Youth Ministry Booster

Send us Fan Mail Youth ministers everywhere agree, student leadership good, student leadership is important, student leadership is best done when... In principle youth pastors know the value of quality student leadership but how do we maximize the impact and engagement of student leaders in our youth ministry? Join us for a series of episodes on the important topic of student leadership developmen...

Send us Fan Mail In this interview episode of the Youth Ministry Booster Podcast, Zac calls up Karl Romeus from Bayside Church to talk about wild origin/call stories into youth ministry and what true communication means for student ministry. Youth pastors will appreciate Karl's warmth and honesty as he shares his journey from college basketball, nightclub ownership, preschool reading circles,...

Send us Fan Mail Making changes in ministry is tough, making them successfully almost feels improbable. What if there was a helpful guide to grid and map out the requirements for navigating change. Whether you want to increase attendance, engagement, volunteers, or alter programs change requires more than just the problem and solution. Visit http://ymb.rocks/125 to download the free guide! Support...

Send us Fan Mail Youth ministry, the most relational job on the planet, but how honest can we be in our relationships with students, volunteers, parents? We get that we shouldn't lie, but when is sharing personal stories overshare? When is cultural relevance costly or inappropriate. Sometimes it is easy other times it feels a little grey. If you have ever wondered and wanted a safe place to t...

Send us Fan Mail It's Booster time! In this special After 9 interview of Kevin DeShazo we learn about what it means to take a passion and turn it into a profession. Though not a youth minister in the traditional sense, Kevin DeShazo of Fieldhouse Media has worked with thousands of students and parents about responsible social media use. Learn more about Kevin and social media use in youth min...

Send us Fan Mail It happens every week for almost every youth minister, the talk, the sermon, the chapel communication. The large group delivery to the youth ministry is an important vehicle for truth, but what is a healthy assessment and evaluation of that message. How do we know when we have done a good job (killed/crushed it)? or we felt (crushed/killed) by it? Support the show Join the communi...

Send us Fan Mail In this After 9 episode, Zac interviews Adam Mashni from Willow Creek's Elevate Jr. High Youth Ministry on the journey of the call into youth ministry and what it means to communicate for change. Learn with Adam about growing as a student minister and what it takes to lead a large ministry and develop as a youth communicator. Support the show Join the community!

Send us Fan Mail Frustration happens. If you plan, program, and live into your relational calling long enough something or someone will feel or get missed. "It is inevitable, parents will get upset." Support the show Join the community!

Send us Fan Mail Enjoy this After 9 interview episode as Zac sits down with Dr. Tim Elmore youth ministry thought leader, influencer, and founder of Growing Leaders. Learn more in this episode about self-leadership, personal growth, the importance of practicing the spiritual disciplines, and witnessing to the rock band KISS.Get all the details at http://ymb.rocks/119 Support the show Join the comm...

Send us Fan Mail It's a new year full of promises and planned changes. but what are some things you should resolve not to do in youth ministry? Check out this episode when Chad, Kristen, and Zac address the things that youth pastors should not be doing in 2018. Learn more: http://ymb.rocks/118 Support the show Join the community!

Send us Fan Mail In the opening episode of 2018 Youth Ministry Booster interviews Brandon Holloway about his unique approach to discipleship and student leadership. It is both commemorative, collectible, and infectious. You are going to love this fresh and surprisingly cost-efficient way to connect a whole subset of your youth ministry students with the spiritual disciplines and service. For more...

Send us Fan Mail As we countdown to the end of 2017 check out your favorite two (or at least most listened to) episodes of 2017. In episode 91 we tackled the question of success and the people listened. Did you agree or disagree? In episode 71 Ryan Baker from our partner podcast "When You Gonna Be A Real Pastor?" shared his stories of calling and longevity and a near-death experience. It...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a funny and playful satire of some youth ministry characters, student pastor stereotypes, and other goofy generalizations made about those that love and lead youth ministry. Enjoy this holiday humor and Christmas comedy episode. No animals or middle school students were harmed in the making of this podcast. You can learn more (seriously) about improving your youth...

Send us Fan Mail It is good to desire success for your youth ministry. But how do you measure success for your youth ministry? A success that is more than a one-week win for a Wednesday or a surge in attendance on Sunday. So how do you define success? Learn more @ http://ymb.rocks/success Support the show Join the community!

Send us Fan Mail The most challenging and important thing a youth ministry can do to grow is to scale. When leadership begins to see the development of key processes turn towards the equipping of leaders then there is real potential for growth. Learn more: http://ymb.rocks/scale Support the show Join the community!

Send us Fan Mail What do most youth ministry not do well? Turn good ideas into great systems. If you feel stuck about where you and your youth ministry are at today then check out phase 3 of the Youth Ministry Roadmap as Zac and Chad help you think through the ways in which you could begin to develop the thing you have built. Learn more: http://ymb.rocks/develop Support the show Join the community...

Send us Fan Mail What is essential for a good youth ministry? What does it take for a youth ministry to float? What are the most important things? In this second part of a five-part series learn more about how the youth ministry booster roadmap can guide you to Build a quality youth ministry for your local church. Learn more: http://ymb.rocks/build Support the show Join the community!

Send us Fan Mail Where are you going? How will you get there? How long will it take? These are important journey questionsIn this first part of a five-part series learn more about how the youth ministry booster roadmap can guide you to Discover the big questions related to your ministry.http://ymb.rocks/discover Support the show Join the community!

Send us Fan Mail In the last episode of After 9, well as we used to know After 9, Zac, Chad, and Kristen talk about the year that was 2017 and what is new and next for Youth Ministry Booster and the podcast. Learn about the wild mishaps from Youth Specialities and the exciting next chapter for one of your favorite podcasts. Support the show Join the community!

Send us Fan Mail The founding guys from the super awesome Bible Project stop this episode to talk about Biblical literacy and clarity in communication. Did you know that they were originally part of a skater youth ministry church group? Or that many of the early concepts or test markets for The Bible Project videos started off as whiteboard talks to skaters? Learn more and check out all their amaz...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 107 of After 9 is live at Youth Specialities National Youth Worker Convention 2017. Well, it was live and is now available here for you. Zac and Chad were blessed to share the studio space with Elle Campbell and Kenny Campbell from Youth Ministry Answers podcast and Stuff You Can Use. You can check out Grow Curriculum and Annual Strategy from www.youthministrybooster.com S...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is all about authority. Chances are if you are a student pastor, youth minister, or youth director you have a boss, a senior leader, or senior pastor to whom you report. So how do we work well with our staff and support our senior leadership? Episode 106 of After 9 has more. Read all the details at after9.show/106 Support the show Join the community!

Send us Fan Mail The whole team is back to talk about ministering well at home. Youth minister, youth pastor, you are blessed if you minister well first to your spouse and family. Your partners for life and primary ministry are the ones at home. Hear from Zac, Chad, and Kristen for some thoughts, processes, and practical tips for ministering well at home which in turn will bless your student minis...

Send us Fan Mail If you have ever been asked about millenials, young adult ministy, or starting something now for the next generation then Scott Pontier's After 9 has got your back. Join Zac and Scott as they talk what it means to think critically and imaginatively about young adult ministry. Get the book and learn more about young adult ministry Click here for Episode 103 show notes. Support...

Send us Fan Mail In episode 101 Zac Chad and Kristen share their most important weekly task. Every week comes and goes in student ministry but as youth pastors and youth leaders we need to identify what the most important things are to get done. Prioritize your work self with these three helpful insights. Show Notes: After 9 101 to read moreDrink some After 9 Coffee while you enjoy this show! Supp...