Youth Ministry in New Zealand
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA youth ministry podcast with a uniquely New Zealand flavour that aims to equip, uplift and inspire those who want to see young people thrive.
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Episodes
Luke and Amilie: Creating Purposeful Ministries
December 25, 2019 23:36 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBIn our final episode for the season we chat with Luke and Amilie Paynter. They share about how they came to run the aym houses in Wellington and also share a wealth of knowledge about their journey to finding purpose, health and well-being in a busy and active ministry. This is a great episode to listen, pray and reflect on in this holiday period.
Abby Füllemann: Youth Ministry in Context
December 11, 2019 21:10 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBWe chat to Abby Füllemann who is a youth pastor in Auckland about the challenges she faces in her context. We specific hone into the challenges and blessings that come from raising up young leaders into different spaces.
Rebecca Wilcox: Developing Community That Matters
November 27, 2019 13:12 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThe book Target is by Rich Atkinson and can be found at most online stores.
James Beck: Strengthening Whanau
November 13, 2019 22:09 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this episode the team sit down with James Beck to hear his thoughts on how youth ministry can impact family and whanau. He asks the question does youth ministry actually help or hinder family connections? James Beck is the Kaihanga o Ngā Mea/Content Director at the Parenting place. He’s been part of the team for 10 years now. James started his time there as an Attitude presenter and has reached over 200,000 people in schools, prisons and workplaces all over the country. You may ...
Mareta: Youth Ministry in Context
October 30, 2019 12:29 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBWe continue our series of interviews with youth pastors around the country with Mareta.
Gordon Fitch: Faith Formation
October 16, 2019 14:14 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBIn this episode we sit down to interview one of the directors of Presbyterian Youth Ministries and our podcasts biggest fan Gordon Fitch. We discuss faith formation and how to do this effectively we need to engage in the wider family. Here is the website Gordon refers to and uses when talking about the 8 pillars: https://here2stay.org.au/
Sam and Theresa: Youth Ministry in Context
October 03, 2019 00:56 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBWe continue our look into youth ministries around the country. This week we talk to Sam and Theresa Parsons who run a youth group in Waitara.
Sala Tiatia: Working with Challenging Champions
September 18, 2019 14:34 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBWe speak to Sala Matai'a Salatielu Tiatia about his work with youth through the Alternative Education system. Although we talk specifically about Sala's work in the area of alt ed the things we discuss relate to all kids in the work we do as youth workers. Please note there is a swear word in this episode but it has been bleeped We would love it if you would leave us a review. This helps others find the podcast and lets others know that the show is worth listening to. Please foll...
Brett Reid: Youth Ministry in Context
September 04, 2019 23:05 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBThis will be the first of many interviews this season with youth workers in their local context. Get ready to hear what those currently in youth work around the country are doing and how each of them are tackling the big questions of youth ministry in New Zealand.
Stephen Garner: Technology and Theology
August 21, 2019 13:50 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBWelcome back for season 2! We kick off the season with an episode with Stephen Garner from laidlaw college who shares about embracing technology and theology in youth work.
Guy and Summer Benton: Celebrating Mission
February 20, 2019 23:00 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBTim chats with Guy and Summer about their new program for young adults called Better World. They talk all things mission and how we can better navigate the field with our teens and young adults.
Jeff Odhiambo: Creating a Healthy Youth Ministry Culture
January 31, 2019 16:02 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MBJasmin and Jeff sit down to talk about what youth ministry was like at their church and how jeff navigated the ups and downs of everyday ministry.
Jennie McCullough: Why Your Church Needs A Ministry Pipeline
January 23, 2019 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBThis week we talk to Jennie about the importance of starting as young as kindergarten to build up our young people into healthy adults and strong leaders. We would love it if you would leave us a review. This helps others find the podcast and lets others know that the show is worth listening to. Please follow us on social media: www.instagram.com/ymnewzealand/ www.facebook.com/youthministrynz www.ymnewzealand.org
Jono Craig: Impacting Community
January 09, 2019 23:30 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBThis week Jasmin speaks to Jono Craig from EPIC ministries in Waipukurau about how they have transformed their ministry from a simple youth group into a ministry that impacts and interacts with the whole community. We would love it if you would leave us a review. This helps others find the podcast and lets others know that the show is worth listening to. Please follow us on social media: www.instagram.com/ymnewzealand/ www.facebook.com/youthministrynz www.ymnewzealand.org
Rob Baxter: Thinking Big
December 26, 2018 08:48 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBAlthough most things have slowed down for the holidays we are still putting out episodes. This weeks episode with Rod Baxter looks at the big picture of youth in NZ. We discuss how we can empower young people to take an active responsibility in shaping this world we live in and so many more great things. We would love it if you would leave us a review. This helps others find the podcast and lets others know that the show is worth listening to. Please follow us on social media: ww...
Ben Tennant: Honouring God in the Uncomfortable
December 12, 2018 11:01 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBOur guest this week is the children and youth pastor in Plimmerton: Ben Tennant. We speak with him about his journey through the uncomfortable to create a youth group which focuses on Christ. We center the conversation around what it means to take seriously the statement 'Honour God and he will do the rest'. We would love it if you would leave us a review. This helps others find the podcast and lets others know that the show is worth listening to. Please follow us on social medi...
Susan Blaikie: Successful vs Faithful ministries
November 28, 2018 18:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBIn this episode we explore with Susan Blaikie how we measure success in youth ministry and how we can use that to be kingdom focussed. We also chat about what it means to reach out to the last and the lost while still maintaining our roots in the church. We would love it if you would leave us a review. This helps others find the podcast and lets others know that the show is worth listening to. Please follow us on social media: www.instagram.com/ymnewzealand/ www.facebook.com/you...
Andy Spence: Building Healthy Teams and Surviving Long Term
November 14, 2018 12:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBAny Spence joins us for our first episode with a youth pastor on the ground. We discuss how he manages to make it work long term and building healthy teams. We would love it if you would leave us a review. This helps others find the podcast and lets others know that the show is worth listening to. Please follow us on social media: www.instagram.com/ymnewzealand/ www.facebook.com/youthministrynz www.ymnewzealand.org
Matt Chamberlin: Discipleship
October 31, 2018 23:24 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBToday we discussed with Matt his heart for seeing all young people discipled well within our churches. We think this topic should underpin all future episodes and help build a foundation for what it truely means to do youth ministry well. If you take away one thing from this episode remember that programs are awesome but relationships change lives. Resources Mentioned 'Masterplan of Evangelism' by Robert Coleman 'Building a Discipling Culture' by Mike Breen Master Class on Disc...
Eugene Fuimaono: Maoritanga, Wider Nz Culture and Faith
October 31, 2018 22:42 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBTim and Jasmin sit down with Eugene Fuimaono from scripture union to discuss Maori culture, wider New Zealand culture and how we can integrate them well into our churches and youth ministries. Resources Mentioned: Jay Ruka Podcast and book can be found at: https://www.huiacomehome.co.nz/ 'Bible and Treaty' by Keith Newman 'Ask that mountain: The Story of Parihaka' by Dick Scott Contact Eugene at Scripture Union: http://www.sunz.org.nz/donate-now/staff/ We would love it if you ...
Introductions
October 11, 2018 23:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBIntroducing Youth Ministry in New Zealand. This episode we meet our hosts Tim and Jasmin and we hear a bit about them and why they decided to start this podcast. We would love it if you would leave us a review. This helps others find the podcast and lets others know that the show is worth listening to. Please follow us on social media: www.instagram.com/ymnewzealand/ www.facebook.com/youthministrynz www.ymnewzealand.org