Middle School Ministry Podcast

Holidays and “off” weeks can be tough! From low attendance to just not being sure how much time and attention to detail you should put into the week students are on Spring Break, Ronald and Andrea share some hot takes on how to plan for the holidays!Questions to consider:How do you handle low attendance youth events?What’s your go to for holiday and “off” weeks of youth ministry?

Giving middle school students a chance to lead will help them own their faith and make a bigger impact on their peers! This week Andrea and Ronald talk about how they saw leadership transform Middle School students and the ministry they were a part of. Questions to consider: Would you hand a middle school student the microphone?Why do you wait to give away leadership?

Middle School Ministry Student Leadership?Yikes! Does that title make anyone else nervous? Can middle school students actually lead in youth ministry? Shouldn’t we wait until they have driver’s licenses at least before we hand off responsibilities? No way! Join the chat this week to find out what Andrea and Ronald think about middle school students and giving away leadership!Questions to consider:Why should middle school students be given responsibilities?What could possibly go wrong?What could go right?

Ok, but HOW do you minister to parents well? How do you guide them while doing youth ministry? Ronald and Andrea share some practical tips with you!Questions to consider: What would scheduling out in advance do for your ministry?How do you communicate with parents?

Ronald Long and Andrea Miller discuss the importance of partnering with middle school parents in ministry, addressing ways to relieve new parents' fears and improve communication strategies. They also touch on accommodating parents' schedules for activities and effective communication for camp dates, emphasizing the value of engaging with parents through various channels.

Ronald Long and Andrea Miller talk middle school parent meetings: what they could be and why you should have them!Questions to consider:How do you communicate to your parents?Why is it good to keep parents in the loop?

Andrea Miller breaks down her new student leadership team. Ronald takes lots of notes.Questions to consider:What jobs can you give to middle school students?How can you involved students in ministry at your church?

Forced Discipleship and Middle School StudentsWe’re back after a hiatus and life and stuff. Have you ever had a parent REALLY want you to meet with their student, when their student REALLY doesn’t want to? That’s what we talked about this episode.Questions to consider:How do you “parent” parents?What ways have you broken the tension with an unwilling student?How many times do you typically meet with a student about one topic?

Learn about the process of training new leaders for a middle school ministry, including regular trainings and onboarding new recruits. Discover the impact of specific asks and appreciating new leaders. Explore the significance of celebrating and passing on the legacy of ministry and seeking assistance from others.

Andrea Miller and Ronald Long talk about what it would be like to start helping students share what God is doing in their lives. Whether small groups or main stage, middle school students can have something to offer!Questions to consider:Do you have space for students to share?During small groups?During main stage time?In prayer?If not, what would it take to start letting them have the spotlight?