Podcasts about youth groups

Canada has long celebrated its diversity and multiculturalism. But despite this being a well-admired aspect of Canadian society, racism still exists today. In response, organizations have been established across the country to support diaspora communities, and young people from those communities are also getting involved. Youth leader Ellie Leung and executive director Eleanor Yang of the Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter; and youth leader Aathini Parthiban and executive director Neethan Shan of Tamil Civic Action join Jeyan Jeganathan to discuss the anti-racism work they are doing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a handful of texts and calls into the hotline, before discussing indoctrination in the Church's youth groups.If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show.Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today!Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on PatreonLINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos

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Making God's Love Clear is important. It sounds like that should be easy and it is, but the power and passion of it needs to be fresh everyday.   At the start of what would become one of the largest churches in the world, the pastor's first intention was that their church was going to intentionally make sure that every person that came to their church would feel loved and that they would know that God loves them. What if that was our intention for every student, volunteer staff, and family connected to our student ministry? What if God's Love was so intentional that your student ministry was known as the place that God's love was located in their community?   The number one thing that every student is looking for is to be loved and to know that God is in love with them.   _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 : Listen to more at https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms : https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy  Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

There are 4 of us. My oldest sister Deborah, then me (Doug), Deanna and Dawn in that order. Deborah and I being the oldest, pioneered the way as the first teenagers and we benefited big time from student ministries, family and music groups we sang and performed with. Our volunteer youth workers Ronnie and Maxine Kennedy were superheroes to us. They sacrificed themselves and countless hours for years. Deborah and I traveled from coast to coast with music groups during our high school years. Larry and Pat Freeman were pastors for our district in our greater church denomination and trained us as volunteer staff. We staffed in Hendersonville, NC at the Civitans Citizenship Center with chosen students from the best of their individual cities in the Southeastern United States during our college years. In this episode, we cover our teenage to adult years and the effects of many people, including our parents, mentors, and many others. We talk about the legacy of student ministry that we passed down to our children and what their future holds because of peoples investments in our lives. Longevity in peoples lives matter. We remind others of the miracles of God, so that we and they don't forget what is held most important. “So commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these words of mine. Tie them to your hands and wear them on your forehead as reminders. Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.” - Deuteronomy 11:18,19 (NLT) _______________________________ PRODUCER NOTE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR HOST DOUG EDWARDS! (January 1st) _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 : Listen to more at https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms : https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy  Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

The two phrases Brent Crowe says most often are... “Leadership begins at the feet of Jesus.” “Self preservation never changed the world” The reasons behind these phrases are right in line with a God sized World View. Brent Crowe is Vice President of Student Leadership University. He has a lot to do with why Youth Pastor Summit is hosted in major cities all across the United States.  As if that's not enough, he also has a PhD, two masters degrees, and has written a host of books. Brent speaks all over the nation and is a globetrotter throughout the year. How does he do it all? How does Brent find his RHYTHM? You'll find out how in this episode! Learn more about Student Leadership University here: https://slulead.com/ Sign Up for Youth Pastor Summit here: https://slulead.com/yps/ _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 : Listen to more at https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms : https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy  Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

In this episode hosts Sam Sears introduces new co-host Brandon Chappell from First Christian Church in Blue Mound, Illinois. Together they interview Andrew Covert and David Johansen from the Tent Making Christianity Podcast. After sharing their testimonies, Brandon gets the ball rolling asking about the role of apologetics in youth groups. Tent Making Christianity on Spotify tentmakingchristianity.com Tent Making Christianity on Facebook Tent Making Christianity Facebook Group   Episodes with Sam Sears Church Planting https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HSsOXAAFIQP6TugrPTtAP?si=oyV9QSWpTBejo8fDg7G4_w Christian Horror https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FIYxLDzTOutaVDaPGTuUf?si=uJCI3x6BTQmyoTTwnTNBmA   Resourced Mentioned Tactics By Greg Koukl  Cold Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace The Discipleship Gospel Workbook by Ben Sobels and Bill Hull

Is spiritual death running rampant in your church youth groups/young adult groups? Perhaps it's time to awaken ourselves to the fact that we cannot afford to let the younger generations fall by the wayside and allow them to remain dead and unfulfilled spiritually. What would happen if we expected spiritual maturity to begin to take place and spent time doing the things that will impact eternity and influence others? Let's get into it! LINKS... Listen to our previous episode regarding American Church youth groups: https://thefew.blog/2022/06/13/are-american-youth-groups-sunday-schools-helping-the-youth-of-our-generation-s3ep1/ Head on over to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe3fLjQP_lchFvLhcS5pohg Check out our blog here: https://thefew.blog/ Do daily life with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefew.blog/ Hope Beauty (use our code THEFEW to get 10% off your order): https://www.hopebeautyusa.com/  Find our Christian Resources Page HERE: https://thefew.blog/resources/  Listen and like our NEW Spotify Worship Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4oWFSPV8NuxwD7yscL2mZO?si=eZmKLjZVSEWrGWo0p4w7IQ  Podbean Affiliate Link: https://www.podbean.com/thefew Our link gets you one month FREE of Podcasting with Podbean! :) Have a topic or question on your mind you'd like us to chat about or answer in a future episode? Email us your thoughts and/or questions @ thefew.blog@gmail.com!

Even the best curriculum falls short when you can't get your teens and preteens engaged from the get-go. If your teens are less than enthused to be in class or you're looking to up-level your youth ministry, this episode is for you. Today's guest is making it easy to plan and prep for your next event with games that draw kids in. Meet Zach Hartman, youth ministry leader and founder of ActuallyFun.com. Join the conversation about why games aren't just fun but are an ideal tool to build the connection needed to go deeper in discipleship. We'll show you how to find the perfect games for your group size and age range.Zach says, "Most games you find are either the same few activities that have been done to death, or even worse, they just aren't fun. As a result, it takes hours of your time to either plan games from scratch or to find the few hidden treasures."Let us save you time and money with easy-to-find games, tested by real kids, to help you go deeper in relationships and teaching too.Connect with Zach Hartman:www.actuallyfun.comFREE Game Index: www.actuallyfun.com/game-index/Join our free Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministryRate, Review, & Follow Laurie on Apple Podcasts"I love Laurie and The Small Church Ministry Podcast!!"

Send us a textWelcome to another inspiring episode of "God-sized Stories with Patricia Holbrook."In this episode, we are honored to have Jay Lowder as our special guest. Jay shares his powerful testimony of overcoming deep despair and finding God during his darkest moments.Jay Lowder, a native Texan, grew up in the culturally-rich environment of the American South, where church life was a central part of his upbringing. In his community, attending church services multiple times a week was standard. This constant engagement with church was not just about the spiritual journey for everyone; for many, it was also a social hub. Jay's story reflects the unique social fabric of Southern life, where church attendance was as much about community as it was about faith.What's Inside This Episode?

The family and the church have worked their way into obsolescence in the modern world — displaced by large institutions, age-segregated programs, and individuated and socialist systems. The church is not a YMCA. The church is not a pep talk. The church is not a group of families hanging out in some sort of a warm fellowship, that we enjoy until people get in a conflict, and then it's over.   The church is not a concert.  The church is not a seminary lecture.  The church is not a series of after-school programs and activities to which you can sign up your kids. The church is not an evangelistic crusade. So what is it? And, what did the Bible say about children's ministries?This program includes:1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (Pastor: Jesus would've blessed mothers who abort for "loving kindness"; Kamala's VP pick, Tim Walz, subpoenaed over $250M COVID fraud scheme; Chinese spy embedded in New York Governor's office)2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

The family and the church have worked their way into obsolescence in the modern world-displaced by large institutions, age-segregated programs, and individuated and socialist systems. The church is not a YMCA. The church is not a pep talk. The church is not a group of families hanging out in some sort of a warm fellowship that we enjoy until people get in a conflict, and then it's over. The church is not a concert. The church is not a seminary lecture. The church is not a series of after-school programs and activities for which you can sign up your kids. The church is not an evangelistic crusade. So what is it-- And what did the Bible say about children's ministries--

A new MP3 sermon from Generations Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Age-Segregated Programmic Church - What DID the Bible say about youth groups? Speaker: Kevin Swanson Broadcaster: Generations Radio Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 9/6/2024 Length: 29 min.

On this episode of the Older Pastor/Younger Pastor Podcast, Dave and Ryan discuss youth groups.

Adam and Brianna chat with Tracey Nelson, who shares about her experiences and the impact being part of Sunday School and Youth Groups has had in her Christian walk, time serving on the Missions team here at GBC and her newest role on the Catalyst team.We hope you enjoy episode 26 of We Are the Church. If you would like to come on the podcast email us at office@gymeabaptist.org.au. We'd love for you to join us for one of our services this weekend. For more information on upcoming services please visit www.gymeabaptist.org.auAlso, be sure to follow Gymea Baptist Church on Facebook or Instagram to keep up with all we are doing. 

On Daybreak Africa: Kenya's youth are planning to hold the "mother of all protests" across the country Tuesday to press home their demands. Plus, Malawi declares an end to the country's deadliest cholera outbreak. Rwandan President Kagame takes a commanding lead in Monday's presidential elections. Gambia's parliament rejects a bill that would have ended a ban on female genital mutilation in the country. Analysts weigh in on a visit by the US advisory council on African diaspora issues to Nigeria. The Republican Party officially nominates Donald Trump as its presidential candidate, and also approves his vice-presidential running mate. For this and more tune to Daybreak Africa!

Kyle invites Doug Franklin of LeaderTreks on the podcast. They discuss the idea of "happathy" within our youth groups, what it is, and how we can combat it. How do we intentionally invest in discipling the next generation so they don't experience happathy? Doug emphasizes the importance of being "small" and that in order to do so, we must put a priority on developing our volunteer staff and training them to be relational.

Dallas and Celeste just wrapped up 3 weeks of camps! What happened over the last 3 weeks and why is Dallas emotionally scared by a video game? Check out this episode to find out!   Check the FREE 6 week curriculum that Dallas and Celeste published: https://geekdevotions.com/freeresource/    Time Stamps: 1:19 Film School 7:00 Hero Academy 17:54 Louisians Student Summer Camp 42:22 Commercial Break - Check out Cel Cast Podcast and Culture Box 43:14 Check out the 6 Week Mario Kart Inspired Curriculum for Youth Groups and Small Groups 46:03 Gotham Knights 47:28 Detroit Become Human 1:01:20 Outer Range 1:02:28 Season 9 of Geek Devotion Announcement    Follow Geek Devotions on social media! http://www.twitter.com/geekdevotions http://www.instagram.com/geekdevotions https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions/   ______ THANK YOUS ___________ A big thank you to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who support us monthly! Ruiz Family | Adam Arciniega | Lady Lommax | Paul Turner | Jacob Russell | Mike Alderman | Nerd Chapel | Monster Island Film Vault | PaulJPowers.com | Michael Manacci | The Cel Cast | Savie Wilson | John Harju | Kevin Lovelace | Branson Boykin | And Many more!    ____ Help Support the Mission of Geek Devotions _____ Join them and get special benefits. https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions You can also make a one-time gift via PayPal. https://www.paypal.me/geekdevotions And don't forget to check out our Amazon wishlist for items that help us create more content. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OA5D71138PDO?ref_=wl_share Explore our range of Devoted Geek Apparel for all your fandom needs. https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/ ____ Website ____ Visit our Website for more content and updates. http://www.geekdevotions.com 

In 1 Kings 19:10-18, God tells Elijah that He will speak to Elijah on the mountain. So Elijah climbs the mountain! Some big and loud and terrifying things happen, but God is not in any of those things. Elijah hears a gentle breeze and he knows that this is God and he comes out from hiding. God often speaks in a whisper. I think because He likes the intimacy with us. There are a few times in my life I have heard the whisper. It was so clear. It was the 2 times I mention in this episode that His whisper would change the direction I was going. The first Whisper said “Will you stay?” when I wanted to go. 24 years later in the middle of a board meeting, God would whisper, ”It's Over.”  I knew what that meant. This whisper meant it was time to go.  How many times has He whispered to you. Have you ignored the whisper or did you obey Him when He whispered. The choice is always ours. _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 : Listen to more at https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms : https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy  Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

Youth Pastor Summit is a premier conference and training for next gen pastors, youth pastors, educators, and their teams. Youth Pastor Summit (presented by Student Leadership University) is conference designed to encourage and equip every leader. This conference includes breakout / small group sessions, labs, worship, lunch, fun activities (free day at Universal Studios Orlando we chat about in this episode), and free resources for student ministries. Our team here at the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast have been to this conference many times, as well as, had many students attend Student Leadership University at their locations all over the world! Caleb Turner of Factory Church (located in Concord/Charlotte, North Carolina), who we interviewed a few months ago (EP 195), went to his first Youth Pastor Summit this year (2024). In this episode, we dive into Caleb's firsthand experience at YPS Orlando, Florida and how it has enhanced his vision for student ministry. If you haven't been to a Youth Pastor Summit, then check out their website we've listed below to sign up when registrations become available for next year. Make sure to sign up quick, because they do fill up fast! Learn more about Youth Pastor Summit here: https://slulead.com/yps/ Pick the YPS city that is closest to you here: https://slulead.com/yps/attend/ _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 : Listen to more at https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms : https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy  Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

There's an old saying that still stands true, “Facts tell and STORIES SELL.” Jesus often told stories, some as parables, to illustrate the truth of God. There was no written Bible for many years after Jesus died and rose from the dead. It was the stories by word-of-mouth and the reading of the Old Testament, Jewish scriptures, and letters of the apostles, which were not highly distributed amongst the people. They would recite them or tell others about those letters from memory. In the first 70 years, there were witnesses to the events. Their stories changed the world! The stories that are developing in student ministry matter. It's important that you tell stories and let your students share their stories with the people who support you. The stories of your students and their families will transform your churches and communities. Don't under estimate the power of a truly great (and honest) story! _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 : Listen to more at https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms : https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy  Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on May 5, 2024) As we finish up with our study of Sunday Schools and youth groups, we continue looking at (false) objections to children being present in the worship service, and then we … Read More

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on May 5, 2024) In this sermon, the first half of which we are sharing today, we finish up with our study of the scripturality of Sunday Schools and youth groups. First, we finish … Read More

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on April 28, 2024) As we began to see yesterday, the Bible is clear that families ought to be worshiping together. Family integrated worship was the pattern of both the Old Testament and the … Read More

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on April 28, 2024) We are considering the fact that Primitive Baptists do not have Sunday Schools or youth groups. In today’s message, we look at the history of Sunday Schools. Like musical instruments, … Read More

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on April 4, 2024) One of the first things you will notice when you come to a Primitive Baptist Church is that families worship together. Indeed, family-integrated worship has always been a characteristic of … Read More

You may be an amazing speaker. You are probably an incredible person, but people listen and believe you are who you are when other people, students, staff, parents and colleagues say great things about you (what you and/or your ministry have accomplished). It's still happening to me. People are still talking about good things, God things, that we accomplished. We accomplished the most and gained the most in all of the ministries that I headed up when student's started publicly telling how their lives were changed. I could talk all day about these moments, but it was their testimony, their witness, that changed the course and growth of all we did in Jesus name. It will happen to you. Stay true. Stay the course. Let others talk! _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 : Listen to more at https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms : https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy  Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on April 7, 2024) In most modern churches, the members are segregated out at some point during the worship services in Sunday School classes and youth groups. But when you come to a Primitive … Read More

In this enlightening conversation, Chris sits down with a special guest, Malachi, to delve into the crucial role of Youth Groups within the Church. Far from being mere spectators, today's youth are eager participants in shaping the present and future of their faith community. Together, they explore why Youth Groups are not just a beacon for tomorrow but a vital force in the Church today. From fostering spiritual growth to cultivating leadership skills and nurturing a sense of belonging, discover why investing in Youth Groups is essential for the vibrancy and sustainability of any congregation. Join us as we celebrate the enthusiasm, energy, and profound impact of young minds committed to living out their faith. Tune in and be inspired to empower the next generation on their spiritual journey.

In this episode I'm talking to Professor Nutsa Kobakhidze. Nutsa is a Director at the Comparative Education Research Centre and Assistant Professor at Hong Kong University. Her areas of expertise include comparative education; privatization of education; globalization and education and large-scale international assessments. I wanted to speak to Nutsa particularly in regard to the privatization of education and more specifically, private tutoring.Having read an interview with the professor in Youth Hong Kong, a quarterly magazine published by the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, I was instantly struck by how much academia and research there was around so called ‘Shadow Education' that largely goes undiscussed in the day to day practice of classroom teachers.We discuss:1. Why the term ‘Shadow Education' is used in academia and what services it covers2. How or why shadow education benefits from Hong Kong's education system3. Whether there is a consensus on why students get tutoring in secondary schools4. What students are missing out on during an evening filled with tutoring5. Why it is so difficult to gain a consensus on whether private tutoring contributes to students' academic achievement6. How schools, students and parents can work together to better understand the need or not for a private tutor7. And finally, the ways AI technology might impact the shadow education industry in the futureThanks so much to Professor Kobakhidze on her research and advocacy for better understanding around private tutoring and the impact it has on young people and their families as well as offering up her time to talk to me for the podcast.If you want to be kept up to date on when educational chat like this happens, then be sure to subscribe to the podcast and/or follow me on Twitter @chrisjordanhkLinksYouth Hong Kong - the magazine for which Nutsa was recently interviewed.

Have you ever equated the success of your youth ministry with the number of seats filled? Or have you ever looked at a larger youth ministry and quietly judged them in your heart...possibly without even knowing the whole truth?  Join us as we take a look at leadership within small youth ministries, and reveal why chasing after a packed room might be a misguided goal. Despite what you might think, this episode isn't just about numbers; it's about taking pause to look at your leadership and see if you are making any of these mistakes with your youth group.  While this conversation is geared towards those with smaller student ministries, the insights are applicable for anyone at the helm of a youth group, big or small.Are you looking to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? Check outGrowYourYouthMinistry.com *****=======We love hearing from you all and we do our best to provide powerful and insightful youth ministry content on a weekly basis to be that coach and mentor you may not have, but desperately need.If you have an episode idea, please E-Mail us at MinistryCoachPodcast@gmail.com!If you have it on your heart to support this ministry, please consider going to our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/ministrycoach=======You may also enjoy these episodes:(#107) The 7 Essential Tips to GROW Your YOUTH MINISTRY!=======

Organizations and churches want to save money, so they try to hire people for one thing and put too many hats on them... that way they don't have to spend more on staff. As a result, they complain about everything, because you are doing "little to nothing" well. That responsibility lies on those who hire without the faith to believe that God wants to do more. It's your responsibility to say “No” to everything you are not called to do. If you say yes, it will not end. You will not be able to do anything with excellence for long. So... NICHE DOWN! If you are new in a ministry, focuse for the first 2 years on what you do best. Work most with the type of staff and students that you relate most with. Focus on that type of student... such as the leadership types, art lovers, sports enthusiasts, academic thriving, technology driven, music performance, mechanical, social media aware, homeschooled, private schooled, public school. Not all of those… but one of those at least one day a week. When that works, then start being "all things" to all students, but maybe through volunteer staff who have the other personalities and leanings. Niching Down makes perfect sense. That's how students live life and that's how they will share their faith best. Stop trying to be the cookie cutter student ministry. Niche Down and make it personal, so that the Holy Spirit has a chance to move and multiply through your students and volunteers. The fastest way to a city wide awakening and beyond is by micro-focusing and teaching them a Great Commission Vision. Teach them about a God World View! _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 : Listen to more at https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms : https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy  Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

In this workshop from the 2023 Rooted Conference, CJ Moore gives a theological framework for short-term missions, an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of short-terms missions, and highly practical considerations for planning a trip. C.J. Moore serves as an Associate Pastor at Grace Bible Church in Oxford, MS and as an Adjunct Professor of Missions at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has more than a decade of ministry-related experience, including several years in campus- and church-based student ministry, as well as time as a mid-term missionary in East Asia and then as a stateside mobilizer for the International Mission Board. Join us at the next Rooted Ministry Conference! Find the details at www.rootedministry.com/conference. Follow @therootedministry on Instagram.

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About Brad Griffin Our guest, Brad M. Griffin, is the Senior Director of Content & Research for the Fuller Youth Institute.  Brad develops research-based resources for youth ministry leaders & families.  Brad is the coauthor of over fifteen books, including Faith Beyond Youth Group, 3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager & 3 Big Questions That Shape Your Future, Growing Young, and Sticky Faith.  He is also a speaker, writer, and volunteer pastor.  Brad and his wife, Missy, live in Southern California with their three teenage and young adult kids. The Ideal Youth Group Together, Michelle Hill, Trace Embry and Brad Griffin discuss the role of youth groups in the church and how they can and should impact a child's faith. The ideal church youth group knows how to express and live out the importance of trust, consistency, and communication with its members. They also highlight the need for youth leaders to model Christ-like behavior and promote conversations about faith outside of the youth group. It is suggested that parents should expect youth leaders to provide information about the content of the group's discussions and activities.  Parents should be given an outline of the youth group discussion topics to facilitate effective discipleship and transparency. Youth groups shouldn't try to compete by trying to keep kids entertained.  They already get enough of that!  There should be an emphasis on the importance of fun in youth groups, but be cautious on relying too heavily on entertainment. Episode Highlights: Can parents be a stumbling block for youth leaders trying to disciple youth group participants? Think about your own child's youth group. Can youth groups be harmful to your child's faith? What does the ideal youth group look like? Does effective discipleship always include entertainment? Image from Canva

About Brad Griffin Our guest, Brad M. Griffin, is the Senior Director of Content & Research for the Fuller Youth Institute.  Brad develops research-based resources for youth ministry leaders & families.  Brad is the coauthor of over fifteen books, including Faith Beyond Youth Group, 3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager & 3 Big Questions That Shape Your Future, Growing Young, and Sticky Faith.  He is also a speaker, writer, and volunteer pastor.  Brad and his wife, Missy, live in Southern California with their three teenage and young adult kids. The Ideal Youth Group Together, Michelle Hill, Trace Embry and Brad Griffin discuss the role of youth groups in the church and how they can and should impact a child's faith. The ideal church youth group knows how to express and live out the importance of trust, consistency, and communication with its members. They also highlight the need for youth leaders to model Christ-like behavior and promote conversations about faith outside of the youth group. It is suggested that parents should expect youth leaders to provide information about the content of the group's discussions and activities.  Parents should be given an outline of the youth group discussion topics to facilitate effective discipleship and transparency. Youth groups shouldn't try to compete by trying to keep kids entertained.  They already get enough of that!  There should be an emphasis on the importance of fun in youth groups, but be cautious on relying too heavily on entertainment. Episode Highlights: Can parents be a stumbling block for youth leaders trying to disciple youth group participants? Think about your own child's youth group. Can youth groups be harmful to your child's faith? What does the ideal youth group look like? Does effective discipleship always include entertainment? Image from Canva

Welcome back to a new season! In Season 9 we're talking about discipleship to cultivate a faith in our students that goes beyond the youth group. In this episode the coauthors of FYI's latest book Faith Beyond Youth Group, Jen Bradbury, Brad Griffin and Kara Powell, introduce us to the 5 points of the Faith Beyond Youth Group Compass.   Mentioned in this episode: Faith Beyond Youth Group   Sign up for our email list   Related FYI resources: Blog: Faith beyond youth group: A new framework for discipling teenagers Blog: The volunteer's guide to cultivating faith beyond youth group

Were the ‘90s the Suburbs Decade? Raymond and Audra discuss the explosion of the suburbs and its hand in creating the Church Youth Group, Youth Pastors, and even Christian Rock. Raymond's personal experiences (and listener input), help flesh out this very ‘90s phenomenon. Audra finally gets to ask the burning question, “What's up with the whole Christian haunted house thing?!” PS: King of the Hill episode “Reborn to be Wild” (S8.E2) is heavily referenced. Join Retrophilia on Instagram and Facebook, and share your memories too.

Chas & Dr Dave discuss The “Keneckie” of Youth Groups, Panda Rentals & Are 4% of Survey Respondents Dogs? 3:46 - Grateful for the Cricket World Cup 5:04 - Fetterman Rule Update 9:21 - Primary Update 12:38 - Bob Menendez Update 23:50 - House Shutdown Avoidance 30:10 - House Spill 1:05:12 - Jamaal Bowman & The Fire Alarm 1:13:10 - Trump's New York Trial 1:54:37 - Poll Pourri (WaPo 10 point margin poll) 2:19:35 - Commander's Bitten Off More Than He Can Chew 2:22:53 - Question Time (Deion in ProPublica) SHOW NOTES: It's FAT BEAR WEEK! Get voting! https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/fat-bear-week-2023.htm

Farming needs to change to help reverse the ongoing decline in the UK's nature - that's the message in the new State of Nature report published this week by more than 50 research and conservation organisations, from the RSPB to the wildlife trusts and statutory bodies like Natural England. The report warns that 1 in 6 species of British wildlife are under threat of extinction and highlights nature friendly farming as part of the solution. But which approach works better for nature - sharing productive farmland with biodiversity, or farming more intensively so some land can be spared entirely for nature? Young people in rural areas are missing out on "critical" services due to a "postcode lottery", charities have warned. BBC analysis shows that of the seventy million pounds in grants for youth clubs awarded in August, most of it went to venues around big cities. Experts describe children in villages and small towns as ‘the forgotten youths'. And sales of books about nature have been steadily rising over the past few years - we're said to be living in a golden age for nature writing. We hear from writers about what motivates them, and what impact they feel they can have. Presented by Charlotte Smith Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Heather Simons

As with a lot of things that get adopted in the church culture, youth groups started as a way to reach unchurched youth in high school. From there, the practice spread and changed over time until youth groups were viewed as a normative part of American church life. And while there have been movements withing conservative Reformed churches to move away from youth ministry and to emphasize the responsibilities of the parents to train their children, what we've noticed is this: Youth ministry isn't just the result of the church overstepping its bounds. Sometimes, the parents ask the church for it. Sometimes, it's a result of the church's collective fear that they are losing the next generation. And sometimes, it's a focus on numbers and the growth of the church. But in every case, what we would argue is this: God's word does not show us a pattern of singling out the youth and separating them from the rest of the flock on a regular basis for special instruction and ministry. Anytime the church adopts practices that cannot be found in God's word, it is sin. Youth ministry won't disappear overnight. But we should expect God to continue to mature and cleanse His church. If, as a church, we face with the trials our Lord sends our way in the ways He has instructed us, we should expect to see and end to youth groups and youth ministry. Please join us as we discuss this issue. Production of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCHosts - Dan Horn, Jonathan Sides, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

**FOR A PDF OF THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL OF THE GAMES - EMAIL US AT MinistryCoachPodcast@gmail.com - and put in the subject or description "4 ICEBREAKERS for SMALLER YOUTH GROUPS" and we will send it over to you!**  Ice breakers are an excellent way to get your youth ministry actively engaging.  In this episode, we will be going over 4 really fun, low prep icebreaker games that will work great for smaller student ministries (and can work for larger ones too). *** 150th Episode Giveaway Details (see the description in this video): https://youtu.be/jLdMmB6Aysk ***We love hearing from you all and we do our best to provide powerful and insightful youth ministry content on a weekly basis to be that coach and mentor you may not have, but desperately need. If you have an episode idea, please E-Mail us at MinistryCoachPodcast@gmail.com!If you have it on your heart to support this ministry, please consider going to our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/ministrycoach=========You may also enjoy these episodes:(#135) 7 Youth Group Games for SMALL Youth Ministries!https://www.buzzsprout.com/974710/episodes/12262320(#067) ICEBREAKER GAMES for Youth Ministry - EASY Youth Group Games!https://www.buzzsprout.com/974710/episodes/9051088https://www.buzzsprout.com/974710/episodes/9051088=======

In this special internet exclusive interview, Charisse Parton shares her story of working with Missionettes and Youth Groups to help the young people in her community who don't have very many good influences in their life.    FOLLOW US!   Facebook: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHIS @EdensEssentials Instagram: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHisShow @EdensEssentialsUSA TikTok: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHisShow @EdensEssentials   SkyWatchTV.com | SkyWatchTVStore.com | EdensEssentials.com | WhisperingPoniesRanch.com

In this special internet exclusive interview, Charisse Parton shares her story of working with Missionettes and Youth Groups to help the young people in her community who don't have very many good influences in their life.  FOLLOW US! Facebook: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHIS @EdensEssentials Instagram: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHisShow @EdensEssentialsUSA TikTok: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHisShow @EdensEssentials SkyWatchTV.com | SkyWatchTVStore.com | EdensEssentials.com | WhisperingPoniesRanch.com

When Don Joel went from Youth Pastor to Senior Pastor, he didn't plan to go back - but he couldn't shake his calling to youth ministry. If you've got a small youth group and you want to maximize your impact, listen in.Youth Pastor Don Joel shares;Why we need to stop treating kids like kids & treat them like disciples instead.How to successfully combine smaller youth groups together for occasional eventsWhile critical mass is great for lock-ins, small youth groups have benefits to offer that large ones don'tGet your FREE ticket to the Small Church Kidmin + Youth Ministry ConferenceConnect with Don Joel:https://arbucklecommunity.church/http://geekbeliever.co/Rate, Review, & Follow Laurie on Apple Podcasts"I love Laurie and The Small Church Ministry Podcast!!"

Dictatorships of the last century had some famous youth groups. Hitler had his Youth, Lenin had his Young Pioneers, and Mussolini had his Opera Nazionale Balilla.Such groups once attracted huge followings but have largely fallen out of favor in the West. But, like so much else with the irredentist Vladimir Putin, he's bringing it back.To help us understand this new youth movement and what it means for the future, we have the perfect guest.Ian Garner is a historian and analyst of Russian culture and war propaganda. He's got a new book that's coming out this spring Z Generation Into the Heart of Russia's Fascist Youth. He's also a professor. Queens University Kingston Ontario.Angry Planet has a Substack! Join to get weekly insights into our angry planet and hear more conversations about a world in conflict.https://angryplanet.substack.com/subscribeYou can listen to Angry Planet on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or follow our RSS directly. Our website is angryplanetpod.com. You can reach us on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/angryplanetpodcast/; and on Twitter: @angryplanetpod.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/warcollege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Nebraska lawmaker has introduced legislation that would make it a crime to invite a child to a Bible study or youth group. Agree or disagree? Liz Peek, Jeff Berk, Gov. Mike Huckabee, and Coach Mark Richt join the conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris joins me in the basement to banter around about all the stuff–and more–listed in the title of this podcast. We hope we don't offend too many people.  If you would like to support Theology in the Raw, please visit patreon.com/theologyintheraw for more information!