Youth Ministry In Motion

Ministry often feels like mountain climbing, filled with both treachery and wonder, but there's always the nagging question, "Am I climbing the right mountain?". I today's episode I want to encourage you to reflect on the current mountain you're climbing and to inspire you to ask hard questions before you seek new summits. The ABC's of Youth Ministry Book and Journal https://youthminresources.gumr...

With the recent news of several pastors stepping away from the churches, I thought I would offer an encouragement and a warning to those who are in the ministry. No judgement, just a reflection. Fall Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx I'd love to connect www.instagram.com/thedproject www.facebook.com/paulwturner www.thediscipleproject.net Youth Ministry Store https://gumroad.com...

Team building is one of the most important skills to have as a leader. In this episode I share 5 keys to effective team building from the King of Judah, Uzziah and 1 warning. If you learn to build teams you can build a successful youth ministry. Fall Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra My Youth Meeting Playb...

What superpower did you wish you had as a kid? For me, it was X-Ray Vision. In this episode I share why this is the superpower every youth pastor needs. Support the podcast by shopping in the YM store Summer Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/nrwucc Fall Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx Sign up for the Youth Ministry Round Up https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/aa0e7...

In today's episode I talk with Hollywood Insider Chevonne O’Shaughnessy Co-Founder and President of American Cinema who has produced over 75 Christian and faith based films. Download The Youth Pastor's Guide To Movies https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/aa0e7c8afc American Cinema https://americancinemainspires.com/ ACI on the G0 / @acionthego

Have you ever launched a youth ministry program and had it fail, way beyond your expectation? I have a cure for that, it's called re-framing your expectations with failure being the point. In this episode I share my experience with 30 years of crash testing youth ministries. Youth Pastor's Guide To Gold Medal Growth https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/0f00490f90 4 Questions Jesus Still Asks https://...

Another great episode with my students. These episodes are not meant to be deep theological talks, rather they are short ways my students can share their thoughts about todays topics in a different way. Join me tonight over on my Youtube Channel, live, at 8pm Central as I share 10 Ways To Make Your Summer Pop. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0ttEiAcKyGQ4wV0DkbVQA

How often do you find yourself in a thunderstorm without an umbrella? Checking the weather before leaving the house is a proactive move to stay out of the storm. Likewise, there are proactive practices that can keep you out of spiritual and ministry storms, and in this episode, I'll share 9 of them. Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0ttEiAcKyGQ4wV0DkbVQA The Youth Pastor's Guide T...

This is our third youth podcast and our students keep stepping up to talk about the things they suggest. This week it's graduation, slang words and summer. They have thoughts. I'd love to connect www.instagram.com/thedproject www.facebook.com/paulwturner www.thediscipleproject.net Youth Ministry Store https://gumroad.com/youthminresources Custom Youth Ministry Resources Fiverr page https://www.fiv...

How well do think you prepared this class of graduates for what's next? If you're wishing you had a better process for preparing your seniors for their college environment, we all feel that way and in today's episode my friend Tommy McGregor breaks down what the process can look like for next year. The Youth Pastor's Guide To Gold Medal Growth https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/0f00490f90 The Launc...

Our youth wanted to do another episode of Unscripted, so here it is and if you have not heard episode one, you can check it out here https://tinyurl.com/4z25s4tc I'd love to connect www.instagram.com/thedproject www.facebook.com/paulwturner www.thediscipleproject.net Youth Ministry Store https://gumroad.com/youthminresources Custom Youth Ministry Resources Fiverr page https://www.fiverr.com/thedpr...

Just because we have a vision, doesn't mean we're entitled to it. In fact, I would say a vision isn't about us at all. In today's short episode I share some ideas about vision, take them for what they're worth and if their for you receive them and if not, let them lie. When you're done listening to this episode, listen to my students thoughts on todays topics. They did a great job. https://shortur...

And now for something I promised my students a while ago, their chance to be on the podcast. We gathered right after youth and chatted a few minutes about topics they drew from my hand. I'd love your thoughts, is this something you'd like more of, drop me a note at thediscipleproject@gmail.com

We all have bad habits but, if you're a youth pastor, these 13 bad habits will be a roadblock to your personal and ministry success and you should run from them like a rabid bear is chasing you. Links to all things mentioned down below. Global Leadership Summit: Next Gen Experience https://tinyurl.com/y7up878r Use Referral Code SMT24NXTGEN Global Leadership Summit Speakers https://tinyurl.com/yak7...

Do you want to share deeper spiritual truth with students when it comes to things like sin or intentional spiritual growth but you feel like you don't have THAT kind of relationship with them, yet? No worries, in this episode I have a 3 part strategy for ministering to student you don't yet have permission to actively disciple. 4 Questions Jesus Still Asks https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/ddf47ad...

Youth Ministry is push and pull and in this episode I want to tell you how to pull in the right kids who are meant to connect with your youth ministry and why pushing events could be defeating that purpose. 4 Questions Jesus Still Asks https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/ddf47adb05 I'd love to connect www.instagram.com/thedproject www.facebook.com/paulwturner www.thediscipleproject.net Youth Ministr...

Youth Pastors, do you ever feel like you're Godzilla caught between a multi-headed "monster" called A Committee and a flying "monster" called Pastor who both want different things from you? You could slink into the water and hide or you could listen to this episode and get 8 boss battle tips to resolving this conflict. Send your YM question to thediscipleproject@gmail.com and maybe I can do a show...

Short episode today; not because I didn't have anything to talk about but because the Lord laid this on my heart. Enjoy this brief devotion/encouragement. Have a great an uneventful week. I'd love to connect www.instagram.com/thedproject www.facebook.com/paulwturner www.thediscipleproject.net Youth Ministry Store https://gumroad.com/youthminresources Custom Youth Ministry Resources Fiverr page htt...

What do red napkins and BBQ have to do with retaining new guests in your youth ministry? You might surprised. In this episode I share power principles of student retention you can emulate in your ministry and shut down that revolving door. Want to talk about how you can retain more students and build a successful youth ministry? Send me a message for a free 30 min coaching session thediscipleproje...

If you and your pastor cannot agree on this word, it's going to be a long season, for both of you. What is that word? It is the word, success. In this episode I break down how many pastors and youth pastors define the word success and how to expand the word to include biblical milestones. Tribes Outreach Program https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/noUym I'd love to connect www.instagram.com/th...

How safe is your youth ministry? Is it at risk of imploding because certain practices are not in place? And what are those practices? That's what my guest Lori Morrison and I are going to talk about today so you can create a safe place for your students. Lori's Website https://theunlovelytruth.com/ The Unlovely Truth Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unlovely-truth/id1490970256 Rea...

Are you a new youth pastor wanting to build a successful youth ministry? These questions for you. Are you a veteran youth pastor, these are questions you may need to revisit. Grab a pen and your journal and say a little pray asking God to give you insight into answers to these 12 questions. The Youth Pastors Guide To March Madness https://tinyurl.com/5h6thcz6 New Youth Pastor Bundle: Resources Tha...

Have you noticed your students not hanging out their friends in person as much? There's a reason for that. In this episode I will reading portions of an article from the Atlantic entitled Why Americans Suddenly Stopped Hanging Out and why teens are the most impacted by this social aloneness and what we as Youth Pastor can do about it. The Atlantic Article https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/...

Are you discouraged? Feeling a little sorry for yourself? Today I share a story of a day when I felt both of these things and how God surprised me with an experience I'll never forget. I hope it encourages you. Easter/Lent Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/GBJbl I'd love to connect www.instagram.com/thedproject www.facebook.com/paulwturner www.thediscipleproject.net Youth Ministry Sto...

Dean and Emily Hartsell are missionaries to West Africa and they want to help you master your youth group mission trip. To find out more about their mission visit them at https://s1.ag.org/hartsellsinafrica Valentines Meeting Bundle: Heart Condition Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/2xv8hvjc Store: https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/abntm Dean and Emily have served with AGWM in West Africa since...