My Third Decade in Youth Ministry

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

It’s Camp Season. Be intentional with it. For this episode and the next two I will share some of what we do with Summer Camps. This one is all about our 4 goals with our Camps, how we landed on them, and why they are the ones we chose.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. For this episode and the next two I will share some of what we do with Summer Camps. This one is all about our 4 goals with our Camps, how we landed on them, and why they are the ones we chose.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

Two Thoughts. One Question. On Prayer.I take some time to reflect on the amount of situations and stories surrounding youth ministers leaving their church or losing their job over the past few months. What is happening? Is the youth ministry sky falling? How should we respond?Mentioned in the show:My conversation with Justin Knowles about partnering with Children’s Minsitry on the Youth Ministry Hacks Podcast:On iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/54-hacks-on-aligning-childrens-student-ministry-in/id1229403372?i=1000439434425 On the Web: https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/54-hacks-on-aligning-childrens-student-ministry-in-your-church-w-derry-prenkert/Sponsors:DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in othis 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 Post-Credits Plugs:12 in 12: Summer Edition and First to 10: Summer Edition are only available as a free Gold Member perk right now. Go to my author page after June 1 ( https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 ) and both will be at the top of the page.Devotionals:Mail From Jail - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/mail-from-jailMy 5 - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/my-5-30-day-devotionalWorship Stations:An Encounter With God: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/encounter-with-god-worship-nightJourney With Gopd: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/a-journey-with-godDate With God: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/date-with-godAll Three in a bundle: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/interactive-prayer-expeirence-bundle-youthminThe 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

Two Thoughts. One Question. On Prayer.I take some time to reflect on the amount of situations and stories surrounding youth ministers leaving their church or losing their job over the past few months. What is happening? Is the youth ministry sky falling? How should we respond?Mentioned in the show:My conversation with Justin Knowles about partnering with Children’s Minsitry on the Youth Ministry Hacks Podcast:On iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/54-hacks-on-aligning-childrens-student-ministry-in/id1229403372?i=1000439434425 On the Web: https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/54-hacks-on-aligning-childrens-student-ministry-in-your-church-w-derry-prenkert/Sponsors:DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in othis 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 Post-Credits Plugs:12 in 12: Summer Edition and First to 10: Summer Edition are only available as a free Gold Member perk right now. Go to my author page after June 1 ( https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 ) and both will be at the top of the page.Devotionals:Mail From Jail - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/mail-from-jailMy 5 - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/my-5-30-day-devotionalWorship Stations:An Encounter With God: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/encounter-with-god-worship-nightJourney With Gopd: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/a-journey-with-godDate With God: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/date-with-godAll Three in a bundle: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/interactive-prayer-expeirence-bundle-youthminThe 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

Wait, can I be both an advocate for longevity in youth ministry and encourage those youth pastors who make the transition to senior pastor? Yup! Enjoy a conversation with Andrew Larsen who made this exact transition. Learn from his journey and mine as you will likely have times where the opportunity is there, and you have to discern where the Lord is leading. Check out the Morning After Ministry Podcast live on Facebook Monday mornings at 11 EST or on the DYM Podcast Network:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningafterministry/ DYM Network: https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/the-morning-after-ministry-show/ DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in othis 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 The Sponsor: 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

Wait, can I be both an advocate for longevity in youth ministry and encourage those youth pastors who make the transition to senior pastor? Yup! Enjoy a conversation with Andrew Larsen who made this exact transition. Learn from his journey and mine as you will likely have times where the opportunity is there, and you have to discern where the Lord is leading. Check out the Morning After Ministry Podcast live on Facebook Monday mornings at 11 EST or on the DYM Podcast Network:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningafterministry/ DYM Network: https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/the-morning-after-ministry-show/ DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in othis 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 The Sponsor: 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

Longest episode yet, and it’s talking about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I made a commitment for 2019 to re-watch every MCU movie, then realized I might as well do this leading into Avengers: End Game. I wasn’t alone, so 3 other youth pastors join me to talk through their Marvel re-watch experience. We spoil a lot of the previous 21 movies as we share, and in the final 30 minutes we play out a lot of speculation. Sit back and enjoy.MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:-Watch the MCU in chronological order according to the MCU timeline: https://www.reddit.com/r/Marvel/comments/8eqqgo/my_friends_and_i_have_been_watching_the_entire/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x -Ironman didn’t have a script: https://io9.gizmodo.com/jeff-bridges-admits-iron-man-movie-had-no-script-5417310?utm_medium=sharefromsite&utm_source=gizmodo_copy&utm_campaign=top -Universal and Disney came together to pull of Stan Lee’s cameo in Captain Marvel: From Marvel Us Disney Podcast (story starts at 11:40) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marvel-us-disney-episode-29-james-gunn-reinstated-as/id1412774662?i=1000432844333 Kevin Smith shares about that cameo (Warning: In the words of Captain America, “LANGUAGE!” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j0gsV9J7Ts -Stan Lee is a Watcher theory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QxFDfpZDbI -Filming the Shawarma post-credit scenes in Avengers: https://youtu.be/2bR06fKnrCg Follow Frank Gil: http://frankgil.com Be Kyle Creel’s friend on Facebook: http://facebook.com/kylecreelFollow David Reed: @DavidAllenReed on Twitter and InstagramFollow Derry Prenkert: @derryprenkert on Twitter and InstagramDYM University. If you haven’t, jump in othis 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 The Sponsor: 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

Longest episode yet, and it’s talking about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I made a commitment for 2019 to re-watch every MCU movie, then realized I might as well do this leading into Avengers: End Game. I wasn’t alone, so 3 other youth pastors join me to talk through their Marvel re-watch experience. We spoil a lot of the previous 21 movies as we share, and in the final 30 minutes we play out a lot of speculation. Sit back and enjoy.MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:-Watch the MCU in chronological order according to the MCU timeline: https://www.reddit.com/r/Marvel/comments/8eqqgo/my_friends_and_i_have_been_watching_the_entire/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x -Ironman didn’t have a script: https://io9.gizmodo.com/jeff-bridges-admits-iron-man-movie-had-no-script-5417310?utm_medium=sharefromsite&utm_source=gizmodo_copy&utm_campaign=top -Universal and Disney came together to pull of Stan Lee’s cameo in Captain Marvel: From Marvel Us Disney Podcast (story starts at 11:40) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marvel-us-disney-episode-29-james-gunn-reinstated-as/id1412774662?i=1000432844333 Kevin Smith shares about that cameo (Warning: In the words of Captain America, “LANGUAGE!” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j0gsV9J7Ts -Stan Lee is a Watcher theory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QxFDfpZDbI -Filming the Shawarma post-credit scenes in Avengers: https://youtu.be/2bR06fKnrCg Follow Frank Gil: http://frankgil.com Be Kyle Creel’s friend on Facebook: http://facebook.com/kylecreelFollow David Reed: @DavidAllenReed on Twitter and InstagramFollow Derry Prenkert: @derryprenkert on Twitter and InstagramDYM University. If you haven’t, jump in othis 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 The Sponsor: 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

Every once in a while I’m going to highlight attitudes and/or actions that can stunt or kill longevity in youth ministry or at the same church. Today I focus in on The Big 3; three things that, when handled inappropriately will not only end your time at your church, but do significant damage to you and the ministry.NORTHEAST US FRIENDS, CHECK OUT THE YOUTH LEADER SUMMIT at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference May 22-24. Join Todd and Josh Griffin! More info at http://www.hcbcyouthleadersummit.com/ Send me your epic fail, embarrassing moment, or story that just sums up youth ministry, and you could be featured in the opener of an upcoming episode. DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in othis 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 The Sponsor: 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

Every once in a while I’m going to highlight attitudes and/or actions that can stunt or kill longevity in youth ministry or at the same church. Today I focus in on The Big 3; three things that, when handled inappropriately will not only end your time at your church, but do significant damage to you and the ministry.NORTHEAST US FRIENDS, CHECK OUT THE YOUTH LEADER SUMMIT at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference May 22-24. Join Todd and Josh Griffin! More info at http://www.hcbcyouthleadersummit.com/ Send me your epic fail, embarrassing moment, or story that just sums up youth ministry, and you could be featured in the opener of an upcoming episode. DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in othis 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 The Sponsor: 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

My story is about longevity in youth ministry and at the same church, but what happens when staying at the same church is not an option? How do you transition well and keep in youth ministry for the long haul? Enjoy Todd Pearage’s story! There is much to learn from him:Mentioned in the show:SIGN UP FOR 30 DAYS OF DYM GOLD MEMBERSHIP, and help my wife and I get three days away to California!!!! If you sign up through MY LINK (http://fbuy.me/mfug_) you help me with a chance to win a three day trip to California, plus I’m throwing some added incentives. Send me a screen shot of your confirmation, I will throw in some freebies as well.1. My Third Decade stickers and a button if you haven’t gotten one yet. (Value $2.50 plus shipping and bragging rights)2. Dropbox link to a one off message, 4 games (one being a special version of 12 in 12), 30 day devotional, and an interactive worship experience... all not yet released on DYM... (combined value approx. $35). 3. You will get a shout out from Moses on an upcoming episode (value: priceless)Again, sign up here: http://fbuy.me/mfug_ NORTHEAST US FRIENDS, CHECK OUT THE YOUTH LEADER SUMMIT at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference May 22-24. Join Todd and Josh Griffin! More info at http://www.hcbcyouthleadersummit.com/ CONTROLLED CHAOS CONVERSATION WITH JUSTIN HERMAN. Hear a heartfelt conversation between Kurt Johnston and Justin Herman on Justin loosing his youth ministry job. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-0054-i-lost-my-job-so-you-dont-have-to-youth/id1354292517?i=1000431686556&mt=2NEW RESOURCE: ADOLESCENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND PARENTING: Available on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop/adolescence-technology-and-parenting Send me your epic fail, embarrassing moment, or story that just sums up youth ministry, and you could be featured in the opener of an upcoming episode. NEW SPONSOR!! Emory University’s Candler School of Theology Looking to further your education, build your critical skills in ministry? Check them out at http://candler.emory.edu/mythirddecade DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in othis 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 The Sponsor: 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:

My story is about longevity in youth ministry and at the same church, but what happens when staying at the same church is not an option? How do you transition well and keep in youth ministry for the long haul? Enjoy Todd Pearage’s story! There is much to learn from him:Mentioned in the show:SIGN UP FOR 30 DAYS OF DYM GOLD MEMBERSHIP, and help my wife and I get three days away to California!!!! If you sign up through MY LINK (http://fbuy.me/mfug_) you help me with a chance to win a three day trip to California, plus I’m throwing some added incentives. Send me a screen shot of your confirmation, I will throw in some freebies as well.1. My Third Decade stickers and a button if you haven’t gotten one yet. (Value $2.50 plus shipping and bragging rights)2. Dropbox link to a one off message, 4 games (one being a special version of 12 in 12), 30 day devotional, and an interactive worship experience... all not yet released on DYM... (combined value approx. $35). 3. You will get a shout out from Moses on an upcoming episode (value: priceless)Again, sign up here: http://fbuy.me/mfug_ NORTHEAST US FRIENDS, CHECK OUT THE YOUTH LEADER SUMMIT at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference May 22-24. Join Todd and Josh Griffin! More info at http://www.hcbcyouthleadersummit.com/ CONTROLLED CHAOS CONVERSATION WITH JUSTIN HERMAN. Hear a heartfelt conversation between Kurt Johnston and Justin Herman on Justin loosing his youth ministry job. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-0054-i-lost-my-job-so-you-dont-have-to-youth/id1354292517?i=1000431686556&mt=2NEW RESOURCE: ADOLESCENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND PARENTING: Available on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop/adolescence-technology-and-parenting Send me your epic fail, embarrassing moment, or story that just sums up youth ministry, and you could be featured in the opener of an upcoming episode. NEW SPONSOR!! Emory University’s Candler School of Theology Looking to further your education, build your critical skills in ministry? Check them out at http://candler.emory.edu/mythirddecade DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in othis 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 The Sponsor: 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:

I put a call out on Instagram for some questions, and I got some great ones, so this episode walks through the following:-What responsibilities do you give middle school students in your ministry?-What’s been the biggest thing to change in student ministry in the last 20 years for you?-Favorite pizza topping?-Favorite scripture/story and why?-How can I slow down my male pattern baldness?-What’s your take on the sports-as-competition-for-youth-group-commitments issue?-Getting ready to lose several leaders after this school year. What are great recruiting tips?-If your spouse isn’t in ministry with you nor is that their calling, how do you include them?SIGN UP FOR 30 DAYS OF DYM GOLD MEMBERSHIP, and help my wife and I get three days away to California!!!! If you sign up through MY LINK (http://fbuy.me/mfug_) you help me with a chance to win a three day trip to California, plus I’m throwing some added incentives. Send me a screen shot of your confirmation, I will throw in some freebies as well.1. My Third Decade stickers and a button if you haven’t gotten one yet. (Value $2.50 plush shipping and bragging rights)2. Dropbox link to a one off message, 4 games (one being a special version of 12 in 12), 30 day devotional, and an interactive worship experience... all not yet released on DYM... (combined value approx. $35). 3. You will get a shout out from Moses on an upcoming episode (value: priceless)Again, sign up here: http://fbuy.me/mfug_ Thanks to Ronald Long for his opening story. Check out Ronald’s amazing Junior High Youth Ministry focused podcast “Talking Squirrels”: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-squirrels-the-middle-school-ministry-podcast/id1297070959?mt=2 Send me your epic fail, embarrassing moment, or story that just sums up youth ministry, and you could be featured in the opener of an upcoming episode.NEW SPONSOR!! Emory University’s Candler School of Theology Looking to further your education, build your critical skills in ministry? Check them out at http://candler.emory.edu/mythirddecade DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in othis 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 The Sponsor: 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

I put a call out on Instagram for some questions, and I got some great ones, so this episode walks through the following:-What responsibilities do you give middle school students in your ministry?-What’s been the biggest thing to change in student ministry in the last 20 years for you?-Favorite pizza topping?-Favorite scripture/story and why?-How can I slow down my male pattern baldness?-What’s your take on the sports-as-competition-for-youth-group-commitments issue?-Getting ready to lose several leaders after this school year. What are great recruiting tips?-If your spouse isn’t in ministry with you nor is that their calling, how do you include them?SIGN UP FOR 30 DAYS OF DYM GOLD MEMBERSHIP, and help my wife and I get three days away to California!!!! If you sign up through MY LINK (http://fbuy.me/mfug_) you help me with a chance to win a three day trip to California, plus I’m throwing some added incentives. Send me a screen shot of your confirmation, I will throw in some freebies as well.1. My Third Decade stickers and a button if you haven’t gotten one yet. (Value $2.50 plush shipping and bragging rights)2. Dropbox link to a one off message, 4 games (one being a special version of 12 in 12), 30 day devotional, and an interactive worship experience... all not yet released on DYM... (combined value approx. $35). 3. You will get a shout out from Moses on an upcoming episode (value: priceless)Again, sign up here: http://fbuy.me/mfug_ Thanks to Ronald Long for his opening story. Check out Ronald’s amazing Junior High Youth Ministry focused podcast “Talking Squirrels”: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-squirrels-the-middle-school-ministry-podcast/id1297070959?mt=2 Send me your epic fail, embarrassing moment, or story that just sums up youth ministry, and you could be featured in the opener of an upcoming episode.NEW SPONSOR!! Emory University’s Candler School of Theology Looking to further your education, build your critical skills in ministry? Check them out at http://candler.emory.edu/mythirddecade DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in othis 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 The Sponsor: 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