Youth Ministry In Motion

We didn't get into ministry for the money but for the mission, but that does not mean we shouldn't be paid a fair wage. Today I am speaking with Dan Navarra about the 2024 Youth Pastor Compensation Report and offer you some tips on how to increase your chances of getting a raise. Download the 2024 Youth Pastor Compensation Survey http://tinyurl.com/2ut55vnr From the survey, "Perhaps the best thing...

Do you need a miracle? You've come to the right place because Pastor Matt Brown and I talk about the miracles he's seen, offers some great insight to understanding the nature of miracles and shares the most epic youth ministry fail I've ever heard and it was a miracle he didn't get fired. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Order Every Day A Miracle: Trusting the God Who Heals...

Don't launch your small groups until you've listened to my interview with Adam Erlichman author of Group Leader Training: A Biblical Manual For Small Group Leaders and Teachers in the local Church. My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Get Adam's book https://amzn.to/48XHEqs Visit Adam's website https://www...

Wednesday is coming and you still don't know what you're going to share, what can you do? Yes, I assume you'll be praying but is there anything else you can do in conjunction with your prayers? I believe there is and in this episode I give you nine ideas that might shake some thing loose. This episode is brought to you by The Disciple Project Store where you can find dozens of lessons and other yo...

If you're having trouble building a "we're in this together" culture, this episode is going to take a burden of your back but it's also going to make accountable to what you're supposed to do in order to build a winning culture in your youth ministry. Got Problems? You Need a Plan. Get the new 2024 My Youth Ministry Playbook and start building a successful youth ministry this year. https://youthmi...

What will it take to achieve your goals, ministry or personal, in 2024? First, it will take is clarity, a clear picture of what your goal(s) look like. In this episode I'll share the most important way you can get clarity so you can move forward to achieving the goals God has put on your heart. Squad Goals https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/FUpLg My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminres...

The illustrations in The Mask, done by Shawn K. Carson, are great. Merry Christmas! I am an Amazon Affiliate so if you'd like to purchase the book for yourself, I will receive some compensation. Here's a link https://amzn.to/48umn7A

How are you at fixing problems vs creating them? This episode is all about how to fix a problem and the solution only had 3 words. We'll unpack those 3 words and I believe this episode will inspire you to not only fix more problems but thrive like never before. Don't forget to leave a review. It makes for a wonderful stocking stuffer. :) 50% Coaching discount extended to Dec. 31 https://youthminre...

Not had your Christmas Party yet? These 9 questions could put it over the top and make it the best youth Christmas Party you've ever had or it could serve as a template for next years Christmas Party or any event you may have. My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra Christmas Mystery Mug Game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwtve6jV8is If you'd like to give a Chris...

We've all had that teen, at one time or another, that makes us pull our hair out because they are a tornado of disruption and bad behavior but what if other kids are leaving the group because of this one kid? What do you do? That is the question I answer today. My Youth Ministry Playbook 2024 https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra The Youth Pastors Guide To Creating A Code of Conduct https:...

I love me some NFL Football; Monday Night, Thursday Night, Sunday Night, all the nights. While watching Monday nights game of the Chiefs vs the Eagles, I heard the Eagles coach Nick Sirianni had 5 core values he preaches to his team and my ears perked up. This episode is all about breaking down those core values and why they might act as an inspiration to creating your own core values. Article whe...

Today I want share 7 unlikely things I am thankful for. Some are humorous and some are heartfelt but I am thankful for all of them. My hope is that some of my thanksgivings will resonate with you and help stir the thanksgiving gravy in your heart. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Black Friday Sale: 50% off Three Months of Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak My Youth Min...

Do you want your students to own their youth ministry more? I don't know a youth pastor who doesn't unless they're a control freak, but that's probably not you. In this episode I offer you my process for empowering students to do more and grow their ownership in the process. Black Friday Sale: 50% off Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Video of my student speaking https://www.yo...

Jen Bradbury, co-author of Faith Beyond Youth Group, and I talk about youth ministry needing a new compass and teaching for transformation. Jen Recommend 2 Easy Games 0:05-4:22 Faith Beyond Research 4:23-8:31 Character Is Key 8:32-12:26 A New Youth Ministry Compass 12:27-20:21 My Students Rebelled 20:22-30:47 Teaching For Transformation 30:48-42:13 Teaching Tips 42:14-51:34 Wrap Up 51:35-53:37 Rea...

Are you frustrated with kids being on their cell phones during youth? I'm not, and in this episode I explain why cell phones are not the issue and how you can handle them with out losing your temper or wasting valuable meeting time on them. If you'd like to join me live and have me answer your question on my show Office Hours, subscribe and hit the notification bell. https://www.youtube.com/channe...

In this episode I share my own youth group growth struggles and the four forces I believe that are contributing to our lack of growth. My hope is that my honesty and candor will make you feel less alone and more like "we're all in this together". Baby Steps 3 Week Series https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/drouc Baby Steps Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAR2vaTboY4

Get strapped in because we are going there. In this episode I tlak with best selling author Natalie Runion about her book Raised To Stay: Persevering In Ministry When You Have A Million Reasons To Walk Away. The conversation is deep and raw and I hope it ministers to you whether you've been hurt by the church or find yourself in a difficult staff situation. I am an Amazon Affiliate so your purchas...

Is there such a thing as a perfect youth meeting? Yes and no. I describe what I thing the perfect youth meeting looks like and I share the "letter" I wrote to a pastor who seemed to have his own ideas of perfection. If you are tired of Googling what to do to build a successful youth ministry and you'd like coaching from someone whose built a few, check out my coaching program and get $100 in resou...

How many students are involved in making your youth meeting happen every week? If the answer is zero not only are you working too hard, you are denying students the opportunity of discovering their gifts, talents and callings. If you're wanting to lead your students to deeper leadership waters, I offer 5 entry level ideas you can start your journey with. Does God Hate Halloween? https://www.youtub...

This is about "Feelings, whoa, whoa, whoa, feelings" as the old song goes and how those feelings can cast a shadow of our frustrations onto our students. This clip is from my Wednesday Live Stream called Office Hours where I answer 3 youth ministry questions. If you are interested in joining the live stream, check out my Youtube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0ttEiAcKyGQ4wV0DkbVQA 31...

Is Youth Ministry creating uncommitted Christian and causing the church decline? I am pretty sure we are not, at least not alone, but a recent article from the Christian Post has got me thinking about how to do a better job of equipping parents to disciple their kids. Some links below allow me to earn a commission if you purchase them. Christian Post Article https://www.christianpost.com/news/unco...

In today's episode I share my discipleship playlist, songs that made an impact on me as a teenager. My hope is that this episode will inspire you to use more Christian music as part of your bible studies because the medium is so powerful at communicating spiritual truth. Here are the links I mention in the show (for all you young'ins) Denny Correll Wings of the Wind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

The question, in question, is one that plagued me as a young preacher/communicator and it might be the question you ask far too often and of the wrong people. In today's episode I share that question and offer a replacement question that will benefit you in the long run. Sign Up For My Newsletter and receive the 50 Halloween Would You Rather Questions bundle. https://tinyurl.com/33bkthds

Parents not blowing up your phone looking to engage? E-mail not dinging with responses to your newsletter? Been there and that's why I'm sharing these 7 ideas to get parents to respond to your texts, emails and other youth ministry communications. Newsletter: Free Epic Nerf Night Guide https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/c45da098e8 YouTube: Live Show Wednesdays at 2pm CST https://www.youtube.com/cha...

My guess is, no matter where you live, there is a trash day. A day you haul trash down to the curb and someone picks it up. This episode is all about sorting your emotional trash so you can live a spiritually, clutter free life. Here's the link to the freebie page 👇 https://thediscipleproject.net/free-youth-ministry-lessons/