Youth Ministry Hacks

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/

Show Description: Justin and Sean take questions from youth pastors around the country and answer them on the podcast live! They hit on the following topics as well as let Chat GPT answer one as an experienced youth pastor:ParentsSummer eventsThe introverted friend whose mom wants them to make friendsHow to develop systems in your ministryHow to create buy in from your regular attendersCreating a good atmosphere for youth nightsAnd more!Follow Sean and Justin on IG:@justinknowles3@seanclordCheck out DYM Coleader https://www.coleader.co/Flat Irons College https://flatironscollege.com/

Show Description:Justin and Sean sit down with Bryan Forbes COO & Co-Founder Forbes Individual and Family Therapy, Inc. to chat through how youth workers can best be aware of their mental health and best practices from his experience as a former church ministry staffer to help do ministry for the long haul. For people needing a therapist or wanting to connect with me more:https://www.forbesift.comBryan’s Podcast: Everything Is Finehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everythings-fine/id1679830576Check out DYM Coleader https://www.coleader.co/Flat Irons College https://flatironscollege.com/

Justin sits down with co-worker Vivi Diaz who does a lot with youth and young adults at Sandals Church. They have worked together to create a plan for senior transitions and senior retreat and they talk about how Vivi has set up the young adult ministry in this next season of Sandals Church.Vivi Diaz on IG:https://www.instagram.com/viviiidiaz/Check out DYM C0-Leaderhttps://www.coleader.co/Flat Irons Collegehttps://flatironscollege.com/

Show Description: Justin and Sean go over a diagram detailing what Justin's ministry is focusing on this year. The diagram is based on where Justin felt they were not doing so well in ministry. Join Sean and Justin as they talk through leader development, retention and outreach. Link to Justin’s diagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CoI91QRPhzm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkCheck out DYM Coleader https://www.coleader.co/Flat Irons College https://flatironscollege.com/

Justin and Sean answer YOUR questions you submitted! They hit on programming, parents, summer camp, leader care and firing, student leadership and more.Check out DYM Coleader https://www.coleader.co/Flat Irons College https://flatironscollege.com/