In this new special series, we will be inviting some special guests in the form of YOU! Or at least amazing volunteers just like yourself. This week, the revered John Hodgkiss joins Nick as they discuss how to be in inviting leader as the first face many students see.

00:00 Shoutouts

02:33 John Hodgkiss

13:52 Storytime

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Check out Nick's second pro-tip! We're double dipping this week!

00:00 Shoutouts

03:09 Nick's Pro-Tip

11:49 Storytime

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Leader Website (and 30 Connections):

https://crosscreekstudents.com/leader

Highlights and Tips:

https://www.crosscreekstudents.com/sermons/playlists/new-start-here

Sometimes Connect Group conversations can get off the rails. It's inevitable. The question is knowing whether or not it's better to stay off or get back on. Nick and Ben discuss this question in today's episode!

00:00 Shoutouts

02:19 Allie's Pro-Tip

06:20 Storytime

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The most important thing we can being doing as believers is rooting ourselves further into Scripture and developing our relationship with the Lord. Today, Nick and Ben discuss the value of this and its implications in a student ministry context

00:00 Shoutouts

03:42 Ben's Pro-Tip

09:05 Storytime

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In today's episode, Ben and Nick discuss Kaleigh's tips for how to engage students in Connect Group and help them develop in their faith even in further!

00:00 Shoutouts

03:31 Kaleigh's Pro-Tip

10:00 Storytime

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In today's episode, Nick shares one of his pro-tips for how to lead Connect Groups effectively and just how our ministry's strategy plays a role in that!

00:00 Shoutouts

04:11 Nick's Pro-Tip

13:46 Storytime

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We have a lot of stuff to talk about this Fall Semester, specifically about all that the Lord has done for us! Check out this episode as we preview the sermon series for the Fall.

00:00 Shoutouts

02:25 Teaching Plan

08:33 Storytime

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We're in the full swing of things here at CrossCreek Students, and that includes our volunteer team! Check out today's video as Nick and Ben celebrate the one and only Allie Harper for the wonderful work she has done filling out the roster!

00:00 Shoutouts

04:52 Volunteer Team Update

11:32 Storytime

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There's a lot of things coming up in the student ministry: Welcome Weekend, Big Breakfast, Back to School Bash, all the things. In today's episode, Nick and Ben break down those events - and discuss the identity of the Colleyville's most mysterious marauding and CrossCreek shirt-wearing hooligan.

00:00 Shoutouts

04:50 Fall Kickoff

07:44 Storytime

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Today, Nick and Ben talk about all that happened following camp and the amazing life change that is taking place in the hearts of our students! Check it out!

00:00 Shoutouts

07:07 Camp Follow-Up

13:52 Storytime

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