Desert Springs Church Podcast Ep. 14 – Youth Ministry
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Jun 22, 2020 
Caleb Batchelor, Youth and Families Minister focused on student discipleship and family relationships. He shares his conversion story and how he and his family landed in ministry. Conversations cover youth ministry philosophy, creative use of Instagram and humor, and adapting programs and safety plans during COVID with online devotionals and socially distanced gatherings.
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Conversion Triggered By A Book
- Caleb Batchelor described growing up with godly parents but being spiritually dead until reading John Piper's Don't Waste Your Life.
- He says reading that book led to his conversion the summer before his sophomore year of high school.
Mall Evangelism As A Teen
- After conversion, Caleb began zealously evangelizing at the local mall, stopping strangers to share the gospel for hours at a time.
- He calls it zeal without much wisdom but notes people were surprisingly receptive.
Happiness As A Gospel Strategy
- Caleb frames youth ministry around Christian hedonism: glorifying God by enjoying Him forever.
- He aims for students to be the happiest teenagers because joyful faith is a compelling gospel witness.
