Youth Ministry In Motion

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

What superpower did you wish you had as a kid? For me, it was X-Ray Vision. In this episode I share why this is the superpower every youth pastor needs. Support the podcast by shopping in the YM store Summer Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/nrwucc Fall Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx Sign up for the Youth Ministry Round Up https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/aa0e7c8afc

In today's episode I talk with Hollywood Insider Chevonne O’Shaughnessy Co-Founder and President of American Cinema who has produced over 75 Christian and faith based films. Download The Youth Pastor's Guide To Movies https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/aa0e7c8afc American Cinema https://americancinemainspires.com/ ACI on the G0 / @acionthego

Have you ever launched a youth ministry program and had it fail, way beyond your expectation? I have a cure for that, it's called re-framing your expectations with failure being the point. In this episode I share my experience with 30 years of crash testing youth ministries. Youth Pastor's Guide To Gold Medal Growth https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/0f00490f90 4 Questions Jesus Still Asks https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/luvrkr

Another great episode with my students. These episodes are not meant to be deep theological talks, rather they are short ways my students can share their thoughts about todays topics in a different way. Join me tonight over on my Youtube Channel, live, at 8pm Central as I share 10 Ways To Make Your Summer Pop. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0ttEiAcKyGQ4wV0DkbVQA

How often do you find yourself in a thunderstorm without an umbrella? Checking the weather before leaving the house is a proactive move to stay out of the storm. Likewise, there are proactive practices that can keep you out of spiritual and ministry storms, and in this episode, I'll share 9 of them. Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0ttEiAcKyGQ4wV0DkbVQA The Youth Pastor's Guide To Graduation https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/khfma My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt

This is our third youth podcast and our students keep stepping up to talk about the things they suggest. This week it's graduation, slang words and summer. They have thoughts. 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

How well do think you prepared this class of graduates for what's next? If you're wishing you had a better process for preparing your seniors for their college environment, we all feel that way and in today's episode my friend Tommy McGregor breaks down what the process can look like for next year. The Youth Pastor's Guide To Gold Medal Growth https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/0f00490f90 The Launch Mission https://thelaunchmission.org/college-students/ Mission Control https://missioncontrolcommunity.com/

Our youth wanted to do another episode of Unscripted, so here it is and if you have not heard episode one, you can check it out here https://tinyurl.com/4z25s4tc 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

Just because we have a vision, doesn't mean we're entitled to it. In fact, I would say a vision isn't about us at all. In today's short episode I share some ideas about vision, take them for what they're worth and if their for you receive them and if not, let them lie. When you're done listening to this episode, listen to my students thoughts on todays topics. They did a great job. https://shorturl.at/altQ7 The Youth Pastors Guide To A Successful Youth Camp https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gadon

And now for something I promised my students a while ago, their chance to be on the podcast. We gathered right after youth and chatted a few minutes about topics they drew from my hand. I'd love your thoughts, is this something you'd like more of, drop me a note at thediscipleproject@gmail.com

We all have bad habits but, if you're a youth pastor, these 13 bad habits will be a roadblock to your personal and ministry success and you should run from them like a rabid bear is chasing you. Links to all things mentioned down below. Global Leadership Summit: Next Gen Experience https://tinyurl.com/y7up878r Use Referral Code SMT24NXTGEN Global Leadership Summit Speakers https://tinyurl.com/yak77n3v Small Group Discussions: 4 Questions Jesus Still Asks Free: Sign up for my newsletter https://tinyurl.com/4txp9z98 PWYW:

Do you want to share deeper spiritual truth with students when it comes to things like sin or intentional spiritual growth but you feel like you don't have THAT kind of relationship with them, yet? No worries, in this episode I have a 3 part strategy for ministering to student you don't yet have permission to actively disciple. 4 Questions Jesus Still Asks https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/ddf47adb05 C'Mon Church: The Mark Driscoll/James River Debacle https://youtu.be/XE2Ec3RWJds

Youth Ministry is push and pull and in this episode I want to tell you how to pull in the right kids who are meant to connect with your youth ministry and why pushing events could be defeating that purpose. 4 Questions Jesus Still Asks https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/ddf47adb05 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