Podcast appearances and mentions of ben trueblood

Steve's favorite 2023 episode is with Ben Trueblood, Reaching the Unseen. As we recap our favorites for the year, get prepared for our 2024 podcast schedule!    Brad and Steve talk with Ben Trueblood about reaching those who are unseen. Ben Trueblood who has worked for Lifeway for the last 12 years, shares his heart with Brad and Steve about what God is doing and will do in the lives of the younger generation.   Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources and has served the local church as a student pastor for fourteen years. In addition to his role at Lifeway, Ben is involved in training, consulting, and speaking to student ministries throughout the U.S. He is driven by a desire for student ministries to expand God's Kingdom, to see the lives of students transformed by the gospel, and to produce students who shape the culture in which they live.   Brad Schelling is the EVP of Operations at First Priority of America and Steve Cherrico is the Executive Director of FP Greater Nashville as well as a Regional Manager for FPoA. You can read more about them here: https://firstpriority.club/about-us/staff-and-board/ 

“Volunteer recruitment is a premium right now. Spending the final few weeks of the summer focusing on volunteers helps the fall start off feeling really good.” – Ben Trueblood “The […]

Brad and Steve talk with Ben Trueblood about reaching those who are unseen. Ben Trueblood who has worked for Lifeway the last 12 years, shares his heart with Brad and Steve about what God is doing, and will do in the lives of the younger generation.   Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources and has served the local church as a student pastor for fourteen years. In addition to his role at Lifeway, Ben is involved in training, consulting, and speaking to student ministries throughout the U.S. He is driven by a desire for student ministries to expand God's Kingdom, to see the lives of students transformed by the gospel, and to produce students who shape the culture in which they live. Brad Schelling is the EVP of Operations at First Priority of America and Steve Cherrico is the Executive Director of FP Greater Nashville as well as a Regional Manager for FPoA. You can read more about them here: https://firstpriority.club/about-us/staff-and-board  

Did you know that one of the most undervalued positions inside the church walls is the student pastor?  That was a big surprise to Lynley and I when we heard author Steve Cuss say this.  So we've invited Ben Trueblook, the Director of Student Ministry here at Lifeway, and Brian Preston who serves as the student minister at Battle Creek Church in Oklahoma to talk about what it's like for today's current student pastors on the front lines with students today. Connect with the Glass House on Instagram HERE.  Please email us your questions at president@lifeway.com  

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 your life that you can open up to?  The people that you can be very real with?  The close friendships that don't just know you as a youth pastor, but know who you are to your core?  These are the people that you need in your life to lean on for support and accountability.  In this episode we take a look at why youth pastors need deeper friendships that go beyond their youth ministry.  We recently attended the Youth Pastor Summit (https://slulead.com/yps/)  where Ben Trueblood (www.studentministry.lifeway.com/ - Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources) and Shane Pruitt (www.shanepruitt.com - National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board) discussed the importance of these friendships during their talks and Q&A session.  If you haven't already signed up for the Youth Pastor Summit in your area, we encourage you to do so! https://slulead.com/yps/We love hearing from you all and we do our best to provide powerful and insightful youth ministry content on a weekly basis to be that coach and mentor you may not have, but desperately need.If you have an episode idea, please E-Mail us at MinistryCoachPodcast@gmail.com!If you have it on your heart to support this ministry, please consider going to our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/ministrycoachYou may also enjoy these episodes:(#093) Youth Pastor Self Care: Making Time for Yourself & Avoid Burn Outhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/974710/episodes/10298852(#118) Are You Losing Your Heart for Youth Ministry? 3 Ways to Get it Back!https://www.buzzsprout.com/974710/episodes/11403641==================

“If you have to do ministry with less, then you can do a lot with relationships and being people.” – Ben Trueblood “The challenge in ministry beyond what we say […]

“Continue to challenge yourself to do something new. This does not always have to be something brand new but can be tweaking something to make it better.” – Ben Trueblood […]

“Help your leaders manage their time by not putting too many events on their calendar during busy seasons.” – Ben Trueblood  “We need to make sure that we get rest […]

“Communicating with your boss and leaders in their preferred style goes a long way in earning trust and relational credibility with them.” – Ben Trueblood “If we get organized and […]

FP Podcast hosts Steve Cherrico and Brad Schelling talk with Ben Trueblood, the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources. Ben has twenty years of student ministry experience, fourteen of which were spent in the local church as a student pastor. In addition to his role at Lifeway Ben is involved in training, consulting, and speaking to student ministries throughout the U.S. He is the author of three books: A Different College Experience, Within Reach, and Student Ministry That Matters, and is the host of The Student Ministry Podcast by Lifeway. Ben has also recently started a YouTube channel aimed at encouraging and investing in fellow youth pastors. Ben is driven by a desire for student ministries to expand God's Kingdom, to see the lives of students transformed by the gospel, and to develop students who shape the culture in which they live. Ben and his wife Kristen have four children. In his free time Ben enjoys family, hunting, is a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan, and is a collector of hobbies.

“One dynamic of parent ministry may look like equipping a student to be a missionary in their house.” – Ben Trueblood “One of the things we should look into the […]

“Friends in ministry helps to absorb criticism. We need friends who share the same context as us and can relate to us.” – Ben Trueblood “The challenge in dealing with […]

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This week, Andrew, Chris, and Mary are joined with Ben Trueblood to discuss the importance of a solid foundation and a philosophy to study scripture. Listen wherever you have podcasts, or watch us on YouTube and Facebook! The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 12: Study Scripture appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.

In this episode (Part 2 of 2) Ben Trueblood shares the last 5 of 10 predictors of why a student drops out of the local church after high school.

In this episode (Part 1 of 2) Ben Trueblood shares 5 of the top 10 predictors of why a student drops out of the local church after high school.

This is the final message from our DNOW 2021 weekend. Guest preacher Ben Trueblood, LifeWay's Director of Student Ministry, wraps up the weekend.

Ben Trueblood serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources and has twenty years of student ministry experience, fourteen of which were spent in the local church as a student pastor. In addition to his role at Lifeway Ben is involved in training, consulting, and speaking to student ministries throughout the U.S. He is the author of three books: A Different College Experience, Within Reach, and Student Ministry That Matters, and is the host of The Student Ministry Podcast by Lifeway. Ben has also recently started a YouTube channel aimed at encouraging and investing in fellow youth pastors. Ben is driven by a desire for student ministries to expand God’s Kingdom, to see the lives of students transformed by the gospel, and to develop students who shape the culture in which they live. Ben and his wife Kristen have four children. In his free time Ben enjoys family, hunting, is a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan, and is a collector of hobbies. Connect with Ben on Instagram: @bentrueblood

Ben Trueblood serves as the Director of Student Ministry for LifeWay Christian Resources and has seventeen years of student ministry experience, fourteen of which were spent in the local church as a student pastor. In addition to his role at LifeWay, Ben is involved in training, consulting, and speaking to student ministries throughout the U.S. He is driven by a desire for student ministries to expand God's Kingdom, to see the lives of students transformed by the gospel, and to develop students who shape the culture in which they live. In his recent book "Student Ministry that Matters", Ben shares what it takes to build and lead a truly healthy student ministry. Ben and his wife Kristen have four children. In his free time, Ben enjoys family, hunting, is a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan, and is an affiliate streamer on Twitch under the name of Flashbang_CSN.   Connect with Ben on twitter at: @bentrueblood

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Chandler Vannoy are joined by Ben Trueblood, Director of Student Ministry at LifeWay, and Zac Workun, Student Ministry Specialist for LifeWay and cofounder of Youth Ministry Booster. They discuss the following questions: What stories are you hearing about how student pastors are responding to this COVID situation and disruption?What are the creative ways you are hearing for student ministries innovating around not being able to go to camp?What are some things that student pastors with senior pastors knew, in general? What do they wish they knew in light of COVID?How does a student pastor lead up effectively to a senior pastor?What should the mentoring relationship look like between the senior pastor and the student pastor? BEST QUOTES "This is a really fascinating season to see student ministers in a season of forced innovation.""The barrier of trying to get Wednesday night ready kept them from being deeply relational as they hoped to be with parents, with students, with leaders.""It's provided an environment for leaders to be with a smaller group of students in order to get to know them more.""I wish my senior pastor knew how much I wanted him to be invested in my life personally.""Part of what I wish more senior pastors knew about their student pastor were more clearly defined expectations for success." "Are we having honest enough conversations about what we fear and what we are frustrated by or also what we are trying to work toward?""With grace, and it depends on the relationship, but to be able to help your pastor connect in a virtual environment is a way student pastors can lead up.""Student pastors are engaged with the most digital people on the planet.""In a season of unknown, the really courageous leadership posture is to say, 'I don't know.'""There's a lot of things that we can do as the missionary preparers for these young people to help them understand the ways in which they can impact culture and not just try to appropriate church into whatever platform they are on.""There is a lot that cannot happen inside of a staff meeting. There is a lot that can happen in the honest conversations between a pastor who has been in it for 30 years and a pastor who has been in it for 3 years or less." RECOMMENDED RESOURCES LifeWay Leadership Podcast Network Ministry Grid LifeWay.com/CoronaVirus Youth Ministry Booster Within Reach: The Power of Small Changes in Keeping Students Connected by Ben Trueblood Student Ministry That Matters: 3 Elements of a Healthy Student Ministry by Ben Trueblood A Different College Experience: Following Christ in College by Ben Trueblood & Brian Mills

This week Brent and Taylor are joined with Ben Trueblood, the Director of Student Ministry for LifeWay Christian Resources. Listen as they ask Ben about his recent research he did on students and student ministry.

It’s hard to reach a generation with the gospel when we understand them. What makes Generation Z tick, and how are they different than their predecessors?  In this episode, Shane Pruitt sits down with Ben Trueblood, the Director of Student Ministry for LifeWay Christian Resources, to talk about the top three things we need to know to understand to reach Generation Z. Inspire your congregation and students to live on mission by attending a Who’s Your One tour near you. Click here for upcoming tour dates. Mentions: Follow Ben: @BenTrueblood Student Ministry That Matters by Ben Trueblood A Different College Experience by Ben Trueblood and Brian Mills Ben’s YouTube Channel: Student Ministry That Matters Lifeway Student Ministry podcast

Authors Brian Mills and Ben Trueblood encourage parents to engage their teens in spiritual conversations before going to college. Warning your teen about life's pitfalls isn't enough-you want to see them thoroughly connected to Christ, and parents can model that. Together they talk about the two beliefs that determine your life every day: What you believe about God, and what you believe about who you are. Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/. The Weekend to Remember® https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/ Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network.  https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/ Have the FamilyLife Today® podcast and resources helped you?  Consider becoming a Legacy Partner, a monthly supporter of FamilyLife. https://www.familylife.com/legacy

In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Katie Wylie about how vital counseling can be to ministry and life. Ben Trueblood    Ben serves as the Director of […]

In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie Plunk talk about creating a family mission statement and how it can impact families. Ben Trueblood    Ben serves as the Director […]

In this episode, Ben and John Paul alongside Andy McLean talk about how to equip parents to engage spiritually with their children. Ben Trueblood    Ben serves as the Director […]

One of the most common requests we get on social media is if we could create a running list of books that are referenced during each episode. So here you go! Unseen Leadership Episode 22: Art Rainer on The Importance of Relationships The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins Leading Change by John Kotter God and Money by Gregory Baumer and John Cortines Unseen Leadership Episode 21: Christine and Nick Caine on Growing as an Emotionally Healthy Leader The Emotionally Healthy Leader by Peter Scazzero Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud Unseen Leadership Episode 20: Robby Gallaty on The Importance of Discipleship Lectures to My Students by Charles Spurgeon Emotionally Healthy Leader by Pete Scazzero Garden City by John Mark Comer Unseen Leadership Episode 19: Ed Newton on Slowing Down Your Leadership Visioneering by Andy Stanley Choosing to Cheat by Andy Stanley Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges Atomic Habits by James Clear The 100X Leader by Steve Cockram Unseen Leadership Episode 18: Ron Edmondson on Leading Where God Has Placed You  The Mythical Leader by Ron Edmondson Unseen Leadership Episode 17: J.D. Greear on Doing Meaningful Things with Awesome People Gaining by Losing by J.D. Greear Good to Great by Jim Collins Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard The Curse of Oak Island by Randall Sullivan Hero of the Empire by Candice Millard Unseen Leadership Episode 16: Matt Carter on How to Delegate Leadership The Long Walk Home by Matt Carter The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell Center Church by Tim Keller The Christ-Centered Expositor by Tony Merida  Unseen Leadership Episode 15: Kevin Queen on Understanding Your Calling Reappearing Church by Mark Sayers Leadership and Self Deception by The Arbinger Institute Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink Unseen Leadership Episode 14: Brent Crowe on Learning from Others Linchpin by Seth Godin The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby Moments ’til Midnight by Brent Crowe Unseen Leadership Episode 13: Brad Lomenick on Healthy Ambition When by Daniel Pink H3 Leadership by Brad Lomenick The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell The Next Generation Leader by Andy Stanley Entre Leadership by Dave Ramsey The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan Heath Deep Work by Cal Newport Unseen Leadership Episode 12: Jenni Catron on Self Leadership The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership by Jenni Catron Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership by Ruth Haley Barton Spiritual Leadership by Oswald Sanders Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry Deep Work by Cal Newport Unseen Leadership Episode 11: Bob Russell on Healthy Conflict After 50 Years of Ministry by Bob Russell Conformed to His Image by Ken Boa Too Great a Temptation by Joel Gregory The American Miracle by Michael Medved Unseen Leadership Episode 10: Annie F. Downs on Leading Where You Flourish Remember God by Annie F. Downs Garden City by John Mark Comer The Emotionally Healthy Leader by Pete Scazzero What If It is True by Charles Martin Unseen Leadership Episode 9: Ben Trueblood on Leading as a Student Pastor Read for Your Life by Pat Williams Garden City: Work, Rest, and the Art of Being Human by John Mark Comer Good to Great by Jim Collins Unseen Leadership Episode 8: Josh Patterson on Learning from Failure What Leaders Really Do by John Kotter Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership by Gary L. McIntosh and Samuel D. Rima Daring Greatly by Brene Brown Creature of the Word by Eric Geiger, Matt Chandler, and Josh Patterson  Unseen Leadership Episode 7: Kevin Peck on Developing Leaders in the Church Designed to Lead by Eric Geiger and Kevin Peck Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande Playing God by Andy Crouch Unseen Leadership Episode 6: Louie Giglio on Taking the Next Step Not Forsaken by Louie Giglio The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman So Send I You by Oswald Chambers

In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Jeff Belcher about his Bible Study, Pray Like Jesus, and about what Jeff learned while writing the study. Ben Trueblood    […]

In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about their favorite leftover Thanksgiving foods and what student ministry games could be played with all of the leftovers. Ben Trueblood    […]

In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about how to create a culture where students share the Gospel on a regular basis. Ben Trueblood    Ben serves as the […]

In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about how to measure and set goals in student ministry. Ben Trueblood    Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for […]

Why do so many students turn from the church after graduation? The answer might surprise you. This week on Family Strong, Ben Trueblood, the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources, offers research and wisdom for parents and pastors who play a critical role in helping prepare Gen Zs for life after high school.  

In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about how they prepare a sermon, what resources they use, and the time frame of each. Ben Trueblood    Ben serves as […]

In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Brent Crowe from Student Leadership University about why self-leadership matters. Ben Trueblood    Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry […]

In this episode, Ben and John Paul celebrate student pastors across the world who make an impact each and every day in the lives of students. Ben Trueblood    Ben […]

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Scott McConnell, Executive Director of LifeWay Research, and Ben Trueblood, Director of LifeWay Students. During their conversation, they discuss the following questions: What are some of the surprising things found in this research?What are the factors that contribute to continued regular attendance in church?What are some of the shifts you can make that lead to people staying connected?Practically speaking, if I am a student pastor or a parent listening, what can I do over the next week? Over this fall? Over this year? BEST QUOTES "About 66% of young adults who attend a protestant church for at least a year in high school step away from church for at least a year between ages 18 and 22.""Of those young adults that dropped out, one of the reasons that jumped the most is the politics in the church - political views being voiced in the church that the student didn't agree with.""Teach a teenager how to see the world from a biblical standpoint and how to sit with their Bible and discover for themselves what they think and how to believe.""We are not teaching young people what it means to be truly connected to a local body of believers called a church.""The number one indicator of students staying connected to a church is when they could identify three spiritual mentors during their time in high school they were three times more likely to stay connected to the church in college.""Your care of that person's life will overcome a lack of chemistry.""Students are amazingly good at sniffing out things that are not genuine.""27% of these students said that they had spiritual conversations in the home.""Equip parents to have a spiritual conversation in their home with their children.""One of the best things we can show them is to get them to fall in love with God's Word." RECOMMENDED RESOURCES LifeWay Leadership Podcast Network Within Reach by Ben Trueblood 5LQ Episode 278: Scott McConnell on VBS Research 5LQ Episode 294: Scott McConnell on Bible Research 5LQ Episode 299: Research on the Unchurched 5LQ Episode 305: The State of Theology 5LQ Episode 348: Scott McConnell - Research on Sexual Abuse in the Church 5LQ Episode 376: Scott McConnell - Research on the State of Discipleship LifeWay Research

In this episode, Ben talks with producer Nathan about lessons that he has learned through officiating sports that transfer into the world of student ministry. Ben Trueblood    Ben serves […]

In this episode, Ben talks with Jeff Wallace of Student Leadership University on the eight critical domains of leadership. Ben Trueblood    Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry […]

Jana Magruder and Ben Trueblood chat with Chuck Peters about how to help your church’s family ministry thrive. etchconference.com

In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Todd Adkins about how to develop invested leaders in your student ministry. Ben Trueblood    Ben serves as the Director of […]

In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk with Andrew Hudson about how creativity can be an important part of your ministry. Ben Trueblood    Ben serves as […]

In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk with Chris Martin about social media and the impact it has on students today. Ben Trueblood    Ben serves as […]

In this episode, John Paul and Mary Margaret talk about the unseen side of ministry. Ben Trueblood    Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for LifeWay Christian Resources […]

In this episode of the Unseen Leadership podcast, Chandler Vannoy and Josh Hunter are joined by Ben Trueblood who serves as the Director of Student Ministry for LifeWay Christian Resources and has seventeen years of student ministry experience, fourteen of which were spent in the local church as a student pastor. During their conversation, they discuss the importance of mentors, caring more about people than the results, and the biggest keys for leadership as a student pastor. QUOTES FROM EPISODE 9: “Leadership is a call to more.” “Don’t think you have it all figured out. Instead, go seek a mentor to learn from.” “If you don’t know the people you are leading, you won’t know how to lead them.” “People are not a means to an end. People are the end.” “Hold your vision lightly and your strategy loosely.” “Write your mission in ink and the plan in pencil.” “As a student pastor, you must be secure enough in your leadership to lead with confidence.” “Have the humility to involve subject matter experts when you are not one.” “Don’t feel the pressure to always be the smartest person in the room.” “As a leader, you have to be okay with people not liking the direction, decision, or approach you are taking.” “The higher you go up in leadership, there are more meetings, so you must learn to protect your time.” “If you are a young leader, surround yourself with people that can help you get better and know your gaps.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Student Ministry Podcast by LifeWay Students Read for Your Life by Pat Williams Garden City: Work, Rest, and the Art of Being Human by John Mark Comer Good to Great by Jim Collins

In this episode, Ben and Mary Margaret talk through how to prepare for campus ministry this fall. Ben Trueblood    Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for LifeWay […]

Why are students leaving the church when they graduate high school? What can the church do to help prevent this? If these are questions that you have wrestled through then this is the episode for you. I had a great conversation with Ben Trueblood about why students are leaving the church and what we can do as youth leaders. If you want more information on what we discussed, please check out Within Reach and A Different College Experience! Got questions or you want this podcast to cover a specific topic? Please leave us a voice message at: anchor.fm/ryan-sebastian/message Get Connected with Ben Trueblood: · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter Get Connected with Youth and Culture: · Facebook · Instagram · Youtube · You can find us on most podcast platforms. Music Provided By: hooksound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ryan-sebastian/message

In this episode, John Paul and Mary Margaret talk about the importance of friendships when serving in ministry. Ben Trueblood    Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for […]

In this episode of Like It or Spike It, John Paul Basham and Mary Margaret West talk about some of their favorite summertime activities. Ben Trueblood    Ben serves as […]

In this episode, Ben Trueblood, John Paul Basham, and Mary Margaret West talk about 7 ways to get rest this summer. Summer can be an extremely busy season so it […]

In this episode, Ben Trueblood and John Paul Basham ask the question, is camp still effective? Ben Trueblood    Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for LifeWay Christian […]

In this episode, Ben Trueblood and Mary Margaret West talk with camp staff from FUGE and Student Life about funny stories, personal experiences, and how they have seen God transform […]

In this episode, Ben Trueblood and Mary Margaret West talk with Josh Hunter, Director of Student Life, about leadership and where great leaders get their start. Ben Trueblood    Ben […]

In this episode, Ben Trueblood, John Paul Bashan, and Mary Margaret West talk about what they wish they knew when they started out in student ministry. Ben Trueblood    Ben […]

Studies show 66% of teens who are active in church leave the church after high school.  Ben Trueblood of LifeWay Student Ministry joins me today to discuss the missing links and how we can help our kids stay connected to the church as they leave home. Show Highlights Lifeway released a survey of 23-30 year olds [...]

In this episode, Ben Trueblood and Mary Margaret West talk with Chris Swain, Director of Replicate Ministries, about how student ministries can make disciples that focus on time in the […]

In this episode, Ben Trueblood and Mary Margaret West talk with Steve Cherrico, Executive Director of First Priority Greater Nashville, about how First Priority can help you with your campus […]

In this episode, Ben Trueblood, John Paul Basham, and Mary Margaret West continue talking about creating leadership habits for yourself when leading students. These habits are practical and you can start […]

In this episode, Ben Trueblood, John Paul Basham, and Mary Margaret West talk about creating leadership habits for yourself and your volunteers. These habits are practical and you can start implementing […]

In this episode, Ben Trueblood and Mary Margaret West talk with Ryan McDermott, Director of students and young adults at Christ Fellowship. Ryan has over fifteen years of experience in […]

In this episode, John Paul Basham and Mary Margaret West give five tips to improve your organization and discuss the importance of organization as a student pastor. Ben Trueblood    […]

Join us in a bracket challenge and win a Morning After Ministry Shirt, hot off the press! http://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2019/en/group?ex_cid=tcmen2019_sharer&groupID=3080001 We love all of our sponsors, and are especially thankful for what DYM University is doing in our churches. We are so glad we get to play with them! https://www.dymuniversity.com/?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dymuniversity.com%2Fa%2F10517%2FLoZRyZ9P%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0rIRJ0hFsABSXmIwIPPrbA7dj3ggw7rxzGmJ7-CiGpx5wMmEmWlENfGAQ We are live from the Youth Pastor Summit. It's been an awesome morning so far with Ben Trueblood and Eugene Cho! This morning we discussed best ministry practices for spring break, the importance of having ministry buds, and Andrew's very mediocre sermon yesterday. Thanks to Sea Salt & Oil Company, and Give Central for making our show possible.Check out our other resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=8 Be sure to like The Morning After Ministry on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningafterministry/ instagram.com/morningaftermin and twitter.com/morningaftermin. You can also find Tim @t00th and Andrew @andrewlarsen Be sure to check out the other shows in the DYM Podcast Network!

Join us in a bracket challenge and win a Morning After Ministry Shirt, hot off the press! http://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2019/en/group?ex_cid=tcmen2019_sharer&groupID=3080001 We love all of our sponsors, and are especially thankful for what DYM University is doing in our churches. We are so glad we get to play with them! https://www.dymuniversity.com/?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dymuniversity.com%2Fa%2F10517%2FLoZRyZ9P%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0rIRJ0hFsABSXmIwIPPrbA7dj3ggw7rxzGmJ7-CiGpx5wMmEmWlENfGAQ We are live from the Youth Pastor Summit. It's been an awesome morning so far with Ben Trueblood and Eugene Cho! This morning we discussed best ministry practices for spring break, the importance of having ministry buds, and Andrew's very mediocre sermon yesterday. Thanks to Sea Salt & Oil Company, and Give Central for making our show possible.Check out our other resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=8 Be sure to like The Morning After Ministry on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningafterministry/ instagram.com/morningaftermin and twitter.com/morningaftermin. You can also find Tim @t00th and Andrew @andrewlarsen Be sure to check out the other shows in the DYM Podcast Network!

Join us in a bracket challenge and win a Morning After Ministry Shirt, hot off the press! http://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2019/en/group?ex_cid=tcmen2019_sharer&groupID=3080001We love all of our sponsors, and are especially thankful for what DYM University is doing in our churches. We are so glad we get to play with them! https://www.dymuniversity.com/?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dymuniversity.com%2Fa%2F10517%2FLoZRyZ9P%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0rIRJ0hFsABSXmIwIPPrbA7dj3ggw7rxzGmJ7-CiGpx5wMmEmWlENfGAQWe are live from the Youth Pastor Summit. It's been an awesome morning so far with Ben Trueblood and Eugene Cho! This morning we discussed best ministry practices for spring break, the importance of having ministry buds, and Andrew's very mediocre sermon yesterday.Thanks to Sea Salt & Oil Company,and Give Central for making our show possible.Check out our other resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=8 Be sure to like The Morning After Ministry on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningafterministry/instagram.com/morningaftermin and twitter.com/morningaftermin. You can also find Tim @t00th and Andrew @andrewlarsenBe sure to check out the other shows in the DYM Podcast Network!

Ben Trueblood knows his stuff. As the Director of Student Ministry for LifeWay Christian Resources, Ben and his team are passionate about pointing students to Jesus through everything they do. Years ago Lifeway did a study often referred to as the "drop out" study that revealed how many students leave the church when they graduate high school. If you've been in youth ministry very long, you too know that this is a reality for many students that have been through your ministry Now, they've once again taken another look at the habits of students and what's happening when they graduate high school. But this time, they're taking a positive approach trying to think through how we can help kids maintain their relationship with Christ during "after graduation" years. They really believe that making a difference is within reach. In this episode, Ben unpacks some of their findings and takes a moment to dig deep into one particular idea that's making a huge difference in the lives of teenagers. PODCAST GROUP! Come and hang out and jump in on some of our giveaways! Click here to join our Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast Facebook Group Links mentioned: Lifeway Students SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR! ym360.com YM360 is the premier provider of youth ministry Bible study curriculum, student devotionals, DiscipleNow resources, youth leader development, and summer camp experiences through GENERATE Camp by YM360. Check out YOUTH MINISTRY THREE SIXTY at YM360.com For being a loyal listener use promo code: LONGERHAUL for 20% off your next order. *some exclusions apply*  

Ben Trueblood knows his stuff. As the Director of Student Ministry for LifeWay Christian Resources, Ben and his team are passionate about pointing students to Jesus through everything they do. Years ago Lifeway did a study often referred to as the "drop out" study that revealed how many students leave the church when they graduate high school. If you've been in youth ministry very long, you too know that this is a reality for many students that have been through your ministry Now, they've once again taken another look at the habits of students and what's happening when they graduate high school. But this time, they're taking a positive approach trying to think through how we can help kids maintain their relationship with Christ during "after graduation" years. They really believe that making a difference is within reach. In this episode, Ben unpacks some of their findings and takes a moment to dig deep into one particular idea that's making a huge difference in the lives of teenagers. PODCAST GROUP! Come and hang out and jump in on some of our giveaways! Click here to join our Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast Facebook Group Links mentioned: Lifeway Students SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR! ym360.com YM360 is the premier provider of youth ministry Bible study curriculum, student devotionals, DiscipleNow resources, youth leader development, and summer camp experiences through GENERATE Camp by YM360. Check out YOUTH MINISTRY THREE SIXTY at YM360.com For being a loyal listener use promo code: LONGERHAUL for 20% off your next order. *some exclusions apply*  

In this episode fun episode of Like It or Spike It, Ben Trueblood, John Paul Basham, and Mary Margaret West, discuss their favorite, and least favorite parts of spring-time, Easter, […]

Ben Trueblood serves as the Director of Student Ministry for LifeWay Christian Resources and has seventeen years of student ministry experience, fourteen of which were spent in the local church as a student pastor. In addition to his role at LifeWay Ben is involved in training, consulting, and speaking to student ministries throughout the U.S.He is driven by a desire for student ministries to expand God’s Kingdom, to see the lives of students transformed by the gospel, and to develop students who shape the culture in which they live. In his recent book Student Ministry that Matters Ben shares what it takes to build and lead a truly healthy student ministry.Ben and his wife Kristen have four children. In his free time Ben enjoys family, hunting, is a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan, and is an affiliate streamer on Twitch under the name of Flashbang_CSN.Connect with Ben on twitter at: @bentrueblood…Subscribe!! Your Story MattersInstagram - @YSMpodcast / @AustinWilliamsCTwitter - @AustinCWilliams

In this episode, Ben Trueblood and Mary Margaret West, talk with Kara Powell about her new book Growing With. Ben Trueblood    Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for […]

In this episode, Ben Trueblood, John Paul Basham, and Mary Margaret West, have a really fun conversation on the podcast this week with Austin Lanier, who is an artist, rapper, […]

In episode 171 Zac and Ben Trueblood of Lifeway Students talk about ministry after student ministry. With 2 new books of research and pastoral concern Ben presents some of the findings and hopes for youth pastors hoping to do right and better. Need Prayer? Help? Support? Email the YMB team here.Check out Ben's BooksWithin ReachA Different College ExperienceKey Moments: Original Dropout Study 200870% of active students drop out New Findings: Within Reach 201966% of active students drop out Defining Active Student Ministry: 2x or more a month "Nothing that we have helped them understand that has created a pull for them to be connected in a local expression of believers to other followers of Christ. To me that is more scary that something trying to convince them that their faith isn’t real…"We need to create multiple opportunities to be connected to the church at large and the adults of the church and adult ministries of the church “I didn’t feel connected to other people in my church” "I had a need, a desire for connection that was unfulfilled” Connection with people is the primary driver for people staying connected to the church through college. The more we connect students to the rest of the church the more they begin to understand that the church needs me. But in turn… Here’s why I need them.The church needs me, and I need them. Student ministry needs to find ways to connect beyond student ministry itself. Student ministries are doing a great For the next in the now. Support the show (http://community.youthministrybooster.com/)

In this episode, Ben Trueblood talks with Worship Artist, Author, and Songwriter, Stephen Miller, about creating a worship culture in student ministry. Stephens new album Behold is out now. Ben Trueblood    Ben serves […]

In this episode, Ben Trueblood talks with Jake McIntire and Trey Brunson, Producers of Run The Race, about the incredible story of hardships and faith. Run the Race is a modern-day prodigal […]

In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk with Andy McLean about how Gen Z and how they view science and the Bible. Ben Trueblood    Ben serves […]

In this episode of From the vault, the most listened to podcast of 2018, Ben, and John Paul talk with Jason Gibson about how to counsel teenagers. Ben Trueblood    […]

In this episode, Ben John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk about five games that student pastors should never play. Ben Trueblood    Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry […]

In this episode, Ben and Mary Margaret Like or Spike some of the quintessential topics of Christmas. Ben Trueblood    Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for LifeWay Christian […]

In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk about how to close the discipleship gap so that students will continue in their faith after high school. Ben Trueblood […]

In this episode, Ben, Mary Margaret, and Drew Dixon talk about the recent passing of Stan Lee and how to leave a legacy as a student pastor. Ben Trueblood   […]

In this episode, Ben and Mary Margaret talk about common myths of girls ministry. Visit the LifeWay Girls Ministry blog at girlsministry.lifeway.com. Ben Trueblood   Ben serves as the Director of […]

In this episode Ben Trueblood talks with Billy Young, next generation catalyst for the Florida Baptist Convention, about the importance of being an administrator as a student pastor. This episode […]

Jana Magruder and Ben Trueblood co-host this special episode as they discuss the top 3 ways to align your ministry. This is a topic that they will be leading together […]

In a very special and most ridiculous episode of After 9, Chad and Zac honor that most sacred of seasons, Shark Week. So this year we invited a bunch of our amazing youth ministry podcast friends to talk about sharks, answer shark trivia, and find out who really knows what about the shark lifestyle. Enjoy the laughs, humor, and camaraderie this week. Thanks again to Kenny and Elle Campbell from Youth Ministry Answers Ben Trueblood from Student Minister Podcast and our fellas Zac Hummer and Ryan Baker from When You Gonna Be A Real Pasor? Show Notes: after9.show/89Support the show (http://community.youthministrybooster.com/)

In this episode of After 9 Zac interviews Ben Trueblood director of Student Ministry for Lifeway. It's a big job but somebody has got to do it. Listen in as your hear Ben share his heart for youth workers and student pastors, his own stories of success and failure, and what it means to evaluate the numbers that really matter. Whether you are a veteran youth pastor or the new kid in town you will sincerely appreciate Ben Trueblood's heart and hopes for youth ministry. Show Notes For This Episode: www.youthministrybooster.com/blog/after9-75Support the show (http://community.youthministrybooster.com/)

In this episode, Ben Trueblood, John Paul Basham, and Jeff Wallace talk about racism, reconciliation, and the role of student ministry. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of […]

  In this episode Ben Trueblood, John Paul Basham, and Michael Kelly talk about discipleship in student ministry and the church. Whether it is with  students, parents, or the church, […]

If you've been in Youth Ministry for more than a day or two you know that burnout is a real possibility for anyone in ministry. In today's episode Ben Trueblood joins me to talk about burnout in Youth Ministry and how to avoid it.  This is a great episode and is packed with lots of practical advise and how to's. Links mentioned: @bentrueblood http://www.lifeway.com/studentministry/ 5 Reasons You Struggle To Get Along With Your Pastor TLH007: Why They Stay Resources mentioned in this Podcast: The Gospel Project for Students Why They Stay by Steve Parr In this particular episode, you will learn: Signs of burnout in Youth Ministry Causes of burnout in Youth Ministry How to avoid and come back from burnout in Youth Ministry Show Sponsor: Audible.com - Grab a free 30 trial and free download of any of the 250,000+ books available on Audible HELP OTHER YOUTH PASTORS! If you're enjoying the podcast please take a few minutes to subscribe and write a review on iTunes.  It goes a long way in helping other Youth Pastors and Youth Workers find the podcast. You can do that right here! Support the Show

If you've been in Youth Ministry for more than a day or two you know that burnout is a real possibility for anyone in ministry. In today's episode Ben Trueblood joins me to talk about burnout in Youth Ministry and how to avoid it.  This is a great episode and is packed with lots of practical advise and how to's. Links mentioned: @bentrueblood http://www.lifeway.com/studentministry/ 5 Reasons You Struggle To Get Along With Your Pastor TLH007: Why They Stay Resources mentioned in this Podcast: The Gospel Project for Students Why They Stay by Steve Parr In this particular episode, you will learn: Signs of burnout in Youth Ministry Causes of burnout in Youth Ministry How to avoid and come back from burnout in Youth Ministry Show Sponsor: Audible.com - Grab a free 30 trial and free download of any of the 250,000+ books available on Audible HELP OTHER YOUTH PASTORS! If you're enjoying the podcast please take a few minutes to subscribe and write a review on iTunes.  It goes a long way in helping other Youth Pastors and Youth Workers find the podcast. You can do that right here! Support the Show