   Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /  info@cbc.ed...

Listen in as Stephen Castleberry shares the second message from the 2025 Student Ministry Workers Retreat, where we focused on Technology and Student Ministry. Stephen is the Experience Pastor of Antioch Georgetown in Georgetown, Texas.   Check out Shaping Student Ministry at  http://www. ShapingStudentMinistry.com . Student Ministry Matters on Substack...  https://studentministrymatters.substack....

Listen in as Stephen Castleberry shares the first message from the 2025 Student Ministry Workers Retreat, where we focused on Technology and Student Ministry. Stephen is the Experience Pastor of Antioch Georgetown in Georgetown, Texas.   Check out Shaping Student Ministry at  http://www. ShapingStudentMinistry.com . Student Ministry Matters on Substack...  https://studentministrymatters.substack.c...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines discuss the impact of Charlie Kirk's death and how we might navigate it as truth tellers in our society.   You can register for the Student Ministry Workers Retreat at  http://smwr2025.eventbrite.com . Check out Shaping Student Ministry at  http://www. ShapingStudentMinistry.com . Student Ministry Matters on Substack...  https://studentministrymatters.substa...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about supporting your pastor from the perspective of a student ministry worker.   You can register for the Student Ministry Workers Retreat at  http://smwr2025.eventbrite.com . Check out Shaping Student Ministry at  http://www. ShapingStudentMinistry.com . Student Ministry Matters on Substack...  https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/ .   Podcast...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Dr. David Hellwig of the BMA Theological Seminary of Jacksonville, Texas, about the need for student ministry workers to invest in their futures by taking a good look at seminary.   BMA Theological Seminary - www. BMATS.edu   You can register for the Student Ministry Workers Retreat at  http://smwr2025.eventbrite.com . Check out Shaping Student Ministry at  http:...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Dr. Jennifer Thomas about her and Gary Chapman's book, A Teen's Guide to Conflict. Crisis Text Line: 741741 The Apology Language Quiz A Teen's Guide to Conflict on Amazon The 5 Apology Languages on Amazon The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers on Amazon You can register for the Student Ministry Workers Retreat at http://smwr2025.eventbrite.com . Check out Shaping Stud...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about connecting with schools. ----------------- You can register for the Student Ministry Workers Retreat at http://smwr2025.eventbrite.com . Check out Shaping Student Ministry at http://www. ShapingStudentMinistry.com . Student Ministry Matters on Substack... https://studentministrymatters.substack.com/ .   Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- ...