Youth Ministry In Motion

This has never happened in my 35 years of youth ministry. Well, it finally happened. No one showed. Not one student. In this episode I share what the Lord is teaching me and, if you're going though a sucky time in ministry, how it might benefit you. Links from the show below. Summer Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/nrwucc Youth Pastor's Guide To Graduation https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/khfma Youth Pastors Guide To Summer Camp https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gadon Sunshine Stock Music provided by AudioKraken, from Pond5 Stock Music provided by AudioKraken, from Pond5

Easter is not a weekend or a Holiday, it is an eternal truth and if you are worried about the future, this episode is for you. The Youth Pastors Guide To Graduation https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/khfma The Youth Pastors Guide To Summer Camp https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gadon Super Summer Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/nrwucc

It's Easter Week, a time of miracles but miracles often start with something mundane like mud, water or bread and fish. If you think what you're doing doesn't matter, listen in, God may something different to say. Tomorrow is the last day to get 15% off everything in my store in celebration of 15 years of Disciple Project Ministries. Use Discount code: fifteen at check out. DPM Store: https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/

When discouragement hits me, it hits hard. What do I do when it hits? I write. And today I wrote something for you, if you've been feeling discouraged. I hope it encourages you to "Keep Drawing". If you're doing youth camp this summer, be sure to sign up for my newsletter and receive The Youth Pastors Guide To Summer Camp and get a ton of resources to make you summer camp the best it can be https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/f0bbd61253

Have you been lying to yourself? Why haven't you built that team around that big idea you have or around your youth ministry? In this episode I share the 7 lies leaders tell themselves about teams and why you might be dragging your feet in building your own team. These tips are from the book Future Focused Church. Link below. I am an Amazon Affiliate and the links below may throw a few pennies my way should you use them to purchase the book. Future Focused Church https://amzn.to/4leCGws 3 Gardens Lesson https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/adezf Super Summer Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/nrwucc Music: Sunshine Stock Music provided by AudioKraken, from Pond5

In this episode I go undercover as a teenager using Ai to if it can help me become, at least, a more knowledgable follower of Jesus and the results are surprising. If you're needing some youth ministry resources like lessons, message series, discipleship resources and even coaching, you can, for the next 15 days get it for 15% off as I celebrate 15 years of Disciple Project Ministries. Use the discount count: fifteen to get 15% off. The Youth Pastor's Guide To March Madness https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/wqthue Easter Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/GBJbl The Youth Pastors Guide To Youth Camp https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gadon

What an honor to have the legend, the lead singer of the multi-platinum Nu Metal band P.O.D on show. We'll talked about his new book Son of Southtown: My Life Between Two Worlds, music, band life, what does it mean to be a whosoever youth ministry and much more. Grab the bible study: https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/9ec72d72fe Pick up Son of Southtown: My Life Between Two Worlds. I am an Amazon Affiliate and your purchase may result in a few pennies coming my way https://amzn.to/3QWGgx1 https://thewhosoevers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sonnywhosoever/ https://payableondeath.com/ Youtube @pod I'd love to connect Youth Ministry in Motion Podcast https://soundcloud.com/yminmotion www.instagram.com/thedproject www.facebook.com/paulwturner www.thediscipleproject.net Youth Ministry Store https://gumroad.com/youthminresources Youth Pastor Coaching https://gum.co/Zvak

I was thinking the other day about altar calls and how we call kids to Christ. I, like many of you, may have a love/hate relationship with them. In this episode I share some of my reflections being a student who responded to altar calls and as a youth pastor giving altar calls and my thoughts on the effectiveness of altar calls but also, what's the "better than an altar call", what's the alternative? Want to share your thoughts? Vote in my Youtube Poll. http://youtube.com/post/UgkxAI2tja36pUWlNmnky4sHdKtXS214xDmf?si=C5ThpF0DrrUgf2j- Easter/Lent Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/GBJbl The Youth Pastors Guide to March Madness https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/094bb56179 3 Gardens Prayer Station https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/adezf

Have you been feeling lately like you're not enough? Well get ready to be encouraged. In this episode I take a different route to keeping you motivated and your youth ministry moving forward and it's straight from God's word. I hope it encourages you. Lent/Easter Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/GBJbl The Youth Pastor's Guide To March Madness https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/wqthue Buy the Youth Pastor's Guide To A Successful Youth Camp https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gadon Get it for free by signing up for my newsletter https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/f0bbd61253

Are you struggling to get your big ideas approved in the church where you work? In today's episode I want to show you how to get things done regardless if you are brand new to youth ministry or just brand new to your church. The Youth Pastors Guide To March Madness (Paid) https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/wqthue The Youth Pastors Guide To March Madness (Free) https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/0141f84388 3 Gardens Series + Prayer Stations https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/2c9a33a503 Easter/Lent Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/GBJbl 6 Principles That Could Save Your Job https://thediscipleproject.net/6-work-principles-that-could-save-your-job/

Are you worried that your not meeting up to expectations? Been there. In this episode I share 6 work principles that will not only get you ready for a yearly review but will make you the kind of staff member pastors want to have around. How To Survive A Quarterly Review https://soundcloud.com/yminmotion/how-to-survive-a-quarterly?si=69dab14e735e4043ba446e4ea887a150&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Easter/Lent Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/GBJbl 3 Gardens Message and Prayer Station https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/2c9a33a503

Do you have a yearly or quarterly review coming up? Are you ready for it? This meeting can feel like the Super Bowl of Youth Ministry where opponents meet and only 1 emerges victorious (this fight it fixed by the way ) but it doesn't have to be that way. This episode is all about not only surviving but thriving during a review process. Listen in an turn your showdown into glory bound. Easter/Lent Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/GBJbl New Youth Pastor Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/dATPb My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra My Meeting Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/EmcLz Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Youth Ministry Store https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/

Have you been wondering how to get your students to show up more consistently? In this episode I'll be share 7 youth ministry secrets of consistency. A.C.T.I.O.N Figures: Made By God For Good https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/rdzwk Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak My Youth Meeting Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/EmcLz My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra Youth Ministry Store https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/

In this episode I share an interview with my friend Dan Ingram who invited me onto his podcast. I share some personal moments of both victory and defeat but in the end I persevered. If you feel like quitting ministry or life, I hope this episode encourages you to stay strong. Danny's Podcast: Recovery Church https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5PhkHtN9yV0Dn4ExGPZdTrZLFWizkKk4&si=isYRLVO6aKPjGL6N Danny's Music Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClGaFZV5HLOQZRYbjW6eCQQ New Youth Pastor Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/dATPb A.C.T.I.O.N Figures 6 Week Series https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/rdzwk My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak

In today's episode I share a few quotes from the coach of the Notre Dame Fight Irish with the hopes of challenging you to choose hard things. A.C.T.I.O.N Figures: Made By God, Made For Good (6 Weeks of Lessons) https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/rdzwk A.C.T.I.O.N Figures Free Lesson (just sign up for my newsletter) https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/7018ca7be5 My Youth Meeting Playbook https:/youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/EmcLz My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra Store Link (Curriculum) https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/ Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Music: Sunshine Stock Music provided by AudioKraken, from Pond5

This month is all about setting the tone and pace for your life and youth ministry and so today I offer part one of those things that are unacceptable for me. Things I cannot tolerate otherwise my future is in danger. My hope is that you will come up with your own list of unacceptables and start to move things around in your life to make sure the future is one worth waiting for. Sign up for my free webinar: How To Disciple Teens (Without Losing Them) Thursday night 8pm CST https://form.jotform.com/250024010010123 Youth Meeting 101: 6 Must Have Elements For A Killer Youth Meeting https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/fohry My Youth Meeting Playbook (is include in My Youth Ministry Playbook) https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/EmcLz My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra New Youth Pastor Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/dATPb

This month is all about setting the tone and pace for your life and youth ministry and so today I offer part two of those things that are unacceptable for me. My hope is that you will come up with your own list of unacceptables and start to move things around in your life to make sure the future is one worth waiting for. Sign up for my free webinar: How To Disciple Teens (Without Losing Them) Thursday night 8pm CST form.jotform.com/250024010010123 Youth Meeting 101 Webinar: 6 Must Have Elements For A Killer Youth Meeting https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/fohry My Youth Meeting Playbook (is include in My Youth Ministry Playbook) youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/EmcLz My Youth Ministry Playbook youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra New Youth Pastor Bundle youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/dATPb

Were you happy with how things ended in 2024? Cool. Happy for you, but there are so many more you that are not happy or at least not satisfied with how things ended for your youth ministry or career. Could it have been excuses that were the murderer of your hope and dream? Well in this episode I'm going to teach you how to fight back. Sign up for my newsletter and receive 10 Excuses That Are Killing Your Youth Ministry https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/efac8d0c07 Support the Podcast and purchase the book https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/npiic 10 Excuses is also a part of a book bundle and I have a 50% sale going on https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/flgpro Webinars Youth Meeting 101: 6 Elements of a Killer Youth Meeting Thursday night January 9th 8pm CST ​https://form.jotform.com/250023965516152 How To Disciple Students: Leading Them Without Losing Them, Thursday Night January 16th 8pm CST ​https://form.jotform.com/250024010010123 The Youth Pastor's Guide To A Great Youth Camp, Thursday Ni

My guest today is Carl Dodd, a former youth pastor and now the owner and developer of Youth Crisis First Responders and we want you to be well in 2025. We break down how to put together a wellness plan so you can stay in ministry as long as you want and not have your time cut short by burnout, anxiety and depression. Download your wellness plan over at https://youthcrisis.org/ Let Carl know how thankful you are for his insight and resources Facebook: @carldodd and @youthcrisisforstresponders Insta: @carlrdodd LinkedIn: carldodd carl@youthcrisis.org Before You Put It On The Calendar Workshop https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/zujbp My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra My Youth Ministry Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt Music: Sunshine Stock Music provided by AudioKraken, from Pond5

In this episode I share my top 10 animated Christmas shows and there will be some controversy over number one. Have the best year of youth ministry ever with My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra New Youth Pastor Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/dATPb Shop the store https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/