Student Ministry Matters

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about key things to think about as you plan your next Back to School Event for your student ministry. ----------------- 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://studentministr...

Listen in as Dan Carson shares about this year's Student Ministry Workers Retreat at Central Baptist College of Conway, Arkansas, on September 20, 2025, from 9-4, a new partnership with Shaping Student Ministry, and a new opportunity to connect with us on Substack.   You can register for the Student Ministry Workers Retreat at http://smwr2025.eventbrite.com .   Check out Shaping Student Ministry a...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Jon Azzarello about worship and how we can help students better engage.   Jon's Website -- https://jonathanazzarello.com/   Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /  info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at  https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts:  Dan Carson -  info@studentministrymatters.com Chris Vines -  youthpastor@gmb...

Listen in as Dan talks with Pastor Andy Comer of Antioch Georgetown and SOAR 2025 speaker about being a better communicator.    https://antiochgt.com/   Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /  info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at  https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts:  Dan Carson -  info@studentministrymatters.com Chris Vines -  youthpastor@gmbchope....

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Ian Dunaway about the resources and connections that you can find at Shaping Student Ministry.   ian@g6allies.com www. ShapingStudentMinistry.com     Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /  info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at  https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts:  Dan Carson -  info@studentministrymatters.com Chri...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Stuart Estes and Kaitlyn Dahler about the value of college campus ministry at the University of Arkansas.     Book Recommendation: The Fuel & The Flame by Steve Shadrach and Paul Worcester   Association of Baptist Students at the U of A: https://www.thehedgeuark.com/   Kaitlyn's Music Choices: Christus Victor (Amen) Goodness of God Indescribable   The Sing Co...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Central Baptist College's Band Director, Donna Bradley, about music at CBC and the value of music in students' lives. To find out more information about CBC and its music department, contact Donna at dbradley@cbc.edu .       Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /  info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at  https://patron.podbean.com/Studen...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines share about change and when it is not appropriate in your student ministry.   Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /  info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at  https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts:  Dan Carson -  info@studentministrymatters.com Chris Vines -  youthpastor@gmbchope.org Student Ministry Matters, 1410...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines share about change and when it is appropriate in your student ministry.   Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /  info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at  https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts:  Dan Carson -  info@studentministrymatters.com Chris Vines -  youthpastor@gmbchope.org Student Ministry Matters, 1410 Nort...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Tony Brown about sharing the Gospel with Jehovah's Witnesses. Tony is a missionary / evangelist to those caught in New Religious Movements, especially Jehovah’s Witnesses and Mormons. As a former JW, he is keen to help Christians share the truth in love with those trapped in falsehood. He is a member of a counter-cult ministry in the U.K. named Reachout Trust., a...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Travis Deans about the 9 Month Mission Trip initiative and some of the challenges students have about thinking of school as more than just activity and academics.    https://www.9monthmissiontrip.com/   Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /  info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at  https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about some tips for budgeting in student ministry.   Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /  info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at  https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts:  Dan Carson -  info@studentministrymatters.com Chris Vines -  youthpastor@gmbchope.org Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, F...

Listen as we share an interview with Pastor Wade Allen, who talks about discipleship and his new Discipleship Pathways series. Wade will be serving as one of our breakout leaders at the 2024 Student Ministry Workers Retreat at Central Baptist College on September 14. You can register at SMWR2024.eventbrite.com .   Previous Podcasts with Wade: Episode 83 - Connecting With God Episode 116 - What Lea...

It has been a long hiatus, but we are back! Listen in as Dan Carson shares about our upcoming Student Ministry Workers Retreat at Central Baptist College of Conway, Arkansas on September 14, 2024 from 9-4.   You can register for the Student Ministry Workers Retreat at https://SMWR2024.eventbrite.com .   Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /  info@cbc.edu Become a...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Kyle Isabelli about his new book Refined by the Fire(d) and navigating the difficult issue of being fired from a ministry role.    Connect with Kyle: website- www.kyleisabelli.com email- kyleisabelli@gmail.com FB- https://www.facebook.com/kyle.isabelli IG- https://www.instagram.com/kyleisabelli/   Book Links:  Amazon-  https://a.co/d/bOOyRXU Barnes and Noble-  ht...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about the place of importance that reading should have in our lives as well as some thoughts on how to best approach reading.     Resources: 25 Christian Books I Love to Recommend by John Piper 2024  Reading Challenge by Tim Challies The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch Spurgeon by Arnold Dallimore Fulfill Your Student Ministry by Samuel Bierig Teaching...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines share things to think about in life and ministry as one year ends and another begins.     Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /  info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at  https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts:  Dan Carson -  info@studentministrymatters.com Chris Vines -  youthpastor@gmbchope.org Student Ministry Ma...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk to the lead pastor of Garrett Memorial Baptist Church of Hope, Arkansas, Dr. Clif Johnson. They discuss student ministry workers saying "no" to their lead pastors.    Recommended Resources: When People are Big and God is Small by Ed Welch   Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud Humility by Andrew Murray Humility by C.J. Mahaney   Podcast Partner: Central Baptis...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about reasons to say "no" to the parents connected to your ministry.    Reasons to Say No to Parents: When parents have wrong expectations. When a parent's request interferes with the care of your own family. When a parent's request goes against personal convictions. When a parent's request conflicts with the mission and/or vision of the church. Things...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about the need to say "no" in the life of student ministry workers.    The Need to Say No: To protect my theology. To protect my family. To protect the length of my ministry. To protect my own well-being.   Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /  info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at  https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistr...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines share some practical thoughts about preparing messages and lessons for your students.    Resources: Communicating for a Change by Andy Stanley 8 Hours or Less by Ryan Huguley How to Eat Your Bible by Nate Pickowicz   Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /  info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at  https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMi...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks about two more signs of a healthy student ministry, parentally-connected and outwardly-focused.     Episode 146 - Signs of a Healthy Student Ministry, Part One Episode 147 - Signs of a Healthy Student Ministry, Part Two Episode 148 - Signs of a Healthy Student Ministry, Part Three      Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /  info@cbc....

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about the drop-off culture, how that impacts student ministry, and practical steps to help in addressing it.      Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /  info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at  https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts:  Dan Carson -  info@studentministrymatters.com Chris Vines -  youthpastor@gmb...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk with Dr. Brian Sheppard of Park View Baptist Church of North Little Rock about mental health and student ministry. If you need help in this area, please reach out.     Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /  info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at  https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts:  Dan Carson -  info@stu...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about community in your youth group and moving your group to real connections.     Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /  info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at  https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts:  Dan Carson -  info@studentministrymatters.com Chris Vines -  youthpastor@gmbchope.org Student Ministry Matt...