Youth Ministry In Motion

It's getting towards the end of the year and if you are thinking about your 2025 calendar, stop it, until you've listened to this episode. Why? Because I want you to 1) not make the mistakes I've made 2) not make the mistakes you made in 2024 3) ask the question that will help you fulfill the goals God has put on your heart for your youth ministry. Before You Put It On The Calendar Worksheet https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/f3aa214c99 My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra Squad Goals https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/FUpLg Christmas Party Checklist https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/ebbce29375

I don't know what kind of year you have had, but today's episode is here to remind you it's going to be ok. I hope this episode reminds you that you are loved and you are more than just a youth pastor, you're a child of God. Blessed Family Recovery Summit https://www.blessedfamily.link/disciple Purchase youth ministry resources and support the podcast https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/

Funny how a month like Pastor Appreciation Month can make so many people, especially youth pastors, feel so unappreciated. If this month has you feeling down or left out, I have an encouraging word for you. Don't skip this episode. If you'd like to support the podcast, check out my store https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/

Have you ever thought about how much time you spend with students? I hate to break it to you but in this episode I'm going to share with you how little time that is when you look at the big picture. I'm also going to share with you how you can maximize that time with students so you can have a greater impact towards them becoming life time followers of Jesus. Support the Podcast Unpopular Series https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/kzalk Shop the Store https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/ Join the newsletter https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/f874c23fc7

What's your POV, point of view, about youth ministry? Do you have one? Do you need one? That's what this episode is all about. So, grab some coffee and I'll tell you my POV on the most over rated college team for the past 30+ years, the greatest game ever created and the best fast food hamburger you can shove in your mouth. Unpopular: Gideon Free Lesson (newsletter) https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/f874c23fc7 Unpopular: 4 Week Series https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/kzalk Halloween: 31 Days of Would You Rather (newsletter) https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/a31f075ef2 Halloween:31 Days of Would You Rather + Which Is Scarier (Bible) https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gpevu My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gpevu

Jesus is a pop culture icon who has been coopted in movies, plays, music, book, etc. but often the Jesus that is portrayed is the the Jesus from scripture. In this episode I share four reason the real Jesus is so unpopular and why we need to teach our students to do the same. Sign up for my newsletter and receive week 1 of my new message series Unpopular, Gideon + the podcast transcript https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/f874c23fc7 You can pick up the 4 Week Series: Unpopular here https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/kzalk Watch the video https://youtu.be/JbxybrEsO9s?si=e_q4UuyyidaUX10h

Which best describes your youth ministry, Hippos or Honeybees? Before you answer that question, listen to this episode because I think you'll want to be one more than the other. Pre-Order Dave's Book here https://www.davecoryell.com/ Connect with Dave Website ceworks.faith E-mail dcoryell@ceworks.faith Instagram @dave_coryell Visit the Disciple Project Store https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/

Are you about to re-launch your youth ministry? Are you thinking about re-launching your youth ministry? Don't do it until you've heard this 9 question checklist, it'll save you time and misery. Bringing Back The Dead: 4 Week Series on Martyrdom (All Saints Day) https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/OJsX Four Week Series: Unpopular https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/kzalk Discipleship Zones Video https://youtu.be/TJN5I5LEgm0?si=_ee3K3foANEq0Bph

Welcome to my first replay. With the passing of my mother-in-law and having preached her funeral this week, I just had a hard time putting on my happy face. So, please enjoy this episode until next week. Your prayers for our family are appreciated. The Disciple Project Outreach Manual https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/MTozP Discipleship Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/vcbqj New Youth Pastor Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/dATPb Back To School Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/UjkJ More Youth Ministry Resources https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/ Follow me on X @paulturnertoo Follow me on IG @thedproject

I am a football fan. I love watching college and pro football and what I love about it most is that it teaches me a lot out ministry. In today's episode I talk about Tua Tagovailoa and his reflection on the difference between his previous coach and his current coach and which of them caused him harm and which brought the best our of him. Back To School Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/UjkJ Discipleship Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/vcbqj The Disciple Project: Raising Up A New Generation of Doers https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/MTozP Discipleship Series: The Process https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/psdmd I'd love to connect www.instagram.com/thedproject www.facebook.com/paulwturner www.thediscipleproject.net Youth Ministry Store https://gumroad.com/youthminresources Custom Youth Ministry Resources Fiverr page https://www.fiverr.com/thedproject Youth Pastor Coaching https://gum.co/Zvak

Put your seat belts on and ready to be encouraged like never before! My guest today is Samuel Rodriguez, the lead pastor of New Season church and serves as president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference.  CNN and Fox News have named him “the leader of the Hispanic Evangelical movement,” and Time magazine nominated him as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World.”  He is a best-selling author and executive producer of three films, including BREAKTHROUGH and FLAMIN' HOT, both of which have been nominated for an Academy Award.  Pastor Samuel Rodriguez is the first Hispanic pastor whose films have received an Oscar nomination.  Pre-Order his book Fresh Oil, Holy Fire, New Wine https://amzn.to/4dD4VjS Sign up for The Youth Ministry Round Up newsletter https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/27220c0199

If you want to hear some great advice for moms and their middle school daughters, you've come to the right place. This mom and daughter duo of Sandra Stanley and Allie Stanley Cooney have written a fantastic book called Meet Me In The Middle written specifically for moms and their middle and early high school daughters and designed to assist them in growing in connection, communication and faith before a crisis forces them to. Pre-Order the book Meet Me In The Middle: 8 Mother-Daughter Conversations about Life and Faith https://amzn.to/46HmCw3 Back To School Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/UjkJ Head, Shoulders, Knees, Toes, Cup https://youtu.be/gUzoVGmsl5s?si=vqOKapR9-TWdkDLG I'd love to connect www.instagram.com/thedproject www.facebook.com/paulwturner www.thediscipleproject.net Youth Ministry Store https://gumroad.com/youthminresources Custom Youth Ministry Resources Fiverr page https://www.fiverr.com/thedproject Youth Pastor Coaching https://gum.co/Zvak

Is a good thing. That's right, that chip on your shoulder can benefit you, if it's internalized. In this episode I want to motivate and inspire you to take that "I'll show you" mentality and use it to defeat the real enemy holding you back. If you're interested in the Back To School Super Bundle (and supporting the show) check out what you receive. https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/UjkJ I'd love to connect www.instagram.com/thedproject www.facebook.com/paulwturner www.thediscipleproject.net Youth Ministry Store https://gumroad.com/youthminresources Custom Youth Ministry Resources Fiverr page https://www.fiverr.com/thedproject Youth Pastor Coaching https://gum.co/Zvak

Geek culture did not end with Avengers End Game. Shocker, right? Geek culture is alive and well and some of your kids are neck deep in it but some of them are also drowning it and need someone to throw them a life preserver. That's you, you're the someone and my guests, Dallas and Celeste are here to assist. The know Geek Culture and how to reach the geeky kid. Links below to all their resources. Back To School Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/UjkJ Fall Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra Geek Devotions https://geekdevotions.com/ Geek Devotions Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@GeekDevotions Other Geek Sites LoveThy Nerd https://lovethynerd.com/ Geeks Under Grace https://www.geeksundergrace.com/ Beneath The Tangles https://beneaththetangles.com/ Christ in Pop Culture https://christandpopculture.com/ The Christian Nerd https://thechristiannerd.libsyn.com/ Geeky Guys For God https://gg4g.org/

Senior Graduation deplete your youth group? Been there, doing that. In this episode I have some tips and some encouragement for you that will help you see the hidden opportunities this moment. Back To School Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/UjkJ Follow me on IG @thedproject

If this is your first summer taking students to camp, this episode is for you. If this is your 200th time, like me, taking your kids to camp, this is for you too. In this episode I share my 4 days at camp and what I learned and what I could do better. I hope this episode inspires and equips you to have the best week of camp, ever! Last Chance: The ABC's of Youth Ministry which includes my $70 Fall Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/ierofn Youth Pastor's Guide To A Successful Youth Camp https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gadon Youtube Camp Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzAnn-rOMZssq0f4AH7X32e9gYsG6y7Yx&si=7eTXtOtJkZnJy5FF

It's mid-year, are things going the way you wanted or expected? I hope so, but if it's not, don't lose hope, God is meeting you at the halfway point. Join me as I share 4 questions I've been asking myself and may they will be of value to you as well. Here's the link to my new book The ABC's of Youth Ministry and the free $70 Fall Bundle. https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/ierofn

Ministry often feels like mountain climbing, filled with both treachery and wonder, but there's always the nagging question, "Am I climbing the right mountain?". I today's episode I want to encourage you to reflect on the current mountain you're climbing and to inspire you to ask hard questions before you seek new summits. The ABC's of Youth Ministry Book and Journal https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/ierofn The Youth Ministry Round Up Newsletter https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/f374e525b1 My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt Coaching Deep Dive https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak

With the recent news of several pastors stepping away from the churches, I thought I would offer an encouragement and a warning to those who are in the ministry. No judgement, just a reflection. Fall Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx I'd love to connect www.instagram.com/thedproject www.facebook.com/paulwturner www.thediscipleproject.net Youth Ministry Store https://gumroad.com/youthminresources Custom Youth Ministry Resources Fiverr page https://www.fiverr.com/thedproject Youth Pastor Coaching https://gum.co/Zvak

Team building is one of the most important skills to have as a leader. In this episode I share 5 keys to effective team building from the King of Judah, Uzziah and 1 warning. If you learn to build teams you can build a successful youth ministry. Fall Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra My Youth Meeting Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/EmcLz