Youth Worker Collective Podcast

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Youth ministry is not a solo sport, but far too often youth workers feel like they have to do it alone. We are here to help with that. Every week some of the top United Methodist youth workers offer free resources from their real-world ministries. You’ll find everything from games to downloadable lessons to coaching on how to put together a budget. We hope that when you get online to work, you don’t feel like you have to do it all yourself. We want to be the first place you turn for games, lessons, ideas, coaching, and personal devotions.

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Youth Worker Collective Podcast

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Episode 48 – How to Get Teenagers to Talk 26.02.2020 20:03

Every youth worker who leads a small group fears trying to get students to participate during discussions and all you hear is crickets! This week we sit down with Lee French to talk about how to create an atmosphere to get your students to talk. Youth ministry is not a solo sport, but far too often youth workers feel like they have to do it alone. We are here to help with that. Every week some of...

Episode 49 – Staying Connected to Volunteers 26.02.2020 21:40

Staying connected with your volunteers and creating a support system with them is the key to having successful on-going relationships with your volunteers. Youth ministry is not a solo sport, but far too often youth workers feel like they have to do it alone. We are here to help with that. Every week some of the top United Methodist youth workers offer free resources from their real-world ministri...

Episode 50 – What’s Happening to the UMC? 26.02.2020 27:45

There has been a lot of talk about the United Methodist Church and what’s happening with a possible split. With all of that talk comes a lot of confusion and questions. This week we sit down with some youth workers and try to offer some clarity on the subject. Youth ministry is not a solo sport, but far too often youth workers feel like they have to do it alone. We are here to help with that. Ever...

Episode 51 – How to Talk to Teenagers about the Protocol 26.02.2020 24:42

With the recently released protocol from the United Methodist Church there are lots of questions. We sat down this week to discuss how you can talk to the teens in your ministry and help them understand what this protocol means and what they can do. Youth ministry is not a solo sport, but far too often youth workers feel like they have to do it alone. We are here to help with that. Every week some...

Episode 52 – Evaluating Short Term Missions 26.02.2020 39:50

Assessing potential problems with potential mission opportunities and organizations is an essential part of planning and preparing your team to be successful on short term missions. Youth ministry is not a solo sport, but far too often youth workers feel like they have to do it alone. We are here to help with that. Every week some of the top United Methodist youth workers offer free resources from...

Episode 53 – Experiential Learning & Missions 26.02.2020 30:14

Allowing students to encounter the same problems and make the same decisions as their brothers and sisters all over the world helps them make a deep spiritual, physical, and emotional connection. This week we sit down with Sam Gochey from SIFAT to talk about how experiential learning and missions. You can find out more information about SIFAT at sifat.org. Youth ministry is not a solo sport, but f...