Youth Ministry In Motion

Greetings!! Glad you're back. Are you just "surviving" your youth ministry? It doesn't have to be like that. In today's episode I share my thoughts on youth meetings, why kids are really leaving the church and how you can change that. One apology: I totally forget the closing music. Sorry if that was hard on your ears. We all make mistakes. Resources I mention in the episode Start Again Five Week Series https://gum.co/ODhck Ministry Minded Coaching https://gum.co/Zvak My Youth Meeting Playbook https://gum.co/FgDVG

In my younger days I was not a big fan of policies and procedures. I just wanted to have fun and the kids to have fun and by God's grace, He allowed me to survive. There are situations you need a policy for and I have seven of them for you today. Start Again Five Week Series https://gum.co/ODhck Ministry Mind Coaching For more info https://thediscipleproject.net/youth-ministry-coaching-group-now-open-for-2019/ To purchase https://gum.co/Zvak FOURTEEN BEST PRACTICES FOR SAFETY IN YOUTH MINISTRY - Unitarian Univeralists https://www.uua.org/safe/youth Wesleyan Church https://secure.wesleyan.org/712/youth-ministry-101-safety-procedures Keeping Youth Ministry Fun and Safe http://orangeblogs.org/orangeleaders/2018/06/01/keep-fun-youth-ministry-keeping-kids-safe/ Brotherhood Mutual https://www.brotherhoodmutual.com/resources/safety-library/risk-management-articles/children-and-youth/youth-ministry/

It's going to happen. If you work with teenagers, there is going to be drama and how we handle drama will make all the difference in how the situation turns out. I found a great article from a teacher who has taught elementary, middle and special needs kids and she had some great advice on how to de-escalate a situation. The Disciple Project www.thediscpleproject.net Paul Turner Speaker/Trainer/Author www.paulturnerspeaks.com Me on Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/thedproject/ Follow Five Bible Studies https://gumroad.com/products/pkZet/edit 50 De-escalation Strategies https://www.thepathway2success.com/50-de-escalation-strategies/

Everyone thinks they're helping you when they give you advice, but you have to discern the good from the bad. In this episode I share how to filter out the bad advice and how to respond to well meaning people. Why Every Youth Pastor Should Substitute Teach At Least Once http://thediscipleproject.net/3-reasons-why-every-youth-pastor-should-substitute-teach-at-least-once/ Facebook Group facebook.com/youthmininmotion Six Red Flags of Bad Advice https://www.fastcompany.com/40438756/these-are-the-six-red-flags-that-youre-getting-bad-advice

Do struggle with telling your Pastor no? It's a sticky situation to be be stuck in, but today I offer some ways to unstick yourself. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Super Model Series https://gum.co/RTHXr YMIM Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/youthmininmotion/ How To Tell Your Boss No, Without Saying No https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-tell-your-boss-nowithout-saying-no

The pressure on teens today is enormous. They're just trying to make it through the school day without freaking out. In this episode I offer a few ideas about ministering to teens during exams and a way to walk with a teen during an emotional upheaval. Ministry In Motion Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/youthmininmotion/ Hey To Help Teens Weather Their Emotional Storms https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/12/well/family/how-to-help-teens-weather-their-emotional-storms.html

Hey! Welcome back ! Thanks for returning or check out the podcast if this is your first time. One the next few weeks I'll be answering a bout a dozen questions I received over my hiatus and in shorter, snack-able episodes. Today I offer a few ways to help you help teens study their Bible alone with a few resources below. Thanks again for your attention and please feel free to send your questions to thedproject@me.com Youtube Channel www.youtube.com/jediforhire Youth Ministry In Motion Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/youthmininmotion/ Stoked by Chase Snyder https://amzn.to/2XreSud S.O.A.P Sheet PDF https://www.dropbox.com/s/r3ou61ch1ytqc1k/SOAP%20Journal.pdf?dl=0 Come Clean Lent Journal (using the S.O.A.P Bible method) https://gum.co/OlJGx Summer S.O.A.P 14 Studies on the Power and Provision of God https://gum.co/BBYvk Follow 5: The Five Core Values of A Disciple (using the S.O.A.P study method) https://gum.co/pkZet

I know I said I was taking a few weeks off, but I created something that could give you the best year in youth ministry you have ever had. The new year is coming and you might be thinking of being a planner, but don't. You don't need a planner, you need a playbook! Planners are great if you want to write dates down, but can a planner show you the right questions you should be asking and at what time of year you should be asking them? The answer is no, at least not for your youth ministry, that's why I created one for you. The playbook is filled with articles, calendars, fill in the blank assessment sheets, a teaching calendar and much more. To check out the video I made where you can actually see the planner, head over here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiiF-ctShW4 To buy the physical planner, go here https://gum.co/kjqOJ To buy the pdf, go here https://gum.co/diYvb I am still in flux as to what do about the podcast next year. First, I'd appreciate your prayers. If I am meeting a need, I certainly

You know that time your car got stuck in the mud? Who did you call How did they get you out? They probably brought a big rope or chain, tied it to your car, hit the gas and yanked you out. That's exactly what this episode is, a friend with a rope to pull your stuck youth ministry out of the mud. If you're interested in the Seth Godin article I took this idea from, here it is https://seths.blog/2018/01/stuck-on-whats-next/ If you want to get unstuck and stay unstuck, try a coaching mastermind group in 2019. https://gum.co/Zvak

Greetings all. I hope you had a fantastic week! If you're thinking about youth camp already, you are in the right head space. You have to book speakers, plan dates, etc, and today's podcast is what I think makes a great camp speaker. I have been speaking at the same camp for the past 15 years. I have also been the one who has had to book the camp speaker or band, etc. It's not that I think I am the greatest camp speaker, but what I think makes a great speaker and trying to embody these things. If you're interested in having a conversation about how I can help you impact students at your next camp or retreat, send me a message here http://thediscipleproject.net/book-me/ If you are interested in catching my liveThursday broadcasts over on Youtube you can go to youtube.com/jediforhire and subscribe. Don't forget, if you enjoy the podcast be sure to head over to iTunes and leave a review and some stars. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493?mt=2

It has happened. is happening or will happen. That parent is not going to like something you are doing and you are going to have to deal with it. In this episode I share a few thoughts on being empathetic towards parents while maintaining the vision of the youth ministry.

If you have small groups, you have small group leaders. Do the small groups leaders you have care? They may care enough to show up and teach a lesson, but how do you get them to care beyond that? That's what my friend, Chad Higgins, from Youth Ministry Booster came to chat about today.

Adversity is not a fad but a fact of life. We all have it at some time or another, but do we run into it or run away from it? If you're going through something right now, this episode may change the way you think about how it might benefit from it instead of letting it steamroll you. You can read the notes over at http://thediscipleproject.net/the-secret-plan-adversity-has-for-your-life/

It's the beginning of a new quarter and you might be thinking, "What am I going to do with these young adults?" This episode throws out some ideas that are worth thinking through and could be the solution to your dilemma. I have your show notes right here (as well as my Youtube video) http://thediscipleproject.net/launching-your-college-and-career-ministry/ You can grab my new five week sermon series Masterpiece here https://gum.co/oLZWj Don't forget to leave some stars and a review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493?mt=2

What keeps us from having the youth ministry job we really want? I say it's desperation and gullibility. We take job because we need them or we talk them without really doing our homework. In this episode I read over, what I consider, an insane youth ministry job ad. I Look at the good points too, but there are a ton of red flags. You can read the show notes here http://thediscipleproject.net/how-to-get-the-youth-ministry-job-you-want/ You can pick up my new book here https://gum.co/HWQDJ Hang out in out in our YMIM Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/youthmininmotion/notifications/

Suicide among teens happens far too often, but, as youth workers, we can set up speed bumps to slow down that slow walk to despair until help arrives. If you want the free Discipleship Dilemma chapter, from my new book, http://thediscipleproject.net/wp-admin/post.php?post=8787&action=edit Show Notes http://thediscipleproject.net/10-important-youth-ministry-practices-that-could-prevent-a-teen-suicide/

No, this isn't clickbait, I have actually resigned my position after eight years. I go in-depth as to why I made this decision (nothing bad)and what's next. Join me. New Resource: Psalm 119 Volume 1 and 2 https://gum.co/fISCm Would you like to support my new mission? Buy something (or a lot of things) from my store gumroad.com/youthminresources Book me for your next event. http://thediscipleproject.net/book-me/ Head to www.thediscipleproject.net and hit the support page and donate what you can.

This episode was inspired, in part, by the Walking Dead character Morgan. He is the loner in the group who does not cope well with loss. Many of us do not cope well with loss. If we lose student, we brood for a time, but any longer and we might be entering a phase that's not healthy for us. Today I talk about healthy ways to cope when a student leaves out ministry. If you are needing more youth ministry resources, please visit my website wwwthediscipleproject.net. If you are interested in my upcoming book, The Disciple Project: Stop The Meeting Start The Movement drop me a note at thedproject@me.com

Youth Pastors, and pastors in general, do a lot of communicating. We often have to share hard truths, but we do not have to share them harshly. Let me offer six tips for communication that I learned from one of my favorite actors, Alan Alda, about using the rules of improve to have a good communication. You can check out my new favorite podcast Everything Happens with Kate Bowler here https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/alan-alda-can-you-hear-me-now/id1341076079?i=1000406956925&mt=2 You can watch the video broadcast of the podcast on the Youth Ministry in Motion Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/youthmininmotion/ Check out my thoughts on Youth Ministry and Improv here http://thediscipleproject.net/improvisational-youth-ministry/

As one who grew up without a father, I appreciated having this conversation but even if you had a dad, I hope this conversation encourages and equips you to reach those who do not. Today I interview Sean Teis, the founder of life factors.org. His own journey of fatherlessness has led him to create valuable resources to churches to help minister to others. You can find more information about the Sean's ministry at https://www.lifefactors.org