Youth Ministry Hacks

390: How Often Should Volunteers Be Trained?

Josh and Jessica (Doug's at summer camp!) talk about how often should volunteers receive training throughout the year.

156: Perfect

Yesterday was Father's Day, and today we're talking about spoiling dads and breaking up with para-church ministries. Tim is back in youth ministry for one night only. And we're asking if you should maybe, possibly, move to one service for the summer. Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-DownloadYouthMinistry-Site/default/Search-Show?q=andrew+larsen&search-button=&lang=default Be sure to like The Morning After Ministry...

Sherpa Shorts Season 4 -- Episode 22

Holy Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021. What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much k...

Sherpa Shorts Season 4 -- Episode 21

Holy Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021. What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much k...

Sherpa Shorts Season 4 -- Episode 20

Holy Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021. What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much k...

Sherpa Shorts Season 4 -- Episode 19

Holy Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021. What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much k...

Sherpa Shorts Season 4 -- Episode 18

Holy Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021. What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much k...

155: Wedding Weight, Not Current Weight

Tim got blindsided with a harsh sermon critique, Andrew did a funeral for a church family. We're talking about how to incorporate newbies into home groups, and best practices for preaching after a vacation. Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-DownloadYouthMinistry-Site/default/Search-Show?q=andrew+larsen&search-button=&lang=default Be sure to like The Morning After Ministry on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morni...

Sherpa Shorts Season 4 -- Episode 17

Holy Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021. What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much k...

Sherpa Shorts Season 4 -- Episode 16

Holy Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021. What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much k...

Sherpa Shorts Season 4 -- Episode 15

Holy Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021. What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much k...

Sherpa Shorts Season 4 -- Episode 14

Holy Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021. What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much k...

Sherpa Shorts Season 4 -- Episode 13

Holy Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021. What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much k...

Sherpa Shorts Season 4 -- Episode 12

Holy Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021. What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much k...

Sherpa Shorts Season 4 -- Episode 11

Holy Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021. What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much k...

Sherpa Shorts Season 4 -- Episode 10

Holy Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021. What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much k...

Sherpa Shorts Season 4 -- Episode 9

Holy Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021. What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much k...

Sherpa Shorts Season 4 -- Episode 8

Holy Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021. What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much k...

154: The Curious Case of Dylan Cam

We're talking the beginning of summer; sermon schedules, office hours, and all the other changes sermons bring, the return of hospital visits, saying goodbye to longtime mem-bers, and what happens when an elder forget where he is. Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-DownloadYouthMinistry-Site/default/Search-Show?q=andrew+larsen&search-button=&lang=default Be sure to like The Morning After Ministry on facebook: https:...

Sherpa Shorts Season 4 -- Episode 7

Holy Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021. What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much k...

Sherpa Shorts Season 4 -- Episode 6

Holy Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021. What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much k...

Sherpa Shorts Season 4 -- Episode 5

Holy Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021. What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much k...

Sherpa Shorts Season 4 -- Episode 4

Holy Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021. What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much k...

Sherpa Shorts Season 4 -- Episode 3

Holy Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021. What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much k...

154: Youth Pastor to Church Planter

In this episode Frank chats with Brian Lucas about transitioning from youth pastor to church planter and how that transition went for him. Follow Brian ●Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsbrianlucas/ ●Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/itsBrianLucas ●Twitter - https://twitter.com/ItsBrianLucas ●Pax Church - https://paxchristian.church/ **Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes!** Follow the podcast online! -https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/15-minutes-with-frank/ -ht...

Sherpa Shorts Season 4 -- Episode 2

Holy Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021. What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much k...

Sherpa Shorts Season 4 -- Episode 1

Holy Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021. What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much k...

June 2021 - Members Only Podcast

153: The Rona Chronicles

Tim is back with his harrowing tale of sickness, struggle, and survival. We're debating 4th of July programming, and discussing preaching after an extended absence. Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-DownloadYouthMinistry-Site/default/Search-Show?q=andrew+larsen&search-button=&lang=default Be sure to like The Morning After Ministry on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningafterministry/ instagram.com/morningafte...

153: Don’t Be A Content Creator

In this episode, Frank speaks about an insecurity many communicators have. Using a popular passage from 2 Timothy, Frank shares how he overcomes this insecurity and how to march forward as faithful proclaimers of truth. **Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes!** Links Mentioned: ●Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/2PCZXxX ●Notion - https://www.notion.so/ ●Asana - https://asana.com/ ●Google Sheets - https://bit.ly/334qh7q ●Church Comms Group - https://bit.ly/...

152: Dude, I Don't Know

Cat's out of the bag. Tim has been out with COVID. Dylan is dealing with stuff that can't be talked about, Andrew kicked off a new sermon series, and we talk best practices for landing a ministry job. Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-DownloadYouthMinistry-Site/default/Search-Show?q=andrew+larsen&search-button=&lang=default Be sure to like The Morning After Ministry on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningafte...

99: The Pandemic Is Over…Now What? (Part 4)

Okay, we admit it’s wishful thinking. The pandemic isn’t quite over. In some places it’s as bad as ever. But we are both vaccinated, so we are feeling like we’ve awakened from a bad dream and are ready to move forward. Today, we wrap up our series about church and youth ministry post-covid. While we thought our first two conversations were helpful, our topic today is the most important of all. How do we care for our souls as youth workers in this crazy, post-pandemic world? We are excited...

83: Hacks On How To Assess & Evaluate Your Ministry

Justin literally walks through the process has done with his youth team and now the kid's team at Sandals church to begin to assess and evaluate where the ministry stands now so you can move forward in making it more effective for the future. He walks through 4 areas with a bunch of different questions for each area to walk through with people you do ministry with. Take a look at our new first-time sponsor ONWARD LEADERSHIP! SPONSORS: Onward Leadership Coaching https://onwardleader.com/

152: Being A Communications Director Was Horrible

In this episode, Frank talks about the 3 months he was a communications director at his church, how he got the role, why he hated it, and what he learned. **Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes!** Links Mentioned: ●Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/2PCZXxX ●Notion - https://www.notion.so/ ●Asana - https://asana.com/ ●Google Sheets - https://bit.ly/334qh7q ●Church Comms Group - https://bit.ly/3e74N00 ●CRTVChurch Group - https://bit.ly/3nyXvoT ●Brady Shear...

151: Not Church Appropriate, But Hilarious

Timmy is still out sick, but Dylan has stepped in in more ways than one this week. We're recapping the two week sermon series he preached, talking mother's day, calendar prep, and how to vacation well. Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-DownloadYouthMinistry-Site/default/Search-Show?q=andrew+larsen&search-button=&lang=default Be sure to like The Morning After Ministry on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningaft...

98: The Pandemic Is Over…Now What? (Part 3)

Okay, we admit it’s wishful thinking. The pandemic isn’t quite over. In some places, it’s as bad as ever. But we are both vaccinated, so we are feeling like we’ve awakened from a bad dream and are ready to move forward. Today, we continue our series about the church and youth ministry post-covid. While we thought our first two conversations were helpful, our topic today is the most important of all. How do we care for our souls as youth workers in this crazy, post-pandemic world? We are e...

151: Filling The Gap With Trust

In this episode, Frank talks about filling the gap with trust between you and your direct report or in and among your volunteers. **Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes!** Follow the podcast online! -https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/15-minutes-with-frank/ -http://Instagram.com/fifteenminuteswithfrank -https://facebook.com/fifteenminuteswithfrank Follow Frank! -http://frankgil.me -http://instagram.com/pastorfrankgil -http://facebook.com/pastorfrankgil -http://twitter.co...

18: Prayer as a First Response Is More Important Than We Think

Relational tension is common in youth ministry because we serve and work with imperfect people. However, having a healthy soul requires a response to opposition that aligns with the heart of Jesus. In this installment of The Youth Ministry Soul Keeper Podcast, James Sabin and guest co-host Eben Eddy discuss the importance of prayer when navigating difficult relationships. Connect with Us... Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamessabin13/ Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagra...

150: 15 Minutes with KB

150 episodes are in the books. I sat down with a longtime friend KB. KB is a Billboard 100 and Dove Award winning rapper and a national touring artist often featured on tours like Winter Jam. Your youth group might know him as the guy who made the song Church Clap. He is also a fantastic preacher who has been on stages like the Passion Conference and The Gospel Coalition Conference. Most importantly, he is a brother in the Lord with a passion to see others come and know Jesus. He has a podcas...

97: The Pandemic Is Over…Now What? (Part 2)

Okay, we admit it’s wishful thinking. The pandemic isn’t quite over. In some places it’s as bad as ever. But we are both vaccinated, so we are feeling like we’ve awakened from a bad dream and are ready to move forward. That being said, there are some serious challenges ahead. The “return to normal” we’ve all clamored for isn’t reality. There will be a new way forward, and things will never quite be the same. So now that the pandemic is over…what’s next? To that end, we are presenting a new ...

150: Two Experts Here

Tim is out sick today, but fortunately, our friend Jeff Simp-son is in town, and he is in the Timmy seat this morning. We're talking church on vacation, Mother's Day sermons, and dealing with online hate. Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-DownloadYouthMinistry- Site/default/Search-Show?q=andrew+larsen&search-button=&lang=default Be sure to like The Morning After Ministry on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morni...

82: The 4 C’s Of Youth Ministry Right Now w/ Joseph Kellogg

We get to sit down with Joseph Kellogg, a youth ministry veteran, to talk about the 4 C’s that he and his teams are focusing on right now in regards to youth ministry as things are picking back up since the country shut down. Super practical. Super powerful. HYM https://www.hymconference.com HYM Instagram @hymconference YouthPastor.co https://youthpastor.co Feed https://feed.bible Joseph Kellogg @josephkellogg Take a look at our new first time sponsor ONWARD LEADERSHIP! SPONSORS:...

May 2021 - Members Only Podcast

May is here, which means it's almost summer!

149: The Great Outdoor Frat Party

Our buddy Frank Gil is with us today! We’re diving in to what happens when nature interrupts worship, rehearsing vs preparing, our ministry frat parties, and launching a new series. Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-DownloadYouthMinistry-Site/default/Search-Show?q=andrew+larsen&search-button=&lang=default Be sure to like The Morning After Ministry on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningafterministry/ instagr...

96: The Pandemic Is Over…Now What? (Part 1)

Okay, we admit it’s wishful thinking. The pandemic isn’t quite over. In some places it’s as bad as ever. But we are both vaccinated, so we are feeling like we’ve awakened from a bad dream and are ready to move forward. That being said, there are some serious challenges ahead. The “return to normal” we’ve all clamored for isn’t reality. There will be a new way forward, and things will never quite be the same. So now that the pandemic is over…what’s next? To that end, we are presenting a new...

17: Patience Is Understanding

In order to develop greater patience in our ministries, we need to ask more questions, and wonder more and assume less. We need to recognize that all who we are involved with have a backstory to be discovered and are worthy of our time to dig deeper into their lives. When we do this, we will discover that our patience and grace towards them grows. Connect with Us... Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamessabin13/ Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ym_soul_keeper_podca...

81: Questions You Should Be Asking To Make Your Program Better

Justin and Matthew are talking about one of their favorite subjects… service programming. They discuss what are some of the things they are looking for in a smooth and excellent service. They walk through questions we as leaders should be asking of our services to make them better. Take a look at our new first time sponsor of The Youth Cartel! SPONSORS: Download Youth Ministry University https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/QbmGUcX2 The Youth Cartel Coaching theyouthcartel.com/coaching

148: Where are we going to lunch after this?

We're looking back to Easter, and wondering where eve-ryone from Easter went yesterday. Mic strategies, losing good people, and getting back to normal. Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-DownloadYouthMinistry-Site/default/Search-Show?q=andrew+larsen&search-button=&lang=default Be sure to like The Morning After Ministry on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningafterministry/ instagram.com/morningaftermin and twi...

95: Mathew’s Big Announcement

Mathew has something huge to tell us. Meanwhile, Steve can’t even… Today we reveal something we’ve known about for a while. After 30 years in youth ministry and 16 years at his current church, Mathew is leaving the pastorate and heading out into the great unknown called “Life Outside of the Church.” This raises so many questions. How did he arrive at this decision? Why would he do such a thing? What’s he going to do next? What existential crisis does this create in Steve? And of course, th...

Andy Stanley: better decisions, less regrets

Josh sits down with Andy Stanley to talk about youth ministry, his new book, and... a lot of other things.