My Third Decade in Youth Ministry

Special thanks to my daughter Katylynn for the Ad read.Be sure to check out our sponsor Give Central: http://givecentral.orgComing to you on location from one of my most favorite places in the world, I talk about how you can develop healthy traditions as well as share some of our specific traditions inside our ministry.Check out the other amazing podcasts in the DYM Podcast Network and submit questions: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com THE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.comThe 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

Special thanks to my daughter Katylynn for the Ad read.Be sure to check out our sponsor Give Central: http://givecentral.orgComing to you on location from one of my most favorite places in the world, I talk about how you can develop healthy traditions as well as share some of our specific traditions inside our ministry.Check out the other amazing podcasts in the DYM Podcast Network and submit questions: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com THE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.comThe 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

Special thanks to my daughter Katylynn for the Ad read.Be sure to check out our sponsor Give Central: http://givecentral.orgEvery once in a while I want to share what we do in our ministry and why we do it. The hope is not for you to copy and paste what we do, but hopefully pull some principles and ideas that could be transferred to your context.In this episode, I share about 5 keys to how we do our cross-cultural missions trips.For more on the Before, During and After approach, check out this article from Kara Powell, Brad Griffin and David Livermore: https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/articles/if-we-send-them-they-will-grow-maybe Great books on Short Term Missions or engaging Students in Missions:Deep Justice Journeys by Kara Powell: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Justice-Journeys-Leaders-Guide/dp/0310286034 What Can We Do by David Livermore and Terry Linhart (I was interviewed in part of this book): https://www.amazon.com/What-Can-We-Practical-Conscience/dp/0310670357/ Check out the other amazing podcasts in the DYM Podcast Network and submit questions: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com THE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.comThe 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

Special thanks to my daughter Katylynn for the Ad read.Be sure to check out our sponsor Give Central: http://givecentral.orgEvery once in a while I want to share what we do in our ministry and why we do it. The hope is not for you to copy and paste what we do, but hopefully pull some principles and ideas that could be transferred to your context.In this episode, I share about 5 keys to how we do our cross-cultural missions trips.For more on the Before, During and After approach, check out this article from Kara Powell, Brad Griffin and David Livermore: https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/articles/if-we-send-them-they-will-grow-maybe Great books on Short Term Missions or engaging Students in Missions:Deep Justice Journeys by Kara Powell: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Justice-Journeys-Leaders-Guide/dp/0310286034 What Can We Do by David Livermore and Terry Linhart (I was interviewed in part of this book): https://www.amazon.com/What-Can-We-Practical-Conscience/dp/0310670357/ Check out the other amazing podcasts in the DYM Podcast Network and submit questions: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com THE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.comThe 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

20+ years of youth ministry comes with it’s share of struggles and failures. In this episode I walk through four failures in how I approached ministry at different points along the way. 1.Not catching the vision to invest in and empower leaders.2.Dumping instead of delegating.3.Siloing our Student Ministry.4.Letting my ministry = my identity.I’m grateful that I’ve been able to identify these failures and grow through them. Check out the other amazing podcasts in the DYM Podcast Network and submit questions: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com THE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.comThe 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 Special thanks to our sponsor Give Central: http://givecentral.org

20+ years of youth ministry comes with it’s share of struggles and failures. In this episode I walk through four failures in how I approached ministry at different points along the way. 1.Not catching the vision to invest in and empower leaders.2.Dumping instead of delegating.3.Siloing our Student Ministry.4.Letting my ministry = my identity.I’m grateful that I’ve been able to identify these failures and grow through them. Check out the other amazing podcasts in the DYM Podcast Network and submit questions: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com THE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.comThe 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 Special thanks to our sponsor Give Central: http://givecentral.org

Special thanks to my son Moses for the Ad read.The rivalry with Josh on Twitter:https://twitter.com/derryprenkert/status/936744550181326848 https://twitter.com/derryprenkert/status/938203032877191168 Every once in a while I want to share what we do in our ministry and why we do it. The hope is not for you to copy and paste what we do, but hopefully pull some principles and ideas that could be transferred to your context.In this episode, 1.I answer a question about a female pastor ministering to male students.2.I answer a question about hiring young staff.3.I talk about what we do to transition our 6th Grade into the Student Ministry world.This episode’s recommendation: The Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast.http://youthministrysherpas.com/ Check out the other amazing podcasts in the DYM Podcast Network and submit questions: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com THE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.comThe 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 Special thanks to our sponsor Give Central: http://givecentral.org

Special thanks to my son Moses for the Ad read.The rivalry with Josh on Twitter:https://twitter.com/derryprenkert/status/936744550181326848 https://twitter.com/derryprenkert/status/938203032877191168 Every once in a while I want to share what we do in our ministry and why we do it. The hope is not for you to copy and paste what we do, but hopefully pull some principles and ideas that could be transferred to your context.In this episode, 1.I answer a question about a female pastor ministering to male students.2.I answer a question about hiring young staff.3.I talk about what we do to transition our 6th Grade into the Student Ministry world.This episode’s recommendation: The Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast.http://youthministrysherpas.com/ Check out the other amazing podcasts in the DYM Podcast Network and submit questions: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com THE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.comThe 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 Special thanks to our sponsor Give Central: http://givecentral.org

Special thanks to our sponsor Give Central: http://givecentral.orgEvery once in a while I want to share what we do in our ministry and why we do it. The hope is not for you to copy and paste what we do, but hopefully pull some principles and ideas that could be transferred to your context.In this episode, I talk about Graduation season and what we do with our Seniors as a part of our Sticky Faith Initiatvie.Resources mentioned in this episode:Fuller Youth Institiutes Sticky Faith Resources: http://stickyfaith.orgMy Senior Super Pack (12 resources all tied to our Sticky Faith Bridge) https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/the-senior-super-pack*You can purchase the 12 resources individually or in one entire bundle at 50% the cost.THE BIG CONTEST DRAWING HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE! Congrats to our two winners…. (you have to listen to find out who they are)The Senior Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/the-senior-super-packThe Parents Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/parent-super-packThe Super Sexy Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/super-sexy-super-packThis episode’s recommendations: Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee with Jerry Seinfeld.On Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80171362Website: http://comediansincarsgettingcoffee.com/Check out the other amazing podcasts in the DYM Podcast Network: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.comThe Socials:Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitterand Instagram@mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry:  https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28Email: derry@mythirddecade.com

Special thanks to our sponsor Give Central: http://givecentral.orgEvery once in a while I want to share what we do in our ministry and why we do it. The hope is not for you to copy and paste what we do, but hopefully pull some principles and ideas that could be transferred to your context.In this episode, I talk about Graduation season and what we do with our Seniors as a part of our Sticky Faith Initiatvie.Resources mentioned in this episode:Fuller Youth Institiutes Sticky Faith Resources: http://stickyfaith.orgMy Senior Super Pack (12 resources all tied to our Sticky Faith Bridge) https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/the-senior-super-pack*You can purchase the 12 resources individually or in one entire bundle at 50% the cost.THE BIG CONTEST DRAWING HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE! Congrats to our two winners…. (you have to listen to find out who they are)The Senior Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/the-senior-super-packThe Parents Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/parent-super-packThe Super Sexy Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/super-sexy-super-packThis episode’s recommendations: Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee with Jerry Seinfeld.On Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80171362Website: http://comediansincarsgettingcoffee.com/Check out the other amazing podcasts in the DYM Podcast Network: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.comThe Socials:Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitterand Instagram@mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry:  https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28Email: derry@mythirddecade.com

Special thanks to this episodes sponsor XP3 Curriculum from Orange: http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/ and, as always, Give Central: http://givecentral.org When it came to introducing you to my friends, it only made sense to start with my wife Janelle Prenkert. It also only made sense to have the second guest by my mentor Terry Bley. Terry is the one who brought me on staff at my church and willingly moved to the side to allow me to grow in leadership. He currently serves as the Life Development Pastor at Nappanee Missionary Church where is has been on staff since 1992 (yeah he’s been on staff at a church longer than a lot of you have been alive). Get ready to hear a great story of another guy’s journey of longevity as well as be challenged to be a multiplier. Terry talks a lot about internships. If you want to connect more with him, you can find him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TerryLBley THE BIG CONTEST DRAWING IS NEXT WEEK! I’m going to pick not one, but TWO winners through the Pick Me Game on the DYM Games App. Those winners will each win what I’ve dubbed the “Super Super Pack”... my three Super Packs. 30 total resources individually valued at over $200.The Senior Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/the-senior-super-pack The Parents Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/parent-super-pack The Super Sexy Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/super-sexy-super-pack Three ways to enter for a total of :1.Leave a 5 Star Rating and submit a review on iTunes for one entry, and then another 5 Star Rating and review on the “My Third Decade” Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mythirddecade 2.Tag an episode or social media profile to one of the other shows on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram (and tag this show as well so I know you did it) and you can get one entry per tag.3.Look for a post on Instagram that has a pic saying “Pick Me?” Leave a comment, and you get an entry.The Podcast on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials:Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com

Special thanks to this episodes sponsor XP3 Curriculum from Orange: http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/ and, as always, Give Central: http://givecentral.org When it came to introducing you to my friends, it only made sense to start with my wife Janelle Prenkert. It also only made sense to have the second guest by my mentor Terry Bley. Terry is the one who brought me on staff at my church and willingly moved to the side to allow me to grow in leadership. He currently serves as the Life Development Pastor at Nappanee Missionary Church where is has been on staff since 1992 (yeah he’s been on staff at a church longer than a lot of you have been alive). Get ready to hear a great story of another guy’s journey of longevity as well as be challenged to be a multiplier. Terry talks a lot about internships. If you want to connect more with him, you can find him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TerryLBley THE BIG CONTEST DRAWING IS NEXT WEEK! I’m going to pick not one, but TWO winners through the Pick Me Game on the DYM Games App. Those winners will each win what I’ve dubbed the “Super Super Pack”... my three Super Packs. 30 total resources individually valued at over $200.The Senior Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/the-senior-super-pack The Parents Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/parent-super-pack The Super Sexy Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/super-sexy-super-pack Three ways to enter for a total of :1.Leave a 5 Star Rating and submit a review on iTunes for one entry, and then another 5 Star Rating and review on the “My Third Decade” Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mythirddecade 2.Tag an episode or social media profile to one of the other shows on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram (and tag this show as well so I know you did it) and you can get one entry per tag.3.Look for a post on Instagram that has a pic saying “Pick Me?” Leave a comment, and you get an entry.The Podcast on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials:Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com

Special thanks to this episodes sponsor XP3 Curriculum from Orange: It’s time for Phase 2 in the My Third Decade Universe. Phase 1 has been MY STORY… solo shows all centering around my journey of 20+ years in Student Ministry at the same church and lessons learned along the way. In Phase 2 you are going to meet MY PEOPLE… these episodes will be interviews with a variety of folks who have played into this journey of longevity. I can’t wait for you to meet them!It only made sense to start with the most consistent AND important individual in this journey… my wife Janelle Prenkert. Besides being a “youth pastors wife,” Janelle has her own story of long term Student Ministry and varying staff roles inside the profession. If you have are in ministry and are married, listen closely to hear some great insights, and then maybe pass this episode onto your spouse so he/she can enjoy it as well.THE BIG CONTEST CONTINUES. At the end of April I’m going to pick not one, but TWO winners through the Pick Me Game on the DYM Games App. Those winners will each win what I’ve dubbed the “Super Super Pack”... my three Super Packs. 30 total resources individually valued at over $200.The Senior Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/the-senior-super-pack The Parents Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/parent-super-pack The Super Sexy Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/super-sexy-super-pack Now three ways to enter:1.Leave a 5 Star Rating and submit a review on iTunes for one entry, and then another 5 Star Rating and review on the “My Third Decade” Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mythirddecade 2.Tag an episode or social media profile to one of the other shows on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram (and tag this show as well so I know you did it) and you can get one entry per tag.3.Look for a post on Instagram that has a pic saying “Pick Me?” Leave a comment, and you get an entry.Finally, JANELLE’S recommendations to keep your spouse from hating the church when you are working on something late at night: -Toy Blast by Peak Games https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toy-blast/id890378044?mt=8-Block! Hexa Puzzle™ by BitMango https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/block-hexa-puzzle/id1095572547?mt=8-And the greatest board game ever… Ticket to Ride: https://www.daysofwonder.com/tickettoride/en/ The Sponsor: http://givecentral.org The Podcast on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials:Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com

Special thanks to this episodes sponsor XP3 Curriculum from Orange: It’s time for Phase 2 in the My Third Decade Universe. Phase 1 has been MY STORY… solo shows all centering around my journey of 20+ years in Student Ministry at the same church and lessons learned along the way. In Phase 2 you are going to meet MY PEOPLE… these episodes will be interviews with a variety of folks who have played into this journey of longevity. I can’t wait for you to meet them!It only made sense to start with the most consistent AND important individual in this journey… my wife Janelle Prenkert. Besides being a “youth pastors wife,” Janelle has her own story of long term Student Ministry and varying staff roles inside the profession. If you have are in ministry and are married, listen closely to hear some great insights, and then maybe pass this episode onto your spouse so he/she can enjoy it as well.THE BIG CONTEST CONTINUES. At the end of April I’m going to pick not one, but TWO winners through the Pick Me Game on the DYM Games App. Those winners will each win what I’ve dubbed the “Super Super Pack”... my three Super Packs. 30 total resources individually valued at over $200.The Senior Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/the-senior-super-pack The Parents Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/parent-super-pack The Super Sexy Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/super-sexy-super-pack Now three ways to enter:1.Leave a 5 Star Rating and submit a review on iTunes for one entry, and then another 5 Star Rating and review on the “My Third Decade” Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mythirddecade 2.Tag an episode or social media profile to one of the other shows on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram (and tag this show as well so I know you did it) and you can get one entry per tag.3.Look for a post on Instagram that has a pic saying “Pick Me?” Leave a comment, and you get an entry.Finally, JANELLE’S recommendations to keep your spouse from hating the church when you are working on something late at night: -Toy Blast by Peak Games https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toy-blast/id890378044?mt=8-Block! Hexa Puzzle™ by BitMango https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/block-hexa-puzzle/id1095572547?mt=8-And the greatest board game ever… Ticket to Ride: https://www.daysofwonder.com/tickettoride/en/ The Sponsor: http://givecentral.org The Podcast on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comTHE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials:Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecadeCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com

Clout… say that word 10 times and it will sound really weird. I say it about 50 times in this episode as I talk about ways I was able to build up relational credibility and trust among key groups tied to my ministry life. I walked through a lot of stuff so here’s some lists to help you….Thanks to CJ for the question.Thanks to XP3 Curriculum for sponsoring this episode: http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/ Thanks to our Sponsor Give Central: http://givecentral.org Check out the other podcasts in the DYM Network: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comENTER TO WIN THE SUPER SUPER PACKAt the end of April I’m going to pick not one, but TWO winners through the Pick Me Game on the DYM Games App. Those winners will each win what I’ve dubbed the “Super Super Pack”... my three Super Packs. 30 total resources individually valued at over $200.The Senior Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/the-senior-super-pack The Parents Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/parent-super-pack The Super Sexy Super Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/super-sexy-super-pack Get 1 entry for each of the following:1.Leave a 5 star rating and review for the podcast on iTunes2.Leve a 5 star rating and review for the podcast on the MTD Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecade 3.Share an episode from one of the other DYM Podcast network shows on Twitter 4.Share an episode from one of the other DYM Podcast network shows on Facebook5.@mention one of the Instagram accounts for the other shows in an insta post. Be sure to tag @mythirddecade in the post so I can track if you do it)The Podcast on the Web (Follow Me):Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecadeFollow on Twitter and Instagram @derryprenkertCheck out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com