Youth Ministry In Motion

Are you in a church that is going 24/7 365 and does not recognize or honor your need for rest? In this episode I offer both a warning and an encouragement to those of you are in these kinds of churches. Yes, you have to have a job, but not at any cost. Take care of yourself. The Ultimate Christmas Party Checklist https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/ebbce29375 Youtube Channel: Office Hours 2pm CST Ev...

Students are the church now, or never. I don't know what we, the church, are waiting on when it comes to retaining this generation but if it does not act quickly, this will be another lost generation. Listen in as I share how I'm trying to reverse the tide. The Ultimate Youth Group Christmas Party Planner https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/ebbce29375 I'd love to connect www.instagram.com/thedprojec...

What assumption are being made about you? Positive? Negative? A little of both? In this episode I want to share three assumptions, I believe every youth pastor wants made about them. Links from the show below Fall Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx Back To School Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/UjkJ Do The Math https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/fejplj Let me...

With every new technology tool, the church has a responsibility to walk wisely when using it and it's no different with Ai. In today's episode I share m concerns and offer a few tips for using Ai in sermon prep. I'm not shouting it from the mountain, I'm a fellow traveler trying to navigate this tool as well so the tips are for me, first. Fall Bundle (Thank you for supporting the podcast!) https:/...

If you love Christian Hip Hop, this is your episode. If you don't love Christian Hip Hop, but you love powerful testimonies of God moving in people's lives, this is your episode. This is a win win episode. Enjoy the chat and then get the free bible studies down below as well as links to all of JNibb's socials. Let me know what you think: thediscipleproject@gmail.com Fall Bundle https://youthminres...

Discouragement effects us all, at various times and at various levels but let's not get it twisted, discouragement is spiritual warfare in the octagon of our mind. The question is, who will tap out first? List to today's episode and you've guaranteed it won't be you.

Like good college football coaches, recruiting never stops and in this episode I want to share with you my secrets for recruiting great volunteers to help you do what God has put on your heart. The Messiest Youth Group Game You'll Ever Play https://youtu.be/M7-g601wMWE Youth Ministry Fall Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx Book Me For Your Event/Retreat/Camp https://thedisciplep...

Are you planning a trip? Will it be unforgettable? It can be if you follow the travel tips my friend and travel advisor, John Rogers shares. If you're planning a trip for your youth group, your family, just you and your spouse or just you and you'd like help with flights, accommodation and theme park tickets, talk to my friend John. Make Your Trip Unforgettable johnrogers@travelmation.net travelma...

Got any giants, physical or spiritual that need slaying? We all do and today I want to offer a process for slaying the giants that are holding you or your youth ministry back from accomplishing what God has called you to do. Get the 21 Days To Creating A Holy Habit of Hustle https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/e2229baf67 Info on The Thing Entrepreneur Conference www.thething.live

Have you just accepted a new position? Would you like to succeed as a leader in that position? In this episode I offer three urges you need to squash before they undermine your vision and goals. New Series: Failing Forward https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/lsbio

Having behavior problems in your youth ministry? Every group does, but you might need a code of conduct for your youth ministry and today I offer 7 steps working out a code that works for you and your group. If you want a worksheet to help you work with your team though the creative code process, then sign up for my newsletter and you will receive it. https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/a96fa4d21f I...

Does the road your youth ministry is on lead to more discipled students? Today I discuss three possible roads you could be on and I share which road is the most effective. Get the free The Fatherhood of God lesson for Father's Day https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/6af0fbac68 My book The Disciple Project: Raising Up A New Generation of Doers https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/MTozP Leave a rev...

Have you looked around lately and wondered, where are all my friends at? That's the question for this episode of Midweek Motion. I share my experience with loneliness in the ministry and share some idea on how to get those friends back. Join me for prayer Wednesday 8am CST and Office Hours, this week, at 3pm CST https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0ttEiAcKyGQ4wV0DkbVQA Jump into our Discord and mak...

Do you need more volunteers? Would you like a strategy for recruiting year round? Then this episode is for you. Check out all Nicks links at www.nickblevins.com and www.thevolunteerplaybook.com Tell me what you think, do you like the upfront background questions I ask our guests? Let me know in our Discord. https://discord.gg/2rrdv5D2DG

In today's office hours I share some advice about texting members of the opposite sex and how to keep yourself and the student safe. Join me for Office Hours every Wednesday at 11am CST https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0ttEiAcKyGQ4wV0DkbVQA Leave your question in Discord https://discord.gg/98HsNk5x2f My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt

Why am I doing an episode about campus ministry in May? Because now is the best time to start formulating a campus strategy. Debi Deboer is the Ministry Director of First Priority in Birmingham, Al. and you are going to love her passion for the campus. Want to facilitate ministry on your campus? Check out www.firstpriorityal.com Join the Youth Ministry Round Up Newsletter https://sunny-knitter-655...

Do you have a lot of home schooled students making it hard for your youth ministry to grow? That is today's question I answer. I'll be posting an answer to questions like these every Tuesday, but you are welcome to join me for Office Hours, live, every Wednesday at 11:00am CST. Here's the link to my Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com If you have a question you'd like me to answer, drop it in...

How's your example? Better question, how is your example perceived by students? This episode takes a sobering look at how the opposite sex may be interpreting your actions, actions you have no idea are creating a potential problem. Listen and take stock. Be the grown up. The Teacher Crush https://tinyurl.com/yay3zvyu Office Hours and Prayer Each Wednesday (Subscribe Below) https://tinyurl.com/5d7s...

If you love discipleship done low and slow, like a brisket, then welcome to part 2 of my conversation with Caesar Kolinowski were we talk about discipleship done family style. We jump in where we let off in the other episode, so be sure to listen to part 1 for more context. Tribes Outreach Program https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/noUym New Benchmarks Of Successful Churches www.everydaydisci...

If you're a youth pastor who likes to make disciples slowly but your church likes to microwave, then lean in to my great conversation with author, speaker, podcaster and church planter Caesar Kalinowski from everydaydisciple.com We talk about how family style discipleship could be the key building the kingdom and becoming the church God intended. Tribes Outreach Program https://youthminresources.g...

We are not rocket scientists but we are rocket theologians and intros episode I talk about launching your graduating seniors in style. You have one more chance to make an impact, launch them well. Launching Well: Your Guide To Launching Your Students In Style https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/011210fcde

A simple prayer for all those who still feel like they're living in the Saturday of Easter.

Last week we covered balance, this week we cover boundaries and three reasons why you need them. I feeling and opinions about this so I go hard in the paint on this one but seasoned with grace. Join the conversation in our YMIM Discord https://discord.gg/DeGMvuTa5b Office Hour Topics How Do I Grow My Mostly Homeschooled Youth Group? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o9MUentumk Should My Youth Minis...

Bi-vocational Youth Pastors, this episode is dedicated to you. In Part 1 I share three key areas of balance to make you emotional and spiritual more effective. Free Lesson: What Would I Do Without Jesus? https://tinyurl.com/3rtn9v85 Join the YMIM Discord and Join the Conversation https://discord.gg/EDUfKs5hxj

Tired of losing new believing students in the discipleship process? Maybe a checklist would help and that is what I'd like to present you today. Wether you use my checklist or make your own, I believe the more intentional you are about the discipleship process the more disciples you will see being made. Read the book that inspired this episode The Checklist Manifesto https://amzn.to/3liiTBY Easter...