Podcasts about youth pastor summit

Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast where Russell, Brent & Melissa sit down to talk about conferences and a little bit about Youth Pastor Summit in Dallas, Texas where Melissa and Brent just got back from. They go into preparing to leave for the conference, setting up expectations walking into the conference and navigating the balance between getting all of the information of the conference and making time to rest and relax.Whether you are a young or old youth pastor, we would love for you to listen in and see what is talked about in today's episode and we would also love to hear from you! What is your tidbit of advice that you would add to the conversation?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.orgConnect With SMCInstagram – @talkstudentminTwitter – @talkstudentminFacebook – @talkstudentminYoutube - "Student Ministry Conversations"Connect With The HostsBrent Aiken – @heybrentaikenRussell Martin – @rgmmusicDavid Pruitt - @pruacousticMelissa Stevenson - @melissa_stevenson81You can also email all the hosts individually by: firstname@studentministryconversations.orgSupport the Podcast!Buy Our Merch! - www.studentministryconversations.org/shop

Leadership is more than a title—it's a calling to influence, inspire, and impact those around us. As ministry leaders, our responsibility isn't just to know what Jesus says in Matthew 5:13-16 about being salt and light—it's to live it out in every aspect of our leadership and ministry.  Today, we're diving into the question: Why and how do we influence? This is a crucial topic that will be explored at YPS by leaders like Pastor Eugene Cho and Dr. Kathy Koch, who bring deep wisdom and insight into what it means to lead with purpose. Why do you believe this topic is so important for leaders today? When we look at Matthew 5:13-16, how should we apply Jesus' words to our own leadership and influence? What are some key leadership insights you would share with leaders on how to maximize their personal leadership and influence?  Key Takeaways from Today's Discussion: Salt speaks to how we shouldn't compromise. Light speaks to the action of pointing others to Jesus—the decision is up to us. Leadership is not just positional—it's influential. We must lead with integrity, purpose, and a heart for serving others. The greatest leaders don't just develop strategies—they develop people.  Join Us at YPS! Are you a youth leader, educator, or volunteer? Youth Pastor Summit is for you! It's an opportunity to be equipped, encouraged, and connected with others in ministry. Register today and join us for impactful sessions, practical leadership labs, and an incredible time of community.  That wraps up this special YPS series on Chasing Elephants! We'll see you next time!

This conversation will be a major focus at YPS, where we'll hear from powerful voices like Pastor Derwin Gray and Shane Pruitt, who are passionate about seeing this generation step into the greater narrative of God's redemptive work.Why do you believe this topic is so important for leaders today?Do you sense a movement of revival in this generation? What are some of the indicators you've seen?How can ministry leaders actively foster and align with God's mission in their own contexts?Conclusion & Call to ActionKey Takeaways from Today's Discussion:Revival isn't just something that happens around us—it must first begin within us.God's mission is already unfolding; our role is to join Him in what He's doing.Ministry leaders play a key part in guiding students toward a greater understanding of God's redemptive story.Looking Ahead:Next up, we'll be diving into Leadership—how and why we influence the next generation. Stay tuned!Join Us at YPS!Are you a youth leader, educator, or volunteer? Youth Pastor Summit is for you! It's an opportunity to be equipped, encouraged, and connected with other ministry leaders.Register today and join us for impactful sessions, practical leadership labs, and an incredible time of community. We'll see you next time on Chasing Elephants!slulead.comyouthpastorsummit.com

The Question of Spiritual Formation: Who Are We Becoming?To help us explore this crucial topic, we're honored to have voices like Dr. Robert Smith and Megan Fate Marshman joining us at YPS. Their wisdom and insight will challenge us to deepen our walk with Christ and lead from a place of spiritual health.Questions asked on today's episode:Why do you believe spiritual formation is such an important conversation for leaders today? How have you personally practiced spiritual disciplines in your life and leadership?What are some practical ways leaders can assess their spiritual growth and identify opportunities for development?Conclusion & Call to ActionKey Takeaways from Today's Discussion:Spiritual formation is about who we are becoming, not just what we do.As leaders, we can't give what we don't have—our personal walk with Jesus matters.Spiritual formation isn't about behavior modification; it's a lifelong commitment to following Jesus in a healthy, holistic way.Join Us at YPS!Are you a youth leader, educator, or volunteer? Youth Pastor Summit is for you! It's a place to be equipped, encouraged, and connected with others in student ministry.Register today and join us for impactful sessions, practical leadership labs, and an incredible time of community. We'll see you next time on Chasing ElephantsLooking Ahead:In the next episodes, we'll dive into topics like God's Mission and Leadership—you won't want to miss it!youthpastorsummit.comslulead.com

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

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

We're broadcasting Pirate Radio live from the lobby of First Baptist Orlando during the Youth Pastor Summit. Tim thought they had tech issues at Lakeview, until he heard about Safety Harbor's in service power outage. Andrew went to see the eclipse. Tim is introducing Todd to the big wide world of youth ministry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morningafterministryshow/message

Fruit Filled Freedom Galatians 5:15-26What Paul teaches on Freedom: Walk by the Spirit. Our flesh tells us the opposite of the Spirit.You're either walking by the Spirit or the flesh. You can't be a part time spirit walkers and part time flesh walkers. We have to walk by the Spirit 24/7. Be led by the Spirit. Submit and subscribe to the wisdom and discernment of the Spirit. Leverage the fruit of the Spirit.Understand an upward relationship with God. Understand the outward responsibility with have with others.Understand the inward requirement of ourselves. Live by the Spirit.Die to self.Devote ourselves. Your private faithfulness will impact your public fruitfulness.Three questions to assess if you're walking with the Spirit:How is your intimacy with God?Where is your identity placed?What is your real intent as a leader?Connect with SLU:InstagramRegister for SLULearn more about The LIFT TourLearn more about YPS Connect with our Hosts:Brent's InstagramBrent's TwitterJeff's InstagramJeff's Twitter

Join us from Youth Pastor Summit as Drew Worsham talks about burnout and riding ourselves of the mindset of slaves and orphans. Leviticus 2:14 - We are no longer slaves, so we need to rid ourselves of the slave mindsetThree Lies Slaves Believe: I'll never have enough Exodus 16 Be brave. Face the storm. Trust that God is going to give you what you need. I'll never be enoughNumbers 13Performance is not love. God doesn't meet us in the illusion, He meets us in reality. I'll never do enoughExodus 32God doesn't ask us to do anything besides abide in Him (John 15) We are set free into something. We're set free into sonship. Sonship is all about proximity to the Father.Connect with SLU:InstagramRegister for SLULearn more about The LIFT TourLearn more about YPSConnect with Drew WorshamInstagramConnect with our Hosts:Brent's InstagramBrent's TwitterJeff's InstagramJeff's Twitter

What a Friend We have in JesusGod's mission for us is to not throw out the wish dream of friendship, it's to find that kind of friendship in Him. Two Truths on Prayer: prayer is not a performance, it's a place to be honest a wandering mind in prayer is actually a giftFrom the very beginning, God took the day off to spend time with us. He pursues us. In the gospels, the One who has the answers to every single question, wasn't concerned about giving the answers, He was concerned about relationships. We see in the friendship of Jesus: He pursuesHe loves you at your best and at your worst He knows you and He lets you know Him (John 10) Matthew 7 - Have we ever let Christ know us?Mark 9 - He asks questions not because He doesn't know the answer, but so that He can woo your heart out of hiding. He gives His life for His friends You are fully forgiven for ALL of it. You cannot outsin the cross.He earned life on your behalf. Hebrews 4 - we can approach our friendship with God confidentlyNothing goes to waste with Jesus our friend. Connect with SLU:InstagramRegister for SLULearn more about The LIFT TourLearn more about YPS Connect with our Hosts:Brent's InstagramBrent's TwitterJeff's InstagramJeff's Twitter

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

Today's podcast talks about Youth Pastor Summit and Lift Tour with Nikki Hoffpauir, COO of Student Leadership University. Tune in to hear Brad and Steve talk to Nikki about what is ahead with Youth Pastor Summit and what's been happening so far with Lift tour!    Click these links to find out more about Youth Pastor Summit, Lift Tour and Student Leadership University!    Youth Pastor Summit https://slulead.com/yps/  Lift Tour https://slulead.com/lift/  Student Leadership University https://slulead.com/    YPS: Youth Pastor Summit dates:  Southern California - March 27-28, 2023  Dallas, TX - April 3-4, 2023 Orlando, FL - April 17-18, 2023 Nashville, TN - April 24-25, 2023  Chicago, IL - May 1, 2023    Remaining Lift Tour dates  Nashville, TN - March 31 - April 1, 2023 Southern California || partner event - November 10th-11th, 2023   Announcements  Spring meetings:  registration is live!  May 1st - 2nd in Nashville TN  May 8th - 9th in Tampa Bay  Links from today's episode:  Interested in applying for the FPoA College Scholarship? Find it here: https://firstpriority.club/scholarship https://firstpriority.club/endorsements    Nikki Hoffpauir, a native Floridian graduated with a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences with a focus in public service from Florida State University in 2001 (Go Noles!). She then went on to serve a year with the AmeriCorps program, City Year, where she taught in Washington D.C.'s inner city before getting her Masters of Public Administration from George Washington University in 2004. She is passionate about issues affecting young people – specifically in regards to leadership, service, and health and safety topics.   Brad Schelling is the EVP of Operations at First Priority of America and Steve Cherrico is the Executive Director of FP Greater Nashville as well as a Regional Manager for FPoA. You can read more about them here: https://firstpriority.club/about-us/staff-and-board  

In October, we welcomed 100+ youth pastors representing over 8,000 students to Vancouver, BC for our very first Canadian Youth Pastor Summit. 3 days with some of Canada's best youth pastors, all gathering for the sake of the next generation. These are some of our favorite moments from our time together. In this episode, you'll hear from: Youth ministry experts Lisette Fraser, Sid Koop and Jason Ballard. Youth Pastor Jarin Oda from Bridgetown Church. Pastor and preacher Chris Price. And other youth pastors we interviewed live, in the moment from across Canada. Join Mariah Smith and Jaden Neufeld from the team at CCLN as they walk through the final day of the gathering, uncovering themes like partnering with parents, leading vulnerably in front of students, emerging gender identities, the beauty of serving youth long-term, best practices for spiritual formation & more. Thanks to Generis for supporting this episode. To get in touch with them, email our friend Jon at jon.wright@generis.com Show Notes: Youth Worker Community The Coalition: Youth Ministry Leadership Get Connected! Blog & Episode write-up Website Join our Mailing List! Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram Share a Canadian Church Story

In this episode, Greg sits down with CSO of Student Leadership University, Jeff Wallace. They discuss the amazing programs and experiences offered through SLU, as well as the need to empower and educate young people with a Gospel Advancing mentality. Greg and Jeff also speak with youth leader, Wes Jones, to follow up on the discussion.   About The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast: Being a youth pastor can be a massive challenge on top of everything a youth leader must do today to help their youth ministry. Greg Stier has over thirty years of youth ministry experience and is here to help you with your youth group. The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast is all about helping youth leaders by using biblical analysis, stories from his own life, profiling leaders in youth ministry, and bringing in other experts in the Christian world. This is the perfect resource to learn how to be a youth leader with new episodes dropped on the last Tuesday of every month.   About Greg: Greg Stier is a champion for unleashing this generation with the Gospel. As the founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries, he is driven to help the Church activate Christian teenagers to reach their friends. In the last 30 years, Greg has trained millions of youth leaders and students on how to relationally engage their world with the Good News of Jesus. A much sought-after speaker, Greg is a former pastor, church planter, youth leader, as well as author of numerous books. 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/​   About Dare 2 Share: Teenagers desperately need the hope of Christ and their peers are the best possible messengers of that hope. Imagine what could happen in our communities if every teen, everywhere, heard the Gospel from a friend. That's why Dare 2 Share comes alongside the Church to help equip teens to share their faith and youth leaders to build youth ministries that advance the Gospel. For nearly 30 years, Dare 2 Share has been a leader in evangelism training resources and events, helping youth leaders overcome the challenges of building a thriving youth ministry that advances the Gospel and consistently reaches teenagers with the message of Jesus Christ.   About Jeff Wallace: Jeff currently serves on the Student Leadership University Team as the executive director of the LIFT Tour and Youth Pastor Summit. Jeff is also the founder of FrontLine Urban Resources, Inc., which equips leaders to engage an evolving generation of families and teaches them how to reshape their traditional views of urban ministry and urban culture. He also spent 23 years as a youth development pastor and then executive pastor at Peace Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia. Jeff has authored or co-authored a number of books and resources, including Urban Ministry from Start to Finish, Everybody's Urban, The Skinny on Communication, and 99 Things Every Guy Should Know. Jeff enjoys doing life with his wife Quovadis and three boys, Jeffrey, Christopher, and Cameron. SLU: https://slulead.com/ LIFT Tour: https://slulead.com/lift/    

In October, we welcomed 100+ youth pastors representing over 8,000 students to Vancouver, BC for our very first Canadian Youth Pastor Summit. 3 days with some of Canada's best youth pastors, all gathering for the sake of the next generation. These are some of our favorite moments from our time together. In this episode, you'll hear from: Youth ministry experts Lisette Fraser, Sid Koop and Jason Ballard. Bible researcher, Hakeem Bradley from the Bible Project. Long-time pastor and preacher Darrell Johnson. And other youth pastors we interviewed live, in the moment from across Canada. Join Mariah Smith and Jaden Neufeld from the team at CCLN as they walk through this gathering, uncovering themes like key youth audiences to focus on, what Generation Z cares about most, deepening Bible engagement in our youth ministries, the challenges youth pastors are experiencing & what Jesus is inviting them into today. We hope this episode equips and encourages you to do effective, Spirit empowered youth ministry in this time. Give today to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Show Notes: Youth Worker Community The Coalition: Youth Ministry Leadership Bible Project Get Connected! Blog & Episode write-up Website Join our Mailing List! Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram Share a Canadian Church Story

Why are the teens not coming to youth events, programming, or small groups?Is it something we said?No. But. Maybe yes?Students are hungry for connection and we are often caught shouting or promoting. How can we turn ministry programming and promotion into Good News proclamation?In this episode Chad and Zac delve into what lies beneath the surface of students feeling disengaged, distant, or apathetic these days. *Spoiler* it's not specifically you, but we must adjust our care and deepen our connection before we proceed! If you are feeling like you are fighting a losing or uphill battle. Tag us or DM us on IG or FB. We are here to support, converse, and collaborate in the tough times. Essentials Dates 2022 (Live, Free, One-Day Ministers Events)March 7: Norfolk VirginiaMarch 8: Richmond VirginiaMarch 10: Annapolis Maryland*Click here to register for free while spots remain!*Get Registered for Youth Pastor Summit this Spring season 2022! Youth Pastor Summit is conference designed to motivate, inspire, and equip every leader who invest in the lives of the next generation. YPS is a unique experience where there is an intentionality towards creating and cultivating an environment that fosters collaboration, community, and soul-care. YPS is a great opportunity for leaders to be refueled, recharged, and refreshed!https://slulead.com/yps/Southern California:  March 28-29Orlando, FL:  April 4-5Dallas, TX:  April 11-12Nashville, TN:  April 25-26Experience 2022: Practice What You PreachMay 2-4 in Nashville TN!Youth pastors preach. Sharing the message matters because souls matter. Whether you preach to a room of 12 or a crowd of 1,200 the skill of preaching is critical. This unique event is a chance to practice one of the most important things you do. Join us in Nashville for this limited event! https://www.lifeway.com/en/events/student-ministry-experienceYouth Ministry BoosterLearn more about Youth Ministry Booster and get signed up to be a part of a healthy, growing, Mastermind here.https://www.youthministrybooster.comSupport the show (http://community.youthministrybooster.com/)

What is the ultimate snack? Protein? Fried? Dippable? This episode of the YMB podcast was recorded live in Houston,  at Houston's First Baptist, during one of our Essentials sessions with some friends and commentary about the content of the day, the strategy for the day after, and banter for our favorite snacking.In this episode Chad and Zac and guests Sean and Tony share some reflections on the state of youth ministry today, the content we covered at Essentials, and the predictions for the Big Game!If you are hungry for more check out when Essentials is coming to an area near you!Essentials Dates 2022 (Live, Free, One-Day Ministers Events)March 7: Norfolk VirginiaMarch 8: Richmond VirginiaMarch 10: Annapolis Maryland*Click here to register for free while spots remain!*Get Registered for Youth Pastor Summit this Spring season 2022! Youth Pastor Summit is conference designed to motivate, inspire, and equip every leader who invest in the lives of the next generation. YPS is a unique experience where there is an intentionality towards creating and cultivating an environment that fosters collaboration, community, and soul-care. YPS is a great opportunity for leaders to be refueled, recharged, and refreshed!https://slulead.com/yps/Southern California:  March 28-29Orlando, FL:  April 4-5Dallas, TX:  April 11-12Nashville, TN:  April 25-26Experience 2022: Practice What You PreachMay 2-4 in Nashville TN!Youth pastors preach. Sharing the message matters because souls matter. Whether you preach to a room of 12 or a crowd of 1,200 the skill of preaching is critical. This unique event is a chance to practice one of the most important things you do. Join us in Nashville for this limited event! https://www.lifeway.com/en/events/student-ministry-experienceYouth Ministry BoosterLearn more about Youth Ministry Booster and get signed up to be a part of a healthy, growing, Mastermind here.https://www.youthministrybooster.comSupport the show (http://community.youthministrybooster.com/)

So this is episode 216 and we put off posting it, but no longer... Apathy is a haunting word in student ministry today and it is really important that we spend a few episodes talking about how it can affect us and affect our students.This week's episode is the honest talk, first about the minister, and then next week about the students in your ministry. In this episode Chad and Zac share some honest reflections for how and why apathy might creep in on the most daring and bold youth minister.If you are going to Essentials, YPS, or the Experience hit us up and let us know! We want to give you the good swag! Essentials Dates 2022 (Live, Free, One-Day Ministers Events)March 7: Norfolk VirginiaMarch 8: Richmond VirginiaMarch 10: Annapolis Maryland*Click here to register for free while spots remain!*Get Registered for Youth Pastor Summit this Spring season 2022! Youth Pastor Summit is conference designed to motivate, inspire, and equip every leader who invest in the lives of the next generation. YPS is a unique experience where there is an intentionality towards creating and cultivating an environment that fosters collaboration, community, and soul-care. YPS is a great opportunity for leaders to be refueled, recharged, and refreshed!https://slulead.com/yps/Southern California:  March 28-29Orlando, FL:  April 4-5Dallas, TX:  April 11-12Nashville, TN:  April 25-26Experience 2022: Practice What You PreachMay 2-4 in Nashville TN!Youth pastors preach. Sharing the message matters because souls matter. Whether you preach to a room of 12 or a crowd of 1,200 the skill of preaching is critical. This unique event is a chance to practice one of the most important things you do. Join us in Nashville for this limited event! https://www.lifeway.com/en/events/student-ministry-experienceYouth Ministry BoosterLearn more about Youth Ministry Booster and get signed up to be a part of a healthy, growing, Mastermind here.https://www.youthministrybooster.comSupport the show (http://community.youthministrybooster.com/)

Are you planning a relationship series to start next month (February)? If so, what are you going to say? It's true that students are really into, well, each other, and we get it. But, what do we say...This week's episode is some honest talk about the role that relationships play in our teaching and leadership. Students are feeling the feelings. How are you addressing that in the time that you have? In this episode Chad and Zac share some wisdom and experience when it comes to dating, teaching, and instructing students heading for the romance highway. If you are going to Essentials, YPS, or the Experience hit us up and let us know! We want to give you the good swag! Essentials Dates 2022 (Live, Free, One-Day Ministers Events)Feb 7: San Antonio TexasFeb 8: Houston TexasFeb 10: Houston TexasMarch 7: Norfolk VirginiaMarch 8: Richmond VirginiaMarch 10: Annapolis Maryland*Click here to register for free while spots remain!*Get Registered for Youth Pastor Summit this Spring season 2022! Youth Pastor Summit is conference designed to motivate, inspire, and equip every leader who invest in the lives of the next generation. YPS is a unique experience where there is an intentionality towards creating and cultivating an environment that fosters collaboration, community, and soul-care. YPS is a great opportunity for leaders to be refueled, recharged, and refreshed!https://slulead.com/yps/Southern California:  March 28-29Orlando, FL:  April 4-5Dallas, TX:  April 11-12Nashville, TN:  April 25-26Experience 2022: Practice What You PreachMay 2-4 in Nashville TN!Youth pastors preach. Sharing the message matters because souls matter. Whether you preach to a room of 12 or a crowd of 1,200 the skill of preaching is critical. This unique event is a chance to practice one of the most important things you do. Join us in Nashville for this limited event! https://www.lifeway.com/en/events/student-ministry-experienceYouth Ministry BoosterLearn more about Youth Ministry Booster and get signed up to be a part of a healthy, growing, Mastermind here.https://www.youthministrybooster.comSupport the show (http://community.youthministrybooster.com/)

Q: Is All Dogs Go To Heaven A Theological Movie Statement?A: We don't know but it sure is scarier than we remember it as kids.This week's episode is a lil bit of YM fun/banter about the Mount Rushmore of Ministry-Safe movies and how to enjoy the most at your next ministry conference event. In this episode Chad and Zac are hitting the circuit for a lot of them this spring and we hope to see you at one soon! If you are going to Essentials, YPS, or the Experience hit us up and let us know! We want to give you the good swag! Essentials Dates 2022 (Live, Free, One-Day Ministers Events)Feb 7: San Antonio TexasFeb 8: Houston TexasFeb 10: Houston TexasMarch 7: Norfolk VirginiaMarch 8: Richmond VirginiaMarch 10: Annapolis Maryland*Click here to register for free while spots remain!*Get Registered for Youth Pastor Summit this Spring season 2022! Youth Pastor Summit is conference designed to motivate, inspire, and equip every leader who invest in the lives of the next generation. YPS is a unique experience where there is an intentionality towards creating and cultivating an environment that fosters collaboration, community, and soul-care. YPS is a great opportunity for leaders to be refueled, recharged, and refreshed!https://slulead.com/yps/Southern California:  March 28-29Orlando, FL:  April 4-5Dallas, TX:  April 11-12Nashville, TN:  April 25-26Experience 2022: Practice What You PreachMay 2-4 in Nashville TN!Youth pastors preach. Sharing the message matters because souls matter. Whether you preach to a room of 12 or a crowd of 1,200 the skill of preaching is critical. This unique event is a chance to practice one of the most important things you do. Join us in Nashville for this limited event! https://www.lifeway.com/en/events/student-ministry-experienceYouth Ministry BoosterLearn more about Youth Ministry Booster and get signed up to be a part of a healthy, growing, Mastermind here.https://www.youthministrybooster.comSupport the show (http://community.youthministrybooster.com/)

Racism - a timely topic. How do Christians need to respond? Does God want us to ignore it? We don't think so! Join us as Pastor Justin Miller and Jeff Wallace have an important conversation aimed at growth, understanding, and reconciliation.Jeff Wallace is the Executive Director of the LIFT Tour and Youth Pastor Summit. He is nationally known as an urban ministry communicator, innovator, leader, and life coach. He previously served for 20 years as Pastor of Youth Development at Peace Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia, and then transitioned to the role of Executive Pastor at Peace Baptist. Jeff is also the founder of FrontLine Urban Resources, Inc., which is an organization that provides resources and trainings to help leaders engage an evolving generation of families as well as teaching them how to redefine and reshape their traditional views of urban culture. He is the author of Urban Ministry from Start to Finish, co-author of Everybody's Urban, Urban LIVE curriculum, The Skinny on Communication, and 99 Things Every Guy Should Know. He is a writer in the Simple Truth Bible and a contributor in Reggie Joiner's Creating a Lead Small Culture book. Jeff and his wife, Quovadis, have three sons.

Racism - a timely topic. How do Christians need to respond? Does God want us to ignore it? We don't think so! Join us as Pastor Justin Miller and Jeff Wallace have an important conversation aimed at growth, understanding, and reconciliation.Jeff Wallace is the Executive Director of the LIFT Tour and Youth Pastor Summit. He is nationally known as an urban ministry communicator, innovator, leader, and life coach. He previously served for 20 years as Pastor of Youth Development at Peace Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia, and then transitioned to the role of Executive Pastor at Peace Baptist. Jeff is also the founder of FrontLine Urban Resources, Inc., which is an organization that provides resources and trainings to help leaders engage an evolving generation of families as well as teaching them how to redefine and reshape their traditional views of urban culture. He is the author of Urban Ministry from Start to Finish, co-author of Everybody's Urban, Urban LIVE curriculum, The Skinny on Communication, and 99 Things Every Guy Should Know. He is a writer in the Simple Truth Bible and a contributor in Reggie Joiner's Creating a Lead Small Culture book. Jeff and his wife, Quovadis, have three sons.

Racism - a timely topic. How do Christians need to respond? Does God want us to ignore it? We don't think so! Join us as Pastor Justin Miller and Jeff Wallace have an important conversation aimed at growth, understanding, and reconciliation. Jeff Wallace is the Executive Director of the LIFT Tour and Youth Pastor Summit. He is nationally known as an urban ministry communicator, innovator, leader, and life coach. He previously served for 20 years as Pastor of Youth Development at Peace Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia, and then transitioned to the role of Executive Pastor at Peace Baptist. Jeff is also the founder of FrontLine Urban Resources, Inc., which is an organization that provides resources and trainings to help leaders engage an evolving generation of families as well as teaching them how to redefine and reshape their traditional views of urban culture. He is the author of Urban Ministry from Start to Finish, co-author of Everybody's Urban, Urban LIVE curriculum, The Skinny on Communication, and 99 Things Every Guy Should Know. He is a writer in the Simple Truth Bible and a contributor in Reggie Joiner's Creating a Lead Small Culture book. Jeff and his wife, Quovadis, have three sons.

Jeff currently serves on the Student Leadership University Team as the Executive Director of the LIFT Tour and Youth Pastor Summit.  Jeff is nationally known as an urban ministry pioneer, communicator, innovator, and mentor. For 23 years, Jeff has served as Pastor of Youth Development at Peace Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia, where he oversaw all of the children, student, and young adult programming and then he transitioned to the role of Executive Pastor.  Jeff is also the Founder of FrontLine Urban Resources, Inc., which is an organization that provides resources and trainings to help leaders engage an evolving generation of families as well as teaching them how to redefine and reshape their traditional views of urban ministry and urban culture.  Jeff received his undergraduate education from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia and his Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Indiana Wesleyan Seminary in Marion, Indiana.  Jeff is currently working on his PhD in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University.  Jeff has produced several resources designed to empower and equip youth ministry leaders, parents, and students in a variety of contexts and environments. He is the author of Urban Ministry from Start to Finish, co-author of Everybody's Urban, Urban LIVE curriculum, The Skinny on Communication, and 99 Things Every Guy Should Know. He is a writer in the Simple Truth Bible and a contributor in Reggie Joiner's Creating a Lead Small Culture book.  Jeff enjoys doing life with his wife Quovadis and three boys, Jeffrey, Christopher, and Cameron.

Gen Z is the most ethnically diverse generation in North America, and there’s a lot we can learn from them. In this episode of Next Gen on Mission, Shane Pruitt interviews Jeff Wallace, executive director of the LIFT Tour and Youth Pastor Summit, to talk about practical ways to engage this next generation of diverse, digital natives. Mentions: Follow Jeff on Twitter and Instagram: @IamJeffWallace slulead.com

Part 2 Dr. Jay Strack talks about living in 6 foster homes growing up. He is the creator and CEO of SLU, Student Leader University, Rock The Universe at Universal Studios and Youth Pastor Summit. He has spoken to over 10 million high school students in school assemblies. He is about to make his hundredth trip to Israel. Jay has also started a virtual school in China. Jay shares his heart for helping young people and training the leaders of tomorrow.

Dr. Jay Strack talks about living in 6 foster homes growing up. He is the creator and CEO of SLU, Student Leader University, Rock The Universe at Universal Studios and Youth Pastor Summit. He has spoken to over 10 million high school students in school assemblies. He is about to make his hundredth trip to Israel. Jay has also started a virtual school in China. Jay shares his heart for helping young people and training the leaders of tomorrow.

We talk Youth Pastor Summit, the Disney/Fox acquisition, a Best Thing Ever Lightning Round, and discuss the masks people wear. Episode Timeline 0.00.00- Welcome/Introduction 0.02.21- Pizza Talk and Who Killed Heath Ledger? 0.08.44- What's New in Nerd World? 0.20.32- Road to Megacon 0.27.00- BEST THING EVER 0.37.28- GAME- 8-for-8 (#YPS19 Edition) 0.55.21- The Talk (MASKS) 1.33.35- Presents for Neff 1.36.13- Closing Time Support this podcast

In this episode of the Hot Seat, we talk with several student pastors at Youth Pastor Summit in Orlando. Join us for an encouraging and fun time of hearing from […]

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

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

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

This week we talk about leadership and what takes to be a great leader. We play a game with an UNO deck and interview Dr. Fred Garmon from Leader Labs. Episode Timeline 0.00.00- Welcome and Introductions 0.06.24- Youth Pastor Summit and Whatnot 0.16.55- Best Thing Ever 0.22.22- UKnow (GAME) 0.46.25- The Talk (Leaders Lead) 1.07.14- Interview Dr. Fred Garmon 1.14.57- Leadership Test Support this podcast

There are many things in our lives in which we fail to see to completion. This week we talk about that, plus a game with some new friends from Youth Pastor Summit and we look back at Captain America Civil War in #ISeeYouMCU. EPISODE TIMELINE 0.08.55- IF WE WERE STAR WARS 0.19.08 Megacon Update 0.21.48 Prayer Requests 0.24.24 Youth Pastor Summit 0.30.57 GAME: YPS10/10 0.50.41 I See You MCU (W/Scott Higa) 1.11.34 The Talk: Half Full 1.27.21 Commercial Break 1.28.28 A Car Bumper Rusting 1.45.37 The Sound of Paint Drying 2.03.06 Our Favorite Brownie Recipes Support this podcast

We are live this morning from the Youth Pastor Summit at Universal Studios. We promise, we actually have real jobs, and don't just hang out at theme parks. YPS is a FREE conference put on by Student Leadership University, and comes with two free meals and a free ticket to Universal!Tim had a Wednesday night where everything went wrong, and that was OK. Even though 75% of his leaders couldn't be there, and attendance was low, it was still a powerful night with his students!We gave out the final details on how to enter our Day at Disney Contest. This week's entry will go to anyone who tags us or shares something about our show on social media. We will be doing the drawing next Monday! You can still enter the contest by following our social media accounts, leaving reviews on facebook or iTunes, and can enter the contest by signing up for our mailing lists here. https://facebook.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=80062b630c889e73a326621df&id=ff9108b29e. Andrew got some devastating news: the church needs a new roof. Just a few days later though, God provided and a member in the church who recently died left a portion of the estate to pay for the roof!We talked with two of our best ministry buddies; Riley Lester and Collin Hoke. They talked about their ministries, follow up after big events, and changing up key programming. We were both preaching this Sunday, and God worked in big ways! Its been a good week, and we can't wait for next week!Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=8Be sure to like The Morning After Ministry on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningafterministry/instagram.com/morningaftermin and twitter.com/morningaftermin. You can also find Tim @t00th and Andrew @andrewlarsenSpecial thanks to Orange's XP3 for sponsoring this episode! If you're looking for a strategic curriculum from both middle school and high school be sure to check out Orange XP3 and tell them that you heard about them on the DYM Podcast Network! http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/Be sure to check out the other shows in the DYM Podcast Network at podcast.downloadyouthministry.com Thanks to Dignity Memorial Peek Reach and Give Central for making our show possible!

We are live this morning from the Youth Pastor Summit at Universal Studios. We promise, we actually have real jobs, and don’t just hang out at theme parks. YPS is a FREE conference put on by Student Leadership University, and comes with two free meals and a free ticket to Universal! Tim had a Wednesday night where everything went wrong, and that was OK. Even though 75% of his leaders couldn’t be there, and attendance was low, it was still a powerful night with his students! We gave out the final details on how to enter our Day at Disney Contest. This week’s entry will go to anyone who tags us or shares something about our show on social media. We will be doing the drawing next Monday! You can still enter the contest by following our social media accounts, leaving reviews on facebook or iTunes, and can enter the contest by signing up for our mailing lists here. https://facebook.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=80062b630c889e73a326621df&id=ff9108b29e. Andrew got some devastating news: the church needs a new roof. Just a few days later though, God provided and a member in the church who recently died left a portion of the estate to pay for the roof! We talked with two of our best ministry buddies; Riley Lester and Collin Hoke. They talked about their ministries, follow up after big events, and changing up key programming. We were both preaching this Sunday, and God worked in big ways! Its been a good week, and we can’t wait for next week! Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=8 Be sure to like The Morning After Ministry on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningafterministry/ instagram.com/morningaftermin and twitter.com/morningaftermin. You can also find Tim @t00th and Andrew @andrewlarsen Special thanks to Orange’s XP3 for sponsoring this episode! If you’re looking for a strategic curriculum from both middle school and high school be sure to check out Orange XP3 and tell them that you heard about them on the DYM Podcast Network! http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/ Be sure to check out the other shows in the DYM Podcast Network at podcast.downloadyouthministry.com Thanks to Dignity Memorial Peek Reach and Give Central for making our show possible!

We have both had a few wild ministry weeks in a row, so we cashed in some comp time. This morning we are at Disney with our families again, this time we are at the International Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot. It's way manlier than it sounds. We discussed practical ways to make time with families a priority especially since ministry isn't a 9-5 gig. We also talked about push back and criticism we have experienced for making family time a priority and how we have dealt with it.We talked about some ministry week highlights including student's setting the example for the entire church and a church safety seminar by Trinity Security Allies. Seriously, check them out. https://www.trinitysecurityallies.com We gave out this weeks details on how to enter our Day at Disney Contest. This week's entry will be tough, unless you are coming to Youth Pastor Summit next Monday and Tuesday in Orlando. If you post a selfie with us you automatically get an extra entry! You can still enter the contest by following our social media accounts, leaving reviews on facebook or iTunes, and can enter the contest by signing up for our mailing lists here. https://facebook.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=80062b630c889e73a326621df&id=ff9108b29e. We talked about the two new resources we had hit the DYM store this week; Hope of Easter and Eggstra Eggstra Read All About It. Both of them can be found here. https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=8Finally, we let our kids introduce themselves, and they did not disappoint! Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=8Be sure to like The Morning After Ministry on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningafterministry/instagram.com/morningaftermin and twitter.com/morningaftermin. You can also find Tim @t00th and Andrew @andrewlarsenSpecial thanks to Orange's XP3 for sponsoring this episode! If you're looking for a strategic curriculum from both middle school and high school be sure to check out Orange XP3 and tell them that you heard about them on the DYM Podcast Network! http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/Be sure to check out the other shows in the DYM Podcast Network at podcast.downloadyouthministry.com Thanks to Dignity Memorial Peek Reach and Give Central for making our show possible!

We have both had a few wild ministry weeks in a row, so we cashed in some comp time. This morning we are at Disney with our families again, this time we are at the International Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot. It’s way manlier than it sounds. We discussed practical ways to make time with families a priority especially since ministry isn’t a 9-5 gig. We also talked about push back and criticism we have experienced for making family time a priority and how we have dealt with it. We talked about some ministry week highlights including student’s setting the example for the entire church and a church safety seminar by Trinity Security Allies. Seriously, check them out. https://www.trinitysecurityallies.com We gave out this weeks details on how to enter our Day at Disney Contest. This week’s entry will be tough, unless you are coming to Youth Pastor Summit next Monday and Tuesday in Orlando. If you post a selfie with us you automatically get an extra entry! You can still enter the contest by following our social media accounts, leaving reviews on facebook or iTunes, and can enter the contest by signing up for our mailing lists here. https://facebook.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=80062b630c889e73a326621df&id=ff9108b29e. We talked about the two new resources we had hit the DYM store this week; Hope of Easter and Eggstra Eggstra Read All About It. Both of them can be found here. https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=8 Finally, we let our kids introduce themselves, and they did not disappoint! Check out our resources in the DYM store here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=8 Be sure to like The Morning After Ministry on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningafterministry/ instagram.com/morningaftermin and twitter.com/morningaftermin. You can also find Tim @t00th and Andrew @andrewlarsen Special thanks to Orange’s XP3 for sponsoring this episode! If you’re looking for a strategic curriculum from both middle school and high school be sure to check out Orange XP3 and tell them that you heard about them on the DYM Podcast Network! http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/ Be sure to check out the other shows in the DYM Podcast Network at podcast.downloadyouthministry.com Thanks to Dignity Memorial Peek Reach and Give Central for making our show possible!

Do you ever wish you had some students who would step up and lead in your youth ministry? It sounds great, but can it really happen at your church? Our guest on the podcast today is Jeff Wallace. Jeff is the Executive Director of the Lift Tour and Youth Pastor Summit for Student Leadership University. Prior to that, Jeff served over 20 years as the Pastor of Youth Development at Peace Baptist in Decatur, GA. He shares some great insight and practical ideas for youth leaders who want to develop student leaders in their ministry.  You can find out more about Student Leadership University by going to http://www.slulead.com/.

Youth Pastor Summit at Universal Studios (Orlando, FL)