Episode 319: The Student Ministry Podcast on the Road
“We need to think strategically about how we reach people. Our metric has to be sending our students to people, and not asking new students to be the missionaries and […]
Feb 16, 2022•37 min
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Episode 318: Learning How Students Learn
“Always reflect after you teach a lesson or message and think about your learning and teaching style and ask what you need to improve upon.” – Dr. Jones Dr. Kevin […]
Feb 09, 2022•38 min
Episode 317: A Framework for Innovation
“The question we need to ask is are our current methods actually accomplishing our mission? If yes, then innovation is improving upon what is already working. If the answer is […]
Feb 01, 2022•38 min
Episode 316: Ministering to Parents of Seniors in Their Last Semester
“Help parents by connecting them and their student with a college campus ministry.” – Andrew Wade “Don’t just raise up seniors to attend, but raise up seniors to serve.” – […]
Jan 25, 2022•23 min
Episode 315: Who is Gen Alpha and How Can We Prepare?
“The key to ministry in the future is through connection.” – Dr. Shelly Melia “The need for connection is going to trump the need for technology and everything else we […]
Jan 18, 2022•40 min
Episode 314: Pastoring in the Midst of Crisis
“When someone is going through a major issue, don’t ask what you can do for them but pray about what God is putting on your heart to do for someone.” […]
Jan 11, 2022•40 min
Episode 313: Transitioning Successfully from Kids to Student Ministry
“There should be a strong, strategic relationship between the kid’s pastor and the student pastor. The credibility of the student pastor can be shown to parents by the proverbial handshake […]
Jan 04, 2022•40 min
Episode 312: Youth Ministers Must Be Lifelong Learners
“Recognize areas where you need to grow and look down the road to where God is calling you. You can not minister with one foot out the door but you […]
Dec 14, 2021•31 min
Episode 311: Events That Build Ministry Culture
“You need to create a culture of credibility. Credibility is the currency of leadership.” – Derik Idol “I like to bring in another staff member to have fresh eyes on […]
Dec 07, 2021•48 min
Episode 310: Perseverance in Light of Disappointment
“We don’t have the choice of whether we walk through disappointment. One thing The Lord has taught me over the years is that its ok to feel disappointed but it’s […]
Nov 30, 2021•42 min
Episode 309: Discipling Parents, Is It Your Job?
“A great way to grow student ministry is to serve parents well because they will talk to other parents and tell them to get their students there.” – Chad Higgins […]
Nov 23, 2021•45 min
Episode 308: Closing the Gap on Parent Ministry
“If we can help parents grow, read their Bibles, pray, and get connected with a small group. When Jesus Christ transforms their hearts there will be a natural outflow of […]
Nov 17, 2021•33 min
Episode 307: Learning to Lead as a Disciple of Jesus
“As a follower of Jesus our influence is granted to us and we are called to be a steward of it .” – Brent Crowe “We were created for influence. […]
Nov 02, 2021•33 min
Episode 306: Do Events Really Matter
“My job is to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. If God has called me to pastor high school students in this season then he has called […]
Oct 26, 2021•40 min
Episode 305: The Value of Separate Student Worship
“True worship is discipleship among the believers in the room and evangelistic among those who are not yet believers.” – Brett Perkins “The student pastor is the biggest influencer of […]
Oct 19, 2021•38 min
Episode 304: Small Groups with Big Impact
“If discipleship is the most important part of your ministry, then how is your ministry structured to support that statement?” – Justin Knowles “Vision casting and training leaders must be […]
Oct 13, 2021•41 min
Episode 303:Are They Really Paying Attention to Your Sermon?
“Preaching is an avenue that helps students unpack the amazing gift of the Gospel.” – Nick Person “Be who you are and use the tools God gave you when you […]
Oct 05, 2021•40 min
Episode 302: Handling Criticism in Ministry Leadership
“Friends in ministry helps to absorb criticism. We need friends who share the same context as us and can relate to us.” – Ben Trueblood “The challenge in dealing with […]
Sep 28, 2021•30 min
Episode 301: Give Away Your Social Strategy
“We need to use social media to capture, highlight, and showcase the glory of God.” – RJ McCauley “We want people to see God working and moving in students lives, […]
Sep 21, 2021•51 min
Episode 300: Managing Expectations in Your Role
“Frustration happens with a lack of clarity. The best thing to do is to seek guidance from your leaders.” – Anthony Vargas “The best way to lead up and to […]
Sep 14, 2021•29 min
Episode 299: Anxiety and Our Everyday Opportunity
“We need to fight our anxiety on a daily basis. Being intentional with our walk through the Word and prayer is crucial to fighting every day.” – Scarlet Hiltibidal “Community […]
Sep 07, 2021•29 min
Episode 298: Caring for Gen Z in a Post Pandemic World
“Social media is this thing in their lives that is necessary but insufficient. They can’t imagine a world without it but realize that it is not enough and need in-person […]
Aug 31, 2021•41 min
Episode 297: A Conversation About Ministry and Mental Health | Subtitle: A LAUNCH Recap
“Jesus healed people and met a lot of needs, but he didn’t meet every need. There were moments when he walked away from them to spend time with a smaller […]
Aug 24, 2021•32 min
Episode 296: What Volunteering Taught Me About Ministry
“Giving our volunteers time to talk with me and other volunteers has been one the biggest blessings in our ministry. They talk about life, give advice, help each other out, […]
Aug 17, 2021•42 min
Episode 295: A Volunteers Perspective
“You have to know your volunteers and what their gifts and talents are. Students get to see adults use their gifts for the Kingdom. ” – Y Bonesteele “Volunteers need […]
Aug 10, 2021•30 min
Episode 294: Helping New Students Transition Into Your Ministry
“We need to meet students where they are in terms of energy. Make it a more gradual transition.” – Kristen Lascola “Take time to meet new students who will be […]
Aug 03, 2021•43 min
Episode 293: Healthy Ministry Habits Part 4: Saying No
“When you say yes and have to retract, it hurts everyone.” – Zac Workun “The inability to say no is a relationship problem. We often think of it as a […]
Jul 27, 2021•26 min
Episode 292: Elements of Healthy Ministry Life: Part 3 Rest
“We don’t rest well when we don’t work well.” – Zac Workun “There is a difference between work and worry and until we figure that out we are searching for […]
Jul 20, 2021•32 min
Episode 291: Elements of Healthy Ministry Life: Part 2 Friends
“Friendships take time, effort, and even risk, to become a close friendship that lasts.” – Zac Workun “Finding people who have walked through similar situations, can offer advice, have fun […]
Jul 13, 2021•25 min
Episode 290: Elements of Healthy Ministry Life: Part 1 Family
“Ministry family is a crucial part of being a healthy minister.” Zac Workun “Having a ministry family brings a kind understanding with each other by linking arms in the kind […]
Jul 06, 2021•25 min
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