Youth Ministry In Motion

Have kids been falling through the cracks in your youth ministry? In this episode I share four ways you can shrink or close those cracks. Get the notes here https://thediscipleproject.net/four-ways-to-keep-students-from-falling-through-the-cracks/ Join our Facebook Group and let's chat about the episode https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion Sign up for my newsletter https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/59b59f4a3e

This may get uncomfortable, but it's because I love you and I want you to have a youth ministry that makes disciples. Listen and then come on over to the Facebook Group and share your thoughts. https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion Check out my resource The Disciple Project below https://gum.co/MTozP

This is not just any interview, it's an interview with one of my musical heroes who deepened my passion for an authentic experience with Jesus and challenged me to reach lost and hurting teens. Glenn Kaiser is a Christian Rock Legend and lives in community at Jesus People USA. He has much to share about what real faith and real community look like. Enjoy. Join us for more discussion and bonus clips at https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion Catch up with Glenn at glennkaiser.com https://www.grrrrecords.com @glennkaiser on Twitter https://www.facebook.com/glennkaisersolo

The first two years of youth ministry are a wild ride. Devin Jeffreys just finished his first two years and he has some tales to tell. My hope is, that if you are in you're in your first two years you'll pick up some tips. If you're a veteran, I hope you smile and remember those first two years like they were yesterday Join us in our Facebook Group and tell us about your first two years in ministry https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion If you're looking for youth minister coaching click below https://gum.co/Zvak

Happy New Year Youth Workers! The old is gone the new has come and I celebrate this new year by answering a question we often ask ourselves, "Am I Making A Difference?" Today I offer four ways you can make a difference with teenagers. The Power of Showing up with Amber Gaddis https://soundcloud.com/yminmotion/the-power-of-showing-up Youth Ministry In Motion Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion

Would you like your students to connect with God's word in deeper ways? That is what this episode is about, the power of responsive readings. Grab Psalm 100 (it's pay what you want) https://gum.co/IXNfu Sign up for the Youth Ministry Round Up and get all three Christmas Responsive Readings https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/dfd159d8a1

Are you finding it hard to be thankful this year? Many youth workers are struggling with thankfulness because of hand the pandemic dealt their youth ministry but the real root of unthankfulness isn't what you didn't get to do, but what others did get to do. The root of unthankfulness is always envy and we discuss that on today's episode. Grab your free Thanksgiving Responsive Reading https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/1c6fa542fd Win a free copy of My Youth Ministry Playbook by leaving review on iTunes. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493

We all have a story and, at times, gave the pen to our story to people who wrote some unpleasant things. Cassandra Smith is here to day to talk about how to get your pen back and finish your story with God's help. www.changeyournarrative.net Order your Youth Ministry Playbook 2021 right now and receive My Youth Meeting Playbook and the four week series, Open Your Eyes. https://gum.co/HYCaB

Are you doing your church's social media? Stop it. That's what Justin Nava, from Mr. Church Marketer, says in this episode. He also shares two social media hacks that will make whoever does your church's social media job easier. Visit www.mrchurchmarketer.com to get postcards, banners and more for your church or youth ministry as well as get a 10% discount using the promo code: disciple. Catch up with Justin @justinnava on Instagram @justinnava on Twitter

If the name Chris Sligh sound familiar it's because Chris was on the sixth season of American Idol and was a top ten finalist. This is a bit of a re-introduction to who Chris is, what he's been up to and where he'd like to go, but he also offers some raw words of wisdom as he shares his life experiences. Follow Chris on Instagram @ChrisSligh Check out his website at chrissligh.org

Are you afraid to get into apologetics with your students becaus eyou don't feel equipped to talk about it? No worries, my guest Trevor Hamaker and I have a great conversation to empower you to take your own journey into apologetics so you'll gain the confidence to share with your students. Interested in coaching? Grab your seat today https://tinyurl.com/yy9fqz7s The Reason for God by Timothy Keller https://amzn.to/2HwTD6F Making Sense of God by Timothy Keller https://amzn.to/3iaGflg The Allure of Gentleness by Dallas Willard https://amzn.to/3mWhWLv More Than A Carpenter by Josh McDowell https://amzn.to/3mYcJTC Considering Christianity: How To Believe In A Secular Age https://amzn.to/34aUO3E Other Books by Trevor Hamaker https://amzn.to/3cAbNA9

If you are looking to dive into Student Led Ministry, this episode is for you. Sean Buono and I break down the process for laying the foundation for student leader ministry. For an abbreviated, written transcript of our conversation you can go to https://thediscipleproject.net/the-passionate-process-of-empowering-youth-to-serve/ I am an Amazon Affiliate so if you buy the book here, you can support the channel. Thanks. https://amzn.to/2R0i3qW Connect with Sean http://www.seanbuono.com Twitter and Instagram: @SeanBuono seanbuono@gmail.com

If you've been in youth ministry for a little while, you've discovered that there are a few things your teachers or parents didn't tell you about youth ministry and are now just discovering it. Welcome to the club. Today, I share with you somethings I wish I had known before I started in youth ministry and I hope they are helpful to you. If you are interested in coaching you can click the link to find out more https://gum.co/Zvak

What is the Jesus Challenge? That is what my guest Gregg Farah is here to discuss today. Gregg has a course for those who want to deepen their relationship with God and become a stronger follower of Jesus. Go here to access the course and get $15 dollars off shorturl.at/gAPX5 Connect with Gregg hello@letsmakedisciples.org @gpfarah

Whether you are on Zoom or in person, communication is critical. Today I offer you nine tips on how to improve your preaching/speaking. Be sure to grab the free gift, The Preachers Scorecard below https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/cfc8a71492 If you'd like coaching, check out what I am offering here https://gum.co/Zvak

What is a hero? In today's episode we explore what teenagers think a hero is an how you can use what they say to point to the ultimate hero Jesus Christ. Check out the show notes here https://thediscipleproject.net/teens-speak-what-is-a-hero/ Get the free Teen Speak lesson here https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/31fa335ed3 Grab the Gideon 5 Week Series Here https://gum.co/dLDQl

Today is an important episode. Today I share with you interview with a former student on how to raise up a Micah 6:8 Generation; a generation that knows what to do, does justice. loves mercy and walks humbly with their God. To connect with Danielle and to find out more about her non-profit as well as a primer book list, click the link below. https://thediscipleproject.net/raising-up-a-micah-68-generation/

You'll want to listen to this before you're next youth meeting. It's a reminder about your identity and why it's so important to your youth ministry. Become a youth ministry maverick and support the podcast https://www.patreon.com/paulturner Listen to Jillian Edwards Heavens Eyes here https://thediscipleproject.net/the-identity-of-the-youth-pastor/

Everyone in youth ministry and the church world is wondering What's Next?, but I think the question should be Who's Next. Terry and I talk about how youth workers should be shifting from program to people post pandemic. Visit Terry's website at www.terryweaver.com Join the new Motion Mavericks at patreon.com/paulturner and then head over to the Facebook Group Youth Ministry In Motion Mavericks https://www.facebook.com/groups/652034522239608/

Is your church in crisis? If it is, that may mean that your job is in danger, but remember the two most popular words in scripture, Fear Not. Today I have my friend and co-author of Prepared For Impact on the show today to share for tips if you are at rick of losing your job. Grab your 10 tips right here https://www.renewedleadership.org/myjob Sign Up for Ministry Minded Coaching https://gum.co/Zvak Check out Ryan and I sharing about our book https://soundcloud.com/user-359728012/11-paul-turner-and-ryan-latham-preparing-for-impact Purchase Prepared For Impact https://gum.co/ANxGY