Podcasts about ministry architects

Staffing challenges are at an all-time high in ministry, with churches across the country facing unprecedented vacancies and shifting workforce dynamics. In this episode, we dive into the critical staffing strategies churches need to adapt, grow, and thrive. From rethinking recruitment to building sustainable leadership pipelines, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and practical solutions for ministry leaders. Contact Levi Smith or check out churchstaffing.com Connect with Ministry Architects about finding your next hire. Connect with Brandon Collins: brandoncollins.org - brandon.collins@ministryarchitects.com Connect with Renee Wilson: renee.wilson@ministryarchitects.com Full Show Notes

Chris is the author of "Bags: Helping Your Kids Lighten the Load," has been in youth ministry for decades, and also works with Ministry Architects helping churches achieve their ministry goals. Chris has a passion to equip and encourage parents to lead their families in faith. His focus in youth ministry takes a unique view: he focused on helping parents as his target. He still meets with teens every week, but his goal is to equip the parents since they really spend more time with the teens. He shares what he's learned over years of doing this, and you can start to apply it to your ministry!

Thanks for tuning in for the unSeminary podcast. We're talking with Kerri-Ann Hayes today. In addition to being a senior consultant at Ministry Architects, Kerri-Ann has worked in children's and family ministry for over 20 years and has a heart for making churches more inclusive for families with special needs. At our churches we want […]

In order to grow as disciples, families need to develop a culture of discipleship in their homes. However, the simple truth of the matter is that a lot of parents are intimidated by the notion of being the primary spiritual leaders for their kids and teenagers. As ministry leaders, we have the opportunity to encourage them to embrace their role, and we can paint a picture of discipleship at home that is actually attainable. As parents, we need to own our God-given role as lead discipler and maybe even consider developing a different picture of what it means to disciple kids and teens. Parents and ministry leaders don't have to have all the answers or be professors of theology. We simply need to be authentically walking with Jesus and invite our kids and teens to join us in doing the same. That's what discipleship looks like. On this episode of the M2P podcast, the team sits down with Heather Quiroz to discuss a different way to lead ourselves, our kids, and our teenagers—the way in which Jesus led His own disciples. Heather is a gifted author, teacher, and speaker with over fifteen years of ministry experience. She turned her passion for teaching and sharing the Jewish roots of the Christian faith into founding First Century Youth Ministry with the goal of inspiring youth workers, leaders, and families to become grounded in the Jewish roots of the Christian faith and, in doing so, have a deeper love for the whole Bible. When she's not writing, speaking, or leading trips to Israel, Heather stays busy sharing about her book (First-Century Youth Ministry: A Look Back For The Way Forward In Youth Ministry Discipleship), leading coaching cohorts, hosting episodes of The First-Century Youth Ministry Podcast, working at a staff consultant with Ministry Architects, or pouring herself into her first and greatest ministry of wife to Rodrigo and mom to their daughter, Adah. Join us as Heather talks to us about the ways Jesus walked with His followers in the first century, how authentic discipleship happened then, and as she shares about some great, but simple practices we can implement in our lives and ministry. Take a listen and share the podcast with your friends.

In today's episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Mark DeVries, the co-founder of the Ministry Architects and the Center for Youth Ministry Training. Mark brings a wealth of experience, having served as the Associate Pastor for Youth and Their Families at First Presbyterian Church in Nashville for 28 years. He joked with us that he is a Youth Minister who is about to enter into Medicare. We are excited to share with you his insights and experiences in youth ministry.  Reflecting on a pivotal moment in his ministry career, Mark opens up about facing burnout in the early 2000s. He emphasizes the crucial need for ministry leaders to have a coach or spiritual director, saying: "I often say to our staff, if you are a coach and you do not have a coach, you are a hypocrite. You don't really believe in coaching; you just believe in your job." Mark delves into his exploration of systems using the Edwin Friedman Model, highlighting the significance of addressing underlying system issues rather than merely dealing with surface-level content problems. Drawing on a powerful metaphor, Mark encourages the creation of an "island of viral health" within an organization. He suggests that even in challenging environments, leaders can architect a healthy culture for their ministry. We are confident that you will discover many, many nuggets of wisdom in this insightful conversation with Mark DeVries. Each week, we ask our guest to highlight an organization that is doing good work. Mark talks about a local organization in Nashville, the Presbyterian Latinx Ministry Fund, which provides ESL, food pantry, and other support to Nashville's Latinx community.

Welcome to a brand new season of Transforming Engagement, the Podcast! This time, we're diving deep into a topic that's been a long time coming – Youth & Campus Ministry Burnout. We open this season with a special guest, Matt Wiggins, who sparked our journey into the world of youth and campus ministry burnout. It began when he came across our Clergy Burnout Report during Season 2 and reached out. Matt had an important question: What about the unique challenges faced by leaders working with the younger generation, those often nonordained, part-time, or volunteer youth ministry leaders? Youth ministry can be a revolving door, with an average staffing turnaround of just 18 months. People step into these leadership roles for various reasons – a stepping stone to their next calling, a deep-seated passion, or sometimes a blend of both. This season, we'll be delving into the distinct challenges that leaders in youth and campus ministry encounter. From a professional standpoint, they often find themselves underpaid and overworked. Moreover, they can feel somewhat sidelined from the central church leadership structure. While this may sometimes spare them from certain decisions, it can also mean exclusion from representing the very people they serve in crucial church matters. And let's not forget that youth ministry leaders are on the frontlines supporting a generation facing unique challenges like never before. Gen Z youth have been profoundly impacted by the pandemic, experiencing disruptions to their lives and critical development time lost in connecting with peers, schools, and communities. Your host for this season is Rose Madrid Swetman, the Associate Director of the Center for Transforming Engagement. We're incredibly thankful to Matt Wiggins for his invitation to explore this pressing topic. In this exciting season, we'll be joined by leaders in the youth and campus ministry field from across the United States. Together, we'll explore a world of insights, engage in meaningful discussions, and dare to dream about innovative ways to support these dedicated leaders and the generations they serve.   Youth & Campus Ministry Resources: NEW: Get our latest free resource, Disillusionment with Ministry: 4 ways to renew your purpose in the midst of disappointment at https://transformingengagement.org/resources/disillusionment-with-ministry/ Download the free Clergy Burnout Report at https://transformingengagement.org/pastor-resources  Find the support you need with a cohort of peers in one of our upcoming Resilience Circles. The 2024 waitlist is currently open. Visit https://transformingengagement.org/circles to learn more. Visit our website to learn more about today's guest, get the transcript, and link to more resources at https://transformingengagement.org/podcast       More related resources from this episode: Matt and Rose cite these resources and organizations in their conversation: Ministry Architects, Doug Fields, Springtide Research, the Surgeon General's report on Youth Mental Health (2021), and the Barna Report: Pastors Share Top Reasons They've Considered Quitting Ministry in the Past Year (2022) In each episode, we ask our guests to highlight an organization that is doing work. Matt Wiggins brought our attention to Davidson Lifeline, a grassroots organization in Davidson, North Carolina whose mission is to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention in their community.

We know that summer can be a little different in the world of ministry, so we're mixing it up and dropping a bonus episode of the Ministry Architects podcast for you to enjoy. During our extended conversation with Camp Director Kyle Gray, Renee took a few minutes to ask him some rapid-fire questions covering everything from favorite camp games, unique campgrounds, and his favorite aspects of camp overall. If you enjoy this bonus episode, make sure to check out the full episode with Kyle: episode 156 called Unlocking the Power of Summer Camp Ministry. And don't worry, in a few weeks we'll be back with more full episodes to help you create healthy systems and innovative change for the future of the church.

Sometimes the culture in our church/youth settings can be an uphill climb when it comes to working in new things or trying to break the cycle of "We have always done it this way." How can we go about leading change within our church communities that will not only put us on the right track to get us there, but also make changes that will last? Come join the conversation as Brent sits down with Mark DeVries, the founder of Ministry Architects and author of Sustainable Youth Ministry, as they talk about how to lead change within a culture both efficiently and effectively. You can listen to this episode on all your preferred podcast providers. We would also love to have you join the conversation if you would like to be on the show! Shoot us a message on social media (@talkstudentmin) or an email (podcast@studentministryconversations.org) to get a time set for you to be on the show. Show notes can be found on our website: www.studentministryconversations.org Video for this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/jwolm1p_VYE Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentmin Facebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusic] Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken David Pruitt - @pruacoustic Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Today we're talking with Ministry Architects president Trey Wince about some of the key lessons churches can learn from 2022. Then we'll share some of the new ways our team is looking to partner with and support churches in 2023. Full Show Notes Here

Today we explore the topic of coaching in ministry. We'll discuss who needs a coach, how to find the right one, and how any ministry leader can learn to become a better coach of those they lead. Click here for the full show notes.

Matt and Shellie explore the changing nature of congregational life with Pastor Rob Dyer of Ministry Architects. Rob encourages congregations to explore the question behind the question. Rob Dyer: @pastorrobdyer Ministry Architects: @minarchitects Resources https://ministryarchitects.com/theyre-not-coming-back/ https://ministryarchitects.com/the-room-where-it-happens/ https://thecrg.org/resources/The_Challenges_and_Opportunities_of_the_Post-pandemic_Church https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA

New year, new leadership - and where are those rainbows coming from? On this week's episode, the team interviews the new President of Ministry Architects, Trey Wince, to talk about his vision for moving the church forward.

Program Director Adam Borneman speaks with the Rev. Rob Dyer (First United Presbyterian, Belleville, Illinois; Ministry Architects) about the Christian equivalent of viral, the narratives we tell ourselves, and why people are not coming back. Rob's blog post was originally published here.

We hear all about youth ministry from a place of abundance, in today's episode. Annalise Hume is a Spiritual Director who currently leads workshops on the connection of movement and faith. She has many years of experience working with Young Life and also happens to be one of our grant coaches through Ministry Architects, helping churches learn along their grant journey.

Regardless of where a church is on the theological and political spectrum, all churches have always been interested in and concerned about youth. There are many reasons for this that exist at the same time and with varying degrees of intensity. As volunteer organizations, churches know that their survival depends on the continual and prolonged inclusion of new people. Churches also know that the age-range from middle school through college is when people are most receptive to the Gospel. Churches also have the desire to provide pastoral care to all within their ministries, including young people. However, with the reality of the growing diversity and pluralism in the United States and also the increasing decline of Christianity in our nation, churches have been especially focused upon this issue of youth, because, if the statistics are accurate, it is young people who are the primary ones opting out of church. This episode focuses upon what is going on with young people today in general and also what is going on with those young people who are Christians. My guest is Laura Addis. Laura Addis has been involved in youth ministry since 2000 in both staff and volunteer roles. She currently serves as the Ministry Associate with Students at First Baptist Church in Asheville, North Carolina, as Director of Programs for Life in Trinity Ministry, and as a consultant for Ministry Architects. Laura has regularly written for various youth magazines, online sites, and curriculum publishers. Based upon Laura's extensive experience, we are going to lean into her insight and wisdom in understanding what is happening with young people, including Christian young people today. The music for this episode is from a clip of a song called 'Father Let Your Kingdom Come' which is found on The Porter's Gate Worship Project Work Songs album and is used by permission by The Porter's Gate Worship Project. You can learn more about the album and the Worship Project at theportersgate.com.

Heather and Mark have a conversation with youth ministry veteran, author, and founder of Ministry Architects, Mark Devries.  Mark is a brilliant, forward thinker.  You'll be blessed by our conversation! 

How can you raise kids who will grow up to love Jesus, you, and each other? What can we do to help our kids love Jesus, not just follow the rules or go to church? How can we balance going to church with extracurriculars? These are big questions, right? I'm so thankful experienced and empty-nester parents Kirk and Debbie Freeman are on the show. They raised three girls who love God, their family, and others. In today's episode, we crack the code on how they did it. In Episode #70, you'll learn: How to mesh rules with relationship How to bring up big topics without it getting awkward And ways you can disciple (not discipline!) your kids Kirk + Debbie: bring us back to our main goal in parenting (and it isn't to avoid the occasional eye roll!), take the weight off by reminding us that God isn't looking for us to be perfect parents, and remind us of God's delight in us! Other Episodes in Our Grace in Parenting Series: Episode #66: How your Enneagram type impacts your parenting  Episode #67: Easy and practical ways to give your kids grace  Episode #68: How to create a family shaped by grace in a conversation with Gary Morland  Episode #69: How to parent out of love, not fear with Kevin A. Thompson  Key Quotes “Maintaining unity was more important than what happened in the moment.” - Kirk Freeman “The rules always serve the relationship.” - Kirk Freeman “If our goal as parents is to avoid where our kids roll their eyes, we are going to fail. That's not our goal.” - Kirk Freeman “You can't have it all, but it's not all worth having.” - Kirk Freeman “Parents have the greatest influence on their kids.” - Kirk Freeman “The only way you'll have any conversation that's real and authentic is if you have normal, everyday interactions with your kids.” - Debbie Freeman “There is great value in being yourself.” - Debbie Freeman “God isn't looking for you to be perfect. He's just looking for you to be authentic and real.” - Kirk Freeman “Give yourself some grace that you have eighteen years to do this, and that God is unswervingly for you as a parent. It's not all on you.” - Kirk Freeman “His hand is on your parenting and He is for you.” - Kirk Freeman “The relationship with your kids partners with the words you've said with the life you've lived for their sake.” - Kirk Freeman Mentioned in the Podcast The FCC requires that I tell you that I'm an Amazon Affiliate, which means I earn a bit of commission on each sale. But don't worry there's no added cost to you! The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell Enneagram Eight Enneagram Six Enneagram Three Enneagram One Enneagram Nine About Kirk + Debbie Freeman As the lead pastor of CrossBridge Community Church in San Antonio, Texas, Kirk helps chart the course -- along with the others pastors and elders -- for CrossBridge to be a disciplemaking church that shares the love of Jesus both locally and globally. Before moving to San Antonio and starting CrossBridge in 2003, Kirk spent ten years working in the Christian publishing industry. Debbie's career background is in public relations, and she worked in the Christian publishing industry for about fifteen years, coordinating publicity campaigns for authors with Thomas Nelson, Word, Zondervan, and others. She currently works as Lead Consultant and Speaker Coordinator for Ministry Architects, an organization that helps churches find clear direction and sustain momentum.   Kirk and his wife Debbie have known each other since elementary school, though they didn't get married until junior high (just kidding). They have been close friends for over forty years and married since 1993. They have three sweet daughters and one awesome son-in-law. Here's how to connect with Jill Website  GraceInRealLifePodcast.com  Instagram  Facebook group  Facebook page Subscribe to Jill's weekly “the good + the grace” email 

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Heather brings in Mama Caro to encourage youth workers to finish this year strong. Mama Caro imparts some wisdom as we plan a new school year, and encourages us to embrace safety this summer. ABOUT STEPHANIE CARO: Stephanie Caro has been involved in ministry to children, youth, and adults in the local church (both large and small) since…a long time ago. Her humorous, straightforward style keeps her busy presenting and coaching at conferences, training events, camps, mission trips, retreats, churches, etc. She is now Senior Consultant for Ministry Architects, which allows her to help churches assess, vision, and formulate their ministry game plans. Her books, Thriving Youth Ministry in Smaller Churches and 99 Thoughts for the Smaller Church Youth Worker, were published by Group/Simply Youth Ministry. Her book, Smaller Church Youth Ministry: No Staff, No Money, No Problem, was published by United Methodist Publishing House. Her next book, Ten Solutions for Smaller Churches, comes out soon. Stephanie is a contributing author to several ministry resources like YouthWorker Journal and Group Magazine. Check out Stephanie's blogs at youthministry.com, youthspecialties.com, Princeton Theological Seminary, and others. Stephanie and her husband, Steve, live in Katy, TX. Their 7 children are all grown! ABOUT WOMEN IN YOUTH MINISTRY: We are an organization that seeks to elevate the voices of women in a male-saturated field. Go to womeninyouthministry.com to explore our blog, join our Facebook community, and learn more about Heather Kenison and her amazing team of women who lead this organization.

A conversation with Scott Pontier on creating healthy rhythms and disciplines for yourself and for your multisite staff. Scott also gives us some free consulting advice by sharing with us three things that your multisite team needs to be thinking about to become a healthier church. Scott is the Lead Pastor of the Jamestown campus of Harbor churches and is also a senior consultant with Ministry Architects. https://www.amazon.com/Sustainable-Young-Adult-Ministry-Making/dp/0830841520 https://ministryarchitects.com/

In episode 198 of the Youth Ministry Booster Podcast Zac sits down with new author and new mom Heather Quiroz to talk about her book "First-Century Youth Ministry: Exploring Our Jewish Roots to Reclaim Discipleship." About the guest: "Heather loves Jesus, youth ministry, laughing at silly things, and eating at Indian lunch buffets. She’s the wife of Rodrigo and is a gifted teacher and speaker with over fifteen years of youth ministry experience. She and her husband recently welcomed a baby girl to their family. Heather is learning to speak Spanish (hola) and is the student ministries pastor at Shelbyville Community Church in Shelbyville, IN. She also works as a staff consultant with Ministry Architects and holds a master’s degree in youth ministry leadership from Huntington University."Check out more from Heather here.Support the show (http://community.youthministrybooster.com/)

Trey Wince, from Ministry Architects and Ministry Incubators, points out the uniqueness of being a leader during the COVID19 pandemic.  As ministry leaders we are given permission to try new things, especially in this crisis.  This is an opportunity to leverage the moment and build new ways of being while we lead our people through the struggle of survival anxiety and learning anxiety.  

This is a uniquely stressful time, so as ministry leaders, what kind of toolbox do we need to make sure we don't buckle under the weight? On this week's episode, Ministry Architects founder Mark DeVries and our panel welcome special guest Margaret Burnett to talk about resilience, and how centering yourself can help center your kids and your church.

As our churches begin to adapt to doing life in this unprecedented time, what should our ministry begin to look like? On this week's episode, Ministry Architects founder Mark DeVries and familiar Sustainable Ministry Show voice Aqueelah Ligonde talk with the team about doing ministry in the middle of this moment of crisis, focusing on how to move from a place of survival to a posture of service to the community and the world. 

This week we hosted our third episode of our brief series in light of COVID-19 (CoronaVirus) called CyberPsalm Cafe. Each Tuesday at 2 p.m. on both ZOOM and Facebook LIVE, leaders from our Presbytery have hosted an organic conversation as we remain connectional people during the quarantines and social distancing. CyberPsalm Café is a chance to enter into the laments and hopes that is the ambiguous season and find God together in the midst of it all. These conversations include some of our pastors and presbyterian leaders who will reflect on how they are encountering and practicing the presence of Christ in such a time as this along with recommended resources available in various places. Each thirty-minute or so LIVE chat will also be available as weekly episodes on our Youtube channel and our PresbySpeak podcast via SoundCloud and iTunes. Interested in sharing how you are seeing this at work in your congregation, ministry, and wider community? Share with us on our page www.presbyphl.org/cyberpsalm. This week we welcomed Rev. Dr. Mark DeVries, veteran youth ministry practitioner and educator and founder of Ministry Architects. Our conversation focused on how to with children and youth in this time of pandemic. It is no secret that there is a great challenge for all our churches is we walking alongside parents and others talk about this inexplicable reality that has neighbors not playing with neighbors and children not able to hug their grandparents. As a part of this conversation we also heard from our own Revs. Josh Gill, Jiuen Lee, and Adan Mairena. Be sure to join us next Tuesday at 2 p.m. for our Holy Week Call to the Table and Prayer. This will be a chance for all of us to gather for a brief service of prayer, communion, and meditation as we lean into the unfolding story from basin to table to cross to empty tomb. For you expending yourself for others this week, this is a chance for you to just come and be. See you then. Prayers your way.

Today's episode features Heather Quiroz, the author of the book "First Century Youth Ministry." You can purchase on Amazon here. You can purchase from the Youth Cartel Store. Use code "FCYM" to get 25% off! If you "like" Heather's author Facebook page and do a reshare of this podcast on your personal page tagging the author page, Heather will draw for someone to win a free copy of the book by April 10th! ABOUT HEATHER QUIROZ: Heather loves Jesus, youth ministry, laughing at silly things, and eating at Indian lunch buffets. She's the wife of Rodrigo and is a gifted teacher and speaker with over fifteen years of youth ministry experience. She and her husband recently welcomed a baby girl to their family. Heather is learning to speak Spanish (hola) and is the student ministries pastor at Shelbyville Community Church in Shelbyville, IN. She also works as a staff consultant with Ministry Architects and holds a master's degree in youth ministry leadership from Huntington University. Thank you for supporting the WYM Podcast! Go to our website to learn more!

As we get our feet under us in this unprecedented time, how do we use the tools we have to still do ministry well? On this week's episode, Ministry Architects founder Mark DeVries leads a panel discussion on doing ministry while your community is away from your church building, including innovative ways to use technology, how to plan for Holy Week, and more.

We are living in unprecedented times - and God is calling us to be innovators in how we minister to our churches right now. On this week's special episode, Ministry Architects founder Mark DeVries leads a panel discussion with ministry experts about what it means to be innovators during the disruption caused by the novel coronavirus. 

Can you believe we've done a hundred of these? We can't either, and it's time to celebrate what God has been doing! On this week's episode, Bryant is joined by voices from all over the Ministry Architects world, sharing stories about our successes and failures, to celebrate this amazing milestone. 

We had a great opportunity to talk with Mark DeVries on the importance of building a sustainable youth ministry. Mark is the founder of Ministry Architects, a consulting team that helps churches and ministry organizations build sustainable ministries for children, youth, young adults, and entire congregations. He served for twenty-eight years as associate pastor for youth and their families at First Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee. He has trained youth workers on five continents and has taught courses or been a guest lecturer at a number of colleges and seminaries. Get Connected with Mark DeVries: · Facebook · Website Get Connected with Youth & Culture: · Facebook · Instagram · Youtube Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyes and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you signup today! Music Provided By: hooksounds.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ryan-sebastian/message

Mark is a youth and young adult ministry expert and founder of Ministry Architects. In this episode, Mark unpacks how to grow and release young adults into the church in what he calls Sustainable Young Adult Ministry. Special Guest: Mark DeVries.

SHOW NOTES: EPISODE 2 (Mark DeVries)In this episode, we sat down with author, innovator, and 30-year youth ministry veteran, Mark DeVries, The President of Ministry Architects. Mark discusses the future of youth ministry, the importance of building sustainable systems & processes in ministry, as well as why we should build “balcony time” into our routine in order to stay healthy and maintain longevity in ministry.VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/markdevriesWHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?1:00 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Heather Flies)1:50 – Intro about Mark6:00 – The seasons of Mark’s ministry years13:30 – Mark talks about his book, Sustainable Youth Ministry20:45 – Mark talks about how youth pastors create systems & structures in youth ministry23:40 – Mark offers you $100 if his volunteer recruiting process doesn’t work for you24:57 – A bit about “architecture and atmosphere” in building a youth ministry28:02 – A bit about “balcony time” as a way of working on your ministry not in your ministry37:05 – Where is youth ministry in America headed over the next 5-10 years?41:55 – How do youth ministers stay encouraged in ministry?46:15 – Lightning Round with Mark49:55 – How to get in contact with MarkHOW TO CONTACT MARK DEVRIES & MINSITRY ARCHITECTS:· Email: mark@minsitryarchitects.com· Ministry Architects – www.ministryarchitects.com· Ministry Incubators – www.ministryincubators.comRESOURCES MENTIONED· Fuller Youth Institute – www.fulleryouthinstitute.org· Sticky Faith by Kara Powell· Growing Young by Kara Powell· The Enneagram: A Christian Perspective by Richard RohrMARK’S BOOKS· Sustainable Youth Ministry· Family-Based Youth Ministry· Before You Hire A Youth Pastor: A Step-By-Step Guide to Finding the Right Fit· Youth Leader Training on the Go· Building Your Volunteer Team

April 24, 2018 | 2018 Princeton Forum on Youth Ministry Sermon: “I’ll Believe It When I See It” Preacher: Rev. Aqueelah Ligonde, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church of Far Rockaway, New York, and Staff Consultant, Ministry Architects

This episode, we interview Brad Fiscus, who oversees young people's ministries for the Tennessee Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Or to put it another way: it's his job to help small church youth workers lead effective youth ministries. He talks about basic systems we need, and basic principles of healthy youth programs. He's also the author of Small(er) Church Youth Ministry: No Staff, No Money, No Problem, along with Stephanie Caro of Ministry Architects. If you found his interview helpful, the book is packed full of similar insights.Now, you could click the Amazon link and buy this book (which should be one of the first books any of us read on Youth Ministry), but why not get it for free instead? Tag us on Instagram or Facebook, and we'll send you a free copy of the book. At least, we'll do that for the first three people to tag us!Show Notes:We didn't talk about a ton of resources this episode, except for Brad & Stephanie's book.Brad listed off a few resources he assigns to his cohorts. He assigns:His own book, and Sustainable Youth Ministry by Mark DeVries, like we do in almost every episode. Mark runs Ministry Architects, where Stephanie Caro also works. Stephanie Caro, of course, helped Brad write Small(er) Church Youth Ministry. He also uses the Sticky Faith resources, which we've mentioned before. Sticky Faith is an entire research project with lots of resources, but the basic book can be found here. However, look for the Fuller Youth Institute's blog and other books. Brad can be reached at brad.fiscus@tnumc.org

Doug is the Associate Pastor to Youth, Children, and Families at the Free Methodist Church in Santa Barbara CA. He has worked at that church for 34 years!  The J’s lose their minds over that fact.  Doug also works with Ministry Architects, InterLink, Congregation Trauma and Growth, AND facilitates local youth ministry networks.  Jonny asks him what the secret is to staying in the same place for so long.  Doug is open about some of the struggles early on and shares what kept him grounded. John Jonny and Jonathan discuss how well Doug balances his life, and how much loves doing ministry.  The question is asked “What would you be doing different if you thought you’d be staying for the rest of your life?”  Great Discussion!  You can contact at doug@fmcsb.org … you can find him on facebook (www.facebook.com/doug.ranck) and twitter (@DougRanck).

Today we’ll cover the day's news and talk with Ministry Architects senior consultant, speaker, and trainer Annette Safstrom, co-author of “Sustainable Children's Ministry: From Last-Minute Scrambling to Long Term Solutions” (InterVarsity Press).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rector's Forum: An Interview with Ministry Architects by Our Saviour

If you have ever been asked about millenials, young adult ministy, or starting something now for the next generation then Scott Pontier's After 9 has got your back. Join Zac and Scott as they talk what it means to think critically and imaginatively about young adult ministry. Get the book and learn more about young adult ministry Click here for Episode 103 show notes.Support the show (http://community.youthministrybooster.com/)

MEET MARK DEVRIES AT THE SENT CONFERENCE, NOV 11 Register at: http://www.gnjumc.org/sent From his beginning as a part-time youth ministry consultant to now having worked with almost 800 congregations, Mark DeVries has realized one thing: slow and sustainable change leads to successful ministry. But what is ‘sustainable change’ and how can churches achieve it? Mark uses his extensive background as a youth minister and ministry consultant to give us a glimpse into creating successful ministries of ANY type, this week on The Uncovered Dish. Find out more about Mark DeVries and Ministry Architects at: http://www.ministryarchitects.com/

In this interview episode of After 9 Zac sits down with Professor Andrew Zirschky the Academic Director Center for Youth Ministry Training. Stories of near-death, new life, and dynamic ways to rethink youth ministry are all present in this thoughtful episode. Enjoy Dr. Z's energy, humor, and experience (and turn your assignments in on time! Check the show notes to learn more or the links below to pick up one of Professor Andrew's books! Show Notes Win Free Books Subscribe and ReviewSupport the show (http://community.youthministrybooster.com/)

In episode 94 Zac interviews author, coach, creative, and youth minister Stephen Ingram about leadership and establishing organic systems in youth ministry that are sustainable enough to outlive a youth pastor. Hear the 20 years worth of wisdom and insight from an author who has lived it and now works to help other student pastors glimpse a new vision of youth ministry leadership. Show Notes: after9.show/94 Win Stuff, Free Entry! after9.show/contestSupport the show (http://community.youthministrybooster.com/)

Download | Subscription (FREE) In this episode, Rev. Gibson and Johnny Gwin explore how the endeavor of self-discovery is transformed when we realize the grounding of our identity in God. Illustrated in the lessons of the blind man (from birth) being healed by Jesus and Samuel's anointing of a young King David, the subject of their and our spiritual transformation is addressed. This spiritual and physical formation to the person God wants us to be starts with our baptism. In our baptism, a complete rebirth, we are given all the faith from God we will ever need. However, there is a catch, to be truly transformed it's our duty to draw it out, mature it, develop it.  Are you taking responsibility for your Christian formation? Are you assisting others on their journeys of self-discovery and complete formation? Are we capable of seeing our path and the way to properly worship and honor God? Or, are we blind to his truth, gifts, and possibilities?   What You Will Hear: > Learners not the learned will inherit the earth > Be open to seeing the truth and not being so sure you know everything - while you can see are you really seeing > Is the doctrine and the culture of the Church become too rigid? > Jesus's use of parables to be read in many different ways > Parents protecting their son in the Gospel - not so much fear but protection > Opened up completely spiritually and physically to be able to see the truth and be transform to a believer > Blind man being healed is a true narrative of someone being reborn into the world spiritually and physically > A new birth = Baptism > Once your baptized your formation will continue - it's a total rebirth > In your baptism you are given all the faith you will ever need - it's your duty to draw it out, mature it, develop it > Ministry Architects helping our Christ Church Cathedral to put us on the path of our parish self-discovery > Taking responsibility for our spiritual formation > Christ Church is metaphorically in the teenage years of our formation > Christ Church Cathedral - an old church that is actually young. We are a peculiar entity that creates an opportunity of new life and possibilities > Beverly's pop culture reference: Might Morphin Power Rangers movie and how she was entertained and enlightened by this teenage movie > Leaders and Gurus typical reaction of "these are the chosen ones for this gift or mission" > Samual - the King Maker choosing King David - the biblical dating game > David the forgotten is the actual choice > God doesn't see the world like Man. Man sees the outward appearance, God sees the heart > Transformation has to happen before the education > Information versus formation & education versus formation > Transformation comes from ritualian routine, some sort of literal practice that you engage in > Western Christianity adopting more the ancient ways and even the Eastern ways > Self-examination and the importance of this exercise to Self Discovery > Our relationship to Samual and David in the first reading > The Imposter Syndrome in the weekly lessons > The Spirit Voice versuses the Parent Voice. Which should we should listen to > Teachers learning from the students > Working to form others when you are still working on forming yourself > The Church seen as a school > Being around the young is an opportunity to see another world - it can enrich your life > Power Rangers origin story reflects that the idea that before they can "morph" they need to come to a certain place of self-awareness, vulnerability, and a realization of a reliance on others > Your formation and transformation is within you, but you have to do the work and have the awareness to release it from within you Readings Referenced: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41   What do you think about Pulpit To Pew?
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In this episode, I talk with Anthony Prince of Ministry Architects. We talk about what healthy benchmarks are for staffing, volunteers, and budgets in children’s and youth ministry. Anthony Prince Connect with Anthony on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Newhope Church Share Your Staffing & Volunteer Ratios I’m running a survey of church leaders to […] The post Episode 028: Staff, Volunteer & Budget Benchmarks for Children’s & Youth Ministry With Anthony Prince appeared first on nickblevins.com.

Mac Jordan, a former Ministry Architects client, talks about his youth ministry successes and challenges in a multi-site church.

Dave Sippel, VP of Connections for Ministry Architects, sits down with his pastor Reverend David McEntire. This first session deals with healthy communication and supporting the church's vision.

Annette Safstrom, Lead Consultant with Ministry Architects, provides some great tips to help you prepare your major event calendar for ministry.

Mark DeVries, President and Founder of Ministry Architects, shares some great advice and step-by-step tips for recruiting and working with major event coordinators.

Bryant Johnson, Lead Consultant with Ministry Architects, takes you through the steps to shepherding the kids in your ministry more effectively.

Sara Bailey, Lead Consultant with Ministry Architects, walks church staff people through the process of preparing and submitting a budget request.

Scott Pontier, Lead Consultant with Ministry Architects, shares some great tips for connecting with young adults in your church.

Why would you want to build a notebook for each of your special ministry events? Melissa Rau, Lead Consultant with Ministry Architects, walks you through the process. Why you need it, and how to build it. Here is the page where you can find the document that Melissa mentions in the video: http://ministryarchitects.com/free-ministry-tools-and-forms/

Brent Parker, Lead Consultant with Ministry Architects, provides some great tips to help you recruit volunteers without fear. How should the recruiting conversation move and flow? Brent will help you figure that out.

Jeff Dunn-Rankin, Vice President of Ministry Architects, explains the importance of volunteer training in ministry work. Why we don't do it and why we should.

Stephen Ingram, Lead Consultant with Ministry Architects, discusses the steps and processes that are needed as you prepare for your summer youth ministry trips.

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