My Third Decade in Youth Ministry

It’s the first Podcast crossover for My Third Decade as I sit down with the Youth Ministry Sherpas to discuss why we do what we do and what we are learning this year. Between the three of us there are 54 years of youth ministry at three churches and 84 years overall.Steve Anderson and Matthew McCabe are youth pastors and good friends serving in Maryland. As veteran youth pastors, they are in the trenches with you. They love youth ministry and those who do it. They started Youth Ministry Sherpas because they know what it's like to feel the weight of this calling. Their goal is to create conversations to encourage you to stay in youth ministry for a long time and experience the blessings of longevity. Check out their show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-sherpas/id1333665959?mt=2 The website: http://youthministrysherpas.comOn Instagram: @youthministrysherpasOn Twitter: @ymsherpasMentioned in the show:- Youth Pastor Diet: http://youthpastordiet.com Starts January 1. Get healthy (and maybe win some incredible prizes along the way)- Sign up for the MTD Newsletter (1st edition not released yet): http://mythirddecade.com/newsletter - Be sure to check out the NEW sponsor to the show DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in our 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 - New DYM Podcast! Leading Youth Ministry https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/category/leading-youth-ministry-podcast/ Check out some of my Christmas themed games on the DYM store. Take them all and use them in your programming to create a Very Derry Christmas Party: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop/holiday-or-seasonal/winter-youth-ministry-resources/christmas?author=28 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: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

Dan Hamrick has been at the same church for 13 years (making him a Youth Ministry teenager, get it?) We sat down together and talked through his story, lessons learned along the way, and things you can learn from it. Grab something to take notes… this is a good one…Mentioned in the show:- Youth Pastor Diet: http://youthpastordiet.com Starts January 1. Get healthy (and maybe win some incredible prizes along the way)- Sign up for the MTD Newsletter (1st edition not released yet): http://mythirddecade.com/newsletter - Be sure to check out the NEW sponsor to the show DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in our 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 - New DYM Podcast! Leading Youth Ministry https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/category/leading-youth-ministry-podcast/ - Follow Dan on Instagram @DanHamrick. Find Dan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dan.hamrick 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: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

Dan Hamrick has been at the same church for 13 years (making him a Youth Ministry teenager, get it?) We sat down together and talked through his story, lessons learned along the way, and things you can learn from it. Grab something to take notes… this is a good one…Mentioned in the show:- Youth Pastor Diet: http://youthpastordiet.com Starts January 1. Get healthy (and maybe win some incredible prizes along the way)- Sign up for the MTD Newsletter (1st edition not released yet): http://mythirddecade.com/newsletter - Be sure to check out the NEW sponsor to the show DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in our 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 - New DYM Podcast! Leading Youth Ministry https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/category/leading-youth-ministry-podcast/ - Follow Dan on Instagram @DanHamrick. Find Dan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dan.hamrick 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: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 should go to a youth worker conference/convention. If you do, here are my thoughts and tips on how to make the most of the convention. This episode was recorded live at National Youth Workers Convention (NYWC) 2018 in St. Louis. If you didn’t go this year, be sure to register for NYWC 2019 in Tampa.Be sure to check out the NEW sponsor to the show DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in our 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 Check out @MyThirdDecade on Twitter and Instagram or on the Facebook Page for the before/after pictures of our guests.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

You should go to a youth worker conference/convention. If you do, here are my thoughts and tips on how to make the most of the convention. This episode was recorded live at National Youth Workers Convention (NYWC) 2018 in St. Louis. If you didn’t go this year, be sure to register for NYWC 2019 in Tampa.Be sure to check out the NEW sponsor to the show DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in our 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 Check out @MyThirdDecade on Twitter and Instagram or on the Facebook Page for the before/after pictures of our guests.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

Be careful having people turn to Verse 6. In this episode I walk through my recent shift in roles at my church and how I’ve had to hold three “L” words in balance as I seek to discern my direction in ministry.Be sure to check out the NEW sponsor to the show DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in our 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 Find me at National Youth Workers Convention: Friday 3:30 p.m. – Live My Third Decade Recording. Come to get free sticker, pin and a download of a new series for Parents: “Adolescence, Technololgy, and Parenting”Saturday 3:30 p.m. – I’m sitting on a panel about becoming a DYM AuthorFind me at one of the DYM booths throughout the weekendMentioned on the show:Youth Ministry Sherpa Podcast Episode 34: Hitting the 4th Decade (holy cow; we’re old)! https://youthministrysherpas.com/2018/11/06/yms-episode-32-hitting-the-4th-decade-holy-cow-were-old/ The Longer Haul in Youth Ministry Podcast Episode 76: Reasons to Leave https://thelongerhaul.com/reasons-to-leave-youth-ministry/ Check out @MyThirdDecade on Twitter and Instagram or on the Facebook Page for the before/after pictures of our guests.Keep your eyes on Download Youth Ministry for information on the 2019 Youth Pastor Diet.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

Be careful having people turn to Verse 6. In this episode I walk through my recent shift in roles at my church and how I’ve had to hold three “L” words in balance as I seek to discern my direction in ministry.Be sure to check out the NEW sponsor to the show DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in our 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 Find me at National Youth Workers Convention: Friday 3:30 p.m. – Live My Third Decade Recording. Come to get free sticker, pin and a download of a new series for Parents: “Adolescence, Technololgy, and Parenting”Saturday 3:30 p.m. – I’m sitting on a panel about becoming a DYM AuthorFind me at one of the DYM booths throughout the weekendMentioned on the show:Youth Ministry Sherpa Podcast Episode 34: Hitting the 4th Decade (holy cow; we’re old)! https://youthministrysherpas.com/2018/11/06/yms-episode-32-hitting-the-4th-decade-holy-cow-were-old/ The Longer Haul in Youth Ministry Podcast Episode 76: Reasons to Leave https://thelongerhaul.com/reasons-to-leave-youth-ministry/ Check out @MyThirdDecade on Twitter and Instagram or on the Facebook Page for the before/after pictures of our guests.Keep your eyes on Download Youth Ministry for information on the 2019 Youth Pastor Diet.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

In this episode, we talk physical health. Bobby Cooley, Jeff Selph, Josh Mitchell, and Janelle Prenkert join me to discuss how they got healthy. Together, we have lost just under 400 collective pounds since beginning our journeys toward health.Be sure to check out the NEW sponsor to the show DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in our 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 Mentioned on the show:My Fitness Pal: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/ Crossfit: https://www.crossfit.com/ 30 Day Plank Challenge (start slower): https://eastcobbyoga.com/2014/03/07/completed-week-1-30-day-plank-challenge/ 30 Day Plank Challenge (aggressive): http://www.top.me/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/30-day-plank-challenge.png Check out @MyThirdDecade on Twitter and Instagram or on the Facebook Page for the before/after pictures of our guests.Keep your eyes on Download Youth Ministry for information on the 2019 Youth Pastor Diet.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

In this episode, we talk physical health. Bobby Cooley, Jeff Selph, Josh Mitchell, and Janelle Prenkert join me to discuss how they got healthy. Together, we have lost just under 400 collective pounds since beginning our journeys toward health.Be sure to check out the NEW sponsor to the show DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in our 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 Mentioned on the show:My Fitness Pal: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/ Crossfit: https://www.crossfit.com/ 30 Day Plank Challenge (start slower): https://eastcobbyoga.com/2014/03/07/completed-week-1-30-day-plank-challenge/ 30 Day Plank Challenge (aggressive): http://www.top.me/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/30-day-plank-challenge.png Check out @MyThirdDecade on Twitter and Instagram or on the Facebook Page for the before/after pictures of our guests.Keep your eyes on Download Youth Ministry for information on the 2019 Youth Pastor Diet.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

Marty Graverson joins me on this episode to share his story and provide some important thoughts on mental health. There are three valuable conversations in this interview that apply to any of us in youth ministry1.Empowering High Level Volunteers2.Navigating and addressing mental health with our students and parents.3.Navigating and taking care of our own mental health.Be sure to check out the NEW sponsor to the show DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in our 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 Keep your eyes on Download Youth Ministry for a bunch of my new resources that are out or coming out in the next several weeks.“The Questionator” uses Pick Me in Sidekick to randomly generate discussion questions you can use in your next gathering. https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop/the-questionator-volume-one “Celebrity Mood Match” is a Sidekick game that is basically Poser for your face, and big-time celebrities are your guides. https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/celebrity-mood-match-game “Making the Countdown Count” is a one-off message for when you are called into main service to preach. https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/making-the-countdown-count 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

Marty Graverson joins me on this episode to share his story and provide some important thoughts on mental health. There are three valuable conversations in this interview that apply to any of us in youth ministry1.Empowering High Level Volunteers2.Navigating and addressing mental health with our students and parents.3.Navigating and taking care of our own mental health.Be sure to check out the NEW sponsor to the show DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in our 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 Keep your eyes on Download Youth Ministry for a bunch of my new resources that are out or coming out in the next several weeks.“The Questionator” uses Pick Me in Sidekick to randomly generate discussion questions you can use in your next gathering. https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop/the-questionator-volume-one “Celebrity Mood Match” is a Sidekick game that is basically Poser for your face, and big-time celebrities are your guides. https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/celebrity-mood-match-game “Making the Countdown Count” is a one-off message for when you are called into main service to preach. https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/making-the-countdown-count 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

Live from DYM 200, I am joined by a youth ministry legend!In youth ministry since 1988, Kurt Johnston has been at Saddleback Church since 1997. Although he leads Saddleback’s kids and youth teams, he’s still a junior high pastor at heart. Kurt and his wife, Rachel, live in Southern California and have two adult children. Many would argue that Kurt literally wrote the book on Junior High Ministry… “Controlled Chaos,” which is coming out with a Revised and Expanded version on October 10, 2018 through youth cartel.Pre-order or order here: https://theyouthcartel.com/product/controlled-chaos-making-sense-of-junior-high-ministry/ In this episode Kurt drops a ton of wisdom bombs on how to last at your church and in youth ministry. It was an honor to meet and talk with him. He’s the real deal, humble, encouraging and full of insight.Keep your eyes on Download Youth Ministry for a bunch of my new resources that are out or coming out in the next several weeks.“Celebrity Mood Match” is a Sidekick game that is basically Poser for your face, and big-time celebrities are your guides. https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/celebrity-mood-match-game “Making the Countdown Count” is a one-off message for when you are called into main service to preach. https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/making-the-countdown-count 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

Live from DYM 200, I am joined by a youth ministry legend!In youth ministry since 1988, Kurt Johnston has been at Saddleback Church since 1997. Although he leads Saddleback’s kids and youth teams, he’s still a junior high pastor at heart. Kurt and his wife, Rachel, live in Southern California and have two adult children. Many would argue that Kurt literally wrote the book on Junior High Ministry… “Controlled Chaos,” which is coming out with a Revised and Expanded version on October 10, 2018 through youth cartel.Pre-order or order here: https://theyouthcartel.com/product/controlled-chaos-making-sense-of-junior-high-ministry/ In this episode Kurt drops a ton of wisdom bombs on how to last at your church and in youth ministry. It was an honor to meet and talk with him. He’s the real deal, humble, encouraging and full of insight.Keep your eyes on Download Youth Ministry for a bunch of my new resources that are out or coming out in the next several weeks.“Celebrity Mood Match” is a Sidekick game that is basically Poser for your face, and big-time celebrities are your guides. https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/celebrity-mood-match-game “Making the Countdown Count” is a one-off message for when you are called into main service to preach. https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/making-the-countdown-count 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

Janelle joins me for her THIRD appearance as we talk about the why, the what and the how of our Small Group ministry.It was great connecting with all you amazing folks who were along for the ride with DYM200. Look for some more episodes in the week to come that happened at the event.Are you a Download Youth Ministry Member? Check out the September Freebie in Sidekick for a fun “Poser”-style game I made called “Celebrity Mood Match.” If you aren’t a member, you should become one today! https://dymmembership.com/ 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

Janelle joins me for her THIRD appearance as we talk about the why, the what and the how of our Small Group ministry.It was great connecting with all you amazing folks who were along for the ride with DYM200. Look for some more episodes in the week to come that happened at the event.Are you a Download Youth Ministry Member? Check out the September Freebie in Sidekick for a fun “Poser”-style game I made called “Celebrity Mood Match.” If you aren’t a member, you should become one today! https://dymmembership.com/ 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