My Third Decade in Youth Ministry
Summary: Youth ministry veteran Derry Prenkert talks about longevity in youth ministry and how to stay in it for the long haul. My Third decade is a proud member of the DYM Podcast Network.
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After 23 years at the same church, I’m leaving my church. In the end, it’s not just me leaving. My family joins me. More specifically, my wife Janelle has played a crucial role in this whole story of transition. She joins me today as we talk through her side of the story.Mentioned in the show:LISTEN TO THE previous episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/48-big-announcement-leaving-my-church-not-youth-ministry/id1338273697?i=1000452597738 CHECK OUT THE OTHER AMAZING PODCASTS FROM THE DYM PODCAST NETWORK: The Podcast and other DYM podcasts on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com EPISODE 50: Submit your question about this transition.Through Twitter or Instagram @mythirddecadeThrough the “Submit a Question” tab at http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comEmail: derry@mythirddecade.comCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Sponsors:DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in on this online volunteer training course that 20,000 other youth ministry workers are already taking part in. By purchasing through this link, you actually help this show out! https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10524/2Hn9zuot Give Central. Your online giving solution. http://givecentral.org
After 23 years at the same church, I’m leaving my church. In the end, it’s not just me leaving. My family joins me. More specifically, my wife Janelle has played a crucial role in this whole story of transition. She joins me today as we talk through her side of the story.Mentioned in the show:LISTEN TO THE previous episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/48-big-announcement-leaving-my-church-not-youth-ministry/id1338273697?i=1000452597738 CHECK OUT THE OTHER AMAZING PODCASTS FROM THE DYM PODCAST NETWORK: The Podcast and other DYM podcasts on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com EPISODE 50: Submit your question about this transition.Through Twitter or Instagram @mythirddecadeThrough the “Submit a Question” tab at http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comEmail: derry@mythirddecade.comCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Sponsors:DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in on this online volunteer training course that 20,000 other youth ministry workers are already taking part in. By purchasing through this link, you actually help this show out! https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10524/2Hn9zuot Give Central. Your online giving solution. http://givecentral.org
On Thursday, September 26 news went public that I am leaving my church. You may be saying, “WHAAAAAAA?” Fortunately, this is not your normal “Youth pastor got fired/ burns out/ can’t get along with his/her church” story. Today’s episode in Three Acts to share my story of making one of the biggest transitions of my life:ACT 1: The Announcement – A reading of my letter to the Church family and friends (with some wicked sweet music underneath – slightly too self-important – but give me a a little latitude y’all; it’s been 23 years!)ACT 2: The Explanation – There is no back story on this all in the sense of anything toxic, bad blood, etc., but there is a fuller story than 5 paragraphs can unfold. I take a little time to lay out a timeline dating back three years in how I see God preparing me for this move.ACT 3: The Interview – My good friends Andrew Larsen and Timothy Miller from The Morning After Ministry Podcast asked me a ton of questions about this move. Including a big one: So what now with this podcast? Mentioned in the show:LISTEN TO THE STIRRING LAST FALL: Referenced multiple times is Episode 25 – Lane Location and Life-Calling: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/25-lane-location-life-calling/id1338273697?i=1000423499239THE MORNING AFTER MINISTRY:On Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/morningafterministry/On iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-after-ministry-show/id1349907674 Sponsors:DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in on this online volunteer training course that 20,000 other youth ministry workers are already taking part in. By purchasing through this link, you actually help this show out! https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10524/2Hn9zuot Give Central. Your online giving solution. http://givecentral.org The Podcast and other DYM podcasts on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials:Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com
On Thursday, September 26 news went public that I am leaving my church. You may be saying, “WHAAAAAAA?” Fortunately, this is not your normal “Youth pastor got fired/ burns out/ can’t get along with his/her church” story. Today’s episode in Three Acts to share my story of making one of the biggest transitions of my life:ACT 1: The Announcement – A reading of my letter to the Church family and friends (with some wicked sweet music underneath – slightly too self-important – but give me a a little latitude y’all; it’s been 23 years!)ACT 2: The Explanation – There is no back story on this all in the sense of anything toxic, bad blood, etc., but there is a fuller story than 5 paragraphs can unfold. I take a little time to lay out a timeline dating back three years in how I see God preparing me for this move.ACT 3: The Interview – My good friends Andrew Larsen and Timothy Miller from The Morning After Ministry Podcast asked me a ton of questions about this move. Including a big one: So what now with this podcast? Mentioned in the show:LISTEN TO THE STIRRING LAST FALL: Referenced multiple times is Episode 25 – Lane Location and Life-Calling: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/25-lane-location-life-calling/id1338273697?i=1000423499239THE MORNING AFTER MINISTRY:On Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/morningafterministry/On iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-after-ministry-show/id1349907674 Sponsors:DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in on this online volunteer training course that 20,000 other youth ministry workers are already taking part in. By purchasing through this link, you actually help this show out! https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10524/2Hn9zuot Give Central. Your online giving solution. http://givecentral.org The Podcast and other DYM podcasts on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials:Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com
Do you have that kid or kids from a unique or rough home situation. Carter was one of those kids who entered our ministry. Now as a youth pastor serving at Brenneman Memorial Missionary Church in Goshen, IN, he and I look back on those years to highlight some lessons learned from his experience where the church became his family in so many ways.STAY TUNED FOR A SPECIAL EPISODE COMING SOON TO TALK ABOUT SOME BIG NEWS.Sponsors:DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in on this online volunteer training course that 20,000 other youth ministry workers are already taking part in. By purchasing through this link, you actually help this show out! https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10524/2Hn9zuot Give Central. Your online giving solution. http://givecentral.org The Podcast and other DYM podcasts on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials:Sign up for the MTD Newsletter (released monthly): http://mythirddecade.com/newsletter Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com
Do you have that kid or kids from a unique or rough home situation. Carter was one of those kids who entered our ministry. Now as a youth pastor serving at Brenneman Memorial Missionary Church in Goshen, IN, he and I look back on those years to highlight some lessons learned from his experience where the church became his family in so many ways.STAY TUNED FOR A SPECIAL EPISODE COMING SOON TO TALK ABOUT SOME BIG NEWS.Sponsors:DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in on this online volunteer training course that 20,000 other youth ministry workers are already taking part in. By purchasing through this link, you actually help this show out! https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10524/2Hn9zuot Give Central. Your online giving solution. http://givecentral.org The Podcast and other DYM podcasts on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials:Sign up for the MTD Newsletter (released monthly): http://mythirddecade.com/newsletter Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com
He’s at the host church for Student Leadership Conference. He’s only worked at one church for 15 years. He a great dude and a great friend with some strong wisdom to pass your way. Listen all the way through on this way, because there is pure gold toward the end.Connect with JohnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnkeimTwitter and Insta: @john.keimEmail: jkeim@grangerchurch.comSign up for National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training at http://trainmyvolunteers.com Or sign up specifically to join us at Nappanee Missionary Church at https://downloadyouthministry.brushfire.com/events/451755Enter Promo Code PODCASTFRIEND for a $20 discountSponsors:DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in on this online volunteer training course that 20,000 other youth ministry workers are already taking part in. By purchasing through this link, you actually help this show out! https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10524/2Hn9zuot Give Central. Your online giving solution. http://givecentral.org The Podcast and other DYM podcasts on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials:Sign up for the MTD Newsletter (released monthly): http://mythirddecade.com/newsletter Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com
He’s at the host church for Student Leadership Conference. He’s only worked at one church for 15 years. He a great dude and a great friend with some strong wisdom to pass your way. Listen all the way through on this way, because there is pure gold toward the end.Connect with JohnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnkeimTwitter and Insta: @john.keimEmail: jkeim@grangerchurch.comSign up for National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training at http://trainmyvolunteers.com Or sign up specifically to join us at Nappanee Missionary Church at https://downloadyouthministry.brushfire.com/events/451755Enter Promo Code PODCASTFRIEND for a $20 discountSponsors:DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in on this online volunteer training course that 20,000 other youth ministry workers are already taking part in. By purchasing through this link, you actually help this show out! https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10524/2Hn9zuot Give Central. Your online giving solution. http://givecentral.org The Podcast and other DYM podcasts on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials:Sign up for the MTD Newsletter (released monthly): http://mythirddecade.com/newsletter Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com
You’ve got your entire school year planned out, I’m sure. BUT, I want to throw out 5 thoughts to consider as you walk through another ministry year. There are a lot of youth ministry-focused podcast, but this is a youth minister-focused podcast. Stick around post-show to hear some recommended DYM resources that you could use heading into the Fall. Here are the links:Meet Your Leader: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/meet-your-leader-profiles Parent Letter Templates: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/parent-letter-templates Holiday or Not-a-Day Bundle: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/holiday-or-not-a-day-bundle He Speaks Series: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/he-speaks-series Listen To God Interactive Worship Experience: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/listen-to-god Sponsors:DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in on this online volunteer training course that 20,000 other youth ministry workers are already taking part in. By purchasing through this link, you actually help this show out! https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10524/2Hn9zuot Give Central. Your online giving solution. http://givecentral.org The Podcast and other DYM podcasts on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials:Sign up for the MTD Newsletter (released monthly): http://mythirddecade.com/newsletter Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com
You’ve got your entire school year planned out, I’m sure. BUT, I want to throw out 5 thoughts to consider as you walk through another ministry year. There are a lot of youth ministry-focused podcast, but this is a youth minister-focused podcast. Stick around post-show to hear some recommended DYM resources that you could use heading into the Fall. Here are the links:Meet Your Leader: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/meet-your-leader-profiles Parent Letter Templates: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/parent-letter-templates Holiday or Not-a-Day Bundle: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/holiday-or-not-a-day-bundle He Speaks Series: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/he-speaks-series Listen To God Interactive Worship Experience: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/listen-to-god Sponsors:DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in on this online volunteer training course that 20,000 other youth ministry workers are already taking part in. By purchasing through this link, you actually help this show out! https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10524/2Hn9zuot Give Central. Your online giving solution. http://givecentral.org The Podcast and other DYM podcasts on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials:Sign up for the MTD Newsletter (released monthly): http://mythirddecade.com/newsletter Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com
It’s been a crazy and full Summer for me on many fronts. Has it been for you? Have you taken time to reflect and evaluate? I take some time (while on the road, sorry for the added road and engine sounds) to share some reflections on the importance of reflecting!Check out What Happened/What’s Next debriefing tool on DYM: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/what-happened-whats-next Sponsors:DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in on this online volunteer training course that 20,000 other youth ministry workers are already taking part in. By purchasing through this link, you actually help this show out! https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10524/2Hn9zuot Give Central. Your online giving solution. http://givecentral.org The Podcast and other DYM podcasts on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials:Sign up for the MTD Newsletter (released monthly): http://mythirddecade.com/newsletter Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com
It’s been a crazy and full Summer for me on many fronts. Has it been for you? Have you taken time to reflect and evaluate? I take some time (while on the road, sorry for the added road and engine sounds) to share some reflections on the importance of reflecting!Check out What Happened/What’s Next debriefing tool on DYM: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/what-happened-whats-next Sponsors:DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in on this online volunteer training course that 20,000 other youth ministry workers are already taking part in. By purchasing through this link, you actually help this show out! https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10524/2Hn9zuot Give Central. Your online giving solution. http://givecentral.org The Podcast and other DYM podcasts on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials:Sign up for the MTD Newsletter (released monthly): http://mythirddecade.com/newsletter Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com
It’s Camp Season. Be intentional with it. In part 3 I take time to answer your Camp Questions you submitted. Sponsors:DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in on this online volunteer training course that 20,000 other youth ministry workers are already taking part in. By purchasing through this link, you actually help this show out! https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10524/2Hn9zuot Give Central. Your online giving solution. http://givecentral.org The Podcast and other DYM podcasts on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials:Sign up for the MTD Newsletter (released monthly): http://mythirddecade.com/newsletter Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com
It’s Camp Season. Be intentional with it. In part 3 I take time to answer your Camp Questions you submitted. Sponsors:DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in on this online volunteer training course that 20,000 other youth ministry workers are already taking part in. By purchasing through this link, you actually help this show out! https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10524/2Hn9zuot Give Central. Your online giving solution. http://givecentral.org The Podcast and other DYM podcasts on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials:Sign up for the MTD Newsletter (released monthly): http://mythirddecade.com/newsletter Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com
It’s Camp Season. Be intentional with it. In part 2 I walk through some specific things we’ve done with Camps to move toward our four goals with Camp that I outlined on Episode 41. For Episode 43 I’m going to answer your questions about Camp. Submit those questions through social media, email, or on the DYM Podcast Network site (links below)Post-Credit Plug:12 in 12 Summer Edition: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/twelve-in-twelve-summer-edition-game First to 10 Summer Edition: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/first-to-ten-summer-edition-sidekick-game Clumps Summer Edition: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/clumps-summer-edition Digital Engagement Parent Notebook: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/digital-engagement-workbook-for-parents Adolescence Parenting and Technology: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/adolescence-technology-and-parenting Sponsors:DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in on this online volunteer training course that 20,000 other youth ministry workers are already taking part in. By purchasing through this link, you actually help this show out! https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10524/2Hn9zuot Give Central. Your online giving solution. http://givecentral.org The Podcast and other DYM podcasts on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials:Sign up for the MTD Newsletter (released monthly): http://mythirddecade.com/newsletter Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com
