The Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers

May 26 2024 3
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There are a lot of great youth ministry podcasts out there, but not many focus only on volunteers. THE YOUTH MINISTRY PODCAST FOR VOLUNTEERS is all about providing great content to help volunteers who work with teenagers. Each episode is short and to the point on topics about how to best impact teenagers with the gospel. Each episode will be hosted by a couple youth ministry vets that have been working with teenagers for over 30 years. If you love working with teenagers, you’re going to love this podcast!

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042 - Summer Extravaganza

May 26 2024 31 mins  
042 - Summer ExtravaganzaJoin us in episode 42 for our SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA. This week we are joined by Cameron Wilkins, who works with NextGen for the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. We discuss the impact of summer events on youth ministry and the importance of volunteers. We also share tips for volunteers about how to stay connected to teenagers throughout the summer and how to res

041 - What to do when your students are too busy to come to church

May 12 2024 20 mins  
041 - What to do when your students are too busy to come to churchIn this episode, we discuss what to do when students are too busy to come to church. We discuss the importance of not reacting negatively or making students feel guilty for not attending. Instead, we talk about how to celebrate the things that are keeping students busy and reminding them that they are on a mission in

040 - Three Things Every Teenager Needs to Hear You Say

May 01 2024 15 mins  
Podcast 040 | Three Things Every Teenager Needs to Hear You SayJoin us in episode 40 as we discuss 3 things every teenagers needs to hear from a volunteer. While we’re not trying to oversimplify what it takes to work with teenagers, we do discuss what are the absolute basic things a teenagers needs to hear. The Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers | There are a lot of great yout

039 | Ministering to Teenagers who Don't Have Parents Involved in Your Church

Apr 07 2024 18 mins  
Join Chris Trent, Jennifer Fletcher, and Tim Kilgore in episode 39 as they discuss ministering to teenagers disconnected from church-involved parents. Discover the importance of patience, grace, and mindful communication in reaching out to these youth. Learn how to navigate relationships with both teens and their non-church parents with respect and compassion. Gain valuable tips on

Episode 38 | Growing an Effective Girls Ministry from the Ground Up

Mar 24 2024 36 mins  
In this episode, Chris and Jennifer are joined by Angela Sanders to discuss girls ministry. They talk about the importance of girls ministry and why churches should consider having a separate ministry for girls. They also provide tips for volunteers who are interested in starting a girls ministry in their church. In this conversation, Angela Sanders shares insights on how to effect

037 - Why are teenagers so lonely an how can we help?

Mar 10 2024 24 mins  
Episode 37 | Why are teenagers so lonely an how can we help?Join us as we discuss the issue of loneliness among teenagers and how volunteers can help. We highlight the fact that despite being more connected than ever through technology, teenagers are experiencing high levels of loneliness. We also take a look the reasons behind this, including shallow relationships and lack of genu

036 - A Senior Pastor’s Perspective on Youth Ministry Volunteers

Feb 18 2024 27 mins  
Episode 36 | A Senior Pastor’s Perspective on Youth Ministry Volunteers - In this episode, we talk with Ricky Smith about his journey from youth pastor to senior pastor as he emphases the vital role of volunteers in ministry. Ricky shares his personal connection to the church and the importance of volunteers in the church's mission. He also shares about his own upbringing in a ch

035 - Why are Teenagers So Anxious and What Can We Do to Help

Feb 04 2024 27 mins  
Episode 35 | Why are Teenagers So Anxious and What Can We Do to Help - In this episode, we dive into an important topic: anxiety in teenagers. We explore the rising prevalence of anxiety among teens, particularly post-pandemic, where one in three teenagers is affected. We also discuss how anxiety doesn't discriminate by gender, impacting both boys and girls. We also address the cha

034 - Current Trends Youth Ministry Volunteers Need to be Aware of at the Start of 2024 with Walt Mueller

Jan 21 2024 29 mins  
Episode 34 | Current Trends Youth Ministry Volunteers Need to be Aware of at the Start of 2024 with Walt Mueller - Join us as we dive into the latest trends in youth ministry with Walt Mueller from the Center for Parent Youth Understanding. In this episode, Walt shares important insights for volunteers to be aware of in 2024. Discover practical tips for balancing trend-awareness wi

033 - If a youth ministry volunteer were to set goals…

Jan 07 2024 23 mins  
Episode 33 | If a youth ministry volunteer were to set goals - Happy New Year! Can you believe it is 2024? Like so many of you, we’re thinking about how we can improve in 2024. That got us thinking about what it would look like for a volunteer to set goals for how they work with students. In this episode we share 5 potential goals to set for 2024.The Youth Ministry Podcast for Vo