Interview: NCC Youth Minister from Sandwich Artist to Youth Minister

Summary

In this episode of NCC Unplugged, Jeff Terpstra and Jonathan Slatt discuss youth ministry at Norwin Christian Church. Jonathan shares his background and passion for youth ministry, highlighting his journey from graphic design to faith-based counseling. They emphasize the importance of youth ministry in the church and debunk the myth that it is just about playing games. They also discuss inspiring Bible passages and the various youth ministry programs offered at NCC, including the Bridge Service and weeknight hangouts. Overall, the conversation highlights the role of youth ministry in equipping students to grow in their faith and become active members of the church community.----more----

Takeaways

• Youth ministry is an important and thriving ministry at Norwin Christian Church, with a focus on equipping students to grow in their faith and become active members of the church community.
• Youth ministry is not just about playing games; it is a space for students to discover and own their faith, build relationships, and have encounters with Jesus.
• The role of youth ministry is to bridge the gap between parents and middle school students, providing a space for them to learn about God together and navigate the challenges of this stage of life.
• Norwin Christian Church offers a variety of youth ministry programs, including the Bridge Service, youth group, classes, and weeknight hangouts, providing opportunities for students to connect, grow, and serve.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction
00:45 Highlighting Youth Ministry
03:11 Passion for Youth Ministry
04:11 Involvement in Worship and Leadership
05:08 Discovering a Calling to Ministry
06:04 Transitioning to Faith-Based Counseling
07:28 Stepping into the Youth Minister Position
08:57 Youth Ministry at Norwin Christian Church
10:37 Youth Ministry is More Than Playing Games
11:36 Inspiring Bible Passages
13:33 Youth Ministry as a Small Group
15:01 Importance of Games in Youth Ministry
17:53 Inspiring Bible Passage: Woman at the Well
19:22 Inspiring Bible Passage: Colossians 1:28
21:15 Inspiring Bible Passage: 1 Timothy 4:12
22:39 Youth Ministry at Norwin Christian Church
23:37 Youth Ministry Volunteers
25:04 Youth Ministry Programs at NCC
28:56 The Bridge Service
30:43 Regular Youth Ministry Programs
33:38 Weeknight Hangouts
34:08 Conclusion