Youth Ministry Booster

Send us Fan Mail The battery was dead! Taking control of schedules, creating task lists, and breaking tasks into manageable chunks, we discuss how these skills are critical in improving focus, efficiency, and dealing with student ministries. Zac and Chad wrap up their discussion by exploring the significance of organization in student ministry. Learn from our experiences on how to stay ahead of de...

Send us Fan Mail I CANT FIND IT! If you have ever been frustrated when looking for an old email, a file, or even a thing in your office then we have your back!  Youth may be chaotic, but your ministry doesn't have to be chaotic.  Honest talk. Have you ever considered how this lack of organization might be affecting not just yourself, but the people around you and the leadership you provide? ...

Send us Fan Mail Summer fun is almost done, but are you fall ready in youth ministry yet? Zac and Chad have some laughs, stories, and insights to help get you ready for a big fall early. In this episode the guys talk about recruiting and training leaders, transitioning new recruits via camp experiences, and launching key spiritual initiatives in September.  Summer fun isn't over yet! We'...

Send us Fan Mail Struggling to fill those last-minute spots for your summer camp? We hear you! It's one of the biggest weeks of ministry, budget, and responsibility of the whole year!  Fear not, as in this episode, we'll provide you with valuable insights and strategies to ensure a successful camp season. Join Chad and Zac as they talk about what makes camp extra great!  In this episode...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Youth Ministry Booster, the hosts announce the exciting news that Season 5: Revival Generation registration is now open!  This episode not only brings you exciting possibilities for the new season but takes some unexpected turns with discussions on vitamin water, scurvy, and Flintstone vitamin dipping sauce. I know right? You can already taste it. In this season...

Send us Fan Mail What's the most important thing youth ministry offers? The first answer is Jesus, but is there another layer that students need to experience to help hear the name of Jesus more clearly. In this episode of the YMB podcast co-hosts Zac and Chad talk one of their most beloved principles for healthy student ministry. It's a vital part of every ministry, the ministry of fun....

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever get caught up in your feels? Your students will be up in their feelings this summer (especially at camp)... so what's your plan? In this episode of the YMB podcast co-hosts Zac and Chad talk about how emotions are an important part of youth ministering. It's part of their development and an important piece of pastoring faithfully. And there is no season more...

Send us Fan Mail What would you say you want me to do here? In this episode of the YMB podcast co-hosts Zac and Chad challenge each other back and forth to ask the most important questions a candidate can ask when interviewing for a ministry position. A lot is at stake when applying for a job and a candidate should have as much interest in the church/organization as they should have in the candida...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to make a disciple? How do teenage disciples grow? Resources. What an important word to define. In this episode of the YMB podcast co-hosts Zac and Chad reflect on their experiences with other resource events (*cough book fairs cough*) and what those previous moments have taught them about youth ministry's work to equip students, leaders, and parents. Truly,...

Send us Fan Mail What makes a sermon/teaching moment great? Like for serious though? More than just relaying insight, feeling clever, or speaking with passion, what makes a sermon or teaching moment great? In this episode of Zac and Chad bound their way through what makes a great communicator. Biblically sound, yes! Quick to the Gospel message, of course! But what about the other bits that folks e...

Send us Fan Mail Why aren't more parents coming to your parent meetings? But for real tho... This episode is a how to plan, run, hook, and pop off the next time you are working to get your youth ministry parents/guardians together in one room. It's also about birthday parties. For this episode Chad, Parent Ministry Specialist, spills the tea on what are the most important elements of a p...

Send us Fan Mail Greatest. Of. All. Time. or GOAT as the kids would say... This is another episode in a (random but timely) series of episodes in which Chad and Zac talk about ministry things that are "GOATED." So for this episode of Greatest Of All Times, let's ask what is your idea of a GOAT Volunteer... wait, don't say their name out loud! But seriously, what moves a volunte...

Send us Fan Mail New. The feeling of the New New. This episode is for all of those who have ever felt new at church, youth group, student ministry... This may be you right now, or when you were a teenager, but this episode is especially for those who have NOT been new in a LOOOONNNGGG time. There is a whole set of feelings, experiences, and unguided expectations when you are walking up new to a ch...

Send us Fan Mail Greatest. Of. All. Time. or GOAT as the kids would say... This is the first in a (random) series of episodes in which Chad and Zac talk about ministry things that are "GOATED" So for this episode of Greatest Of All Times, let's start with your ideal work day. What's the best way you could spend a day doing the work you were called to do? Zac and Chad talk also...

Send us Fan Mail Don't believe the lie. Numbers do matter, we just need better ones! 2022 was a year of great consistency and we want to share what we have learned about healthy and better numbers for all of us!  It's another episode of Youth Ministry Booster with Chad Higgins and Zac Workun. In this episode they talk about why numbers actually do matter. They talk about why youth minist...

Send us Fan Mail What's the most important thing you could do in the next few weeks for your own health? For your ministry?  We think we have an idea that might serve as a really healthy new year resolution, resolve? commitment?  Hey YM friends we are excited to be back for our 8th year and in 2023, our collective 23 year, the GOAT year let's talk about a few important things in a few di...

Send us Fan Mail Merry Christmas! Hey YM friend & family, whether you are in finishing up this year in the office or hitting the road, or relaxing at home we hope you enjoy this episode from our team to you.   In this episode Zac and Chad talk about Christmas traditions, the season, and what healthy youth ministers need for the end/beginning of this year.  We are spending this episode talking...

Send us Fan Mail What is healthy ministry? What are the rules that help define a healthy ministry as understood by health-seeking ministers? For us one of the most important is playing the long game (lifelong discipleship) in a short season (3-6 years at best). In this episode Zac and Chad talk through one of the 7 Youth Ministry Booster House Rules that matter the most towards shaping our communi...

Send us Fan Mail What about D-Now? Or Winter WKND?  Campference?  Or Big Retreat Thing? No matter what you call your winter-spring thing, it's almost here, and we want to help you have the energy you need around your big upcoming D-now event (or winter camp, or WKND, or whatever... you get it.) In this episode Zac and Chad chat about what's so great about Winter time events and why the p...

Send us Fan Mail What is healthy ministry? What are the rules that help define a healthy ministry as understood by health-seeking ministers? In this episode Zac and Chad talk through one of the 7 Youth Ministry Booster House Rules that matter the most towards shaping our community and defining the tone and language for our conversations and goals. For review here is the full 7: Booster House Rules...

Send us Fan Mail It's been almost 7 years and 250 episodes, but what haven't we covered? In this episode Zac and Chad talk through the IG questions we have received in the last few weeks that really mattered to our YMB podcast listeners. Seriously though, y'all are really concerned about food and condiments... We are spending the next few weeks talking about some important topics to...

Send us Fan Mail What is healthy ministry? What are the rules that help define a healthy ministry as understood by health-seeking ministers? In this episode Zac and Chad talk through the 7 Youth Ministry Booster House Rules that matter the most to shaping our community and defining the tone and language for our conversations and goals. A lot of ministries have rules, principles, or posters in the...

Send us Fan Mail Why don't more stores have environments that match their titles? In this episode Zac and Chad talk through the wisdom it takes to navigate the hard choices, the difficult seasons, and make pivots inside the ministry, for the ministry, and possibly for your life. A counsel to surround you. We all need wise counsel, a group of people who know you so well that could maybe speak...

Send us Fan Mail Chad is here to apologize.  His apology and stance on table clothes is fully covered in this episode. If you wondering why check 3 episodes earlier when he was unable to set the record straight. But, this episode is also a chance to talk about perspectives in designing sacred spaces.  Whether you love or hate your youth room, building, or space there is a chance to make it really...

Send us Fan Mail What is the most obscure youth ministry topic that we could cover in a few episodes? Send us your pick for obscurity via instagram @youthministrybooster or email zac@youthministrybooster.com   Zac and Chad get a little more open about restaurant food, corner cases, and Soul Care. Register for Launch 2022 Let's answer the Parent Ministry Question August 25th 1pm CT https://stu...