Youth Ministry In Motion

Do you know any spiritual exiles, nomads or the lost? I do. I have many former students who used to follow the Lord and many who have I have not given a clear presentation of the gospel to. I this episode I share what the Lord has put on my heart concerning them. How To Keep Revival Alive Parts 2 week series https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/yqpoe My Monthly Mentor This Tuesday 11:00 a.m. Jo...

I'm using big words today like convoluting and de-convoluting because they both apply to your youth ministry discipleship process. We talk about the "noise" of measurement and if it's sidetracking real progress when it comes to students growing in their relationship with Christ. Easter Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/GBJbl The Disciple Project Outreach Manual https://youthminresourc...

We are, more and more, living in an artificial world. With ChatGPT creating more content and being used by pastors, of all kinds, to write their sermons for them, authenticity in the gospel is at risk. I had GPTChat write a blogpost about helping students follow Jesus. Did it get it right? I break down the post it wrote and offer your some encouragement for staying real in a fake world. My Monthly...

Are you ready to raise the bar so you can stay at your church or in youth ministry longer? I hope you are because my friend Dan Istvanik is here to help you do just that. He has 28 years as a Youth and Family Pastor and is the owner of Youth Min Hub and his four C's of youth ministry is worth the price of admission. Free NF Bible Study https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/3d352183a6 Youth Min Hub htt...

How long can traditional youth ministry last? I don't know, but we should be preparing for a time when it doesn't. Join me for a read through of an article that challenges us to think outside the four wall of our church. You can read the full article here https://tinyurl.com/3t4epy48 Easter/Advent Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/GBJbl

How confident are you with new guests to your youth group? In today's episode I'll share some thoughts on why youth workers lack confidence and how to change that as well as the one phrase that may get more guest coming back sooner. Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion/ Ministry Minded Individual Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Ministry Minded...

How does your church look at your role as youth pastor? Are you just someone who organizes events or are you more than that? I think you are more and it's time your church knew it. Today I offer some ways to introduce yourself to your church. Enjoy. Easter/Lent Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/GBJbl Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion/ Things They Did...

My new friend Brent Aiken had me on his podcast recently and I thought I'd share that interview with you all. He asks me some great questions about being organized and I share some practical ideas that may be new to even you, my long time listeners. Enjoy. My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/arahlo Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion/...

It used to be that you were graded on your office hours. The more hours you were at the church, the more it seemed like you were "working". The work I want to talk to you about today, has nothing to do with an office and everything to do with getting you hands dirty. Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion/

I asked a bunch of youth pastors what they thought youth pastors should quit saying in 2023, and possibly forever. Listen in and laugh a little. My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/arahlo Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion/ God, Can You Fix This? Series https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/NNfyN Visit Mindful Genius on Soundcloud...

Many youth pastor take the shotgun approach to youth ministry, they scatter messages hoping one of them hits the target. In his episode I try to make your job, and my job, easier by sharing how narrowing down your choices makes for a leaner, meaner youth ministry calendar. My Youth Ministry Playbook 2023 https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/arahlo Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/...

No joke. I give some advice in this episode that I gave to a pastor who wanted to do just this. Whether he takes this advice or not I won't know but if your pastor is expecting growth in 2023, you may want to jot down some notes. Best Christmas Gifts For Students https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEqjiyJX1hw Coaching Group https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt One on One https://youthminreso...

Students, and their attention, is for sale. They will give their time and attention to what is regularly popping up in their mental algorithm. In this episode I share why this should be your youth program and the danger of not "feelin' it". Follow Mild Genius at @mild_genius on Instagram If you want to a better youth pastor in 2023, think about getting coaching With Individual Coaching we'll break...

Did you have a few bumps in the road this past year otherwise best described at failures. Me too, but failing is a lesson no a label. In this episode I want to help you embrace your failures and come back stronger than ever. Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion/

Looking for an example to teach your students on what it means to 'leave it better than you found it"? Look no further than the Japanese National Soccer team and their fans. (links below) I also give you three ways to build a "better than you left it" culture. Pictures of the Japanese locker room and gift https://www.marketwatch.com/story/japan-team-goes-viral-after-cleaning-world-cup-locker-room-...

In the hospital, nurses will ask you to scale your pain from a 1-10 and then circle an emoji face a marker board. If I asked you how happy are you with your church, on a scale of 1-10, what would you say? Today's episode deals with the reasons you might be giving your church a low score and what you can do about it. Get the Lead222 Survey http://lead222.com/state-of-the-youth-workers-report.pdf Co...

What are you thankful for in your youth ministry? Stuck for some ideas? Let me help you by getting the ball rolling with these four things to be thankful for. Thanksgiving Responsive Reading https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/IXNfu Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion/ Leave a review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493

Have you ever been disappointed with your youth group? Maybe even angry? It happens, but you shouldn't communicate this with your students, at least not at the hight of your disappointment. In this episode I share how to work through your disappointments so that what you do communicate with your student isn't out of hurt but love. Leave a review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry...

It's the scary season, so what are you afraid of? Ghosts? Zombies? Probably not, but I be you've struggled with the fear of failure. I can't help you with ghosts or zombies but I can relay my experience with a recent failed event and how I use this simple phrase to take the sting out of it. My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminr...

Youth work requires patience and a dedication to showing up, which requires patience. In this episode I talk about having patience with your students but also patience with yourself and your journey. Join my newsletter and grab lesson one of my new series The Process. https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/dc25944db8

This is the third in a series of episodes I am call The Process. In this episode I talk about baptism and why it's a critical part of discipleship both for the believer and the Body of Christ. Follow me on Instagram @thedproject and see my epic game fail. Grab the first lesson, The Fire, in my series The Process. https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/dc25944db8 Send your feedback to thediscipleproject...

Whats your relationship with your bible like these day? Are you in a relationship with The Word, just work friends or is it complicated? This is part two in my four part Process series for youth pastors. If you don't know the process or aren't in the process of discipleship yourself, it's hard to pass it on to kids. Sign up for my newsletter and get the first lesson for your students https://sunny...

Are you going through a trial? It's not for nothing. God is using the fire, the trouble and trial, of ministry to shape you into who you are supposed to be. Don't fight it, welcome it. Free Lesson: The Fire of Troubles and Trials https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/dc25944db8

Have a big idea? Think it's going to change everything? It's probably not but you can still pitch it, just with humility and integrity. Here's a few tips for pitching your next idea. The Process: Trouble and Trials (Free Lesson) https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/dc25944db8 Three Big Promises Your Youth Ministry Needs To Make https://thediscipleproject.net/the-three-big-promises-your-youth-ministry...

Have you ever though about starting a podcast with your youth ministry? My friend CJ Burroughs recently started one with his and the twist is , he used one of my episodes for the talking points. I believe this is a multi-tiered learning experience from what does a youth group podcast sound like to what do students think about my three questions that need to be reframed. Enjoy. The Next Gen Nerd Po...