Youth Ministry Hacks

In part 1 of 2 of this episode, Justin and Matthew sit down with Caleb Kaltenbach, author and pastor, who grew up in the LGBTQ community, gives us some insight in engaging with students in that community and how to engage culture in general.He addresses both in his two books which we recommend you check out!Messy Grace:https://www.amazon.com/Messy-Grace-Parents-Sacrificing-Conviction/dp/1601427360/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1527487990&sr=1-1&keywords=messy+grace+by+caleb+kaltenbachGod Of Tomorrow:https://www.amazon.com/God-Tomorrow-Overcome-Fears-Future/dp/0735289980/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

In part 1 of 2 of this episode, Justin and Matthew sit down with Caleb Kaltenbach, author and pastor, who grew up in the LGBTQ community, gives us some insight in engaging with students in that community and how to engage culture in general.He addresses both in his two books which we recommend you check out!Messy Grace:https://www.amazon.com/Messy-Grace-Parents-Sacrificing-Conviction/dp/1601427360/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1527487990&sr=1-1&keywords=messy+grace+by+caleb+kaltenbachGod Of Tomorrow:https://www.amazon.com/God-Tomorrow-Overcome-Fears-Future/dp/0735289980/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

In this episode, Justin and Matthew take a break from their normal format and take on all the questions that have been backing up in their inbox. They always try to answer a few questions before diving into their topic, but there have been so many good ones they wanted to answer them!Sponsors:Give Centralhttps://www.givecentral.org/Orange XP3http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/

In this episode, Justin and Matthew take a break from their normal format and take on all the questions that have been backing up in their inbox. They always try to answer a few questions before diving into their topic, but there have been so many good ones they wanted to answer them!Sponsors:Give Centralhttps://www.givecentral.org/Orange XP3http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/

In this episode, we chat with Justin Herman, the JH pastor at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA, about ministry branding. We think he does it really well and there is a lot that goes into thinking through the look and feel of your ministry. Branding is more than just a sweet logo and Justin helps us walk through that.Sponsors:Give CentralGivecentral.orgOrange XP3http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/Controlled Chaos Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/controlled-chaos-podcast/id1354292517?mt=2Justin@controlledchaospodcast.com

In this episode, we chat with Justin Herman, the JH pastor at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA, about ministry branding. We think he does it really well and there is a lot that goes into thinking through the look and feel of your ministry. Branding is more than just a sweet logo and Justin helps us walk through that.Sponsors:Give CentralGivecentral.orgOrange XP3http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/Controlled Chaos Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/controlled-chaos-podcast/id1354292517?mt=2Justin@controlledchaospodcast.com

In this episode Justin and Matthew pick up their conversation about hacks on leading a healthy team. They talk through what sideways energy is and how to eliminate it, how your volunteer process can weed out people who would not be a good fit into your team, and letting your leaders know what their “wins” are.All important things to make sure your team is healthy. Sponsors:Give Centralhttps://www.givecentral.org/Orange XP3http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/Student Leadership Conference https://studentleadershipconference.com/

In this episode Justin and Matthew pick up their conversation about hacks on leading a healthy team. They talk through what sideways energy is and how to eliminate it, how your volunteer process can weed out people who would not be a good fit into your team, and letting your leaders know what their “wins” are.All important things to make sure your team is healthy. Sponsors:Give Centralhttps://www.givecentral.org/Orange XP3http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/Student Leadership Conference https://studentleadershipconference.com/

In this two-part episode, Justin and Matthew dive into hacks on how to lead a healthy team. They begin with YOU as the leader. You cannot lead a team unless you yourself is healthy first. They dive into practical ways to make sure you take steps in making sure you are healthy in your leadership.Also find out how to save $20 per ticket on the DYM Student Leadership Conference in Granger, IN.Sponsors:Give Centralhttps://www.givecentral.org/Orange XP3http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/Student Leadership Conferencehttps://studentleadershipconference.com/

In this two-part episode, Justin and Matthew dive into hacks on how to lead a healthy team. They begin with YOU as the leader. You cannot lead a team unless you yourself is healthy first. They dive into practical ways to make sure you take steps in making sure you are healthy in your leadership.Also find out how to save $20 per ticket on the DYM Student Leadership Conference in Granger, IN.Sponsors:Give Centralhttps://www.givecentral.org/Orange XP3http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/Student Leadership Conferencehttps://studentleadershipconference.com/

We all want to make sure our students are excited about bringing friends to come to service and hear about Jesus. In this episode Matthew and Justin continue their conversation on how to create an inviting culture in your youth group. If you missed last week’s episode, you may want to go back and listen to part 1. They talk about how students listen to students more, student led series and one life’s. Sponsor – Give Central https://www.givecentral.org/

We all want to make sure our students are excited about bringing friends to come to service and hear about Jesus. In this episode Matthew and Justin continue their conversation on how to create an inviting culture in your youth group. If you missed last week’s episode, you may want to go back and listen to part 1. They talk about how students listen to students more, student led series and one life’s. Sponsor – Give Central https://www.givecentral.org/

Sponsors: Givecentral.org In this episode Justin and Matthew chat through how their ministry has developed an inviting culture over the past few years. It takes a lot of work but they walk through 7 different things they have done to make sure their students know they can invite friends to come to service and events. You will be challenged in taking some good looks about your processes and service gatherings in part 1 of this two part episode. Congrats to Nathan Fergerson on being the winner of the new DYM University Apologetics Course!https://www.dymuniversity.com/store/5jW9SR5Y

Sponsors: Givecentral.org In this episode Justin and Matthew chat through how their ministry has developed an inviting culture over the past few years. It takes a lot of work but they walk through 7 different things they have done to make sure their students know they can invite friends to come to service and events. You will be challenged in taking some good looks about your processes and service gatherings in part 1 of this two part episode. Congrats to Nathan Fergerson on being the winner of the new DYM University Apologetics Course!https://www.dymuniversity.com/store/5jW9SR5Y

Sponsors:Give CentralGivecentral.orgOrange XP3http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/In this episode Justin and Matthew sit down and chat with Jonathan Meyer or Grace Church in Des Moines, Iowa about how to have a strategic youth ministry modeled in the way of Jesus. If you were to look how Jesus disciple people, he had 4 distinct steps in which we can implement in our ministries as well.Jonathan also runs a student leadership conference of almost 2,000 pastors, leaders and students every year. Check out the Ignite Student Leadership Conference at the link below:https://www.ignite-youth.org/