Youth Ministry In Motion

I loved having Amber Gaddis on the show today. Amber is down to earth and has put in the work. I hope you enjoy the tips she shares about showing up and pease forgive us if it sounds like we're having too much fun, because we are. Amber Gaddis is the Assistant BMMC (Birmingham Metro Master Commission) director and is the Middle School Pastor at her church. Want to connect with Amber? Ask questions? Instagram: amgadd Twitter:@amgstatus Facebook: facebook.com/amber.gaddis Facebook: Birmingham metro master's commission Instagram: bhammetromasterscommission Twitter: @bhammetromc Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast over in iTunes and sign up for the Fresh Impact Newsletter, at thediscipleproject.net, to get the show notes and some bonus stuff.

Its that time of year again! Summer is over and kids have gone back to school, can I get an amen! Today I want to share with you seven of my rules for heading back to school. Enjoy. If you would like the notes to the podcast, head over here and sign up for the Fresh Impact Newsletter http://thediscipleproject.net/the-fresh-impact-newsletter/ If you want to check our my Blacklight Night event, you can head over here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXImDEbcbo0

I am back from Honduras and wanted to share some of my post mission trip rituals with you so you can make an impact with your missions trip story. Here's the links I mentioned in the podcast Layout from Instagram - search in phone apps. My youth rooms greatest asset https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuV_atInuCU My Honduras Mission Trip Slideshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1ZQHhbcAvs

It is graduation seasons once again and I am asking the question, "Did I spiritually prepare these graduate enough to face the world ahead? " Join me to hear how I have broadened my idea of creating a checklist of spiritual facts I wanted them to know into larger concepts that will help them navigate their walk with God. To get the notes, sign up for the Fresh Impact Newsletter http://thediscipleproject.net My first blog post about graduates and graduation http://thediscipleproject.net/what-is-your-exit-strategy-for-seniors/

Are you wanting to re-brand your youth ministry? Our maybe you just want t now how to plan better to meet kids needs. This episode covers the three main questions I asked my youth ministry and how its led to a new name and a fresh vision. For the notes, be sure to subscribe to the Fresh Impact Newsletter at http://thediscipleproject.net/the-fresh-impact-newsletter/ Bernadette Jiwa Quote http://thestoryoftelling.com/?s=branding

I got an interesting Facebook invite from one of my students to a private group to talk about a band from the early 2000's. Weird? Not so much. In this episode I talk about my own personal musical tastes and three bands that you could use for Bible Study in your youth ministry this week. Be sure to check out my Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0ttEiAcKyGQ4wV0DkbVQA You can get the show notes (with bonus stuff) by subscribing to the Fresh Impact Newsletter. http://thediscipleproject.net/the-fresh-impact-newsletter/

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This is the last in my series of The Ten Excuses Youth Pastor Make (And How They're Killing Your Youth Ministry). Let me be clear, we cannot and should not attempt to do ministry without prayer. What I am advocating for is that we pray as we go, take action in real time, and go until God says stop. Check out what I suggest we do to kill this excuse. Sign up for the Fresh Impact newsletter http://thediscipleproject.net/the-fresh-impact-newsletter/

Almost to the end of the Excuses series. This is Excuse #9, It's Not Perfect. Are you holding back the imperfect because of critics? Then you're robbing us of your best stuff. Listen how to overcome this excuse and launch your imperfection to the Glory of God. You could win a $25 Amazon Gift Card, just head over to iTunes and leave some stars and a review and I will read the winners review this Friday. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/launching-the-imperfect-to-the-glory-of-god/id1071146493?i=1000382869446&mt=2

Are you thinking about quitting? Don't just yet. There are a few things you may still have a few things to learn. Quitting is the easy way out and an excuse that stunts our growth. Don't forget to leave a few stars and a review. Sign up for the Fresh Impact Newsletter http://thediscipleproject.net/the-fresh-impact-newsletter/

Fear can be real, but most often it's founded on false ideas. Its becomes a great excuse to not try something new or put ourselves out there. In this episode I take about why fear is a lame excuse how to overcome the fear that's holding you back. To get the notes for the podcast, sign up for the Fresh Impact Newsletter http://thediscipleproject.net/the-fresh-impact-newsletter/

Should I work harder or smarter? Both. We've leaving a lot undone, and making a smaller impact because we don't put the extra effort into an event, message, or bible study. In this episode I talk about how and why you should change that.

Do you want real power in the ministry? You won't get it by fighting for it, you'll get it by serving others.. In today's episode I break down some thoughts from the book The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence Kindle Edition by Dacher Keltner. You can grab his book here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017SCQLEQ/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 You can sign up for the Fresh Impact Newsletter here to get the notes http://thediscipleproject.net/the-fresh-impact-newsletter/

Have you ever said, "I don;t have time." We all have, but what we were really trying was, "I am so busy with trivial things, I dint have time for important things." Today I share a few thoughts about Youth Ministry and Time Management and how to squeeze the most our of your day.

Today I explore how to have a healthy self image in youth ministry. It's tough to maintain a healthy self image when everyone wants something different from you and we are only good at half at what they are asking for. How do cope? Join me for the answers? Support the work I do in supporting other youth workers patron.com/paulturner Sign up for the Fresh Impact Newsletter for the show notes http://thediscipleproject.net/the-fresh-impact-newsletter/

Today we tackle Excuse #2 But I Don't Have A Team. Not having a team is a great excuse to not attempt anything great, but it is also the starting blocks of building the team we desire. If you enjoy the episode, please consider stopping by and giving it five star and. review. Thanks in advance.

Excuses are assassins. They are sneaky, well trained, well armed assailants whose sole job is to kill your hopes and dreams. Now, what are you going to do about it? Follow me on Instagram to catch my one minute walk and talks Instagram.com/thedproject Follow me on Facebook to catch the longer talks (10-15 minutes) Facebook.com/paulwturner Read about the importance of defining the wins in ministry http://thediscipleproject.net/defining-the-wins-in-youth-work/

Every student ministry should do an end of the year review but many do not for fear of what might get said. To help with that process, ad take the sting out of criticism, I share the nine questions I asked my own students and the process I went through with them. I mentioned my new book Prepared For Impact you can by it here http://shop.thediscipleproject.net/Prepared-For-Impact-Youth-Leaders-Guide-To-Effective-Planning-084.htm You can sign up for the Fresh Impact Newsletter here http://thediscipleproject.net/the-fresh-impact-newsletter/

It happens to every youth pastor at some point. The youth ministry takes a downturn and you you are left struggling like a swimmer in a riptide. No fear, you can survive it because I have and I share about it in todays podcast. Synopsis 7 Insane Things Happening Right Now The Core: Swimming Parallel To The Tide Nerding Out: Luke Cage, Dance Off Videos, and Almost To 1,000 Moment of Motivation To get the full show notes head over to thediscipleproject.net and click on resources to sign up for the Fresh Impact Newsletter

In this episode: Strange Things People Say To Pastors 12 Questions To Ask Before You Launch(anything) Nerding Out - Bullet Journaling, the new book I'm reading, and fish tacos Motivation - Live well so you can experience this. To get the show notes, go to thediscipleproject.net and sign up for the Fresh Impact newsletter.