In this episode Justin and Matthew talk through a very awkward and intense meeting they are all in regarding a creative direction about their big event called ONE NIGHT and how having a culture of candor and honesty allows for something great to come out of the awkwardness. They talk through practical ways to make sure your team can begin to have this culture as you plan future events and services. Creativity Inc. Book Link:https://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Inc-Overcoming-Unseen-Inspiration/dp/B00IPJTQQW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536511322&sr=8-1&keywords=creativity+incSponsors:Give Centralhttps://www.givecentral.org/DYM University:https://www.dymuniversity.com/

Justin and Matthew are up at a camp in Washington and talking about how to balance working ON ministry (the in the trenches, day to day type things) and working ON (thinking and planning for the future) at the same time. In order to have a successful ministry you have to do both.Follow us:IG: @youthministryhacksFB: https://www.facebook.com/youthministryhackspodcast/Sponsors:Give Centralhttps://www.givecentral.org/DYM Universityhttps://www.dymuniversity.com/

Justin and Matthew are finishing up a busy summer and they are catching up on the questions that have come in for the show. The questions they go over consist of:•How to successfully change the name of your ministry?•How to get students who are inconsistent to be more consistent?•How do you navigate change when you know people are going to be upset?•What is one thing we do that is different but we are proud of it?•How do you juggle ministry, owning a business and family?•How do you effectively run a multi-site ministry?•How can you develop a culture of intentionality?•How do you express to your senior pastor you are feeling underappreciated?Multi Multi Podcast mentioned:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/multi-multi-podcast/id1399924577?mt=2Show Sponsor:https://www.givecentral.org/

Justin and Matthew are back from summer camp! They are tired but they are fulfilled and they chat through hacks in the aftermath of summer camp. One of the most important things you can do after a great week of ministry is to have intentional follow up and they talk through what that looks like in their ministry. Show Sponsor:https://www.givecentral.org/

Sponsor:https://www.givecentral.org/Is this episode, we chat about hacks about rest and margin in youth ministry. This episode could not come at a better time, mid-summer, where we all are busy, busy, busy. Jon shares some wisdom in his 17 years of ministry at his church and how he was able to last that long. Here is everything we mentioned in the show:Soul Keeping – John OrtbergHow’s Your Soul? – Judah SmithLeading On Empty – Wayne CordeiroVIDEO TRAININGRunning On Empty – Jeanne Mayo (youthleaderscoach.com)YOUVERSION PLANSSoul Detox – Craig GroeschelHow’s Your Soul – Judah SmithSoul Rest – Curtis ZacharyJOURNEY CHURCHSoul Keeping Guide Download Link

In this episode we chat with Ashley Bohinc (sorry for butchering your name always, it’s so deceiving!), the middle school strategist from Orange, about what your volunteers really want from you as a leader. There are many times in which try and do all these random things to get our leaders on track or to make sure they are taken care of, but Ashley gives us some insight into what they really desire. Sponsor:Givecentral.org@ashleymariebohincJeremiah Mullins “Praise You”https://open.spotify.com/track/7FQEw07ZG51q535DZzidGZ?si=6LhAGhPySzuNuDyfkfPQYQ

In part 2 of 2 of this episode, Justin and Matthew sit down with Caleb Kaltenbach, author and pastor, who grew up in the LGBTQ community, gives us some insight in engaging with students in that community and how to engage culture in general.He addresses both in his two books which we recommend you check out!Messy Grace:https://www.amazon.com/Messy-Grace-Parents-Sacrificing-Conviction/dp/1601427360/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1527487990&sr=1-1&keywords=messy+grace+by+caleb+kaltenbachGod Of Tomorrow:https://www.amazon.com/God-Tomorrow-Overcome-Fears-Future/dp/0735289980/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

In part 1 of 2 of this episode, Justin and Matthew sit down with Caleb Kaltenbach, author and pastor, who grew up in the LGBTQ community, gives us some insight in engaging with students in that community and how to engage culture in general.He addresses both in his two books which we recommend you check out!Messy Grace:https://www.amazon.com/Messy-Grace-Parents-Sacrificing-Conviction/dp/1601427360/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1527487990&sr=1-1&keywords=messy+grace+by+caleb+kaltenbachGod Of Tomorrow:https://www.amazon.com/God-Tomorrow-Overcome-Fears-Future/dp/0735289980/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

In this episode, Justin and Matthew take a break from their normal format and take on all the questions that have been backing up in their inbox. They always try to answer a few questions before diving into their topic, but there have been so many good ones they wanted to answer them!Sponsors:Give Centralhttps://www.givecentral.org/Orange XP3http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/

In this episode, we chat with Justin Herman, the JH pastor at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA, about ministry branding. We think he does it really well and there is a lot that goes into thinking through the look and feel of your ministry. Branding is more than just a sweet logo and Justin helps us walk through that.Sponsors:Give CentralGivecentral.orgOrange XP3http://thinkorange.com/xp3s/Controlled Chaos Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/controlled-chaos-podcast/id1354292517?mt=2Justin@controlledchaospodcast.com