Student Ministry Matters

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk with Somer Colbert about fostering & adoption and how student ministry workers can make an impact. Somer Colbert's Cross Church Profile - https://www.crosschurch.com/staff/somer-colbert/256/ Somer on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/somercolbert Somer on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/somercolbertwriter Somer's Website - https://somercolbert.co...

Listen in as Chris Vines talks about three things to do for your students after you return home from that big conference or camp.    3 Things To Do After the Big Trip: Connect with your students individually. Give your students a plan for next steps. Debrief with your parents.  Resources Mentioned: Dwell Bible App Spiritual Disciplines of the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney   Podcast Partner:...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about some things to consider as your group prepares for the big trips that often fall during the summer months.    Four Major Things to Consider as You Prep: Having the Right Personal Minsdet. Having the Right Volunteers. Having the Right Ministry Mindset. Having the Right Safety Policies.    Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 50...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Bryan Risner about helping students answer God's call to all people. In addition to being a missionary to Romania, Bryan will be one of the main stage speakers at the SOAR 2022 Conference.   Risners in Romania Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/risnersinromania Bryan's Email - bryanwrisner@gmail.com Volunteer Student Missions - https://bmamissions.org/vsm/...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk with Seth Raymond about helping students seek quiet time with Jesus. In addition to being the Student Pastor at Farley Street Baptist Church , Seth will be serving at the SOAR 2022 Conference as a break-out leader sharing "Quiet Time Hacks" with students.   Seth's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesethraymond/   Book Recommendations: Fulfill Your...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk with Stephen Castleberry about helping students embrace God's Word as trustworthy. In addition to being the Experience Pastor at Antioch Georgetown , Stephen will be serving at the SOAR 2022 Conference as a break-out leader.   Stephen's YouTube Channel - http://youtube.com/stephencastleberry Stephen's email -  stephen@antiochgt.com   Book Recommendation...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Jonathan Cofer about helping students embrace the reality of their faith. In addition to being the High School Pastor at Antioch Baptist Church of Conway, AR , Jonathan will be serving at the SOAR 2022 Conference as a break-out leader.   Jonathan Cofer - jonathan@antiochconway.com   Book Recommendations: Faith for Exiles by David Kinnaman & Mark Matlock Gospel-Ce...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Wade Allen about his journey searching for a youth pastor and what pastors are looking for in a good youth pastor.   Wade Allen - wade@templerogers.org   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 C...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Lori Cline about ministry and what parents are looking for in a good youth pastor. Lori is a mother, pastor's wife, and host of The Lori Cline Show on Lifeword.org.   The Lori Cline Show on Lifeword.org South City Church of Little Rock   Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /  info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at https://patron.podbea...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Amanda Bowman about volunteering in student ministry and what volunteers are looking for in a good youth pastor.   University of Arkansas Association of Baptist Students - www.thehedgeuark.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 Ca...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about some inexpensive activity ideas for the summer months of student ministry.  Questions to Ask about Your Activities: What is the purpose? Is it safe? Is it affordable? Ten Inexpensive Ideas for the Summer: Lake Day Canoe Trip Visit a local park Visit a church member Bowling Outdoor Movie Scavenger hunt Nerf War BYOM Bbq (Bring your own meat) Hike a...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk with Temple Carson (LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S) of Fresh Roots Family Counseling of Rogers, Arkansas about understanding and helping our students navigate the difficulties of family break-ups.   "Be With" Attitudes from Dr. Gary Landreth: I am here. I hear you. I understand. I care. www. FreshRootsFamilyCounseling.com   Podcast Partner: Central Baptist Colleg...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Todd Rieff (Licensed Certified Social Worker) of Fresh Roots Family Counseling of Rogers, Arkansas about helping our students navigate the emotional effects of COVID-19. Todd received an undergraduate degree from Hardin Simmons University in Psychology/Sociology in 1987, a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas in Arlington in 1989, and he...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk with Hanna Burge (LAC) of Fresh Roots Family Counseling of Rogers, Arkansas about helping our students navigate the difficulties of anxiety.   www. FreshRootsFamilyCounseling.com Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel Siegal Self-Care for College Students by Julia Dellitt Netflix: Headspace (interactive version) Human - The Wor...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk with Jennifer Grim (LPC) of Fresh Roots Family Counseling of Rogers, Arkansas about helping our students navigate the difficulties of death and loss.   www. FreshRootsFamilyCounseling.com Tear Soup video   Tear Soup by Pat Schwiebert & Chuck DeKlyen  Norman Wright books on Grief     Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Samuel Bierig, Dean of Spurgeon College, about his new book No Neutral Words and the power of words in ministry.    Spurgeon College of Kansas City Missouri - www.spurgeoncollege.com Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary - www. MBTS.edu No Neutral Words at Amazon Fulfill Your Student Ministry at Amazon   Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Chris Vines and Nick Jacobsen about the 2022 SOAR Conference to be held in Dallas, Texas. Nick's Email - Nick@SOARConference.com SOAR Conference's Website - www. SOARConference.com SOAR Conference on Facebook SOAR Conference on Instagram Student Ministry Matters on Facebook Student Ministry Matters Community on Facebook Student Ministry Matters on Instagram Stude...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk to Brad Faulk, featured speaker for SOAR 2022 , about the topic of calling as it relates to students and student ministry.    SOAR Conference Website - www. SOARconference.com SOAR Conference on Facebook - www.facebook.com/SOARconference SOAR Conference on Instagram - www.instagram.com/soarconference   Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. C...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk with long-time student ministry advocate, Donny Parrish, about his experience in student ministry and his current role as executive director of Lifeword Media Ministries.  Lifeword Media Ministries - www. Lifeword.org Donny's Cell - 972-571-0357 Donny's Email - donny@lifeword.org   Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks to Stuart Estes and Ruby Trollinger of the University of Arkansas Association of Baptist Students about implementing SOAP groups with college students.   S.O.A.P. - Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer ABS email -  thehedge.uark@gmail.com UofA ABS Website - http://thehedgeuark.com/ UofA ABS Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/thehedge.uark UofA ABS Instagr...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk to Jimmy Brock of the SAU ABS about the importance of college ministry.    Jimmy's email - jimmy.brock21@gmail.com SAU ABS Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/ABS.SAU SAU ABS Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abssau/   Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College --  www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /  info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at  https://patron.podbe...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about small groups 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 North Porter Road, Fayett...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about the tension of multiple roles in your ministry and how to navigate those challenges.    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 Mi...

Listen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk about some of the challenges of speaking to groups outside of your own church setting and how to prepare for those opportunities.  SOAR Conference - www. SOARconference.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 -  inf...

Listen in as Dan Carson talks with Dr. Virgil Porter of Central Baptist College of Conway, Arkansas about education, student ministry, and CBC. Dr. Porter's Email - vporter@cbc.edu 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 Vi...