Youth Ministry In Motion

Camp is an important part of most youth ministries and I believe it can be life changing but, after doing a few dozen camps, I picked up on some core things I had to do the week before camp to make sure camp would be a all it could be. Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1168597356906198 Camp Covenant https://thediscipleproject.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/GenericCampCovenant.pdf First Century Youth Ministry https://soundcloud.com/yminmotion/exploring-the-jewish-roots-of-youth-ministry For more youth ministry resources https://thediscipleproject.net

If you aim at nothing, you'll hit it every time. Without goals, you and your youth ministry will struggle from week to week, month to month and, eventually, year to year. Something has to change. In this episode I offer the first lesson of my new course Squad Goals for free. If you enjoy what you hear, click the link below to get the rest of the lessons for only one dollar a day. Squad Goals Course https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/products/squad-goals-the-7-day-youth-ministry-c Join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/youthmininmotion

We have all have to go through the gauntlet and no one comes through it unscathed. Today I share 30 possible rites of passage a youth worker faces and trust me when I say, you'll probably hit more than one of these if you stay in youth work long enough. Opening beats by josefpres https://youtu.be/iQDDwajI3S0 Check out my coaching page here https://gum.co/Zvak

Today I get really personal. I share about some low times in my life and how a special song helps me push though the doubts until my faith flourishes once again. I hope it encourages you. I Still Believe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWhDbkTmJHA Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion

You can't avoid conflict so why not be determines to resolve it the right way. In this episode I map out, biblically, how to resolve conflict and boost your leader cred. Joint the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion Read the show notes here https://thediscipleproject.net/resolving-conflict-in-your-youth-ministry-the-right-way/ Check out what I offer I Fiverr here https://www.fiverr.com/thedproject?up_rollout=true

One of the hardest things in youth ministry is getting students committed to events. This episode I share some ideas to consider about why students do not sign up and I share some tactics you can use to encourage kids to get signed up. Join us for discussion in our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion

There's nothing more disappointing than having to update your resume after a position doesn't work out, but there are signs you can watch and prepare for to lessen the blow. Today I share four signs to keep an eye out for so you won't be caught flatfooted. Ask more questions, get more answers over in our FB Group Facebook.com/youthministryinmotion

How can you build more trust with your pastor, your parents and your students? That is the topic for this episode and I think it's going to spark new ways for you to build trust. Check out the Easter/Lenten Bundle below https://gum.co/GBJbl Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion Leave a a four or five star review and I'll read it on air.

It's said you're either going into a battle, in a battle or coming out of a battle. Battles and youth ministry feel synonymous, but when is it time to stand your ground and when is it time to let it go? Today I share a short devotion to help you through your battle. Join the our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion

Have kids been falling through the cracks in your youth ministry? In this episode I share four ways you can shrink or close those cracks. Get the notes here https://thediscipleproject.net/four-ways-to-keep-students-from-falling-through-the-cracks/ Join our Facebook Group and let's chat about the episode https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion Sign up for my newsletter https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/59b59f4a3e

This may get uncomfortable, but it's because I love you and I want you to have a youth ministry that makes disciples. Listen and then come on over to the Facebook Group and share your thoughts. https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion Check out my resource The Disciple Project below https://gum.co/MTozP

This is not just any interview, it's an interview with one of my musical heroes who deepened my passion for an authentic experience with Jesus and challenged me to reach lost and hurting teens. Glenn Kaiser is a Christian Rock Legend and lives in community at Jesus People USA. He has much to share about what real faith and real community look like. Enjoy. Join us for more discussion and bonus clips at https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion Catch up with Glenn at glennkaiser.com https://www.grrrrecords.com @glennkaiser on Twitter https://www.facebook.com/glennkaisersolo

The first two years of youth ministry are a wild ride. Devin Jeffreys just finished his first two years and he has some tales to tell. My hope is, that if you are in you're in your first two years you'll pick up some tips. If you're a veteran, I hope you smile and remember those first two years like they were yesterday Join us in our Facebook Group and tell us about your first two years in ministry https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion If you're looking for youth minister coaching click below https://gum.co/Zvak

Happy New Year Youth Workers! The old is gone the new has come and I celebrate this new year by answering a question we often ask ourselves, "Am I Making A Difference?" Today I offer four ways you can make a difference with teenagers. The Power of Showing up with Amber Gaddis https://soundcloud.com/yminmotion/the-power-of-showing-up Youth Ministry In Motion Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion

Would you like your students to connect with God's word in deeper ways? That is what this episode is about, the power of responsive readings. Grab Psalm 100 (it's pay what you want) https://gum.co/IXNfu Sign up for the Youth Ministry Round Up and get all three Christmas Responsive Readings https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/dfd159d8a1

Are you finding it hard to be thankful this year? Many youth workers are struggling with thankfulness because of hand the pandemic dealt their youth ministry but the real root of unthankfulness isn't what you didn't get to do, but what others did get to do. The root of unthankfulness is always envy and we discuss that on today's episode. Grab your free Thanksgiving Responsive Reading https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/1c6fa542fd Win a free copy of My Youth Ministry Playbook by leaving review on iTunes. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493

We all have a story and, at times, gave the pen to our story to people who wrote some unpleasant things. Cassandra Smith is here to day to talk about how to get your pen back and finish your story with God's help. www.changeyournarrative.net Order your Youth Ministry Playbook 2021 right now and receive My Youth Meeting Playbook and the four week series, Open Your Eyes. https://gum.co/HYCaB

Are you doing your church's social media? Stop it. That's what Justin Nava, from Mr. Church Marketer, says in this episode. He also shares two social media hacks that will make whoever does your church's social media job easier. Visit www.mrchurchmarketer.com to get postcards, banners and more for your church or youth ministry as well as get a 10% discount using the promo code: disciple. Catch up with Justin @justinnava on Instagram @justinnava on Twitter

If the name Chris Sligh sound familiar it's because Chris was on the sixth season of American Idol and was a top ten finalist. This is a bit of a re-introduction to who Chris is, what he's been up to and where he'd like to go, but he also offers some raw words of wisdom as he shares his life experiences. Follow Chris on Instagram @ChrisSligh Check out his website at chrissligh.org

Are you afraid to get into apologetics with your students becaus eyou don't feel equipped to talk about it? No worries, my guest Trevor Hamaker and I have a great conversation to empower you to take your own journey into apologetics so you'll gain the confidence to share with your students. Interested in coaching? Grab your seat today https://tinyurl.com/yy9fqz7s The Reason for God by Timothy Keller https://amzn.to/2HwTD6F Making Sense of God by Timothy Keller https://amzn.to/3iaGflg The Allure of Gentleness by Dallas Willard https://amzn.to/3mWhWLv More Than A Carpenter by Josh McDowell https://amzn.to/3mYcJTC Considering Christianity: How To Believe In A Secular Age https://amzn.to/34aUO3E Other Books by Trevor Hamaker https://amzn.to/3cAbNA9