Youth Ministry In Motion

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 review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493

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 make a friend https://discord.gg/HbtSTwmC8w

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.ck.page/dc25944db8 It would mean the world to me if you left a review, thanks! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493

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 our Discord. https://discord.gg/98HsNk5x2f

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/5d7s3skn

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.everydaydisciple.com/benchmarks

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.gumroad.com/l/noUym New Measurements of a Successful Church www.everydaydisciple.com/benchmarks

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 Ministry Have A No Texting Policy? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfDwly6d8_Q Why Don't Youth Pastors Have Any Friends? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-9yWkUsioA

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/Lent Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/GBJbl How To Keep Revival Alive https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/yqpoe Youth Ministry in Motion Discord https://discord.gg/KsYUqWMkJm

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. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81681735935?pwd=NnBOaXVmNGlxMHpRbnFrVE00RVFEQT09 Meeting ID: 816 8173 5935 Passcode: 746286 One tap mobile +13052241968,,81681735935#,,,,*746286# US +13092053325,,81681735935#,,,,*746286# US Dial by your location +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (Sa

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://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/MTozP The End of Grading - K.C. Cole https://tinyurl.com/yc6e4cpr Youth Ministry in Motion Discord https://discord.gg/NQm8PCcg

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 Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt

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 https://youthminhub.com https://www.facebook.com/Youthminhub/ https://www.instagram.com/youth_min_hub/ Why Students Choose Sports Over Youth Ministry https://youthminhub.com/2022/09/08/why-kids-choose-sports-of-over-youth-ministry/ New Sheriff In Town https://youthminhub.com/2022/06/09/a-new-sheriff-in-town/

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. Ministry Minded Individual Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Ministry Minded Group Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt