In this episode, Nick and Darren explore looking through our environments while inside the building. How well can we make people feel welcomed? Plus what small tweak could you make to help even more?!

00:00 Leader Shoutout Roulette
03:26 Welcome Inside
09:23 Storytime

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Did you know we hired someone?!
In this episode, Nick and Darren discuss what it’s like to be welcomed into our student space all the way from the outside of our building.
When someone pulls into the parking lot, what does it feel like to them?
And what role can you play to make our environment, even in the parking lot, more inviting?

Oh, and we’ll reveal our new guy!

00:00 Shoutout Madison!
02:05 Welcome to the Outside!
07:20 Did you know we hired a new person?!
08:35 Storytime

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In this episode, Nick and Darren discuss why leader debriefs matter. Why should you take time out of your busy schedule to meet with a staff member? What should you expect from that conversation? Tune in to this week's leader podcast to find out!

00:00 Giveaway
02:30 Shoutout
04:19 Why Debriefs Matter
07:27 Story Time

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In this episode, Nick and Darren discuss why "Fun" matters. Where did it come from? Why do we even do games and activities? And how does it help promote spiritual practice and growth?

00:00 Shoutout
02:44 Why Fun Matters
07:11 Story Time

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In this episode, Nick and Darren discuss why trips, camps, retreats and DNows even matter! They also give shoutouts and share a hilarious story!
Tune in!

You also have an opportunity to register for camp or High School Weekend!
🏕️ CAMP
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🥊 HIGH SCHOOL WEEKEND
https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1310/responses/new

00:00 Shoutout
03:35 Why Camps and Retreat Matter
08:50 Story Time

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In this episode, Nick and Darren discuss what a group covenant is, how to. make one and why it even matters!
Tune in, and Happy New Year!

00:00 Shoutout
03:16 Why Group Covenants Matter
08:13 Skip the Lesson

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Nick & Darren share 5 Tips to help hurting teens, how to be there, and what to do when a student shares sensitive information.

00:00 Leader Shoutout: Kaeler Moore
03:07 5 Ways to Care for Hurting Kids
09:23 StoryTime

In this episode, Nick and Darren discuss the Ten Minute Rule(s) of Youth Ministry!

00:00 Leader Shoutout Lauren Wheel & Kate Adams
04:08 The 10-Minute Rule
08:31 Story Time

In this episode, Nick & Darren share how to keep your connect group momentum during the holiday lull.

Plus Leadershouts, and a few VERY KEY announcements about the Leader Christmas Party and how to use the TVs in the Bays during this December’s “Bay Only” Christmas at the Movies Series!

Tune in!

00:00 Intro
00:24 Christmas Series in the Bays “How-To-Guide”
04:28 Leader Shoutout! - Lindsay Staples!
05:47 Ministry During the Holidays!
11:33 Storytime

In this episode, Nick & Darren discuss Gen Alpha and the rise of their Global point of view!

00:00 Shoutout
03:34 Gen Alpha is Globally Connected
07:46 Storytime