The Effective Ministry Podcast

Dec 10 2024 102 ep. 33 mins 22
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Join the Youthworks Ministry Support Team as they discuss how to have an effective youth and children’s ministry in every church in conversation with local ministry workers as well as national and international voices. Get in touch - [email protected] www.youthworks.net

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080 - Critiquing Incarnational Youth Ministry with Tim Gough

Dec 10 2024 35 mins  
In this episode, we dive into a fascinating discussion about the incarnational model of youth ministry—a framework that has likely influenced your work with children, youth, and young adults, even if you’re unfamiliar with its name.Our guest, Tim Gough, explores this influential model and its impact on ministryin a recently presented a seminar titled Critiquing the Incarnationa

079 - Fostering a Love for God in Youth Ministry | Part 2 - Case Studies

Nov 12 2024 20 mins  
Welcome back!this week is the second of a two part series on how youth ministry can help young people foster a deep and genuine love for God. last episode you heard an edited version of a Youth Ministry seminar at the Reach Australia Conference on the topic. It explored two aspects of Love for God - that it is expressive and responsive - and the implications of these. This week we'

078 - Fostering a Love for God in Youth Ministry | Part 1 - Seminar at Reach Australia Conference

Oct 29 2024 35 mins  
Welcome back!In this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, we're diving into the first of a two part series on how youth ministry can help young people foster a deep and genuine love for God. This is at the heart of Youth Ministry! You'll hear an edited version of a Youth Ministry seminar at the Reach Australia Conference on the topic. It explores two aspects of Love for God -

077 - Healthy Gender Identity with Patricia and Kamal Weerakoon (In partnership with Timeless Parenting Podcast)

Oct 15 2024 61 mins  
Welcome back to the Effective Ministry Podcast!In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast, hosts Al James and co-host Harriet Connor from the Timeless Parenting podcast conclude a three-part series on identity, healthy sexuality, and gender identity. They speak with Patricia and Kamal Weerakoon co-authors of 'The Gender Revolution' with Rob Smith. The discussion delves into

076 - Healthy Sexuality with Patricia and Kamal Weerakoon (In partnership with Timeless Parenting Podcast)

Oct 01 2024 46 mins  
Welcome back to the Effective Ministry Podcast!Join hosts Al James and Anne Cunningham (Timeless Parenting Podcast) for part two of a three-part series on identity, healthy sexuality, and gender identity. In this episode, Al and Anne speak with Patricia and Kamal Weerakoon about the healthy sexuality from Biblical Christian perspective. Patricia, a Christian sexologist and author,

075 - What's Wrong With Finding Your Identity in Christ - Simon Swadling

Sep 17 2024 64 mins  
Welcome back to the Effective Ministry Podcast! The first in a three part series on Identity, Sexuality and Gender, in this episode, Al James sits down with Simon Swadling to explore the phrase 'finding your identity in Christ.' They discuss the pressures young people face around identity, why the phrase might be more harmful than helpful, and its lack of biblical backing. Simon sh

Special Announcement!

Sep 10 2024 1 mins  
Tim Beilharz has left the building! :-( And an announcement about a 3 part special on "Identity" starting next Wednesday:1) What's wrong with finding your identity in Christ - Simon Swadling - Wednesday 18th September2) Sexuality - Patricia and Kamal Weerakoon - in Partnership with Growing Faith Timeless Parenting Podcast - Wed 2nd October3) Gender - Patricia and Kamal Weerakoon -

074 - Parting Words of a Children's Ministry Advisor with Tim Beilharz

Sep 03 2024 59 mins  
In this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, Al James sits down with Tim Beilharz, a much loved and appreciated children's ministry advisor who is finishing up in his role at Youthworks after 12 years. Tim shares his experiences, his thoughts on the future of youth and children's ministry, and talks with Al about topics like the importance of intergenerational relationships,

073 - Starting a Youth Ministry from Scratch with Danny Mitchell

Aug 20 2024 55 mins  
How to Start an Effective Youth Ministry from Scratch | Effective Ministry PodcastIn this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, we discuss how to start an effective youth ministry in your church. Join us as we talk with Danny Mitchell, the youth and young adults pastor at Ann Street Presbyterian in Brisbane, and a former youth ministry network consultant with the Presbyterian

072 - Sin: The Uncomfortable Truth, A House Warm Up Episode with Myles Elton and Naomi de Vries

Aug 13 2024 51 mins  
It is almost time for House Conference and Tim Beilharz is joined by Myles Elton (St James, Croydon) and Naomi de Vries (The Bridge Church) to talk about the problem of sin. Together, they delve into the academic papers to be presented at House, seeking to help theology shape practice in our ministry to children and youth. They focus on the ways to understand and communicate the co