Youth Ministry In Motion

This month is all about setting the tone and pace for your life and youth ministry and so today I offer part two of those things that are unacceptable for me. My hope is that you will come up with your own list of unacceptables and start to move things around in your life to make sure the future is one worth waiting for. Sign up for my free webinar: How To Disciple Teens (Without Losing Them) Thursday night 8pm CST form.jotform.com/250024010010123 Youth Meeting 101 Webinar: 6 Must Have Elements For A Killer Youth Meeting https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/fohry My Youth Meeting Playbook (is include in My Youth Ministry Playbook) youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/EmcLz My Youth Ministry Playbook youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra New Youth Pastor Bundle youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/dATPb

Were you happy with how things ended in 2024? Cool. Happy for you, but there are so many more you that are not happy or at least not satisfied with how things ended for your youth ministry or career. Could it have been excuses that were the murderer of your hope and dream? Well in this episode I'm going to teach you how to fight back. Sign up for my newsletter and receive 10 Excuses That Are Killing Your Youth Ministry https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/efac8d0c07 Support the Podcast and purchase the book https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/npiic 10 Excuses is also a part of a book bundle and I have a 50% sale going on https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/flgpro Webinars Youth Meeting 101: 6 Elements of a Killer Youth Meeting Thursday night January 9th 8pm CST ​https://form.jotform.com/250023965516152 How To Disciple Students: Leading Them Without Losing Them, Thursday Night January 16th 8pm CST ​https://form.jotform.com/250024010010123 The Youth Pastor's Guide To A Great Youth Camp, Thursday Ni

My guest today is Carl Dodd, a former youth pastor and now the owner and developer of Youth Crisis First Responders and we want you to be well in 2025. We break down how to put together a wellness plan so you can stay in ministry as long as you want and not have your time cut short by burnout, anxiety and depression. Download your wellness plan over at https://youthcrisis.org/ Let Carl know how thankful you are for his insight and resources Facebook: @carldodd and @youthcrisisforstresponders Insta: @carlrdodd LinkedIn: carldodd carl@youthcrisis.org Before You Put It On The Calendar Workshop https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/zujbp My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra My Youth Ministry Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt Music: Sunshine Stock Music provided by AudioKraken, from Pond5

In this episode I share my top 10 animated Christmas shows and there will be some controversy over number one. Have the best year of youth ministry ever with My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra New Youth Pastor Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/dATPb Shop the store https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/

Take a break from your holiday scurrying and unplug as I share my top 12 Christmas movies. Yes, a departure from my normal format of training and equipping but sometimes distraction is good for the soul, well, at least my soul. Enjoy. What are your top Christmas movies? Send your list to thediscipleproject@gmail.com Support this podcast by Leaving a tip to say thank you for the past 52 episodes that made you a better https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/products/thank-you Buy something or everything from my store https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/

In this episode of the Youth Ministry of Motion podcast, we welcome Cicely Corry, the Editorial Director at Barna, to discuss valuable insights from a recent Barna study and it might shock you how open Gen Z is to God plus we turn these stats into practical tips and ideas for you to use with your students. Transcript https://thediscipleproject.net/5-shocking-truths-about-gen-z-and-god/ Register for Before You Put It On The Calendar Workshop https://www.jotform.com/form/243164639242154 Link to the study here https://www.barna.com/research/gen-z-... Follow Cicely on social @cicelycorry Check out Barna research https://www.barna.com/ Barna Trends https://www.barna.com/trends/ Barna Access+ https://www.barna.com/access/ Gen Z Volume 3 https://shop.barna.com/products/gen-z-volume-3?srsltid=AfmBOortFPn7ey9sbG64yG4rS5alYTbTKC9DtL4_e3ty2s0YF9Y7ovsq

From the very first Christmas there has never been a perfect Christmas and in today's episode I want to offer you some alternatives to pursuing the perfect Christmas that will bring you even more joy. Join me Thursday night Dec. 5th at 8pm cst for Before You Put It On The Calendar Workshop https://www.jotform.com/form/243164639242154

The holidays are a lonely season for many people, and by many people I mean pastors too. In this episode I want to share some important information from a survey conducted by The American Bible Society on the scripture and loneliness as well as some strategies for re-engaging your bibles to navigate your own season of loneliness. Sign up for the first session of my new course, Before You Put It On The Calendar https://www.jotform.com/form/243164639242154 Surgeon General: Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf American Bible Society Survey findings https://www.faithonview.com/bible-engagement-a-proven-antidote-to-the-loneliness-epidemic/ My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt Book a 15 minute call to see if Mentor Me is for you thediscipleproject@gmail.com

I deactivated my Facebook account and in this episode I share why along with some social media reminders for all pastors. My hope is that my experience, although not new, will be a reminder about our important our witness for Christ is. No Comment Devotional https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/fiymx Watch how I set up my Nerf November session https://youtu.be/QiheievgG5I?si=M-4VSH8ZAZ8i4kPx Get the Youth Pastor's Guide To Creating An Epic Nerf Night https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/c45da098e8

Are you on a healthy church staff? How would you know? In today's episode. Todd Rhoades From Chemistry Staffing and myself discuss the 2024 Church Staff Overview Assessment and dig deep into questions like what shifts have taken place in church staffing post-covid and what causes the most damage to student pastor’s health and well being and what can youth pastors do to avoid "staff infection". Get the 2024 Church Staff Overview Assessment e-mail Todd at podcast@chemistrystaffing.com Visit their website for a free assessment tool https://www.chemistrystaffing.com/ The New Youth Pastor's Guide To The Interview Process https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/ffa4c4c6b6

Does calendar planning in your church feel like Squid Games? Everyone competing and conniving to get rooms or the church van? In this episode I'm going to show you how to collaborate with other ministries in the church to avoid The Big 3 and, maybe, keep your job a little longer. Links to all the stuff below. Listen to the first episode in the Before You Put It On The Calendar series https://tinyurl.com/w64ywrkw Download the Before You Put It On The Calendar Worksheet https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/f3aa214c99 Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@discipleprojectoutreach Squad Goals: Goal Setting Course https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/FUpLg My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra

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