Conversations in Student Ministry

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Join Matt, Rusty, Grant, and Allen as we dive into the everyday stuff of student ministry. This podcast contains fun and humor-filled conversations in student ministry with friends who have been doing ministry since it began—almost.

Conversations in Student Ministry


    • Dec 18, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 21 EPISODES


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    021: Called Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 37:09


    Join the conversation as we chat about ministering to called students. We would love to hear and share what you are doing to disciple students in your ministry. Leave us a comment and let us know. Contact us on Twitter or on our website. @StuMinConvosMatt's Twitter: @mattkresgeGrant's Twitter: @grantbyrdAllen's Twitter: @allenfransRusty's Twitter: @rwheelington If you enjoyed the podcast, we would love for you to pass it along to a friend and to leave a rating on iTunes. Thanks to our Sponsors: Howard Payne University: Founded in 1889 to serve and train ministry leaders, Howard Payne University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Brownwood, Texas. Students can receive undergraduate degrees in the areas of Bible, Practical Theology, Cross-Cultural Studies, Biblical Languages, Youth Ministry, and Christian Education. HPU also offers graduate degrees in Youth Ministry as well as Theology and Ministry that do not require you to relocate to Brownwood. Earn a Master’s degree while continuing to serve where you are. Check them out at hputx.edu/christianstudies or call (325) 649-8403 for more information. Howard Payne University – serving youth ministers since 1970. CTYL Network: CTYL is a one-day training conference in Central Texas for student ministers and their volunteers. For only $20 per person, this conference is a great opportunity to receive invaluable training for you and your team. The next conference is in August. Learn more at ctylnetwork.com

    020: Bonus Episode with Tiny Dominguez

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 35:53


    Join the conversation as we talk to Tiny Dominguez. Tiny pastors a church in Lubbock, Texas and travels all over preaching the gospel. We loved his insights and think you will find them helpful as well. Contact us on Twitter or on our website. @StuMinConvosMatt's Twitter: @mattkresgeGrant's Twitter: @grantbyrdAllen's Twitter: @allenfransRusty's Twitter: @rwheelington If you enjoyed the podcast, we would love for you to pass it along to a friend and to leave a rating on iTunes. Thanks to our Sponsors: Howard Payne University: Founded in 1889 to serve and train ministry leaders, Howard Payne University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Brownwood, Texas. Students can receive undergraduate degrees in the areas of Bible, Practical Theology, Cross-Cultural Studies, Biblical Languages, Youth Ministry, and Christian Education. HPU also offers graduate degrees in Youth Ministry as well as Theology and Ministry that do not require you to relocate to Brownwood. Earn a Master’s degree while continuing to serve where you are. Check them out at hputx.edu/christianstudies or call (325) 649-8403 for more information. Howard Payne University – serving youth ministers since 1970. CTYL Network: CTYL is a one-day training conference in Central Texas for student ministers and their volunteers. For only $20 per person, this conference is a great opportunity to receive invaluable training for you and your team. The next conference is in August. Learn more at ctylnetwork.com

    019: Looking Backward and Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 37:08


    Join the conversation as we talk about evaluating our summer and planning ahead for the coming ministry season. Contact us on Twitter or on our website. @StuMinConvosMatt's Twitter: @mattkresgeGrant's Twitter: @grantbyrdAllen's Twitter: @allenfransRusty's Twitter: @rwheelington If you enjoyed the podcast, we would love for you to pass it along to a friend and to leave a rating on iTunes. Thanks to our Sponsors: Howard Payne University: Founded in 1889 to serve and train ministry leaders, Howard Payne University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Brownwood, Texas. Students can receive undergraduate degrees in the areas of Bible, Practical Theology, Cross-Cultural Studies, Biblical Languages, Youth Ministry, and Christian Education. HPU also offers graduate degrees in Youth Ministry as well as Theology and Ministry that do not require you to relocate to Brownwood. Earn a Master’s degree while continuing to serve where you are. Check them out at hputx.edu/christianstudies or call (325) 649-8403 for more information. Howard Payne University – serving youth ministers since 1970. CTYL Network: CTYL is a one-day training conference in Central Texas for student ministers and their volunteers. For only $20 per person, this conference is a great opportunity to receive invaluable training for you and your team. The next conference is in August. Learn more at ctylnetwork.com

    018: Camp Hacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 28:48


    Join the conversation as we talk about several camp hacks we are hoping to implement this summer. What do you do to maximize your time at camp? Share with us some of your favorite camp hacks and let us feature them on the show! Contact us on Twitter or on our website. @StuMinConvosMatt's Twitter: @mattkresgeGrant's Twitter: @grantbyrdAllen's Twitter: @allenfransRusty's Twitter: @rwheelington If you enjoyed the podcast, we would love for you to pass it along to a friend and to leave a rating on iTunes. Thanks to our Sponsors: Howard Payne University: Founded in 1889 to serve and train ministry leaders, Howard Payne University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Brownwood, Texas. Students can receive undergraduate degrees in the areas of Bible, Practical Theology, Cross-Cultural Studies, Biblical Languages, Youth Ministry, and Christian Education. HPU also offers graduate degrees in Youth Ministry as well as Theology and Ministry that do not require you to relocate to Brownwood. Earn a Master’s degree while continuing to serve where you are. Check them out at hputx.edu/christianstudies or call (325) 649-8403 for more information. Howard Payne University – serving youth ministers since 1970. CTYL Network: CTYL is a one-day training conference in Central Texas for student ministers and their volunteers. For only $20 per person, this conference is a great opportunity to receive invaluable training for you and your team. The next conference is in August. Learn more at ctylnetwork.com

    017: Talking Missions Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 28:11


    Join the second part of our conversation as we talk through mission trips, living on mission, and developing this culture in our student ministry. We would love to hear and share your mission trip hacks! Contact us on Twitter or on our website. @StuMinConvosMatt's Twitter: @mattkresgeGrant's Twitter: @grantbyrdAllen's Twitter: @allenfransRusty's Twitter: @rwheelington If you enjoyed the podcast, we would love for you to pass it along to a friend and to leave a rating on iTunes. Thanks to our Sponsors: Howard Payne University: Founded in 1889 to serve and train ministry leaders, Howard Payne University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Brownwood, Texas. Students can receive undergraduate degrees in the areas of Bible, Practical Theology, Cross-Cultural Studies, Biblical Languages, Youth Ministry, and Christian Education. HPU also offers graduate degrees in Youth Ministry as well as Theology and Ministry that do not require you to relocate to Brownwood. Earn a Master’s degree while continuing to serve where you are. Check them out at hputx.edu/christianstudies or call (325) 649-8403 for more information. Howard Payne University – serving youth ministers since 1970. CTYL Network: CTYL is a one-day training conference in Central Texas for student ministers and their volunteers. For only $20 per person, this conference is a great opportunity to receive invaluable training for you and your team. The next conference is in August. Learn more at ctylnetwork.com

    016: Talking Missions Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 34:39


    Join the conversation as we talk through mission trips, living on mission, and developing this culture in our student ministry. We would love to hear and share your mission trip hacks! Contact us on Twitter or on our website. @StuMinConvosMatt's Twitter: @mattkresgeGrant's Twitter: @grantbyrdAllen's Twitter: @allenfransRusty's Twitter: @rwheelington If you enjoyed the podcast, we would love for you to pass it along to a friend and to leave a rating on iTunes. Thanks to our Sponsors: Howard Payne University: Founded in 1889 to serve and train ministry leaders, Howard Payne University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Brownwood, Texas. Students can receive undergraduate degrees in the areas of Bible, Practical Theology, Cross-Cultural Studies, Biblical Languages, Youth Ministry, and Christian Education. HPU also offers graduate degrees in Youth Ministry as well as Theology and Ministry that do not require you to relocate to Brownwood. Earn a Master’s degree while continuing to serve where you are. Check them out at hputx.edu/christianstudies or call (325)649-8403 for more information. Howard Payne University – serving youth ministers since 1970. CTYL Network: CTYL is a one-day training conference in Central Texas for student ministers and their volunteers. For only $20 per person, this conference is a great opportunity to receive invaluable training for you and your team. The next conference is in August. Learn more at ctylnetwork.com

    015: Creating a Plan of Discipleship

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 30:12


    When your seniors graduate from your student ministry, what do you hope they know? What do you want them to look like? What do you hope they have become? Join our conversation as we talk about creating a plan of discipleship. Contact us on Twitter or on our website. @StuMinConvosMatt's Twitter: @mattkresgeGrant's Twitter: @grantbyrdAllen's Twitter: @allenfransRusty's Twitter: @rwheelington If you enjoyed the podcast, we would love for you to pass it along to a friend and to leave a rating on iTunes. Thanks to our Sponsors: Howard Payne University: Founded in 1889 to serve and train ministry leaders, Howard Payne University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Brownwood, Texas. Students can receive undergraduate degrees in the areas of Bible, Practical Theology, Cross-Cultural Studies, Biblical Languages, Youth Ministry, and Christian Education. HPU also offers graduate degrees in Youth Ministry as well as Theology and Ministry that do not require you to relocate to Brownwood. Earn a Master’s degree while continuing to serve where you are. Check them out at hputx.edu/christianstudies or call (325)649-8403 for more information. Howard Payne University – serving youth ministers since 1970. CTYL Network: CTYL is a one-day training conference in Central Texas for student ministers and their volunteers. For only $20 per person, this conference is a great opportunity to receive invaluable training for you and your team. The next conference is in August. Learn more at ctylnetwork.com

    014: Sustaining Volunteers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 38:38


    What is your strategy to recruit, train, and sustain volunteers? In this conversation, we jump into the topic of sustaining our volunteers. We would love to continue the conversation with you and hear what you do to recruit, train, and sustain volunteers. Contact us on Twitter or on our website. @StuMinConvos Matt's Twitter: @mattkresge Grant's Twitter: @grantbyrd Allen's Twitter: @allenfrans Rusty's Twitter: @rwheelington If you enjoyed the podcast, we would love for you to pass it along to a friend and to leave a rating on iTunes. Thanks to our Sponsors: Howard Payne University: Founded in 1889 to serve and train ministry leaders, Howard Payne University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Brownwood, Texas. Students can receive undergraduate degrees in the areas of Bible, Practical Theology, Cross-Cultural Studies, Biblical Languages, Youth Ministry, and Christian Education. HPU also offers graduate degrees in Youth Ministry as well as Theology and Ministry that do not require you to relocate to Brownwood. Earn a Master’s degree while continuing to serve where you are. Check them out at hputx.edu/christianstudies or call (325)649-8403 for more information. Howard Payne University – serving youth ministers since 1970. CTYL Network: CTYL is a one-day training conference in Central Texas for student ministers and their volunteers. For only $20 per person, this conference is a great opportunity to receive invaluable training for you and your team. The next conference is in August. Learn more at ctylnetwork.com

    013: Don’t Recruit People to a Sinking Ship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 23:10


    What is your strategy to recruit, train, and sustain volunteers? In this two-part conversation, we spend time talking through the approach to recruiting volunteers and the importance of equipping them. We would love to continue the conversation with you and hear from you. Contact us on Twitter or on our website. @StuMinConvos Matt's Twitter: @mattkresge Grant's Twitter: @grantbyrd Allen's Twitter: @allenfrans Rusty's Twitter: @rwheelington If you enjoyed the podcast, we would love for you to pass it along to a friend and to leave a rating on iTunes. Thanks to our Sponsors: Howard Payne University: Founded in 1889 to serve and train ministry leaders, Howard Payne University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Brownwood, Texas. Students can receive undergraduate degrees in the areas of Bible, Practical Theology, Cross Cultural Studies, Biblical Languages, Youth Ministry, and Christian Education. HPU also offers graduate degrees in Youth Ministry as well as Theology and Ministry that do not require you to relocate to Brownwood. Earn a Master’s degree while continuing to serve where you are. Check them out at hputx.edu/christianstudies or call (325)649-8403 for more information. Howard Payne University – serving youth ministers since 1970. CTYL Network: CTYL is a one-day training conference in Central Texas for student ministers and their volunteers. For only $20 per person, this conference is a great opportunity to receive invaluable training for you and your team. The next conference is in August. Learn more at ctylnetwork.com

    012: Summer is Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2018 27:24


    Summer is over and we are back! Join us as we talk about what we did this Summer along with some of our favorite events. Contact us on Twitter or on our website. @StuMinConvos Matt's Twitter: @mattkresge Grant's Twitter: @grantbyrd Allen's Twitter: @allenfrans Rusty's Twitter: @rwheelington If you enjoyed the podcast, we would love for you to pass it along to a friend and to leave a rating on iTunes. Thanks to our Sponsors: Howard Payne University: Founded in 1889 to serve and train ministry leaders, Howard Payne University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Brownwood, Texas. Students can receive undergraduate degrees in the areas of Bible, Practical Theology, Cross Cultural Studies, Biblical Languages, Youth Ministry, and Christian Education. HPU also offers graduate degrees in Youth Ministry as well as Theology and Ministry that do not require you to relocate to Brownwood. Earn a Master’s degree while continuing to serve where you are. Check them out at hputx.edu/christianstudies or call (325)649-8403 for more information. Howard Payne University – serving youth ministers since 1970. CTYL Network: CTYL is a one-day training conference in Central Texas for student ministers and their volunteers. For only $20 per person, this conference is a great opportunity to receive invaluable training for you and your team. The next conference is in August. Learn more at ctylnetwork.com

    011: Summer is Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018 29:11


    We all have that one summer event we are looking forward to. In this conversation, we each share an event that we are looking forward to this Summer. We would love to hear what events y'all have planned! Contact us on Twitter or on our website. @StuMinConvos Matt's Twitter: @mattkresge Grant's Twitter: @grantbyrd Allen's Twitter: @allenfrans Rusty's Twitter: @rwheelington If you enjoyed the podcast, we would love for you to pass it along to a friend and to leave a rating on iTunes. Thanks to our Sponsors: Howard Payne University: Founded in 1889 to serve and train ministry leaders, Howard Payne University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Brownwood, Texas. Students can receive undergraduate degrees in the areas of Bible, Practical Theology, Cross Cultural Studies, Biblical Languages, Youth Ministry, and Christian Education. HPU also offers graduate degrees in Youth Ministry as well as Theology and Ministry that do not require you to relocate to Brownwood. Earn a Master’s degree while continuing to serve where you are. Check them out at hputx.edu/christianstudies or call (325)649-8403 for more information. Howard Payne University – serving youth ministers since 1970. CTYL Network: CTYL is a one-day training conference in Central Texas for student ministers and their volunteers. For only $20 per person, this conference is a great opportunity to receive invaluable training for you and your team. The next conference is in August. Learn more at ctylnetwork.com

    010: Hanging with David Ledbetter Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2018 25:44


    We are continuing our conversation with David Ledbetter, professional baseball player, in the Texas Rangers Organization to talk about life, sports, and discipling students. This conversation is filled with great insights into serving and ministering to student athletes. You can follow David on Twitter at @d_ledbetter18 ‏ Contact us on Twitter or on our website. @StuMinConvos Matt's Twitter: @mattkresge Grant's Twitter: @grantbyrd Allen's Twitter: @allenfrans Rusty's Twitter: @rwheelington If you enjoyed the podcast, we would love for you to pass it along to a friend and to leave a rating on iTunes. Thanks to our Sponsors: Howard Payne University: Founded in 1889 to serve and train ministry leaders, Howard Payne University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Brownwood, Texas. Students can receive undergraduate degrees in the areas of Bible, Practical Theology, Cross Cultural Studies, Biblical Languages, Youth Ministry, and Christian Education. HPU also offers graduate degrees in Youth Ministry as well as Theology and Ministry that do not require you to relocate to Brownwood. Earn a Master’s degree while continuing to serve where you are. Check them out at hputx.edu/christianstudies or call (325)649-8403 for more information. Howard Payne University – serving youth ministers since 1970. CTYL Network: CTYL is a one-day training conference in Central Texas for student ministers and their volunteers. For only $20 per person, this conference is a great opportunity to receive invaluable training for you and your team. The next conference is in August. Learn more at ctylnetwork.com

    009: Hanging with David Ledbetter Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2018 33:54


    We had the opportunity to hang with David Ledbetter, professional baseball player, in the Texas Rangers Organization to talk about life, sports, and discipling students. This conversation is filled with great insights into serving and ministering to student athletes. You can follow David on Twitter at @d_ledbetter18 ‏ Contact us on Twitter or on our website. @StuMinConvos Matt's Twitter: @mattkresge Grant's Twitter: @grantbyrd Allen's Twitter: @allenfrans Rusty's Twitter: @rwheelington If you enjoyed the podcast, we would love for you to pass it along to a friend and to leave a rating on iTunes. Thanks to our Sponsors: Howard Payne University: Founded in 1889 to serve and train ministry leaders, Howard Payne University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Brownwood, Texas. Students can receive undergraduate degrees in the areas of Bible, Practical Theology, Cross Cultural Studies, Biblical Languages, Youth Ministry, and Christian Education. HPU also offers graduate degrees in Youth Ministry as well as Theology and Ministry that do not require you to relocate to Brownwood. Earn a Master’s degree while continuing to serve where you are. Check them out at hputx.edu/christianstudies or call (325)649-8403 for more information. Howard Payne University – serving youth ministers since 1970. CTYL Network: CTYL is a one-day training conference in Central Texas for student ministers and their volunteers. For only $20 per person, this conference is a great opportunity to receive invaluable training for you and your team. The next conference is in August. Learn more at ctylnetwork.com

    008: Maintaining Our Spiritual Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 46:56


    In this conversation, we talk about the importance of maintaining our spiritual health and ways in which we seek to do so. We also have an important conversation around the issue of burnout. We hope this conversation encourages you. If you have any questions for us, we would love to interact with you. Contact us on Twitter or on our website. @StuMinConvos Matt's Twitter: @mattkresge Grant's Twitter: @grantbyrd Allen's Twitter: @allenfrans Rusty's Twitter: @rwheelington If you enjoyed the podcast, we would love for you to pass it along to a friend and to leave a rating on iTunes. Thanks to our Sponsors: Howard Payne University: Founded in 1889 to serve and train ministry leaders, Howard Payne University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Brownwood, Texas. Students can receive undergraduate degrees in the areas of Bible, Practical Theology, Cross Cultural Studies, Biblical Languages, Youth Ministry, and Christian Education. HPU also offers graduate degrees in Youth Ministry as well as Theology and Ministry that do not require you to relocate to Brownwood. Earn a Master’s degree while continuing to serve where you are. Check them out at hputx.edu/christianstudies or call (325)649-8403 for more information. Howard Payne University – serving youth ministers since 1970. CTYL Network: CTYL is a one day training conference in Central Texas for student ministers and their volunteers. For only $20 per person, this conference is a great opportunity to receive invaluable training for you and your team. The next conference is in August. Learn more at ctylnetwork.com

    007: Event Planning Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2018 34:51


    In this conversation, we wrap up our discussion on event planning by talking about purpose, calendaring, and more. Event planning is a massive topic that we will definitely revisit in the future. We would love to interact with you and answer questions that you have. We would also love to hear your event planning hacks! Contact us on Twitter or on our website. @StuMinConvos Matt's Twitter: @mattkresge Grant's Twitter: @grantbyrd Allen's Twitter: @allenfrans Rusty's Twitter: @rwheelington If you enjoyed the podcast, we would love for you to pass it along to a friend and to leave a rating on iTunes. Thanks to our Sponsors: Howard Payne University: Founded in 1889 to serve and train ministry leaders, Howard Payne University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Brownwood, Texas. Students can receive undergraduate degrees in the areas of Bible, Practical Theology, Cross Cultural Studies, Biblical Languages, Youth Ministry, and Christian Education. HPU also offers graduate degrees in Youth Ministry as well as Theology and Ministry that do not require you to relocate to Brownwood. Earn a Master’s degree while continuing to serve where you are. Check them out at hputx.edu/christianstudies or call (325)649-8403 for more information. Howard Payne University – serving youth ministers since 1970. CTYL Network: CTYL is a one day training conference in Central Texas for student ministers and their volunteers. For only $20 per person, this conference is a great opportunity to receive invaluable training for you and your team. The next conference is in August. Learn more at ctylnetwork.com

    006: Event Planning Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2018 37:02


    Allen returned this week and brought his valuable insight to the conversation. In this conversation, we continue to talk about getting on campus and planning events for our seniors. Next week we will dive into the nuts and bolts of event planning. We would love to interact with you and any questions you might have. Contact us on Twitter or on our website. @StuMinConvos Matt's Twitter: @mattkresge Grant's Twitter: @grantbyrd Allen's Twitter: @allenfrans Rusty's Twitter: @rwheelington If you enjoyed the podcast, we would love for you to pass it along to a friend and to leave a rating on iTunes. Thanks to our Sponsors: Howard Payne University: Founded in 1889 to serve and train ministry leaders, Howard Payne University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Brownwood, Texas. Students can receive undergraduate degrees in the areas of Bible, Practical Theology, Cross Cultural Studies, Biblical Languages, Youth Ministry, and Christian Education. HPU also offers graduate degrees in Youth Ministry as well as Theology and Ministry that do not require you to relocate to Brownwood. Earn a Master’s degree while continuing to serve where you are. Check them out at hputx.edu/christianstudies or call (325)649-8403 for more information. Howard Payne University – serving youth ministers since 1970. CTYL Network: CTYL is a one day training conference in Central Texas for student ministers and their volunteers. For only $20 per person, this conference is a great opportunity to receive invaluable training for you and your team. The next conference is in August. Learn more at ctylnetwork.com

    005: Event Planning Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2018 33:08


    This week we have a conversation about event planning from 10,000 feet. Events are one of the many things we have the privilege to do as student ministers. We will dive into the nuts and bolts of event planning in the next episode. We would love to hear from you, interact with you, and answer any questions you have on the show. Contact us on Twitter or on our website. @StuMinConvos Matt's Twitter: @mattkresge Grant's Twitter: @grantbyrd Allen's Twitter: @allenfrans Rusty's Twitter: @rwheelington If you enjoyed the podcast, we would love for you to pass it along to a friend and to leave a rating on iTunes. Thanks to our Sponsors: Howard Payne University: Founded in 1889 to serve and train ministry leaders, Howard Payne University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Brownwood, Texas. Students can receive undergraduate degrees in the areas of Bible, Practical Theology, Cross Cultural Studies, Biblical Languages, Youth Ministry, and Christian Education. HPU also offers graduate degrees in Youth Ministry as well as Theology and Ministry that do not require you to relocate to Brownwood. Earn a Master’s degree while continuing to serve where you are. Check them out at hputx.edu/christianstudies or call (325)649-8403 for more information. Howard Payne University – serving youth ministers since 1970. CTYL Network: CTYL is a one day training conference in Central Texas for student ministers and their volunteers. For only $20 per person, this conference is a great opportunity to receive invaluable training for you and your team. The next conference is in August. Learn more at ctylnetwork.com

    004: Getting Students to Read the Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 40:57


    This week we are talking about getting students into the Bible. This is one of the most important things we can do as student ministers. What are you doing to get your students into the Bible? We would love to hear from you, interact with you, and answer any questions you have on the show. Contact us on Twitter or on our website. @StuMinConvos Matt's Twitter: @mattkresge Grant's Twitter: @grantbyrd Allen's Twitter: @allenfrans Rusty's Twitter: @rwheelington If you enjoyed the podcast, we would love for you to pass it along to a friend and to leave a rating on iTunes. Lifeway Study: https://lifewayresearch.com/2017/10/17/young-bible-readers-more-likely-to-be-faithful-adults-study-finds/ https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/parents-take-note-spiritual-practices-common-kids-flourish-adults/ Check out the bookmark Matt mentioned. Thanks to our Sponsors: Howard Payne University: Founded in 1889 to serve and train ministry leaders, Howard Payne University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Brownwood, Texas. Students can receive undergraduate degrees in the areas of Bible, Practical Theology, Cross Cultural Studies, Biblical Languages, Youth Ministry, and Christian Education. HPU also offers graduate degrees in Youth Ministry as well as Theology and Ministry that do not require you to relocate to Brownwood. Earn a Master’s degree while continuing to serve where you are. Check them out at hputx.edu/christianstudies or call (325)649-8403 for more information. Howard Payne University – serving youth ministers since 1970. CTYL Network: CTYL is a one day training conference in Central Texas for student ministers and their volunteers. For only $20 per person, this conference is a great opportunity to receive invaluable training for you and your team. The next conference is in August. Learn more at ctylnetwork.com

    003: Future Challenges in Student Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2018 26:49


    Join us as we talk about future challenges we're facing in student ministry. Also, we would love to interact with you and answer questions you have on the show. Contact us on Twitter or on our website. @StuMinConvos Matt's Twitter: @mattkresge Grant's Twitter: @grantbyrd Allen's Twitter: @allenfrans Rusty's Twitter: @rwheelington If you enjoyed the podcast, we would love for you to pass it along to a friend and to leave a rating on iTunes. Social Media and Teens: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/09/has-the-smartphone-destroyed-a-generation/534198/ http://fortune.com/2017/10/15/social-media-teen-anxiety/ https://www.wsj.com/articles/iphones-and-children-are-a-toxic-pair-say-two-big-apple-investors-1515358834 http://time.com/4974863/kids-smartphones-depression/ Thanks to our Sponsors: Howard Payne University: Founded in 1889 to serve and train ministry leaders, Howard Payne University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Brownwood, Texas. Students can receive undergraduate degrees in the areas of Bible, Practical Theology, Cross Cultural Studies, Biblical Languages, Youth Ministry, and Christian Education. HPU also offers graduate degrees in Youth Ministry as well as Theology and Ministry that do not require you to relocate to Brownwood. Earn a Master’s degree while continuing to serve where you are. Check them out at hputx.edu/christianstudies or call (325)649-8403 for more information. Howard Payne University – serving youth ministers since 1970. CTYL Network: CTYL is a one day training conference in Central Texas for student ministers and their volunteers. For only $20 per person, this conference is a great opportunity to receive invaluable training for you and your team. The next conference is in August. Learn more at ctylnetwork.com

    002: Hacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018 34:47


    In this episode, we talk through various hacks we are using in our own ministries. We would love to hear from you. If you have a hack or question for us, connect with us on our website or on Twitter. Quiplash is a fun game where everyone logs into on their phone and participates. Jackbox TV has a bunch of different games that are great. Make sure you turn on the family-friendly filter. Download Grant's 4-Week Planner Template If you enjoyed the podcast, we would love for you to pass it along to a friend and to leave a rating on iTunes. You can also connect with us on Twitter. @StuMinConvos Matt's Twitter: @mattkresge Grant's Twitter: @grantbyrd Allen's Twitter: @allenfrans Rusty's Twitter: @rwheelington Thanks to our Sponsors: Howard Payne University: Founded in 1889 to serve and train ministry leaders, Howard Payne University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Brownwood, Texas. Students can receive undergraduate degrees in the areas of Bible, Practical Theology, Cross Cultural Studies, Biblical Languages, Youth Ministry, and Christian Education. HPU also offers graduate degrees in Youth Ministry as well as Theology and Ministry that do not require you to relocate to Brownwood. Earn a Master’s degree while continuing to serve where you are. Check them out at hputx.edu/christianstudies or call (325)649-8403 for more information. Howard Payne University – serving youth ministers since 1970. CTYL Network: CTYL is a one day training conference in Central Texas for student ministers and their volunteers. For only $20 per person, this conference is a great opportunity to receive invaluable training for you and your team. The next conference is in August. Learn more at ctylnetwork.com

    001: 200 Pizzas and Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2018 42:46


    This is our best episode yet (only episode) as we talk about our favorite moments in ministry and share one do-over we wish we had. Check out the website at conversationsinstudentministry.com and join the conversation. If you enjoyed the podcast, we would love for you to pass it along to a friend and to leave a rating on iTunes. You can also connect with us on Twitter. Matt's Twitter: @mattkresge Grant's Twitter: @grantbyrd Allen's Twitter: @allenfrans Rusty's Twitter: @rwheelington Thanks to our sponsors: Howard Payne University: Founded in 1889 to serve and train ministry leaders, Howard Payne University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Brownwood, Texas. Students can receive undergraduate degrees in the areas of Bible, Practical Theology, Cross Cultural Studies, Biblical Languages, Youth Ministry, and Christian Education. HPU also offers graduate degrees in Youth Ministry as well as Theology and Ministry that do not require you to relocate to Brownwood. Earn a Master’s degree while continuing to serve where you are. Check them out at hputx.edu/christianstudies or call (325)649-8403 for more information. Howard Payne University – serving youth ministers since 1970. CTYL Network: CTYL is a one day training conference in Central Texas for student ministers and their volunteers. For only $20 per person, this conference is a great opportunity to receive invaluable training for you and your team. The next conference is in August. Learn more at ctylnetwork.com

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