My Third Decade in Youth Ministry

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

Daily balance in the Student Ministry world is a pipe dream, but balance can be found over a span of time. This episode draws from a blogpost you can read here: https://blog.downloadyouthministry.com/sprint-walk-rest/ Time for some giveaways!1st, if you submit a question (submit it here: and I read it on the show, you get a free download of the following month’s “Holiday or Not-a-day” game. For example, Kyle Creel is winning a download of the April version (available here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/holiday-or-not-a-day-april 2nd is the BIG contest. 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 There will be multiple ways to enter your name, and you can get multiple entries.To start, 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 More ways to enter still to come!Finally, a subtle recommendation if you want to start reading Marvel Comics. Check out Marvel Unlimited (not a sponsor… yet!) http://marvel.com/comics/unlimited The Actual Sponsor: http://givecentral.org The Podcast on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comThe Socials: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

Daily balance in the Student Ministry world is a pipe dream, but balance can be found over a span of time. This episode draws from a blogpost you can read here: https://blog.downloadyouthministry.com/sprint-walk-rest/ Time for some giveaways!1st, if you submit a question (submit it here: and I read it on the show, you get a free download of the following month’s “Holiday or Not-a-day” game. For example, Kyle Creel is winning a download of the April version (available here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/holiday-or-not-a-day-april 2nd is the BIG contest. 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 There will be multiple ways to enter your name, and you can get multiple entries.To start, 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 More ways to enter still to come!Finally, a subtle recommendation if you want to start reading Marvel Comics. Check out Marvel Unlimited (not a sponsor… yet!) http://marvel.com/comics/unlimited The Actual Sponsor: http://givecentral.org The Podcast on the Web: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.comThe Socials: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

If you think the past 21 years of Student Ministry at the same church have been filled with only Skittles, rainbows and ponies, be prepared for disappointment. The reality is ministry can get tough, tricky and lonely. We may want to quit or give up. I have Referenced in the Show:- Thanks to our sponsor Give Central: http://givecentral.org - Podcast Network Site: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com - What Happened/What's Next Missions Trip Debrief Resource: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/what-happened-whats-next Recommendations:The Disney Dish With Jim Hill: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-disney-dish-with-jim-hill/id452620851?mt=2 ESPN's 30 for 30: https://30for30podcasts.com/ Reply All: https://www.gimletmedia.com/reply-all/ (start with the Episode "Long Distance")Disclaimer: These three podcasts are not faith-based. The language may get salty at times and there are beliefs/opinions shared that don't always reflect my personal faith/opinions. 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

If you think the past 21 years of Student Ministry at the same church have been filled with only Skittles, rainbows and ponies, be prepared for disappointment. The reality is ministry can get tough, tricky and lonely. We may want to quit or give up. I have Referenced in the Show:- Thanks to our sponsor Give Central: http://givecentral.org - Podcast Network Site: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com - What Happened/What's Next Missions Trip Debrief Resource: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/what-happened-whats-next Recommendations:The Disney Dish With Jim Hill: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-disney-dish-with-jim-hill/id452620851?mt=2 ESPN's 30 for 30: https://30for30podcasts.com/ Reply All: https://www.gimletmedia.com/reply-all/ (start with the Episode "Long Distance")Disclaimer: These three podcasts are not faith-based. The language may get salty at times and there are beliefs/opinions shared that don't always reflect my personal faith/opinions. 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

"With longevity comes the need to reinvent yourself." (thanks for the quote Jalen Rose) Last episode, we talked about ways I've transitioned my role inside my current church and youth ministry. This episode, we talk navigating life transitions and milestones that may create a need to "reinvent yourself." (and maybe, just maybe I landed the ending well this time)Recommendations:The Sticky Faith research with Fuller Youth Institute: http://stickyfaith.org Senior Super Pack on DYM: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/the-senior-super-pack 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

"With longevity comes the need to reinvent yourself." (thanks for the quote Jalen Rose) Last episode, we talked about ways I've transitioned my role inside my current church and youth ministry. This episode, we talk navigating life transitions and milestones that may create a need to "reinvent yourself." (and maybe, just maybe I landed the ending well this time)Recommendations:The Sticky Faith research with Fuller Youth Institute: http://stickyfaith.org Senior Super Pack on DYM: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/the-senior-super-pack 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

What if you were able to transition your role inside your current church in order to stay there and stay in student ministry? You can, because I have done that. In this episode, I walk through 8 different roles I've held at my church (all inside the student ministryworld) and what brought on those transitions.My hope is that through sharing my story, you will be encouraged, challenged and/or inspired in your own student ministry story that could some day be measured in decades.Recommendations:The Just a Phase Project (from Orange) http://justaphase.com/ Sam Petterson's amazing Transition Videos available at his DYM author Page: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=78 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

What if you were able to transition your role inside your current church in order to stay there and stay in student ministry? You can, because I have done that. In this episode, I walk through 8 different roles I've held at my church (all inside the student ministryworld) and what brought on those transitions.My hope is that through sharing my story, you will be encouraged, challenged and/or inspired in your own student ministry story that could some day be measured in decades.Recommendations:The Just a Phase Project (from Orange) http://justaphase.com/ Sam Petterson's amazing Transition Videos available at his DYM author Page: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=78 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

In this episode I explain why I might actually stink at youth ministry and may simply be a product of an incredible environment. I walk through three key factors that were present at my church that set me up for longevity, and some principles I think you can pull from my story.Recommendations:Join the DYM Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DYMCommunity Jeff Manion's awesome book: https://www.amazon.com/Dream-Big-Think-Small-Extraordinary/dp/0310328578 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

In this episode I explain why I might actually stink at youth ministry and may simply be a product of an incredible environment. I walk through three key factors that were present at my church that set me up for longevity, and some principles I think you can pull from my story.Recommendations:Join the DYM Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DYMCommunity Jeff Manion's awesome book: https://www.amazon.com/Dream-Big-Think-Small-Extraordinary/dp/0310328578 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

Welcome to... my podcast.In this episode you will get to know me, Derry Prenkert, and hear what the point of this podcast really is.Check out Nappanee, Indiana:The promo piece put out by the city: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOtM2D5R_e0 A video made by our HSM students for an Outreach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4ASJk9NdZ0 Check out Nappanee Missionary Church:The church website: http://www.nmc.churchA message from Pastor Dave Engbrecht conveying the church vision and mission: https://nmc.church/media/sermon-series/nmc101-our-mission-our-vision-our-values/ 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

Welcome to... my podcast.In this episode you will get to know me, Derry Prenkert, and hear what the point of this podcast really is.Check out Nappanee, Indiana:The promo piece put out by the city: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOtM2D5R_e0 A video made by our HSM students for an Outreach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4ASJk9NdZ0 Check out Nappanee Missionary Church:The church website: http://www.nmc.churchA message from Pastor Dave Engbrecht conveying the church vision and mission: https://nmc.church/media/sermon-series/nmc101-our-mission-our-vision-our-values/ 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