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Listen To This If You Are Thinking About Quitting Youth Ministry!

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - October 05, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes
Book Mentioned in this Episode: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni *** Feeling spent in your youth ministry role? Wondering if it's time to call it quits as a youth pastor or stay the course? Today's episode addresses those types questions as we traverse the complicated landscap...

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Youth Group Games for LARGE Groups - Youth Ministry Games!

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - September 28, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes
**FOR A PDF OF THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LARGE GROUP GAMES - EMAIL US AT [email protected] - and put in the subject or description "LARGE GROUP GAMES" and we will send it over to you!**  Are you looking for youth group games for a large group?  Ever wondered how to keep a large youth gro...

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ASK ME ANYTHING: Your Youth Ministry Questions Answered!

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - September 21, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes
In this episode, we cover youth ministry questions that our community asked!  A few weeks back, we posted on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook and asked if there were any student ministry questions you wanted answered.  These could be anything from topics we haven't covered to deeper explanations on...

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Last Minute Youth Ministry Lesson Ideas - Youth Pastor Resources

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - September 14, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes
Ever felt so exhausted you could barely muster up the energy to give a lesson to your youth ministry? Were you up all night with a fussy newborn?  Maybe you have been sick and just don't have the energy to give it 100%.  Trust me, we've been there. This episode is a veritable lifeline, bringing ...

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Why You Need Multiple Speakers in Your Youth Ministry

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - September 07, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes
Imagine having a chorus of voices - each unique, each resonating differently with your youth ministry students.  Picture your students finding the one voice that they relate to, the one that propels them towards a deeper understanding and connection to God. And now, what if we told you that you ...

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These 5 Tips Will Help Your Youth Group Retain Your Sermons!

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - August 31, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes
As a youth pastor, do you ever find yourself stuck in a monotonous rhythm of youth ministry sermons, wondering how to ensure that your teaching is not only impactful but also relevant to your students?  Are you looking to create a conducive learning environment that helps students better absorb ...

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4 Things You NEED TO START DOING TODAY in Your Youth Ministry!

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - August 24, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes
Are you ready to transform your youth ministry into a powerhouse of efficiency and impact? In this episode, we will be going over 4 things youth pastors need to start doing immediately in their student ministry.  You'll be armed with practical steps to enhance your ministry's discipline, organiz...

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What Grade Would Jesus Give Your Youth Ministry?

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - August 17, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes
What grade do you think Jesus would give your youth ministry?  It's an interesting question to consider...but also, HOW would Jesus grade your youth ministry?  What factors would He deem most important?  In this episode, we use a few Bible verses to shine some light on these questions and give y...

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YOUTH PASTORS: Are You Challenging Your Youth Group?

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - August 10, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes
Are you challenging the students in your youth ministry enough?  In this episode, we examine four ways that you can be challenging your youth group to help them grow in their faith.  Some of the topics we will be covering include: teaching the Bible as a narrative, steering away from your studen...

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Your Youth Group Event Failed...So Now What??

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - August 03, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes
Have you ever had a youth group event fail? Unfortunately, it's a sting we've all probably felt. It's only natural that when an event goes wrong, youth pastors either internalize it as a sign that they messed up and become depressed feeling it is a reflection of them OR they start finger pointin...

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Why New Youth Pastors FAIL at Youth Ministry! (3 Things You MUST Know!)

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - July 27, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes
What happens when you find yourself as a new youth pastor at the wheel of a youth ministry, trying to navigate the windy roads and bad weather?  As it turns out, you're not alone in this journey, and we're here to guide you through the common challenges new youth pastors face, equipped with valu...

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5 Bible Study Tips that Changed My Life as a Youth Pastor

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - July 20, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes
Are you looking for a more profound understanding of the Bible?  Today, we are discussing the 5 tips that I use to study the Bible and do my sermon prep.   These methods have opened up newer depths of understanding and drastically improved my sermons as a Youth Pastor.  If you are looking at fin...

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How to Minister to the 4 Different Types of Students in Youth Ministry

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - July 13, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes
Ever wondered how to effectively reach every type of youth that attends your church?  Join us as we examine the 4 different types of students that are in your ministry and talk about the ways that you can effectively minister to all of them.  From casual attendees to committed members, we'll hel...

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No New Visitors? Common Mistakes Many Youth Ministries Make

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - July 06, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes
Are you not getting any new visitors at your youth group?  In this episode we’re dissecting 4 common mistakes that many youth ministries make when it comes to attracting new students.  We're sharing our insights on how to paint an exciting picture of your ministry that not only captures attentio...

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Overcoming Fear and Self Doubts: A Guide for Youth Pastors

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - June 29, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes
Feeling overwhelmed by insecurities, fears and self-doubt as a youth pastor? Don't worry, because you're not alone! In this episode, we open up about how to address these issues as a youth pastor.  We share our insights on shifting the focus from self to Jesus, the true mainstay of youth ministr...

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Raise Them Up! Why You Always Need New Leaders in Youth Ministry

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - June 22, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes
Raising up leaders in youth ministry is a never ending, but rewarding task.  Youth pastors rely on their volunteer leaders to help with so much of student ministry and, generally speaking, the more leaders you have the better your youth group tends to be.  Youth leaders fuel your ministry and to...

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3 Questions Every Youth Pastor Should be Asking Their Senior Pastor

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - June 15, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes
Whether your relationship is strained or solid, there are 3 questions that you, as the youth pastor, should be asking your senior pastor.  Youth ministry can be a lonely place if you don't have support.  It's so important to make sure that you are on the same page as your senior pastor in terms ...

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Youth Ministry Planning: Weekend Service vs. Mid-Week Program

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - June 08, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes
Some youth ministries only meet at their weekend service...typically Sunday mornings.  Other youth groups only meet at a mid-week program and on Sundays, students sit with their parents.  Other student ministries have a weekend service (or more) AND a mid-week program...so what's the difference ...

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4 NEW Icebreaker Games for Smaller Youth Groups!

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - June 01, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes
**FOR A PDF OF THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL OF THE GAMES - EMAIL US AT [email protected] - and put in the subject or description "4 ICEBREAKERS for SMALLER YOUTH GROUPS" and we will send it over to you!**  Ice breakers are an excellent way to get your youth ministry actively engaging.  ...

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Not Connecting With Your Students? 3 Things You Must Do!

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - May 25, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes
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Work Smarter NOT Harder in Youth Ministry - 5 Youth Pastor Tips!

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - May 18, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes
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How to Keep Your Youth Ministry Strong During Tough Times

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - May 11, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes
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5 Tips on How to Increase Youth Ministry Participation

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - May 04, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes
No matter what size youth ministry you have, these 5 tips will help increase your youth group participation for events and your midweek program.  We have all experienced the crushing feeling of having low turnouts at youth group or an extensively planned event.  It hurts!!!  In this episode, we ...

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Equipping Your Student Leaders to Reach New Students in Youth Ministry!

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - April 27, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes
When a new student comes to our weekend service or midweek program, it's very natural for us as the youth pastor to go and welcome them.  If you have a solid volunteer team, they will more than likely go up and introduce themselves to the new student as well; however, what makes the biggest and ...

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Youth Pastor: Increase Your Influence Through Servant Leadership!

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - April 20, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes
As a youth pastor, servant leadership should be a foundational philosophy of how we lead.  In this episode, we take a look at what servant leadership is, what it looks like in your youth ministry and go over 4 self-assessment questions to ask yourself to further your character and leadership as ...

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THE BRUTAL TRUTH! What Youth Ministry Can Teach You About Yourself!

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - April 13, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes
Whether you have been in youth ministry for 20 days or 20 years, you will repeatedly find how it can teach us valuable lessons about ourselves.  In this episode, we take a look at 4 areas that student ministry can be brutally honest about who we are as a leader and as a person in general.  Even ...

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Is Your Youth Group Struggling to Connect? 5 Tips THAT WORK!

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - April 06, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes
Are you feeling like your youth ministry students are disconnected from each other?  Or maybe you just have a handful of students who don't seem to know how to join in with the group.  It can be really frustrating when the interaction in your youth group seems so awkward and forced.  Today, we a...

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ATTENTION YOUTH PASTORS: You Need Deeper Friendships!

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - March 30, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes
Youth pastors have a tendency to know a ton of people at church, but can sometimes be known deeply by few.  For your own personal growth, mental health and spiritual health, it is so important to have close friendships that go much deeper than the superficial stuff.  Do you have those people in ...

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Youth Ministry Volunteers QUIT When You Ignore These Things!

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - March 23, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes
Volunteers play a critical role in the success of youth ministries, but if we fail to keep them engaged, motivated and most of all, cared for, we can quickly lose them!  First and foremost, when volunteers are lead well, they can be much happier 😁 and more effective in their roles. When volunte...

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YOUTH MINISTRY CURRICULUM - Should You Use It or Not?

Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - March 16, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes
"Should I use youth ministry curriculum?" Whether you are brand new to youth ministry or you've been in it for a while, the thought has more than likely crossed your mind.  In this episode, we take a look at some of the pros and cons of using pre-packaged student ministry curriculum and give you...

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