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Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on: | iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher | Topics for this episode:   Leaving well (leaving a good taste in everyones mouth) As you leave you will be remembered by your last month… regardless of how long you have been there, how great you were or how terrible you were.. your last month will say how you are remembered… . 7 things I would do when leaving somewhere 1. Tell your boss first. 2. Don’t go out burning bridges. 3. Don’t spend the next persons money. 4. Get all the passwords and log ins, subscriptions all together for the next person. 5. Write thank you notes, a lot of them, and meet with people. 6. Don’t take stuff. Leave things. 7. Encouragement and support is key for leaders and parents.   Starting somewhere new. (Cooking with Crisco) You cant start at the new place where you left off at the old place. 7 things I would do when starting some where new. Who do I need to meet with? How we do currently communicate with leaders and parents? What do we do

Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on: | iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher | Topics for this episode:   The Big Reveal, a bit about summer and a little bit of rambling. Shout out to New Zealand youth workers. (not junior high there, its intermediate) Shout out to out episode Sponsor CHURCHSWAG.ORG We talk about cleaning day (didn’t last week) It’s a moment all about Jillian. Tackling the student ministry storage area.  Scary, packed but worth it.  It’s an area ripe for innovation. THE BIG REVEAL. 3 favorite summer events. How to make show up to events work. Summer theme.From teaching, to calendar, branding, and the values behind it. Fundraising talk. From 2 guys that don’t, but we talk about donuts. Talk about giving scholarships to families. Justin shares a moment from his junior high pastor. Kurt’s favorite leadership answers right now “maybe, maybe not” Justin gets spiritual and steals from Jesus example. Whose on this episode? Justin Herman, Kurt Johnston Things mentioned in the episode

Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on: | iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher | Topic for this episode:   Justin Herman talked a bit of making in the long term impact in the lives of students, as we make relational deposits over time. Matt McGill was with us sharing about the new Leading Youth Ministry and we have a winner for the free hour of coaching with Matt McGill. We then talk with Justin Knowles, pastor, blogger podcast host on Youth Ministry Hacks.  We talk about how to program creativity. Whose on this episode? Justin Herman, Matt McGill, Justin Knowles  Things mentioned in the episode: Justin Herman on Youth Ministry Hacks Podcast download youth ministry DYM Podcast Network Justin Knowles on Twitter Leading Youth Ministry- Matt McGill Leading Youth Ministry on twitter Leading Youth Ministry on Instagram Leading Youth Ministry on Facebook Controlled Chaos Book by Kurt Johnston    Controlled Chaos Community Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram   Thanks to our Sponsors for this epis

Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on: | iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher | Topic for this episode:  5 things to think about, parents, special needs students and leaders, finacial stuff, teachers and policy books. We spend some time with Tyler Reagin the President of Catalyst. and I was going to to talk about the Scouts, I edited it out because we are setting up a time to talk to some one much more knowledgeable and I want to take advantage of that. Whose on this episode? Justin Herman  Things mentioned in the episode: Leading Youth Ministry Matt Mcgill Tyler Reagin The Life Giving Leader- Tyler Reagin Rethinking Youth Ministry Podcast- Partnering with the local school   Controlled Chaos Book by Kurt Johnston    Controlled Chaos Community Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram   Thanks to our Sponsors for this episode. - None.. but we have a good feeling some are coming soon.    Question or Show ideas? Email Justin at Justin@ControlledChaosPodcast.com Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior h

Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on: | iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher | Topic for this episode:   Patrick Lencioni, we get a couple minutes with him at Catalyst West this past year.  We get some leadership and thought nuggets from him. Student Takeover, is it a good idea? Is teachign on sunday in the adult space help or hurt you and your ministry.   Whose on this episode?  Justin Herman, Dr. Andrew Root  Things mentioned in the episode: Bonhoeffer as Youth Worker- Andrew Root Dr. Andew Root Website Root on Twitter (he will reply back) Exploding Stars, Dead Dinosaurs, and Zombies Faith Formation in a Secular Age The Ethics of Authenticity Controlled Chaos Book by Kurt Johnston    Controlled Chaos Community Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram   Connect with Justin Facebook |Twitter |Instagram Thanks to our Sponsors for this episode.   - None.. but we have a good feeling some are coming soon.    Question or Show ideas? Email Justin at Justin@ControlledChaosPodcast.com Controlled Cha

Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on: | iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher | Topic for this episode:   3 thoughts on taking students on mission trips. 3 thoughts on the myth of balence. 3 thoughts on Twitter. 3 thoughts on dealing rowdy students. Whose on this episode? Justin Herman, Kurt Johnston, Jon Acuff Things mentioned in the episode: Controlled Chaos Book by Kurt Johnston  Jon Acuff @ Me Josh Shipp Orange Annie F. Downs Stuff Christians Like - Jon Acuff Finish Jon Acuff Controlled Chaos Community Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram   Thanks to our Sponsors for this episode.  - We are close... Very close...    Question or Show ideas? Email Justin at Justin@ControlledChaosPodcast.com Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth workers! Podcast hosted by Podbean Thank you for tuning in.  The work youth workers do is hard work, thank you! Thank you for taking time to get a little more equipped to do Junior High or Middle School Ministry in your Youth Minis

    Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on: | iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher |YOUTUBE | Spotify Topic for this episode:   We talk about the thelology of youth ministy.  What are the right metrics for looking at our ministry.  How to assess your ministry and what are historical ways of looking at youth ministry.  Students belief in the modern age.  Talking about what is faith in the lives of students.  Pre and Post Christian Worldviews (ya, smart stuff like that) Whose on this episode? Justin Herman, Andy Stanley, Dr. Andrew Root  Things mentioned in the episode: Next Generation Leader by Andy Stanley Catalyst West Luther Seminary Controlled Chaos Book by Kurt Johnston    Controlled Chaos Community Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram   Thanks to our Sponsors for this episode.   - None.. BUT WE ARE CLOSE    Question or Show ideas? Email Justin at Justin@ControlledChaosPodcast.com Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth workers! Podcast hosted by Podbean Than

Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on: | iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher |YOUTUBE | Spotify Topic for this episode:   How to start a parent ministry.  What are the foundations of partnership.  How do we communiate, how do we give time, how do we teach them.  And some secret sauce for your juior high minstry when it comes to parents and influence.  Every parent wants to be a better parent. Whose on this episode? Justin Herman  Things mentioned in the episode: ORANGE PHASES Ministry to Parents  Central Christian College of the Bible LEAD SMALL Book Rethiking Youth Ministry Podcast Download Youth Ministry Home Word Click CULTURE UPDATES Controlled Chaos Book by Kurt Kurt Johnston    Controlled Chaos Community Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram   Thanks to our Sponsors for this episode.  - None.. but we have a good feeling some are coming soon.    Question or Show ideas? Email Justin at Justin@ControlledChaosPodcast.com Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth

Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on: | iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher | Topic for this episode:   This week we have Ashley Bohinc from Orange. We discussed understanding the mind of a student and the developmental process. This will give you a crash course into your students minds and you will leave the podcast smarter, trust me! This will give you some great back pocket tips and tricks for your leaders, parents, and staff at your church. Join us as we dive into the five dimensions of wellness for students. 1:35 Justin talks about leading students while in Ganda, Africa 3:00 “It’s the most memorable when you get to sit knee to knee with a student and help them uncover parts of their faith.” -Justin Herman 4:28 Back pocket of development wisdom from Ashley 5:11 Elevator speech about Ashley’s experience 6:45 Rethinking Youth Ministry podcast 7:09 Understanding the mind of a student is key 8:15 Ashley talks about how she taught in health class influenced how she approaches junior highers 9:10 Ashle

Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on: | iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher |Soundcloud | Topic for this episode: Transtions are EVERYWHERE!  How do we make the most of the transiton season where we welcome new students into the ministry and say goodbye to other students.  How to make the most of you relationship with Kids Ministry, how to set up High School and some thoughts on Parents, Student and Leaders during transtion.  Plus Leadership 101 with Kurt Johnston. Whose on this episode? Justin Herman Things mentioned in the episode: Lead Small from Orange Ashley Bohinc Middle School Strategy at Orange Dr. Andrew Root Professor at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN Fifteen Minutes with Frank- DYM Podcast Network How to Lead When You're Not in Charge by Clay Scroggins Controlled Chaos Book by Kurt Johnston    Controlled Chaos Community Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram Our Controlled Chaos Podcast Partner CIY, Christ in Youth. CIY- Christ in Youth     Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high

Thanks to our partners at CIY! Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on: | iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher |YOUTUBE | Spotify Topic: We talk about the transition Mark made from being a full time youth worker, his years primarily in Junior High ministry to being a volunteer for his local church to a young pastor (who he brags on as awesome). What are the things he needs from his junior high pastor, what he has learned in the transition, how he can think differently about our adult volunteers. JUNIOR HIGH PASTORS! If you have any volunteers that are older than you, or you want to develop your leadership with your recruit volunteers with more age and experience, you will WIN and help them WIN with this episode.   0:32 Introduction to Mark Oestreicher and topic on how to lead volunteers that are older than you 2:58 Marks resume of work he’s done in junior high ministry 4:14 Age gap between volunteers and pastor at Marks church 4:56 Mark explains the crazy games and events that he did when he was in jun

Thanks to our partners at CIY! Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on: | iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher |YOUTUBE | Spotify Topic: Justin Herman is here to discuss insightful tips on how to recruit volunteers for junior high ministry. Why is is important to have great leaders? What are some philosophies we can have that will help us? What are the major steps we can take to get more and better leaders in Junior High? He also walks us through the COLD ASK in recruiting. Justin expands upon all of these topics with incredible discernment. Also the first leadership 101 with Kurt Johnston is here! Whose on this episode? Justin Herman 1:46 Introing the topic “recruiting volunteer leaders” 3:01 Problems can be solved from more and better leaders 4:01 Steps Justin goes about to recruiting volunteers 4:25 “Know the 60 second pitch” 5:36 Three people to target with the pitch 8:02 Take opportunities and say yes to everything you can 9:30 Circle through every 4 months to talk about need for junior high m

Thanks to our partners at CIY! Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on: | iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher |YOUTUBE | Spotify Topic for this episode:  Justin Herman is here to discuss insightful tips on how to recruit volunteers for junior high ministry. Why is is important to have great leaders? What are some philosophies we can have that will help us? What are the major steps we can take to get more and better leaders in Junior High? He also walks us through the COLD ASK in recruiting. Justin expands upon all of these topics with incredible discernment. Also the first leadership 101 with Kurt Johnston is here! Whose on this episode? Kurt Johnston, Justin Herman 5:34 Passion that drives working in youth ministry 5:57 Calling to Junior High Ministry 6:34 “As your responsibilities grow at your church, you have the right as a leader to begin to to hold onto certain things that just give you joy.” - Kurt Johnston 8:05 How to stay within your calling 9:50 How Kurt started to write the book Controlle

Topic for this episode: A Non- Chaotic Introduction to the Controlled Chaos Podcast. Whose on this episode? Justin Herman, Host. INTRO Episide 0000, just in case we get to 1,000 episodes.  This episode you meet the Host, Justin Herman.  Hear a funny story about metal chairs we think you can relate to and hear about how we got our name, awwww.  All this and more on this episode of the controlled chaos podcast. Random fact in history from the day it was recoreded: On Feburary 28th in 1847 Colonel Alexander Doniphan and his ragtag Missouri Mounted Volunteers ride to victory at the Battle of Sacramento, during the Mexican War.   Links for anything mentioned in the episode: CONTROLLED CHAOS BOOK by Kurt Kurt Johnston Quote from Doug Fields Quote from Rick Warren   Controlled Chaos Community! Facebook Page Twitter Instagram   Thanks to our Sponsors for this episode. -None Yet! -Nope. -Could be you!!!                                                                                      Question or