Doug and Josh discuss their busy week, including a conference and playing pickleball. They joke about their undefeated record. They also talk about upcoming events, the importance of rest, and the need to debrief events for lessons.
Rest and rejuvenation are crucial after a conference, with sleep, quality time, and anticipation of future events being vital.
Debriefing events promptly is essential for learning from mistakes and successes, improving future events, and saving time.
Deep dives
Conference debriefing and the importance of rest
After an exhausting conference, Doug and Josh discuss the importance of rest and debriefing. They emphasize the need to get sleep, spend time with loved ones, and have something to look forward to as a way to rejuvenate. They also highlight the significance of debriefing an event soon after it ends to learn from successes and mistakes and make improvements for future events. Additionally, they mention their upcoming DY100 Round Tables and potential plans to take the First Few Years event on the road.
The success of the DY100 event and its impact on new youth workers
Doug and Josh reflect on the DY100 event, specifically designed for new youth workers. They express their satisfaction with the event and how it fosters a high-touch, high-access environment for attendees. They highlight the diverse range of participants, including those who have been in ministry for years but lacked foundational training. The event's intimate nature creates valuable connections and allows for easy discussion and access to speakers. They also mention the possibility of expanding the event to other locations.
The importance of debriefing and evaluation
Doug and Josh stress the significance of debriefing an event, highlighting the need to evaluate all aspects, from pre-check-in to sessions, games, speakers, and more. They emphasize the importance of being honest during the evaluation process and having open discussions to identify areas of improvement. They mention their commitment to going through a comprehensive debriefing process and how it helps save time and enhance future events. They also mention the relevance of evaluation in youth ministry and how it's often overlooked by young youth workers.
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