Podcast appearances and mentions of kurt johnston

You need to train your volunteer youth leaders, but how do you produce a podcast, which gives you the outlet to offer more trainings than you even know what to do with? And how do you not lose your life to it? Here's how I produce a weekly leader podcast with only one hour per month of a time committment! Yes, I'll show you everything I do from getting started, the gear, and maintaining it! Welcome to the Hybrid Ministry Show! We discuss all of this, and MORE on my weekly [BONUS] podcast, check it out here:

Have you ever felt like a deer caught in the headlights when leading a youth ministry? Today's podcast is here to guide anyone feeling the weight of imposter syndrome through the wilderness of youth ministry.  We'll unpack the layers of student ministry and show you how to evaluate and enhance your confidence with some step by step actions.  In this excerpt from an "Ask Me Anything" episode, we answer a question from Flowerful29 in regards to gaining confidence as a youth pastor.

Hey Parents! Saddleback has a new show for parents like you! Featuring hosts, Kurt Johnston and Grace Yoon, we introduce and breakdown the goal of an On Purpose Parent. To raise your children to become…interdependent, life-long followers of Jesus, who desire to make a Kingdom contribution. Subscribe and follow "On Purpose Parents" today!1.     Help Us by… Rating and Reviewing our Podcast Subscribing to our Podcast Sharing our Podcast with your Friends 2.     Connect with Us… Text PARENTS to 83000 Email Parents@saddleback.com Instagram @SaddlebackParents Website OnPurposeParents.com For more great shows for families from Saddleback church, check out Stories Of The Bible from Saddleback Kids on your favorite podcast app!Parents, it's time to celebrate! The new On Purpose Parents: A Saddleback Parents Podcast has just arrived and we're here to help you win at parenting! As parents ourselves, we know that parenting is the toughest, most important job on the planet! You can't possibly do it alone. And now you don't have to because we're your people! Subscribe and listen every Wednesday for tips, ideas, and encouragement to help you win at being an On Purpose Parent! Available now on your favorite podcast app!https://onpurposeparents.com

In this episode we continue our conversation with Pastor Kurt Johnston, the NextGen Pastor at Saddleback Church on how to share Jesus with others. Today we look at one specific training in the SHARE Journal, the “GO5PEL in Five Words”. A simple way to remember aspects of the Gospel when given the opportunity to share the message of Jesus with others. This training is part of the SHARE Journal: How to Talk to Others About Jesus, a 52-week interactive Journal. Youth and College pastors can order enough copies for everyone in their ministry for free by filling out the order form at everyhomeusa.com/share

In this episode, we are on location in So. California with Pastor Kurt Johnston, the NextGen Pastor at Saddleback Church. We are discussing a brand-new resource for Youth and College groups to help students talk to others bout Jesus. This resource was created in partnership with the Student Ministries Department of Saddleback Church and Every Home for Christ, USA. Youth and College pastors can order free copies of the SHARE Journal: How to Talk to Others About Jesus, a 52-week interactive Journal, by filling out the order form at everyhomeusa.com/share

In each episode, Host Kurt Johnston brings 30+ years experience of working with tens of thousands of kids, teens, and parents along with 20+ years experience of parenting his own children. You'll also connect deeply with our wonderful Cohost and fellow parent Grace Yoon whose personal stories and practical insights will warm your heart, bring a smile to your face, and give you peace of mind knowing that you're doing a much better job at parenting than you think. Our ongoing, weekly audio Podcast drops every Wednesday and consists of a variety of episodes comprised of conversations, stories, trainings, Q&A, and guest interviews all intended to help you win at parenting! Whether you've just begun this journey of parenting, or you started it a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, subscribe now to the On Purpose Parents Podcast! And don't forget to share us with your friends. - Connect with us by texting the word PARENTS to the number 83000- Visit us at https://OnPurposeParents.com- Send us your story to Parents@saddleback.com

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (90 min interview), we are excited to feature Mark Oden, CEO of BIM Designs, Inc. (@BIMdesignsInc) as the host of the BIM Project Approaches Panel, along with Dustin Williams - CEO of Flywheel AEC (@FlywheelAEC), Tim Riefenberg - Senior Process Manager at Balfour Beatty (@balfourbeatty), and Kurt Johnston - CAD Applications Lead at Kiewit (@kiewit), as they talked during GeoWeek 2022 about how to best apply BIM to projects without adding more time or complexity to that project, what their approaches are to integrating BIM into their processes, and how BIM has improved their AEC workflows. Highlights of the BIM Project Approaches Panel at GeoWeek 2022 include:- Explanations on BIM Designs, Inc., Flywheel AEC, Balfour Beatty, and Kiewit are involved in the AEC industry, and role each panelist plays in their respective companies.- How we can ensure we're getting every single stakeholder along the process to buy in to the integration of BIM?- The methodology behind keeping communication flowing with the owner and general contractor, but also with the field- Dealing with general contractors and primes that don't have BIM in-house, and how to get them up to speed and everyone on the same pageDustin founded FlywheelAEC, a technology solutions provider for architectural, engineering, and construction projects. He is also the CEO and co-founder of Remote Optix (@RemoteOptix). He is a creative and innovative leader who specializes in BIM for infrastructure as well as reality capture utilizing drones and laser scanning. He has over a decade of engineering, surveying, and BIM experience in California, Colorado, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Dustin's expertise includes working from conceptual planning through design, construction, and operations on a broad range of commercial, residential, institutional, and mixed-use projects. Tim started off as an architect, designing and building custom plantation homes in Bluffton, SC. He shifted focus to his technical skills to get a job. His expertise brought him back to Chicago as a consultant, specializing in advanced modeling and laser scanning several large GSA projects in Chicago. When the economy recovered, he was brought into NELSON Chicago (@NELSONworldwide) as a design architect. This role led him to begin teaching Revit firm-wide. Later on, he would be responsible for converting Balfour Beatty's MEP department to REVIT MEP. Kurt has been with Kiewit for 9+ years, with his role being centered around system design & support for MicroStation, AutoCAD, NavisWorks and everything in between. Prior to Kiewit, he was previously a BIM Manager  for Virtual Building Logistics, and a Design Associate for Olsson Associates, a nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering and design firm founded with the mindset of improving communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. SHOW NOTES 10:23  - Dustin Williams introduces Flywheel AEC, explaining the company's background and the role they play in the AEC industry. 22:33  - Tim Riefenberg introduces Balfour Beatty, detailing their history, projects, and service offerings. 34:52  - Kurt Johnston introduces Kiewit, detailing their background, experience, and service offerings. 55:36  - Panel Question: The BIM process can be so simplified, but how can we make sure we're getting every single stakeholder along the process to buy in to the integration of BIM? 1:02:32  - Panel Question: How do we not only communicate with the owner and general contractor, but also with the field? 1:13:47  - Panel Question: Have you dealt with any general contractors and primes that don't have BIM in-house, and how do you help them get up to speed and everyone on the same page?

In this episode Jarred rewinds back to May of 2021 when our guest speaker from Coach Night , Kurt Johnston, shared a powerful message for all coaches. Kurt has been leading the way in youth ministry for more than 3 decades at Saddleback Church, and his inspiration and encouragement is well worth your time! Don't forget to email Jarred and Jake your questions that you'd like them to answer in future episodes. ccvstudentsleadership@ccv.church

It's simply a fact, we live in a day and age driven by screens in many different forms. We cannot turn a blind eye or ignore it. Instead, let's band together with some basic survival skills for a screen-driven society. Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant will provide some basic survival skills for raising kids at any age and stage in the world of screens. Screens are an inevitable part of our lives, but it does not have to control our lives.   Check out more great parenting content at SaddlebackParents.com

If nothing else, lockdown has taught us a LOT about ourselves and our families. We could each write some hefty books about the lessons we have learned in parenting, especially. Join us as we scratch the surface of some key lessons Kurt Johnston and Liza Gant learned over the past year plus of the COVID-19 pandemic.   Check out more great parenting content at SaddlebackParents.com

Even though so many places have been closed during the last year, the church is always open for business. And if Jesus has changed your life, he expects you to live an “open for business” life. In this message, Kurt Johnston offers three biblical ways you can remain open to sharing God’s love with the world.

Even though so many places have been closed during the last year, the church is always open for business. And if Jesus has changed your life, he expects you to live an “open for business” life. In this message, Kurt Johnston offers three biblical ways you can remain open to sharing God’s love with the world.

What does it look like to set volunteers up to win? In this episode, I discuss five critical ways in which I believe youth pastors can encourage effectiveness and longevity in student ministry. Resources discussed include: Live Curriculum: www.group.com/category/ministry-resources/youth-ministry/curriculum.do Books by Mark Oestricher and Kurt Johnston: www.theyouthcartel.com Download Youth Ministry Leader Training Library: www.leadertraining.dymapps.com

Episode 0107 Instagram Live with Kurt Johnston On this Episode. Justin Herman Kurt Johnston Easter Pastor Prayer   HUDDLE UP our great sponsor. 3 month trial with coupon code CRISIS (all caps) and they can extend that trial further than 3 months if needed.   I (Justin) love Huddle up cause their CEO Scott wants to help people at a time like this.  Great guy and GREAT ministry tool. LINKS Our Sponsor ServeHP.Church  HUDDLE UP All our show links HERE Go to linktr.ee/controlledchaospodcast for all our links!  Go to Linktr.ee/heyjustinherman for all his links!  Question or Show ideas? Email Justin! Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth workers! Thank you for tuning in.  The work youth workers do hard work, thank you! Thank you for taking the time to get a little more equipped to do Junior High or Middle School Ministry in your Youth Ministry or Student Ministry at your church.  Keep it up!  

From the Bachelorette New Zealand. Kurt Johnston won the hearts (and roses) of the country with his charm, class and inspirational story.  He didn’t win the girl, but he stands out as a role model for young males everywhere.   Available on YouTube, iTunes and Spotify.  Find the links at  https://www.darylhabraken.com/podcast   Brought to you by Kava Bowl Media and the 6Echo Network.   

Our Sponsor: https://d2shr.co/2P5Fuzj Greg Stier hit the road again and this time he interviewed veteran youth leader and author Kurt Johnston. The two discuss youth ministry, Gen-Z and give a bunch of advice on being youth leader. So sit back and listen to another episode of Gospelize with Greg Stier. Gospelize with Greg Stier will give your youth ministry the kick it needs to ignite deeper commitment to the gospel in your students and leaders. Through biblical analysis, stories from his own life, and profiling leaders in youth ministry, Greg will equip you with values and practices that parallel the early church—specifically what’s seen in the book of Acts. Greg will also point you to resources to help you advance the gospel further in your life, community, and ministry as you ignite your students to do the same, for life! Subscribe to the Gospelize podcast! https://connect.dare2share.org/podcast Follow Greg Stier on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.stier/ Follow Greg Stier on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregstier Follow Greg Stier on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregstier/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------#GospelizeWithGregStier #Podcast #KurtJohnston

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m lonely,” you’re not alone! Despite the world being more connected through technology than ever before, loneliness is a common experience for people at all stages of life. In this message, Pastors Rick Warren and Kurt Johnston will walk you through the key to combating loneliness: forming healthy friendships.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m lonely,” you’re not alone! Despite the world being more connected through technology than ever before, loneliness is a common experience for people at all stages of life. In this message, Pastors Rick Warren and Kurt Johnston will walk you through the key to combating loneliness: forming healthy friendships.

REGISTER FOR NEXT CIY WebCast CIY hosts relevant episodes that will train, teach and inspire you on your journey in ministry. In this episode, you'll hear from junior high ministry experts Kurt Johnston, author of the book, "Controlled Chaos" and Justin Herman, host of the Controlled Chaos Podcast. They join the WebCast to talk about creating a magnetic junior high ministry, attracting them and keeping them. Register Here! Christ in Youth, our exclusive podcast partner!!!! For more information about Christ in Youth our Podcast Partner Email Sign-ups Places to find the podcast Our Youtube Page Controlled Chaos Blog Social Media Links Campference Go to controlledchaos.fun/linktree for all our links!    Recruiting Volunteers—Justin and Kurt Why Summer is the best time to recruit leaders You have a lot of fun events and gives people a taste of students at their craziest. Get a leader to see the beauty in that and they will go crazy over them in group. You can’t take the summer off from recruiting cause fall is coming Language to use What did you do last year to say you moved the needle on spiritual life in me and around me? No matter the answer ask them about investing in a Jr. High Student this year. Everyone had someone or wished they had someone and they can pay it forward or be the person they needed. Don’t say someone’s no for them Make the ask and let them say no. Don’t be afraid to ask Have a 2-3 minute elevator pitch Your best recruiters are people already serving and attending. Who in their circle can they ask? Get students to ask. Invite them into something specific Don’t have eyes bigger than your stomach Are you ready if you grew by 10 leaders tomorrow? Is there is a plan and process in place so they are not in the queue for 6 months? Katie Edwards (DYM Podcast and Saddleback Church) Connecting with females in your youth ministry Focus on the times you are with them weekly. Have those spaces to have significant conversations. Healthy touch is important A high five is touch. It does not always have to be a hug. Great eye contact and get rid of distractions. Give warmth in your voice and how you ask questions Keeping volunteers Create a family community that will minister to the family (their students) Katie-isms to cast vision and leadership People over protocol, people over programs. Love people well. The goal is love and care for people if they are in the church or not. Innovation and Newness to the ministry Never Stop Learning. Learning leads to innovation Evolve with what’s best for the kids—think of new ways to communicate When brainstorming make sure you have different thinkers, ages, and other different types of people Don’t skip the debrief—successful idea/event or not Make sure you understand the audience. The more you know the lower your frustration will be and help you be more effective Practice and experience things together with a middle schooler. (serving, learning scripture, etc) Missions Getting them into environments with they partner with the local church in other spaces Expands their view of the kingdom Helps them see outside of themselves Middle schoolers are fearless and are willing to step into things and having a life changing experience like that can get them into next level ministry Find an organization that your church trusts to take care of the “scary stuff” and then you can just be with the students   Mike Branton (Christ in Youth) Environments—Where you meet is just as important as what you are meeting about How will they hear if we are not intentional about the space First impression for families You may only get one chance with a parent. Make your space so it looks like you knew they were coming. You don’t have an excuse for not being intentional with what you have Having a clean space is vital. It is an act of worship to have a clean space (Think tabernacle in OT) Things your environment should help communicate Signage (from street to seat) Safety Specific age (how do we say this space is for you) Broken window (kids will break more and trash it) if it is pristine they will be less likely to break and dirty it up. Portable is key if the space is not yours You can’t just leave your stuff if it is a multi-purpose room Sometimes make the space smaller (30 kids in a 300 person room is daunting). Curtains or defined spaces within the environment. Have a goal to fill it. Celebrate the things that you want repeated Camp, baptisms, volunteers. Use the walls, floor, bathroom to tell a story You are trying to creature culture and environment is a lot of that. Your environment should drive the mission home not make people want to drive home Talk to parents, students, and student leaders about what they think of the space Whose on this episode?  Justin Herman LINKTREE Kurt Johnston Katie Edwards Katie's Twitter Mike Branton Mike's Twitter     Meet the HOST! Justin Herman Go to controlledchaos.fun/Justin for all his links!  Question or Show ideas? Email Justin! Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth workers! Thank you for tuning in.  The work youth workers do is hard work, thank you! Thank you for taking time to get a little more equipped to do Junior High or Middle School Ministry in your Youth Ministry or Student Ministry at your church.  Keep it up!

My story is about longevity in youth ministry and at the same church, but what happens when staying at the same church is not an option? How do you transition well and keep in youth ministry for the long haul? Enjoy Todd Pearage's story! There is much to learn from him: Mentioned in the show: SIGN UP FOR 30 DAYS OF DYM GOLD MEMBERSHIP, and help my wife and I get three days away to California!!!! If you sign up through MY LINK (http://fbuy.me/mfug_) you help me with a chance to win a three day trip to California, plus I'm throwing some added incentives. Send me a screen shot of your confirmation, I will throw in some freebies as well. 1. My Third Decade stickers and a button if you haven't gotten one yet. (Value $2.50 plus shipping and bragging rights) 2. Dropbox link to a one off message, 4 games (one being a special version of 12 in 12), 30 day devotional, and an interactive worship experience... all not yet released on DYM... (combined value approx. $35). 3. You will get a shout out from Moses on an upcoming episode (value: priceless) Again, sign up here: http://fbuy.me/mfug_ NORTHEAST US FRIENDS, CHECK OUT THE YOUTH LEADER SUMMIT at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference May 22-24. Join Todd and Josh Griffin! More info at http://www.hcbcyouthleadersummit.com/ CONTROLLED CHAOS CONVERSATION WITH JUSTIN HERMAN. Hear a heartfelt conversation between Kurt Johnston and Justin Herman on Justin loosing his youth ministry job. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-0054-i-lost-my-job-so-you-dont-have-to-youth/id1354292517?i=1000431686556&mt=2 NEW RESOURCE: ADOLESCENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND PARENTING: Available on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop/adolescence-technology-and-parenting Send me your epic fail, embarrassing moment, or story that just sums up youth ministry, and you could be featured in the opener of an upcoming episode. NEW SPONSOR!! Emory University's Candler School of Theology Looking to further your education, build your critical skills in ministry? Check them out at http://candler.emory.edu/mythirddecade DYM University. If you haven't, jump in othis online volunteer training course that 20,000 other youth ministry workers are already taking part in. By purchasing through this link, you actually help this show out! https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10524/2Hn9zuot The Sponsor: http://givecentral.org The Podcast and other DYM podcasts on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com THE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials: Sign up for the MTD Newsletter (released monthly): http://mythirddecade.com/newsletter Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecade Follow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecade Check out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com

My story is about longevity in youth ministry and at the same church, but what happens when staying at the same church is not an option? How do you transition well and keep in youth ministry for the long haul? Enjoy Todd Pearage's story! There is much to learn from him: Mentioned in the show: SIGN UP FOR 30 DAYS OF DYM GOLD MEMBERSHIP, and help my wife and I get three days away to California!!!! If you sign up through MY LINK (http://fbuy.me/mfug_) you help me with a chance to win a three day trip to California, plus I'm throwing some added incentives. Send me a screen shot of your confirmation, I will throw in some freebies as well. 1. My Third Decade stickers and a button if you haven't gotten one yet. (Value $2.50 plus shipping and bragging rights) 2. Dropbox link to a one off message, 4 games (one being a special version of 12 in 12), 30 day devotional, and an interactive worship experience... all not yet released on DYM... (combined value approx. $35). 3. You will get a shout out from Moses on an upcoming episode (value: priceless) Again, sign up here: http://fbuy.me/mfug_ NORTHEAST US FRIENDS, CHECK OUT THE YOUTH LEADER SUMMIT at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference May 22-24. Join Todd and Josh Griffin! More info at http://www.hcbcyouthleadersummit.com/ CONTROLLED CHAOS CONVERSATION WITH JUSTIN HERMAN. Hear a heartfelt conversation between Kurt Johnston and Justin Herman on Justin loosing his youth ministry job. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-0054-i-lost-my-job-so-you-dont-have-to-youth/id1354292517?i=1000431686556&mt=2 NEW RESOURCE: ADOLESCENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND PARENTING: Available on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop/adolescence-technology-and-parenting Send me your epic fail, embarrassing moment, or story that just sums up youth ministry, and you could be featured in the opener of an upcoming episode. NEW SPONSOR!! Emory University's Candler School of Theology Looking to further your education, build your critical skills in ministry? Check them out at http://candler.emory.edu/mythirddecade DYM University. If you haven't, jump in othis online volunteer training course that 20,000 other youth ministry workers are already taking part in. By purchasing through this link, you actually help this show out! https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10524/2Hn9zuot The Sponsor: http://givecentral.org The Podcast and other DYM podcasts on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com THE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials: Sign up for the MTD Newsletter (released monthly): http://mythirddecade.com/newsletter Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecade Follow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecade Check out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com

My story is about longevity in youth ministry and at the same church, but what happens when staying at the same church is not an option? How do you transition well and keep in youth ministry for the long haul? Enjoy Todd Pearage’s story! There is much to learn from him:Mentioned in the show:SIGN UP FOR 30 DAYS OF DYM GOLD MEMBERSHIP, and help my wife and I get three days away to California!!!! If you sign up through MY LINK (http://fbuy.me/mfug_) you help me with a chance to win a three day trip to California, plus I’m throwing some added incentives. Send me a screen shot of your confirmation, I will throw in some freebies as well.1. My Third Decade stickers and a button if you haven’t gotten one yet. (Value $2.50 plus shipping and bragging rights)2. Dropbox link to a one off message, 4 games (one being a special version of 12 in 12), 30 day devotional, and an interactive worship experience... all not yet released on DYM... (combined value approx. $35). 3. You will get a shout out from Moses on an upcoming episode (value: priceless)Again, sign up here: http://fbuy.me/mfug_ NORTHEAST US FRIENDS, CHECK OUT THE YOUTH LEADER SUMMIT at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference May 22-24. Join Todd and Josh Griffin! More info at http://www.hcbcyouthleadersummit.com/ CONTROLLED CHAOS CONVERSATION WITH JUSTIN HERMAN. Hear a heartfelt conversation between Kurt Johnston and Justin Herman on Justin loosing his youth ministry job. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-0054-i-lost-my-job-so-you-dont-have-to-youth/id1354292517?i=1000431686556&mt=2NEW RESOURCE: ADOLESCENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND PARENTING: Available on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop/adolescence-technology-and-parenting Send me your epic fail, embarrassing moment, or story that just sums up youth ministry, and you could be featured in the opener of an upcoming episode. NEW SPONSOR!! Emory University’s Candler School of Theology Looking to further your education, build your critical skills in ministry? Check them out at http://candler.emory.edu/mythirddecade DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in othis online volunteer training course that 20,000 other youth ministry workers are already taking part in. By purchasing through this link, you actually help this show out! https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10524/2Hn9zuot The Sponsor: http://givecentral.org The Podcast and other DYM podcasts on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials:Sign up for the MTD Newsletter (released monthly): http://mythirddecade.com/newsletter Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com

My story is about longevity in youth ministry and at the same church, but what happens when staying at the same church is not an option? How do you transition well and keep in youth ministry for the long haul? Enjoy Todd Pearage’s story! There is much to learn from him:Mentioned in the show:SIGN UP FOR 30 DAYS OF DYM GOLD MEMBERSHIP, and help my wife and I get three days away to California!!!! If you sign up through MY LINK (http://fbuy.me/mfug_) you help me with a chance to win a three day trip to California, plus I’m throwing some added incentives. Send me a screen shot of your confirmation, I will throw in some freebies as well.1. My Third Decade stickers and a button if you haven’t gotten one yet. (Value $2.50 plus shipping and bragging rights)2. Dropbox link to a one off message, 4 games (one being a special version of 12 in 12), 30 day devotional, and an interactive worship experience... all not yet released on DYM... (combined value approx. $35). 3. You will get a shout out from Moses on an upcoming episode (value: priceless)Again, sign up here: http://fbuy.me/mfug_ NORTHEAST US FRIENDS, CHECK OUT THE YOUTH LEADER SUMMIT at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference May 22-24. Join Todd and Josh Griffin! More info at http://www.hcbcyouthleadersummit.com/ CONTROLLED CHAOS CONVERSATION WITH JUSTIN HERMAN. Hear a heartfelt conversation between Kurt Johnston and Justin Herman on Justin loosing his youth ministry job. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-0054-i-lost-my-job-so-you-dont-have-to-youth/id1354292517?i=1000431686556&mt=2NEW RESOURCE: ADOLESCENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND PARENTING: Available on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop/adolescence-technology-and-parenting Send me your epic fail, embarrassing moment, or story that just sums up youth ministry, and you could be featured in the opener of an upcoming episode. NEW SPONSOR!! Emory University’s Candler School of Theology Looking to further your education, build your critical skills in ministry? Check them out at http://candler.emory.edu/mythirddecade DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in othis online volunteer training course that 20,000 other youth ministry workers are already taking part in. By purchasing through this link, you actually help this show out! https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10524/2Hn9zuot The Sponsor: http://givecentral.org The Podcast and other DYM podcasts on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials:Sign up for the MTD Newsletter (released monthly): http://mythirddecade.com/newsletter Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com

Kurt Johnston goes into the resources SaddlebackParents.com has to help your parenting. For complete show notes, click HERE

SHOW NOTES: EPISODE 5 (Justin Herman)In this episode, we sat down with veteran Jr. High Pastor, podcaster, and speaker, Justin Herman. Justin talked about his popular podcast, Controlled Chaos; his upcoming book by the same name; as well as staying healthy in youth ministry.VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/justinhermanWHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?00:34 – Introduction of Justin Herman00:49 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (John Simmons)1:25 – Welcome Justin; Justin’s personal background4:25 – Background of Controlled Chaos podcast9:15 – Controlled Chaos youth worker resource10:20 – Kurt Johnston & Justin Herman co-author, Controlled Chaos book13:25 – Opportunity to win a free Controlled Chaos book autographed by Kurt & Justin13:32 – Justin makes a church/ministry transition & talks about how to do it well/not well17:50 – What Justin would do if he won the Power Ball lottery21:00 – Making changes – hard or not hard?23:48 – The connection between Jr High and High School youth pastors29:43 – Maintaining balance isn’t good, it’s actually bad33:55 – What will Justin share as a speaker at Multi Summit conference?34:38 – HTDT Podcast sponsors35:52 – Lighting Round questions40:35 – Getting connected with Justin & Controlled Chaos41:43 – Speaking at Youth Specialties Conference in Nov.42:53 – Final thoughts from Brent & Lauren43:28 – Future episodes44:17 – HTDT Podcast sponsors44:29 - CreditsHOW TO CONTACT Justin Herman & Controlled Chaos:Blog: Controlledchaos.funSocial media: @heyjustinherminInstagram: Controlled Chaos PodcastRESOURCES MENTIONEDCentral Christian College of the BibleCIY – Christ In YouthControlled Chaos book releaseYouth Specialties – National Youth Workers Conference

Thanks to our partners at CIY!  Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on:| iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher |YOUTUBE | Spotify  Intro done by: The Honest Youth Pastor from Twitter Show Outline: Kurt and Justin talk about Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. They give some great programming tips and games to play during the holidays. They also share a lot of what their churches do for fun during the holidays. Listen to get some tips and tricks for the upcoming holidays! "1:00 Holidays for junior higher’s1:35 Kurt talks about his experience with Halloween2:31 Sponsor CIY Believe Tour4:16 Halloween in the church5:19 Why Kurt isn’t a big fan of harvest festivals6:23 Justin throws out an idea for Halloween7:47 Marketing campaign at Justin’s church8:52 Fun programming Halloween bits 10:49 Teach on something scary from the Bible 11:50 Justin tells a funny story about a bear 12:45 Thanksgiving time!12:58 Fun programming Thanksgiving bits from Justin13:50 ""Thanksgiving is a great time to teach on gratitude.” -Kurt Johnston14:02 Kurt shares some fun games 14:40 Remind parents to start traditions for Thanksgiving 15:36 No shave November for youth workers 16:52 “Choctober"" at Kurt’s church17:30 Politically correctness, no pilgrims and indians 18:28 Central Christian College of the Bible 19:51 What Kurt loves about CCCB, IT’S FREE!20:34 Christmas at church20:39 Justin discusses a fun game for leaders at Christmas21:20 Kurt gives teaching topic ideas 22:22 “Good youth ministries have a little percentage of weird.” -Marko? Justin Herman 22:35 Justin likes tacky Christmas23:44 Christmas decorations are not trickled in and out24:29 Kurt talks about his church trickling decorations25:06 Kurt talks Cheap-O-Joe Christmas decorations26:46 Christmas video bedroom break in 27:50 Tips for Holidays from Kurt29:10 “It is not your place to say whether costumes are sinful or not on Halloween.” -Kurt Johnston30:39 “I like taking them around staff offices to do Christmas caroling.” - Justin Herman 31:40 “We can also Christmas carol at our church offices and it’s still ministry.” -Kurt Johnston 31:58 “There are a lot of ways to serve people and it doesn’t always have to be the traditional serious way.” -Kurt Johnston32:10 Check out Orange curriculum for holiday themed stuff   Whose on this episode?  Justin Herman- Sandals Church   Things Mentioned:  CIY Believe Tour Controlled Chaos Book Kurt Johnston Central Christian College of the Bible CCCB.edu/chaos Crazy Days at CCCB   Our Controlled Chaos Podcast Partner CIY, Christ in Youth. CIY- Christ in Youth   Our Sponsors.  Central Christian College of the Bible, Moberly Missouri (where Justin went to college) ORANGE- The XP3 Orange Curriculum     Be part of #ChaosNation Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram   Meet the HOST! Justin Herman Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email   Question or Show ideas? Email Justin at Justin@ControlledChaosPodcast.com Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth workers! Thank you for tuning in.  The work youth workers do is hard work, thank you! Thank you for taking time to get a little more equipped to do Junior High or Middle School Ministry in your Youth Ministry or Student Ministry at your church.  Keep it up!

Live from DYM 200, I am joined by a youth ministry legend! In youth ministry since 1988, Kurt Johnston has been at Saddleback Church since 1997. Although he leads Saddleback's kids and youth teams, he's still a junior high pastor at heart. Kurt and his wife, Rachel, live in Southern California and have two adult children. Many would argue that Kurt literally wrote the book on Junior High Ministry… “Controlled Chaos,” which is coming out with a Revised and Expanded version on October 10, 2018 through youth cartel. Pre-order or order here: https://theyouthcartel.com/product/controlled-chaos-making-sense-of-junior-high-ministry/ In this episode Kurt drops a ton of wisdom bombs on how to last at your church and in youth ministry. It was an honor to meet and talk with him. He's the real deal, humble, encouraging and full of insight. Keep your eyes on Download Youth Ministry for a bunch of my new resources that are out or coming out in the next several weeks. “Celebrity Mood Match” is a Sidekick game that is basically Poser for your face, and big-time celebrities are your guides. https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/celebrity-mood-match-game “Making the Countdown Count” is a one-off message for when you are called into main service to preach. https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/making-the-countdown-count The Sponsor: http://givecentral.org The Podcast on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com THE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials: Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecade Follow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecade Check out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com

Live from DYM 200, I am joined by a youth ministry legend! In youth ministry since 1988, Kurt Johnston has been at Saddleback Church since 1997. Although he leads Saddleback's kids and youth teams, he's still a junior high pastor at heart. Kurt and his wife, Rachel, live in Southern California and have two adult children. Many would argue that Kurt literally wrote the book on Junior High Ministry… “Controlled Chaos,” which is coming out with a Revised and Expanded version on October 10, 2018 through youth cartel. Pre-order or order here: https://theyouthcartel.com/product/controlled-chaos-making-sense-of-junior-high-ministry/ In this episode Kurt drops a ton of wisdom bombs on how to last at your church and in youth ministry. It was an honor to meet and talk with him. He's the real deal, humble, encouraging and full of insight. Keep your eyes on Download Youth Ministry for a bunch of my new resources that are out or coming out in the next several weeks. “Celebrity Mood Match” is a Sidekick game that is basically Poser for your face, and big-time celebrities are your guides. https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/celebrity-mood-match-game “Making the Countdown Count” is a one-off message for when you are called into main service to preach. https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/making-the-countdown-count The Sponsor: http://givecentral.org The Podcast on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com THE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials: Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecade Follow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecade Check out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com

Live from DYM 200, I am joined by a youth ministry legend!In youth ministry since 1988, Kurt Johnston has been at Saddleback Church since 1997. Although he leads Saddleback’s kids and youth teams, he’s still a junior high pastor at heart. Kurt and his wife, Rachel, live in Southern California and have two adult children. Many would argue that Kurt literally wrote the book on Junior High Ministry… “Controlled Chaos,” which is coming out with a Revised and Expanded version on October 10, 2018 through youth cartel.Pre-order or order here: https://theyouthcartel.com/product/controlled-chaos-making-sense-of-junior-high-ministry/ In this episode Kurt drops a ton of wisdom bombs on how to last at your church and in youth ministry. It was an honor to meet and talk with him. He’s the real deal, humble, encouraging and full of insight.Keep your eyes on Download Youth Ministry for a bunch of my new resources that are out or coming out in the next several weeks.“Celebrity Mood Match” is a Sidekick game that is basically Poser for your face, and big-time celebrities are your guides. https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/celebrity-mood-match-game “Making the Countdown Count” is a one-off message for when you are called into main service to preach. https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/making-the-countdown-count The Sponsor: http://givecentral.org The Podcast on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials:Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com

Live from DYM 200, I am joined by a youth ministry legend!In youth ministry since 1988, Kurt Johnston has been at Saddleback Church since 1997. Although he leads Saddleback’s kids and youth teams, he’s still a junior high pastor at heart. Kurt and his wife, Rachel, live in Southern California and have two adult children. Many would argue that Kurt literally wrote the book on Junior High Ministry… “Controlled Chaos,” which is coming out with a Revised and Expanded version on October 10, 2018 through youth cartel.Pre-order or order here: https://theyouthcartel.com/product/controlled-chaos-making-sense-of-junior-high-ministry/ In this episode Kurt drops a ton of wisdom bombs on how to last at your church and in youth ministry. It was an honor to meet and talk with him. He’s the real deal, humble, encouraging and full of insight.Keep your eyes on Download Youth Ministry for a bunch of my new resources that are out or coming out in the next several weeks.“Celebrity Mood Match” is a Sidekick game that is basically Poser for your face, and big-time celebrities are your guides. https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/celebrity-mood-match-game “Making the Countdown Count” is a one-off message for when you are called into main service to preach. https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/making-the-countdown-count The Sponsor: http://givecentral.org The Podcast on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials:Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com

Thanks to our partners at CIY!  Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on:| iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher |YOUTUBE | Spotify  Intro done by: Chad Daugherty, Middle School Pastor , Church at the Mall, Lakeland Campus Download Episode Leader Guide:  This is so you can forward this podcast to your team and then talk about with questions that we write to help you win as a youth worker. Show Outline: Host Justin Herman and Kurt Johnston discuss all things about teaching. They talk about the importance of teaching both formally and informally, being prepared, teaching in series, and what junior higher’s are the most interested in. They also give great practical tips on teaching and how it should align with church culture. Kurt and Justin tell personal experiences and funny stories along the way. You won’t want to miss it! 0:36 Piece of encouragement from Kurt0:50 “Remember you’re placing seeds that you may not see grow for a long time but don’t place your value and success in what you see today.” -Kurt Johnston1:13 Controlled Chaos book COMING SOON!2:18 Lets talk about teaching3:01 Kurt mentions Chapter Talking about Jesus from Controlled Chaos Book3:30 “The areas that really affect teaching is their intellectual development and spiritual development.” -Kurt Johnston3:50 Teaching is happening always4:06 “Everything about your ministry teaches something.” -Kurt Johnston5:46 Go on Facebook and invite some friends for a GIVEAWAY6:11 Best lesson Justin learned 7:55 Informal teaching is just as important as formal teaching9:38 Be prepared but don’t over prepare. 9:56 Kurt explains the most important minute in lesson 10:08 Give them handles 10:12 “Every lesson should help them be doer’s of the word not just hearers of the word.” -Kurt Johnston11:10 Students love stories12:50 XP3 Orange Curriculum 15:37 Kurt explains the relation of church culture to teaching16:27 Kurt’s preferred way to teach 18:30 Find staples to cover every year18:40 Should there be a teaching on sex?19:50 Informing parents for series on wisdom and John20:46 Any volatile topic parents must be informed21:30 Kurt gets in trouble 22:09 Justin tells hilarious story23:35“Teaching is a way we partner with parents.” -Justin Herman23:54 Kurt loves teaching in series25:21 Payoff has to be greater than set up 26:34 Tips on teaching multiple services28:08 Use objects for lessons 29:14 “Leave them wanting more.” -Kurt Johnston 29:25 Central Christian College of the Bible "   Whose on this episode?  Justin Herman- Sandals Church Kurt Johnston- Saddleback Church   Things Mentioned: Controlled Chaos Book by Kurt Johnston and Justin HermanScott Ruben from Willow Creek Central Christian College of the Bible, Moberly Missouri (where Justin went to college) ORANGE- The XP3 Orange Curriculum    Our Controlled Chaos Podcast Partner CIY, Christ in Youth. CIY- Christ in Youth   Our Sponsors.  Central Christian College of the Bible, Moberly Missouri (where Justin went to college) ORANGE- The XP3 Orange Curriculum     Be part of #ChaosNation Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram   Meet the HOST! Justin Herman Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email   Question or Show ideas? Email Justin at Justin@ControlledChaosPodcast.com Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth workers! Thank you for tuning in.  The work youth workers do is hard work, thank you! Thank you for taking time to get a little more equipped to do Junior High or Middle School Ministry in your Youth Ministry or Student Ministry at your church.  Keep it up!

Thanks to our partners at CIY! Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on:| iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher |YOUTUBE | Spotify Intro done by: Vivi Diaz, SandalsChurch Topics for this episode:   We answer YOUR questions! Today, Kurt Johnston and host Justin Herman answer questions regarding maintaining relationships with new high schoolers, low and high priced prizes, and how to lead in an unsuccessful ministry. Kurt and Justin bring dynamic answers that can help in many contexts of junior high ministry! Give it a listen, you'll love it! 2:22 Sign-ups for Believe Tour4:04 Intro to Q & A video5:34 Listener asks a question about best prizes for junior higher's6:04 Kurt discusses tips for low priced prizes for junior higher’s8:18 Justin discusses high priced prizes for junior higher’s8:29 ""What you catch em to is what you keep em to.” -Justin Herman 11:15 “Prizes can become a part of the culture, it doesn’t just have to be an item you buy.”11:30 Change the word prize to reward12:00 Justin mentions generation Z article: winners and losers12:19 Listener asks how to stay connected with middle schoolers when they go to high school13:10 Kurt talks about parallel tracks analogy14:13 “The best thing to do is keep the welcome mat out but cheer on high school.” -Kurt Johnston14:36 Justin explains the importance of making sure new high schoolers feel connected to the high school ministry 15:43 “If you’re in relationship with the high school pastor, of course they understand the value of you still having relationship with high school kids.” -Kurt Johnston16:15 Practical tips for maintaining relationships with new high schoolers16:39 Orange resources!18:27 Listener asks how to set up a new guy for success in an unsuccessful ministry19:03 Justin says to push the vision to be consistent20:44 Kurt asks a question of clarification for the listener 21:25 “You have got to figure out a way to let your leadership and your influence and your successes leak into that new person.” -Kurt Johnston21:50 Kurt wants to know what sank their ship22:40 Kurt and Justin talk about higher education24:34 Listener asks with how to deal with the rest of the church thinking junior high ministry is secondary25:53 Kurts one minute answer to approach this topic25:57 “The longer you’re there the more they will value junior high. So have a long view.”-Kurt Johnston 27:04 Kurt says quit fighting it.29:12 “You create a great space for volunteers, you pour into them, and you target the right people, board members.” -Justin Herman 30:30 Conclusion 30:47 Mike from Truth Work Media " Questions from our Facebook Group.  Join our facebook group HERE Whose on this episode?  Justin Herman- Sandals Church Kurt Johnston- Saddleback Church   Be part of #ChaosNation Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram Meet the HOST! Justin Herman Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email   Our Controlled Chaos Podcast Partner CIY, Christ in Youth. CIY- Christ in Youth   Our Sponsors.  Central Christian College of the Bible, Moberly Missouri (where Justin went to college) ORANGE- The XP3 Orange Curriculum  Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth workers! Thank you for tuning in.  The work youth workers do is hard work, thank you! Thank you for taking time to get a little more equipped to do Junior High or Middle School Ministry in your Youth Ministry or Student Ministry at your church.  Keep it up!    

Thanks to our partners at CIY! Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on:| iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher |YOUTUBE | Spotify Intro done by: Justin Kowalski, Sandals Church Riverside CA  We are here with Britt Kitchen! He is bringing his insight on having a small group driven ministry. He provides insight on how to choose your leaders, how to maintain a culture of prioritizing small groups, and how to make small groups an authentic place for junior highers. He brings his own experience to the table and is passionate about junior highers. Listen if you want to WIN and learn how to make small groups important. 0:35 Intro to Britt Kitchen6:27 Worship tips on how to coach a musician8:03 “Work to be a partner with your worship leaders.”9:01 Britt’s elevator speech about his experience11:27 Stepping into someone else’s shoes13:47 Small groups being essential to strategy and motto17:19 Britt explains stage personalities and values20:14 Risks in being a small group ministry22:48 Have to be careful when you choose small group leaders23:52 Creates a space for training small group leaders25:42 ""The right leader is better than having more leaders.”26:03 What leader to say no to27:04 Holy spirit plays into picking a leader28:05 “Students are looking for genuine” -Britt Kitchen28:12 “We are trying to make our small groups authentic genuine places.” -Britt Kitchen29:47 Tips for small group driven culture 33:04 Wrapping up with Britt Kitchen33:26 The Mail Bag33:35 Justin talks about Sandal’s church34:38 Justin’s Moms passing impacted his ministry36:18 How to do a sex series at your church38:20 Justin explains how he doesn’t regret leaving his last church42:00 Leadership 101 with Kurt Johnston 42:56 Truth Work Media Whose on this episode?  Justin Herman Sandals Church Britt Kitchen Tyler Rees   Be part of #ChaosNation Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram Meet the HOST! Justin Herman Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email   Our Controlled Chaos Podcast Partner CIY, Christ in Youth. CIY- Christ in Youth   Our Sponsors.  Central Christian College of the Bible, Moberly Missouri (where Justin went to college) ORANGE- The XP3 Orange Curriculum    Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth workers! Thank you for tuning in.  The work youth workers do is hard work, thank you! Thank you for taking time to get a little more equipped to do Junior High or Middle School Ministry in your Youth Ministry or Student Ministry at your church.  Keep it up!

Thanks to our partners at CIY! Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on:| iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher |YOUTUBE | Spotify Intro done by: Erik Williams Topics for this episode:    Gerald Fadayomi is here to discuss how middle school ministry is so vital for the high school ministry that he is a part of. He gives tips on leadership and the importance of seeking God first. He also reveals the vitality of relationship between middle school pastors and high school pastors. His high school pastoral perspective gives us insight into the importance of junior high ministry to set them up for success. Check out his book "Before You Go" where he asks amazing questions to foster discussions for senior high schoolers transitioning. "0:54 Thank you sponsors!1:57 CIY booth at Youth Specialities 2:30 “One of the differences between power and influence is, the powerful will punish those that wrong them, the influential will forgive this that wrong them. The powerful will wonder where there power went, the influential will see their power grow fueled by influence.” -Justin Herman2:53 Leadership thought from Justin 4:43 What does it mean to be made in the image of God5:50 “We are these unique animals who are open to hearing the word of God and speaking the word of God.” -Andrew Root7:07 “Be near to God by ministering to others.” -Andrew Root9:46 Gerald talks about book, “Before You Go” and how it started11:40 How to get the book for youth workers12:22 Best way to use the book is small group setting13:16 Elevator speech of Gerald’s experience15:03 Middle school ministry is foundational in order to set up high school ministry 17:03 How Gerald’s past equipped him for ministry18:34 “I was a product of a kid that thought there is no way God could love me or use me and he proved me wrong.” -Gerald Fadayomi 19:04 Leadership insights from Gerald 19:13 “You only see what you seek.”19:49 “The most important thing we can do as leaders is stay at the feet of Jesus.”- Gerald Fadayomi21:47 Advice for middle school youth workers and transition23:14 Relationship with middle school pastor is vital24:05 Junior high is formative foundational years25:24 “The foundation that you’re laying in those students is setting every other ministry up in your environment to win.” -Gerald Fadayomi26:14 Difference between partnering with parents in middle and high school29:10 Why junior high ministry should be different than high school ministry31:34 ""Be a student of students.” -Gerald Fadayomi32:10 ""Communicating for a change” by Lane Jones and Andy Stanley33:16 Importance of serving for high schoolers35:31 Leadership 101 with Kurt Johnston 36:45 Truth Work Media   Whose on this episode?  Justin Herman Sandals Church Andrew Root Root on twitter Root Books   Gerald Fadayomi Gerald on Instagram Gerald on Twitter Before You Go Book Book  Be part of #ChaosNation Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram   Meet the HOST! Justin Herman Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email   Our Controlled Chaos Podcast Partner CIY, Christ in Youth. CIY- Christ in Youth CIY MIX- Summer Camp  CIY Believe- Weekend Event    Our Sponsors.  Central Christian College of the Bible, Moberly Missouri (where Justin went to college) ORANGE- The XP3 Orange Curriculum    Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth workers! Thank you for tuning in.  The work youth workers do is hard work, thank you! Thank you for taking time to get a little more equipped to do Junior High or Middle School Ministry in your Youth Ministry or Student Ministry at your church.  Keep it up!  

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! Orange XP3 Middle School Central Christian College of the Bible Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on:| iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher |YOUTUBE | Spotify Topics for this episode:   Screen time stats for Generation Z.  We got this from the Barna Study on Generation Z.  If you haven’t gotten it, you can get it here.. https://www.barna.com/product/gen-z/ Kurt and Justin sit down with Jeff Walling from Pepperdine University to talk teaching junior high students.  This is the episode you will want to send to your volunteers, interns, anyone that wants to grow as a teacher. Thanks to Saddleback PD podcast for letting us use their AIRSTREAM for recording this Episode.  First of our new monthly installment... GET ROOTED with Dr. Andrew Root.  This month he answers "What about the fact youth ministry doesn’t show up in the bible?"   You're going to love the answer.   Whose on this episode?  Justin Herman, Sandals Youth Network, Host, Speaker, Bald. Kurt Johnston, Saddleback Next Gen, Writer, thinker, surfer. Jeff Walling, Speaker, Teacher, chicken nugget lover. Andrew Root, Writer, theologian, thinker, FUNNY guy.     Things mentioned in the episode: Controlled Chaos Book by Kurt Johnston Jeff at Pepperdine Jeff on Twitter Jeff on Facebook Jeffs Books on Amazon Andrew Root Website Andrew Root at Luther Seminary Andrew Roots Books on Amazon Andrew Root on Twitter    Be part of #ChaosNation Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram   Meet the HOST! Justin Herman Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email   Question or Show ideas? Email Justin at Justin@ControlledChaosPodcast.com Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth workers! Podcast hosted by Podbean Thank you for tuning in.  The work youth workers do is hard work, thank you! Thank you for taking time to get a little more equipped to do Junior High or Middle School Ministry in your Youth Ministry or Student Ministry at your church.  Keep it up!  

Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on:| iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher | Topics for this episode:   Leaving well (leaving a good taste in everyones mouth) As you leave you will be remembered by your last month… regardless of how long you have been there, how great you were or how terrible you were.. your last month will say how you are remembered… . 7 things I would do when leaving somewhere 1. Tell your boss first.2. Don’t go out burning bridges.3. Don’t spend the next persons money.4. Get all the passwords and log ins, subscriptions all together for the next person.5. Write thank you notes, a lot of them, and meet with people.6. Don’t take stuff. Leave things. 7. Encouragement and support is key for leaders and parents.   Starting somewhere new. (Cooking with Crisco) You cant start at the new place where you left off at the old place. 7 things I would do when starting some where new. Who do I need to meet with? How we do currently communicate with leaders and parents? What do we do when a new kid shows up? What metrics do we track and how do we track it? Who are the volunteers? What is currently on the calendar?  What supplies and subscriptions do we have?   Extra thoughts. -Take a week or 2 off in between if you can. -Think about what you post at your new place. -Work until your last day!    Whose on this episode? Justin Herman   Things mentioned in the episode: Middle School Ministry Campference Controlled Chaos Book by Kurt Johnston    Be part of #ChaosNation Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram   Meet the HOST! Justin Herman Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email   Thanks to our Sponsors for this episode. None for this Episode.    Question or Show ideas? Email Justin at Justin@ControlledChaosPodcast.com Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth workers! Podcast hosted by Podbean Thank you for tuning in.  The work youth workers do is hard work, thank you! Thank you for taking time to get a little more equipped to do Junior High or Middle School Ministry in your Youth Ministry or Student Ministry at your church.  Keep it up!

Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on:| iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher | Topics for this episode:   The Big Reveal, a bit about summer and a little bit of rambling. Shout out to New Zealand youth workers. (not junior high there, its intermediate) Shout out to out episode Sponsor CHURCHSWAG.ORG We talk about cleaning day (didn’t last week) It’s a moment all about Jillian. Tackling the student ministry storage area.  Scary, packed but worth it.  It’s an area ripe for innovation. THE BIG REVEAL. 3 favorite summer events. How to make show up to events work. Summer theme.From teaching, to calendar, branding, and the values behind it. Fundraising talk. From 2 guys that don’t, but we talk about donuts. Talk about giving scholarships to families. Justin shares a moment from his junior high pastor. Kurt’s favorite leadership answers right now “maybe, maybe not” Justin gets spiritual and steals from Jesus example. Whose on this episode? Justin Herman, Kurt Johnston Things mentioned in the episode: Middle School Ministry Campference Controlled Chaos Book by Kurt Johnston    Be part of #ChaosNation Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram   Meet the HOST! Justin Herman Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email   Thanks to our Sponsors for this episode. ChurchSwag.Org This week we are having a competition.  Go to iTunes, leave a rating and review or tag 3 other youth worker people on Instagram. We will pick winners and they will get a #ChaosNation Swag Pac.  Tshirt, Pin, Sticker and Controlled Chaos book signed by Kurt (with his cell #) Email connect@churchswag.org ChurchSwag.org Instagram Church.Swag Twitter ChurchSwag Phone 1-800-500-5574   Question or Show ideas? Email Justin at Justin@ControlledChaosPodcast.com Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth workers! Podcast hosted by Podbean Thank you for tuning in.  The work youth workers do is hard work, thank you! Thank you for taking time to get a little more equipped to do Junior High or Middle School Ministry in your Youth Ministry or Student Ministry at your church.  Keep it up!  

Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on:| iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher | Topic for this episode:   Justin Herman talked a bit of making in the long term impact in the lives of students, as we make relational deposits over time. Matt McGill was with us sharing about the new Leading Youth Ministry and we have a winner for the free hour of coaching with Matt McGill. We then talk with Justin Knowles, pastor, blogger podcast host on Youth Ministry Hacks.  We talk about how to program creativity. Whose on this episode? Justin Herman, Matt McGill, Justin Knowles  Things mentioned in the episode: Justin Herman on Youth Ministry Hacks Podcast download youth ministry DYM Podcast Network Justin Knowles on Twitter Leading Youth Ministry- Matt McGill Leading Youth Ministry on twitter Leading Youth Ministry on Instagram Leading Youth Ministry on Facebook Controlled Chaos Book by Kurt Johnston    Controlled Chaos Community Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram   Thanks to our Sponsors for this episode. - Leadin Youth Ministry with Matt McGill..... FIRST EPISODE SPONSOR EVER!!!!!    Question or Show ideas? Email Justin at Justin@ControlledChaosPodcast.com Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth workers! Podcast hosted by Podbean Thank you for tuning in.  The work youth workers do is hard work, thank you! Thank you for taking time to get a little more equipped to do Junior High or Middle School Ministry in your Youth Ministry or Student Ministry at your church.  Keep it up!

Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on:| iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher | Topic for this episode:  5 things to think about, parents, special needs students and leaders, finacial stuff, teachers and policy books. We spend some time with Tyler Reagin the President of Catalyst. and I was going to to talk about the Scouts, I edited it out because we are setting up a time to talk to some one much more knowledgeable and I want to take advantage of that. Whose on this episode? Justin Herman  Things mentioned in the episode: Leading Youth Ministry Matt Mcgill Tyler Reagin The Life Giving Leader- Tyler Reagin Rethinking Youth Ministry Podcast- Partnering with the local school   Controlled Chaos Book by Kurt Johnston    Controlled Chaos Community Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram   Thanks to our Sponsors for this episode. - None.. but we have a good feeling some are coming soon.    Question or Show ideas? Email Justin at Justin@ControlledChaosPodcast.com Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth workers! Podcast hosted by Podbean Thank you for tuning in.  The work youth workers do is hard work, thank you! Thank you for taking time to get a little more equipped to do Junior High or Middle School Ministry in your Youth Ministry or Student Ministry at your church.  Keep it up!

Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on:| iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher | Topic for this episode:   Patrick Lencioni, we get a couple minutes with him at Catalyst West this past year.  We get some leadership and thought nuggets from him. Student Takeover, is it a good idea? Is teachign on sunday in the adult space help or hurt you and your ministry.   Whose on this episode?  Justin Herman, Dr. Andrew Root  Things mentioned in the episode: Bonhoeffer as Youth Worker- Andrew Root Dr. Andew Root Website Root on Twitter (he will reply back) Exploding Stars, Dead Dinosaurs, and Zombies Faith Formation in a Secular Age The Ethics of Authenticity Controlled Chaos Book by Kurt Johnston    Controlled Chaos Community Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram   Connect with Justin Facebook |Twitter |Instagram Thanks to our Sponsors for this episode.   - None.. but we have a good feeling some are coming soon.    Question or Show ideas? Email Justin at Justin@ControlledChaosPodcast.com Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth workers! Podcast hosted by Podbean Thank you for tuning in.  The work youth workers do is hard work, thank you! Thank you for taking time to get a little more equipped to do Junior High or Middle School Ministry in your Youth Ministry or Student Ministry at your church.  Keep it up!

Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on:| iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher | Topic for this episode:   3 thoughts on taking students on mission trips. 3 thoughts on the myth of balence. 3 thoughts on Twitter. 3 thoughts on dealing rowdy students. Whose on this episode? Justin Herman, Kurt Johnston, Jon Acuff Things mentioned in the episode: Controlled Chaos Book by Kurt Johnston  Jon Acuff @ Me Josh Shipp Orange Annie F. Downs Stuff Christians Like - Jon Acuff Finish Jon Acuff Controlled Chaos Community Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram   Thanks to our Sponsors for this episode.  - We are close... Very close...    Question or Show ideas? Email Justin at Justin@ControlledChaosPodcast.com Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth workers! Podcast hosted by Podbean Thank you for tuning in.  The work youth workers do is hard work, thank you! Thank you for taking time to get a little more equipped to do Junior High or Middle School Ministry in your Youth Ministry or Student Ministry at your church.  Keep it up!

    Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on:| iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher |YOUTUBE | Spotify Topic for this episode:   We talk about the thelology of youth ministy.  What are the right metrics for looking at our ministry.  How to assess your ministry and what are historical ways of looking at youth ministry.  Students belief in the modern age.  Talking about what is faith in the lives of students.  Pre and Post Christian Worldviews (ya, smart stuff like that) Whose on this episode? Justin Herman, Andy Stanley, Dr. Andrew Root  Things mentioned in the episode: Next Generation Leader by Andy Stanley Catalyst West Luther Seminary Controlled Chaos Book by Kurt Johnston    Controlled Chaos Community Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram   Thanks to our Sponsors for this episode.   - None.. BUT WE ARE CLOSE    Question or Show ideas? Email Justin at Justin@ControlledChaosPodcast.com Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth workers! Podcast hosted by Podbean Thank you for tuning in.  The work youth workers do is hard work, thank you! Thank you for taking time to get a little more equipped to do Junior High or Middle School Ministry in your Youth Ministry or Student Ministry at your church.  Keep it up!

Creating structure that supports the strategy of your youth ministry is key to overall ministry health and growth. But what should that structure look like? And how do you know if you have the wrong structure in place? On this episode, join Kurt Johnston, Pastor to Students at Saddleback Church, for a conversation with ministry leaders about the importance of structure and what you can do to create and implement structure that aligns with the overall strategy of your ministry.

In this episode, I have a conversation with Kurt Johnston of Saddleback Church about how Saddleback does student ministry, the key components of that strategy, what has remained constant, and what has changed over the past ten years. We also dive into the questions facing student ministry and church leaders as they struggle to engage […] The post Episode 097: Kurt Johnston on Student Ministry Strategy appeared first on nickblevins.com.

Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on:| iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher |Soundcloud | Topic for this episode: Transtions are EVERYWHERE!  How do we make the most of the transiton season where we welcome new students into the ministry and say goodbye to other students.  How to make the most of you relationship with Kids Ministry, how to set up High School and some thoughts on Parents, Student and Leaders during transtion.  Plus Leadership 101 with Kurt Johnston. Whose on this episode? Justin Herman Things mentioned in the episode: Lead Small from Orange Ashley Bohinc Middle School Strategy at Orange Dr. Andrew Root Professor at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN Fifteen Minutes with Frank- DYM Podcast Network How to Lead When You're Not in Charge by Clay Scroggins Controlled Chaos Book by Kurt Johnston    Controlled Chaos Community Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram Our Controlled Chaos Podcast Partner CIY, Christ in Youth. CIY- Christ in Youth     Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth workers! Thank you for tuning in.  The work youth workers do is hard work, thank you! Thank you for taking time to get a little more equipped to do Junior High or Middle School Ministry in your Youth Ministry or Student Ministry at your church.  Keep it up!  

Whether you're brand new to youth ministry or been in the trenches for years, establishing a plan for longevity is important—for you and the youth ministry you lead. But what does that plan for longevity look like? This week, ministry leaders are joined by Kurt Johnston, Pastor to Students at Saddleback Church, for a conversation on how youth workers can best set themselves up for effective long-term ministry.

Thanks to our partners at CIY! Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on:| iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher |YOUTUBE | Spotify Topic: Justin Herman is here to discuss insightful tips on how to recruit volunteers for junior high ministry. Why is is important to have great leaders? What are some philosophies we can have that will help us? What are the major steps we can take to get more and better leaders in Junior High? He also walks us through the COLD ASK in recruiting. Justin expands upon all of these topics with incredible discernment. Also the first leadership 101 with Kurt Johnston is here! Whose on this episode? Justin Herman 1:46 Introing the topic “recruiting volunteer leaders” 3:01 Problems can be solved from more and better leaders 4:01 Steps Justin goes about to recruiting volunteers 4:25 “Know the 60 second pitch” 5:36 Three people to target with the pitch 8:02 Take opportunities and say yes to everything you can 9:30 Circle through every 4 months to talk about need for junior high ministry 10:30 Plant seeds in the church, build rapport! 12:00 Goal is for ministry to be seen 13:00 Justin discusses the right mindset for those who serve in junior high 14:13 COLD ASK approach 18:38 Priority in face to face COLD recruiting 20:33 Have not found the silver bullet in recruiting 21:15 What would you say in that 60 second pitch? 21:59 Misunderstood stereotypes of leaders in junior high ministry 23:05 Leadership 101 with Kurt Johnston Things mentioned in the episode: Controlled Chaos Book by Kurt Johnston    Controlled Chaos Community Facebook Group Twitter Instagram  Question or Show ideas? Email Justin at Justin@ControlledChaosPodcast.com Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth workers! Our Controlled Chaos Podcast Partner CIY, Christ in Youth. CIY- Christ in Youth   Our Sponsors.  Central Christian College of the Bible, Moberly Missouri (where Justin went to college) ORANGE- The XP3 Orange Curriculum  Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth workers! Thank you for tuning in.  The work youth workers do is hard work, thank you! Thank you for taking time to get a little more equipped to do Junior High or Middle School Ministry in your Youth Ministry or Student Ministry at your church.  Keep it up!  

Thanks to our partners at CIY! Find Controlled Chaos Podcast on:| iTunes | Podbean | Google Play | Stitcher |YOUTUBE | Spotify Topic for this episode:  Justin Herman is here to discuss insightful tips on how to recruit volunteers for junior high ministry. Why is is important to have great leaders? What are some philosophies we can have that will help us? What are the major steps we can take to get more and better leaders in Junior High? He also walks us through the COLD ASK in recruiting. Justin expands upon all of these topics with incredible discernment. Also the first leadership 101 with Kurt Johnston is here! Whose on this episode? Kurt Johnston, Justin Herman 5:34 Passion that drives working in youth ministry 5:57 Calling to Junior High Ministry 6:34 “As your responsibilities grow at your church, you have the right as a leader to begin to to hold onto certain things that just give you joy.” - Kurt Johnston 8:05 How to stay within your calling 9:50 How Kurt started to write the book Controlled Chaos 10:45 Three reasons you know when to write a book 12:15 Process of writing Controlled Chaos 13:24 Primary reason Junior High Ministry is important 15:05 “You get a junior higher on fire for Jesus, their lives change and they can be difference makers.” - Kurt Johnston 16:42 Kurt and Justin walk down memory lane 20:35 “I desperately want junior highers to have Jesus memories.” - Kurt Johnston 23:43 Leadership 101 from Kurt coming soon 24:45 Kurt recommends books 25:24 Mo’ Couragement from Kurt   Things mentioned in the episode: Books and Podcast from Tim Ferris Controlled Chaos Book by Kurt Johnson The Ideal Team Player by Patrick M. Lencioni PHASES, From Orange (mentioned briefly) Katie Edwards, Junior High Pastor Saddleback Church   Controlled Chaos Community Facebook Group Twitter Instagram       Question or Show ideas? Email Justin at Justin@ControlledChaosPodcast.com Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth workers! Our Controlled Chaos Podcast Partner CIY, Christ in Youth. CIY- Christ in Youth     Controlled Chaos Podcast: A junior high ministry podcast for youth workers! Thank you for tuning in.  The work youth workers do is hard work, thank you! Thank you for taking time to get a little more equipped to do Junior High or Middle School Ministry in your Youth Ministry or Student Ministry at your church.  Keep it up!  

Kurt Johnston

In the Old Testament it’s hard to avoid a God who seems angry a lot, and sometimes even vindictive. And it’s hard to square that version of God with the Jesus of the New Testament, who (we like to tell ourselves) is essentially a nice guy. A kinder, gentler God. But Jesus tells us, over and over, that if we see Him we see His Father, too. He’s a mirror image of the God we can’t see. If we understand His heart, we understand the heart of God. That fierce God of the Old Testament is embodied, also, in the surprising, sometimes shocking, personality of Jesus. Join Rick and special guest host Tim Levert (author, ministry leader, and academic) as they bridge the gap between the God described in the Old Testament and the Jesus described in the New Testament—you’ll discover an integrated way to understand the whole of the Bible, and a deeper path to understanding God’s heart. Related Articles and Resources: The Jesus-Centered Bible- www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible/ The Simple Truth Bible- https://www.mylifetree.com/shop/simple-truth-bible/ The 9: Best Practices for Youth Ministy by Kurt Johnston and Tim Levert- https://www.amazon.com/Best-Practices-Youth-Ministry/dp/0764441345/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488811416&sr=8-1&keywords=Tim+Levert Sifted by Rick Lawrence- https://www.amazon.com/Sifted-Scandalous-Response-Satans-Outrageous/dp/1434700747/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488812121&sr=8-1&keywords=Sifted+by+Rick+Lawrence The Jesus-Centered Life by Rick Lawrence- https://www.mylifetree.com/shop/the-jesus-centered-life/

EPISODE 15- Conversation with Kurt Johnston Check out this conversation with from our friends at Download Youth Ministry with Kurt Johnston from Saddleback Church.

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Kurt Johnston

Kurt Johnston

Kurt Johnston joins us to give helpful tips on how to build momentum, how to recruit, and how to enlist volunteers in order to make an astounding volunteer team.  Gene Wilkes defines leadership as modeled by Jesus Christ and gives four elements of servant leadership.

Rick Warren, Tom Holladay, Kurt Johnston

Rick Warren, Tom Holladay, Kurt Johnston

Kurt Johnston

Join Aaron (AC) Crumbey and Kurt Johnston, as they talk about some ways to grow your youth ministry numerically. 

Welcome to the new Simply Youth Ministry Show. It's a fresh start and hosts Kurt Johnston and Jake Rutenbar explain the new format and who they are.

Welcome to the new Simply Youth Ministry Show. It's a fresh start and hosts Kurt Johnston and Jake Rutenbar explain the new format and who they are.

Kurt Johnston guest speaks at Crave kicking off week 1 of To Hell & Back.

Kurt Johnston and Matt Hall talk about how they are approaching evangelism with their group.

Kurt Johnston talks about the differences between Starbucks and Waterloo Station, and what we can learn from them about our ministries.

We join Kurt Johnston as he talks about small groups.

Kurt Johnston returns to the podcast and sits down with Phil Shinner and talks about Jr High Ministry.

Kurt Johnston, answers the top 3 questions he has been getting recently on dealing with parents in the 6th grade transition, the "why" to having small groups in homes and what to do when you are struggling with your volunteer ministry.

Kurt Johnston, the Jr. High pastor at Saddleback Church, shares about how our relationship with Christ changes over time...just like his relationship with his VW.

Doug and the gang are back this week. Kurt Johnston also stops by for a few minutes. Topics include: "What to do with the Manchild?", prayer teams, World of Warcraft on your wife's birthday, the best time of year for retreats, PDA, when to move on, and much more.

Doug and the gang are back this week. Kurt Johnston also stops by for a few minutes. Topics include: "What to do with the Manchild?", prayer teams, World of Warcraft on your wife's birthday, the best time of year for retreats, PDA, when to move on, and much more.

Am I really called to middle school ministry? Kurt Johnston tackles the subject this month.