Youth Ministry Hacks

In episode 120 of our podcast, Justin and Sean opened the floor for your questions, and they tackled a variety of topics on the show! From navigating growth in your ministry to establishing camp rules, defining student leadership roles, sparking interest in Bible reading among guys, and prioritizing church attendance, they covered it all.Tune in to the episode and grab your notepad because there are plenty of valuable insights to glean from this discussion! It's one you won't want to miss!Check out our sponsor: MessageBible.comJoin the YM Hacks Instagram Channel:https://ig.me/j/Ababaue99NXURdiv/Looking for a great curriculum? Check out DYM's Coleader! Coleader.co 

In Episode 119 of Youth Ministry Hacks, Justin and Sean are getting raw and real about leadership revelations. No fluff, no sugar-coating—just honest conversations about what God's been showing them and how it's shaking up their ministry game.From battling mental headspace to fine-tuning their strategies, they're laying it all out on the table. Forget the old ways of doing things; Justin and Sean are all about creating genuine moments for students to meet Jesus and ditching outdated practices.Join the YM Hacks Instagram Channel:https://ig.me/j/Ababaue99NXURdiv/Looking for flexible, affordable curriculum? Check out Coleader! coleader.co

Brad Lomenick, leadership consultant, coach, talks about leading in 2024, identity as a leader, calling, mission, and ministry assignment. He discusses the importance of understanding one's calling and finding the right environment. Brad encourages youth pastors to invest in the next generation and seek clarity on their own calling.

This podcast episode explores practical ways to keep students engaged in small group settings, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and belonging. It discusses how leaders can cultivate compassion for absent students and highlights the significance of engaging students in meaningful discussions. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of identifying and investing in influential individuals within the group.

Justin shares some of the content as he and his crew trained their own small group leaders on how they want to multiply their groups, split them, be more “sticky” in welcoming new students placed in them and the vision of why they want to grow them. Check out Coleader as well! Coleader.co

Sean and Justin sat down and took your questions!Questions ranged from letting leaders go, to the age old bathing suits rules, to disruptive students, to how midweeks are set up and more. Check out Coleader! Coleader.co

This episode we talk with Matt Manno from Newlife in Queens, New York about what it means to be Emotionally Healthy. We talk about how Emotional Health is a necessity not only for ourselves, but for the leaders and students that we lead.Matt@emotionallyhealthy.orghttps://www.emotionallyhealthy.org/Check out Coleader Now! https://www.coleader.co/

Description: In this episode Justin and Sean sit down with Gary Garcia to talk about taking a back seat in leadership roles to raise up new and younger leaders. This is a vital part of building up God’s kingdom and they chat through the in’s and out’s of how they have done that over their time. Gary is 31 years in youth ministry at the same church and the lead pastor of that church now. The conversation is a good one and worth a listen.Gary’s IG:https://www.instagram.com/gary.daniel.garcia/

Sean and Justin dive into what are the top 4 things they are focusing in right now in the summer that will set them up better in the fall. Take a few minutes and see if they hit on anything that would be beneficial for your ministry. SPONSOR: APU Youth Leadership Initiative ​​Looking for a discipleship conference this summer for high school students? Join us at the Kaleo Youth Conference at Azusa Pacific University on July 8,, 2023. This one-day conference for high school students (and their leaders) will focus on hearing the call of Jesus in the small and big decisions of life. We will have dynamic speakers, impactful worship, engaging workshops, and Chick-Fil-A dinner, for only $25. For more information go to apuyli.org https://apuyli.org/kaleo-conference-summer-2023/Follow Sean and Justin on IG:@justinknowles3@seanclordCheck out DYM Coleader https://www.coleader.co/Flat Irons College https://flatironscollege.com/

Sean interviews Justin about effective follow up. It stemmed from a failure in Justin’s ministry that they are trying to be more intention this year about. They walk through the spiritual implications of follow up and give some practical thoughts on follow up in your ministry.Follow Sean and Justin on IG:@justinknowles3@seanclordCheck out DYM Coleader https://www.coleader.co/Flat Irons College https://flatironscollege.com/