Student Ministry Matters

Dan talks with Download Youth Ministry co-founder Josh Griffin about student ministry, their organization, and a FREE training becoming available on August 2nd. Be sure to sign up for Programming Like a Pro .  www. DownloadYouthMinistry.com Recommended book from Josh: The Heart of a Great Pastor by HB London & Neil B. Wiseman Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 /...

Listen in as we share session three of the 2020 virtual Student Ministry Workers Retreat from the late Chris Swain .  Replicate by Chris Swain & Robby Gallaty 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@gmbch...

Listen in as we share session two of the 2020 virtual Student Ministry Workers Retreat from the late Chris Swain .  Replicate by Chris Swain & Robby Gallaty 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@gmbchop...

Listen in as we share session one of the 2020 virtual Student Ministry Workers Retreat from the late Chris Swain .  Replicate by Chris Swain & Robby Gallaty 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@gmbchop...

Listen in as Chris and Dan talk about ways to encourage your students after they have made spiritual decisions at summertime conferences, camps, and other events. Dan's List: Pray for your students. Give your students resources to aid in following up their decisions. Have your students announce their decisions to the church to gain prayer support and accountability. Get your students connected wit...

Listen in as Dan speaks with Dr. Tom Cheyney about Church Revitalization and Student Ministry. Dr. Cheyney's Info: Website - www.renovateresources.com Twitter - www.twitter.com/TomCheyney , www.twitter.com/RenovateConf His Book Recommendation -  The Church Revitalizer as a Change Agent Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at  https://...

In our second monthly ministry update, Dan shares some information about how to connect with him at the 2021 SOAR Conference, the upcoming Student Ministry Workers Retreat, and how to find us on social media. Be sure to listen to the end of the podcast for an opportunity to win some Hill City Popcorn. www.soarconference.com Click here to register for the 2021 Student Ministry Workers Retreat   Pod...

Listen in as Chris talks with Brad Faulk about ministry and how our vertical relationship with God impacts our lives. Brad will be one of the main stage speakers at the SOAR 2021 Conference. Brad Faulk - brad@summitlifenow.com www.facebook.com/summitlifenow SOAR Conference: www. SOARconference.com Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu Become a Patron...

Listen in as Dan and Chris chat with Theo Davis about Impacting Students Digitally. Four Considerations When Serving Our Students Digitally: We are cross-cultural communicators. We need to embrace social media as a tool. We need to personally lean into social media. We need to create a digital lobby for our students (Discord). Theo Davis -  theo@restorecc.org Facebook  & Instagram:  @Theo_Davis  &...

Listen in as Dan, Chris, and Zac offer some words of encouragement for those that might be considering setting aside their ministry. Things to Do During Difficult Times: Meditate on God's Word. Develop deep friendships. Read appropriate books. Develop outside hobbies.  Make healthy choices in regard to diet, rest, and exercise. Unplug once a quarter for a day of real rest. Podcast Partner: Central...

Dan talks with Aaron Bauer of 10ofThose.com about books and their value in ministry.  Aaron's Starter Library Suggestions for New Youth Ministers: Good Study Bible (ESV Study Bible, The Gospel Transformation Bible or The MacArthur Study Bible) A Single Volume Bible Commentary or 2 Volume “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary" JC Ryles 7 volumes on the gospels God’s Big Picture Knowing God Packer Aaron's S...

In our first monthly ministry update, listen in as Chris & Zac share some information about the 2021 SOAR Conference. Dan, Chris, and Zac will all be at SOAR this year. If you are able to join us in Texas, be sure to stop by our table for some goodies. www.soarconference.com Podcast Partner: Hill City Popcorn of Fayetteville, Arkansas 479-442-3908 www. HillCityPopcorn.com Become a Patron at  https...

Listen in as Dan discusses doing marketplace student ministry with Joel Young and Jason Burns. They talk about being bi-vocational and ministering to students at their workplaces in the public school. 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@studentministryma...

Listen in as Dan and Chris talk about fun activities during the summer months, their place in our ministries, and some guidelines for choosing what is best for your group. 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 -  yout...

Listen in as Dan and Zac discuss ideas for planning out your teaching moments during the summertime months. Some Ideas from Chris: The summer offers a unique opportunity to teach on a particular issue or topic because of the short season it is. Consider what’s happening in current youth and popular culture and intentionally plan a short series that will address it. Plan your events first then your...

Listen in as Dan, Chris, and Zac discuss guidelines for choosing the right events for you and your student ministry during the summer months. Guidelines from Zac: 1. Do you have time to properly plan? 2. Can you get the right volunteers? 3. Do you have the budget for it? 4. Do you have interest in the event?  5. Is the event and their team doctrinally sound? Guidelines from Chris: 1. Does the even...

Listen in as Dan shares some things to think about as you plan to celebrate the seniors in your student ministries. Ministry Partner: Central Baptist College - www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 Host: Dan Carson - info@StudentMinistryMatters.com Student Ministry Matters c/o Calvary Baptist Church 1410 North Porter Road Fayetteville, AR 72703 www. StudentMinistryMatters.com

Listen in as Dan and Zac talk to Dr. Philip Attebery of the Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary of Jacksonville, Texas about the value of student ministry workers continuing their formal educations. Resources & Links: BMA Theological Seminary - www. BMATS.edu Questions about BMATS - BMATS@BMATS.edu Dr. Philip Attebery - philip.attebery@bmats.edu Podcast Partner: Central Baptist Col...

Listen in as Dan and Chris discuss what it is to be a Chair 2 Leader as we serve in the church. Resources & Links: Chair 2 Leaders Podcast on Apple Podcasts -- https://podcasts.apple.com/.../chair-2-leaders/id1551411430 Chair 2 Leaders Podcast on Spotify -- https://open.spotify.com/show/45gh8XCnmgw0GkDrSMgQbq?si=CsmgcFtRTBisTGde Dr. Ben South -- bens@conwaycentralchurch.org Chair 2 Leaders on Face...

Dan discusses the value of church camp following COVID-19 with Jason Prewitt. Jason is the director of Daniel Springs Baptist Encampment of Gary, Texas. jason@danielspringscamp.com Daniel Springs Baptist Encampment - danielspringscamp.com Ministry Partner: Central Baptist College - www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 Need a college degree but don't have the time? The PACE college degree program at Central B...

Listen in as Dan and Zac speak to Jake Tyson about his new book Vigilante's Light and how to better encourage the creatives in our student ministries. Resources & Links: Jake Tyson Author on Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/jaketysonauthor96 Jake Tyson Author on Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/jaketyson_author/ Jake Tyson Email -- JakeTysonAuthor@gmail.com Vigilante's Light on Amazon Po...

Listen in as Dan, Chris, and Zac talk about the values that drive our student ministries. Resources & Links: The Healthy Church Podcast Focuses on Core Values Zac's Student Ministry Values: Ministry Focus 1. Glorify God 2. Reach the Lost 3. Fellowship with One Another Scripture Focus 1. EXPAND our Knowledge of His Word. 2. EMPLOY the truths of His Word.  3. ENGAGE others with His Word.  Chris' Chu...

Listen in as Dan and Chris discuss smartphone use and struggles in your student ministry. Resources & Links: The Tech-Wise Familly by Andy Crouch Smartphone Sanity by David Eaton 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You by Tony Reinke "10 Things You Should Know About Your Smartphone" by Tony Reinke "3 Reasons We're Addicted to Digital Distraction" by Tony Reinke Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College...

Dan discusses what we can do to encourage college students during these unusual days of COVID-19 with James Taylor, the director of Campus Ministries at Ouachita Baptist University. taylorja@OBU.edu Suggested Books: Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves Is God Calling Me? by Jeff Iorg God's Wisdom for Navigating Life by Timothy Keller   Ministry Partner: Central Baptist College - www. CBC.ed...

Listen in as Dan talks about three important things to focus on in student ministry as we move past the days of COVID-19. Ministry Partner: Central Baptist College - www. CBC.edu 501-329-6872 Need a college degree but don't have the time? The PACE college degree program at Central Baptist College in Conway, AR has a proven in-class, online or hybrid course format and multiple degrees to fit your b...