👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutUnlock the full potential of your youth ministry with these expert-approved tech secrets! From streamlining communication to amplifying engagement, discover the best tools and strategies to take your ministry to the next level. Whether you're a seasoned youth pastor or just starting out, this video is packed with actionable tips and insights to help you supercharge your youth ministry and make a lasting impact on the lives of your students. Get ready to revolutionize your approach and watch your ministry thrive!

00:00 – Intro: Tech as a Front Door to Faith

01:30 – Students Are Already Being Discipled Digitally

03:29 – The Tension: Convictions vs Culture

05:28 – Supercharge Tip #1: Turn Phones into Gospel Tools

10:48 – Supercharge Tip #2: Give Them Spiritual Growth On-Demand

12:44 – Recommended Apps and Tools (GotQuestions, YouVersion, Streetlights)

18:04 – Supercharge Tip #3: Communicate Clearly Through Text

24:10 – Using AI (ChatGPT) to Save Time in Ministry

25:07 – Join the Youth Ministry Mastermind

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Discover what Gen Z is looking for in a church today! In this video, we dive into the minds of the younger generation and explore their expectations, needs, and desires when it comes to faith and spirituality. From community and authenticity to Biblical truth and purpose, we'll uncover the key elements that attract and retain Gen Z in church. Whether you're a pastor, youth leader, or simply a concerned Christian, this video is for you. Get ready to gain valuable insights and practical tips on how to make your church more relevant and appealing to the next generation.

0:00 - Intro: Gen Z & The Church

4:24 - #1: Authentic Relationships

8:30 - #2: A Place to Belong

11:49 - #3: A Space to Ask Hard Questions

22:12 - #4: Purpose & Mission

26:45 - #5: Biblical Truth with Real-Life Application

Leading teenagers requires more than just excitement; it demands real faith, a concept well-exemplified by Hudson Taylor's life as a medical missionary. Are we, as leaders in student ministry, truly living out this daily dependence on God? Join the conversation to explore how to build faith-building habits in our ministry to teens.👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/about00:00 – Intro & Why Hudson Taylor?03:00 – Sacrifices & Accomplishments05:10 – Habit #1: A Radical Dependence on God08:50 – Habit #2: Prioritize Mission Over Tradition11:18 – Habit #3: Mission First, Comfort Last14:46 – Habit #4: Leaving a Vision that Outlives You19:50 – Taylor's Faith Through Trials23:06 – Taylor's Legacy: 150 Million Christians

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If Paul Wrote to Your Youth Group… Would He Rebuke or Rejoice?

What if the Apostle Paul wrote a letter to youth ministries today? In this episode, we unpack four convicting truths he might address—biblical illiteracy, spiritual apathy, consumer-driven faith, and relational cliques.

This isn’t about shame—it’s about sharpening. Whether you're building disciples or just hosting events, this episode will help you realign with a greater purpose.

Chapters:

• 00:00 – Intro: What Would Paul Say?

• 01:42 – Rebuke #1: Biblical Literacy Is Dying

• 06:11 – Rebuke #2: Youth Ministries Are Too Entertaining

• 11:35 – Rebuke #3: Consumer Culture Is in the Church

• 17:20 – Rebuke #4: Cliques Over Community

• 22:45 – What Now? A Call to Realign

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Are we witnessing revival or retreat? In this episode, we break down 5 disruptive trends reshaping the Church in 2025—from the surge in Gen Z spiritual openness to the collapse of evangelism, church closures, burnout in leadership, and the rise of non-derivative churches.We react to Carey Nieuwhof’s latest insights and share raw, practical takeaways for youth pastors, church leaders, and anyone passionate about the future of the Church.⛪ Topics Covered:0:00 - Introduction: Gen Z Revival or Retreat?2:15 - Trend 1: Spiritual Openness Rising, Church Attendance Falling7:02 - Trend 2: Evangelism Is on Life Support13:50 - Trend 3: Church Closures Outpacing Church Plants19:40 - Trend 4: The Rise of the Non-Derivative Church25:25 - Trend 5: The Church Leader Mental Health Crisis💬 Drop a comment: Which trend do YOU see most clearly in your ministry right now?🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with other church leaders navigating these changes.

Why do teens hear biblical truth week after week and still seem to walk away unchanged? It might not be your teaching—it might be their brains. In this episode, we break down five surprising (and sometimes hilarious) facts about how the teenage brain works—and how understanding it can change the way you disciple students.

We cover:

• Why teens struggle with decision-making

• Why emotions often overpower logic

• Why risk-taking is wired into their brains

• What identity has to do with it all

• How to structure ministry around how teens actually learn

Plus, some true stories involving apples in AC units, freeze-out competitions, and the one video that made us go viral on TikTok.

Whether you’re a youth pastor, parent, or student leader—this episode will challenge the way you view your role in shaping the next generation.

👥 Join the FREE Youth Ministry Mastermind CommunityWhat if the biggest threats to your youth ministry aren’t moral failures or headline scandals… but subtle, slow compromises that go unnoticed?In this episode, we flip the script. Instead of talking about how to grow your youth ministry, we expose five quiet killers that could be eroding the foundation of your student ministry right now—without you even realizing it.From prioritizing entertainment over discipleship, to neglecting parents, to avoiding the full Gospel—these are the mistakes we’ve seen (and sometimes made). But more importantly, we show you how to recognize them—and reverse them.Whether you're a veteran youth pastor or just getting started, this episode will challenge you, encourage you, and help you build something that lasts far beyond your weekly programming.
0:00 Why Most Youth Ministries Have a SUBTLE Demise4:33 Are You Prioritizing ENTERTAINMENT Over Discipleship?7:43 Could Your Youth Ministry SURVIVE Without You?11:39 Are You OVER-EMPHASIZING Programs?14:56 Are You NEGLECTING Parents?20:30 Are You Preaching the WHOLE Gospel?

What if Jesus applied for a youth pastor job at your church? Would He make it through the first year… or get called into an emergency elders’ meeting?In this episode, we wrestle with a bold, uncomfortable question: Would the very things that made Jesus a great leader be the same reasons He’d get fired in today’s church? Based on the provocative blog post and book “Firing Jesus” by Greg Stier, we unpack four reasons Jesus’ ministry model might not survive in modern youth ministry—and what that says about us.👀 Get ready to rethink prayer, leadership, outreach, and discipleship through the lens of the radical way of Christ.💬 Leave a comment: Would your church fire Jesus? Would YOU? Be honest🎯 Sign up for the 10K in May Gospel Challenge👉 www.edgeclub.org/10k🧰 Free kits. Real conversations. Lives changed.👥 Join the FREE Youth Ministry Mastermind Communityhttps://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/about0:00 Jesus the Radical1:55 Take the 10k in May Challenge4:52 Acting Sketchy in a CVS...For the Gospel7:58 Praying Too Much12:02 Bringing in the Wrong Crowd15:53 Critiquing the Sermon20:09 Playing Favorites#YouthMinistry #FiringJesus #10KinMay #GospelAdvancing #TeenDiscipleship #GregStier #ChurchCulture #JesusWouldBeFired.

Looking to grow your student ministry? Struggling to get students to buy in? Want proven strategies to help your students engage in the Great Commission? In this podcast episode, Keith and Ryne share simple challenges you can implement to light a fire under your youth ministry!Want a place to start? Take the 10K in May Challenge Wanting more resources to grow your youth ministry? Join our FREE community designed to encourage, resource, and equip youth leaders to train their students to live out the great commission 🚨

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Keith and Ryne share their best practices for keeping upperclassmen involved in youth ministry!

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