Justin takes you through his ministry's own strategy and playbook for their youth ministry. It’s important to write things down, think through, and define the wins, the whys, the whats, and the hows so you can keep focused on what is most important. SPONSORS: DYM’s Program Like A Prohttps://offers.downloadyouthministry.com/en/youth-group-programming-course Onward Leadership Traininghttps://onwardleader.com/@onwardleader on IG

Justin talks about how to build community amongst your leaders. This is something that we tend to think just happens but it really takes some intentionality to do it and do it well. Something happens when your leaders actually like to be around each other and Justin talks about how they do it in their ministry. SPONSORS: DYM’s Program Like A Prohttps://offers.downloadyouthministry.com/en/youth-group-programming-course Onward Leadership Traininghttps://onwardleader.com/@onwardleader on IG

Justin and Josh Griffin talk about all things programming and the new course that is coming out for free on downloadyouthministry.com. Head there now to sign up to receive this free 6 session + bonus sessions on how to program like a pro. Josh’s links:Josh’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshuagriffin/Mariners JH IG:https://www.instagram.com/mariners.jhm/Justin’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/justinknowles3/SPONSORS: DYM’s Program Like A Pro - SIGN UP TODAY!https://offers.downloadyouthministry.com/en/youth-group-programming-course

Justin literally walks through the process has done with his youth team and now the kid's team at Sandals church to begin to assess and evaluate where the ministry stands now so you can move forward in making it more effective for the future. He walks through 4 areas with a bunch of different questions for each area to walk through with people you do ministry with. Take a look at our new first-time sponsor ONWARD LEADERSHIP!SPONSORS: Onward Leadership Coachinghttps://onwardleader.com/

We get to sit down with Joseph Kellogg, a youth ministry veteran, to talk about the 4 C’s that he and his teams are focusing on right now in regards to youth ministry as things are picking back up since the country shut down. Super practical. Super powerful. HYM https://www.hymconference.comHYM Instagram @hymconference YouthPastor.co https://youthpastor.coFeedhttps://feed.bibleJoseph Kellogg @josephkelloggTake a look at our new first time sponsor ONWARD LEADERSHIP!SPONSORS: Onward Leadership Coachinghttps://onwardleader.com/

Justin and Matthew are talking about one of their favorite subjects… service programming. They discuss what are some of the things they are looking for in a smooth and excellent service. They walk through questions we as leaders should be asking of our services to make them better. Take a look at our new first time sponsor of The Youth Cartel!SPONSORS: Download Youth Ministry Universityhttps://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/QbmGUcX2 The Youth Cartel Coachingtheyouthcartel.com/coaching

Notes:Justin is solo on this episode and talking through how to create a culture of candor on your staff or volunteer teams. We are going to be talking through WHY it’s a big deal, how to make it happen so the best ideas come out of your teams. SPONSORS: Give Centralhttps://www.givecentral.org/Download Youth Ministry Universityhttps://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/QbmGUcX2

Justin and Matthew sit down and chat in the first episode of the new year talking through some of the hacks they learned while leading in 2020. Last year was a unique one for everyone and it forced us to be more efficient and agile. The dudes share 3 hacks they learned in hopes to help you too.SPONSORS:Give Centralhttps://www.givecentral.org/Download Youth Ministry Universityhttps://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/QbmGUcX2

This episode we have Tim Somers, the lead Youth Pastor of Elevation Church. In my option, Elevation Youth is leading the way in how to engage students with content online AND with how they get students involved in small groups who never have stepped foot on campus before. We chat through how they do it and what are some things we all need to know. @timsomers3 on IGSPONSORS: Give Centralhttps://www.givecentral.org/Download Youth Ministry Universityhttps://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/QbmGUcX2

This is a follow up from our last episode. Make sure to go back and listen if you have not. Justin casted vision to all of the leaders in the ministry and this episode is the HOW to make it happen. This is the tactical execution of the big picture summary. This episode gives you an inside look into Justin and crew trained their own leaders for this year. SPONSORS: Give Centralhttps://www.givecentral.org/Download Youth Ministry Universityhttps://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/QbmGUcX2